RPCV

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1. Catholic University

   RPCV replied to bigmona's topic in General Nursing

   I jsut left my third message with the Dean of Nursing about my Organic class situation. No reply. It has been over a month. However the housing department calls me every week to confirm if I am off...

2. Catholic University

   RPCV replied to bigmona's topic in General Nursing

   Hi all - Well I was provisionaly accepted to Catholics accelerated program. I was told I absoultly needed organic chem in order to start in the fall. I took 5 weeks of leave (unpaid) from my job and...

3. Chemistry??

   RPCV replied to SaraB's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

   You can take organic without the general chemistry classes - a lot of schools chemistry departments will waive the pre-reqs dependant on your situation. I think you will be better prepared with the...

4. I did something stupid... no, embarrassing and stupid

   RPCV replied to JessicaInOr's topic in General Nursing

   A good book to read is "Under the Banner of Heaven" - goes into the history of the LDS church (even though officaly these plural marriage sects are not recognized as a part of the church), it's...

5. Catholic University

   RPCV replied to bigmona's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks for the feedback. Now I am a bit nervous. The Organic offered at UDC (where I did my pre-reqs) is 5 credits and not offered in the summer. So I may be stuck taking it through the consortium,...

6. Catholic University

   RPCV replied to bigmona's topic in General Nursing

   Could you elaborate on the pre-reqs issue? Why would they let people in who hadn't yet completed the pre-reqs? And more importantly why would they let them in to an tough accelerated program? I found...

7. Howard University

   RPCV replied to HU_nurse's topic in General Nursing

   They do have a 2nd degree program. But getting a hold of alive person to talk to is ridiculous. I have called HU several times wanting to talk to admisssions or someone in the nursing dept. When I get...

8. Prerequisities in DC

   RPCV replied to Kensington's topic in General Nursing

   Univ of DC. Right off the Red Line at Van Ness. You can take classes, as a DC resident, for $75 a credit hour. Beware though, a lot of beauracrcy (no suprise) and nothing is easy, even registration....

9. Looking for Accelerated Microbiology Course!!

   RPCV replied to jwillhite's topic in General Nursing

   now that summer is coming up I bet the local community college will have 4 or 8 week long classes. Usualy to finish by end of

10. solution for the perineum??

    RPCV replied to khine2mn80's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am not a nurse yet either, but I am doula. Often a pad with some witchhazel on it can help speed the healing process

11. undocumented immigrant wants to be a nurse

    RPCV replied to huladancer's topic in General Nursing

    A lot of times good law schools will offer free clinics to the non paying public. this way a student lawyer can study your case. I think there are even a few NGO's to aid in these situations as well -...

12. What does family/friends think of nursing?

    RPCV replied to askater11's topic in General Nursing

    Even though I am just now applying to nursing school, my family and friends are so supportive. With a few exceptions. I am leaving a career at a major international donor agency --- I work with...

13. ? about community health nursing

    RPCV replied to RPCV's topic in General Nursing

    Well I did not get into Hopkins. Suprising, I have a 3.5 undergardaute GPA, 2 years teaching health in Africa, work in Maternal Health currently.... Still trying not to be too heart broken over it.......

14. ? about community health nursing

    RPCV replied to RPCV's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, thanks to both of you for such great responses. I was seriously on the MPH track (especially because most folks i work with were pushing me) and after some soul searching (and a trip to visit...

15. ? about community health nursing

    RPCV posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am planning to enter a nursing program in the fall, as an accelerated student. I am looking for any information about community health nursing in America, preferably Indian reservations or resource...