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  1. I couldn't believe my ears!!!!

    alexillytom replied to camay1221_RN's topic in General Nursing

    While I don't advocate teenage pregnancy, I do believe the decision to bring any child into the world is a selfish one. We bring a child into the world because we, the parents, wanted it. The...

  2. Scary thing happened on way to work...

    alexillytom replied to jessjoy's topic in General Nursing

    I've had this happen to me before. I guess finding out I was 4 months pregnant, after having two blood pregnancy tests come back negative, was more than I could stand. It was truly the most...

  3. Opinions please!

    alexillytom replied to alexillytom's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thank you Ortho_RN. I am going to apply to this school. I believe I have the tools to get through nursing school. I can't explain why nor worry about the drop in NCLEX pass rates but I can make...

  4. Opinions please!

    alexillytom replied to alexillytom's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thank you Ortho_RN. I am going to apply to this school. I believe I have the tools to get through nursing school. I can't explain why nor worry about the drop in NCLEX pass rates but I can make...

  5. Opinions please!

    alexillytom posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I am looking at potential nursing schools and I have a question that I would like to ask of those who have either taken or are preparing to take the NCLEX. Would you consider applying to a nursing...

  6. Opinions please!

    alexillytom replied to alexillytom's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thank you Purplemania. This school does not have an entrance exam either. I thought all nursing schools had one until I started looking at this school. I took the NET for my CC and they have a 100%...

  7. Opinions please!

    alexillytom replied to alexillytom's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thank you Purplemania. This school does not have an entrance exam either. I thought all nursing schools had one until I started looking at this school. I took the NET for my CC and they have a 100%...

  8. Opinions please!

    alexillytom replied to alexillytom's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Good vibes, and well wishes being sent your way Bluesky! I know you can do it! I look forward to seeing your post announcing the addition of RN at the end of your name. Again, thanks for all of your...

  9. Opinions please!

    alexillytom replied to alexillytom's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Good vibes, and well wishes being sent your way Bluesky! I know you can do it! I look forward to seeing your post announcing the addition of RN at the end of your name. Again, thanks for all of your...

  10. Opinions please!

    alexillytom replied to alexillytom's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thank you Bluesky! I will make sure to look into the Kaplan review course no matter which school I choose. Maybe, I'll run right out today and buy the book so I can take a look at it. :) I am...

  11. Opinions please!

    alexillytom replied to alexillytom's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thank you Bluesky! I will make sure to look into the Kaplan review course no matter which school I choose. Maybe, I'll run right out today and buy the book so I can take a look at it. :) I am...

  12. Why are you REALLY going into nursing? Honest answers please.

    alexillytom replied to Sheri257's topic in General Students

    I went to an open house and one of the speakers told us that going into nursing for the money was wrong. You should have seen the looks on the faces as soon as those words came out of her mouth. How...

  13. Why are you REALLY going into nursing? Honest answers please.

    alexillytom replied to Sheri257's topic in General Students

    I went to an open house and one of the speakers told us that going into nursing for the money was wrong. You should have seen the looks on the faces as soon as those words came out of her mouth. How...

  14. Opinions please!

    alexillytom replied to alexillytom's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thank you. I hope I didn't imply that the NCLEX would be a piece of cake. I know that sometimes I ramble and I don't want to come accross as cocky. Especially since I have not even started nursing...

  15. Opinions please!

    alexillytom replied to alexillytom's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thank you. I hope I didn't imply that the NCLEX would be a piece of cake. I know that sometimes I ramble and I don't want to come accross as cocky. Especially since I have not even started nursing...

  16. Opinions please!

    alexillytom replied to alexillytom's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    That is my thought pattern also but I didn't want to come off as being arrogant. Since returning to school, I have proven to be a very good student. I study very hard and have a pretty nice gpa. As...

  17. Opinions please!

    alexillytom replied to alexillytom's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    That is my thought pattern also but I didn't want to come off as being arrogant. Since returning to school, I have proven to be a very good student. I study very hard and have a pretty nice gpa. As...

  18. Opinions please!

    alexillytom replied to alexillytom's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    This isn't my first choice. I am actually on the waiting list at my school of choice but am pretty sure that I will not be called up. I don't want to keep waiting around to start my nursing...

  19. Opinions please!

    alexillytom replied to alexillytom's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    This isn't my first choice. I am actually on the waiting list at my school of choice but am pretty sure that I will not be called up. I don't want to keep waiting around to start my nursing...

  20. Opinions please!

    alexillytom replied to alexillytom's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I am looking at potential nursing schools and I have a question that I would like to ask of those who have either taken or are preparing to take the NCLEX. Would you consider applying to a nursing...

  21. breastfeeding question?

    alexillytom replied to nursecompassion's topic in General Nursing

    Disregard. Posted

  22. breastfeeding question?

    alexillytom replied to nursecompassion's topic in General Nursing

    You can do it!! I breastfed all of my children until they were at least one year old, and worked full time. I did not supplement with formula. I also didn't use electric pumps. They just didn't...

  23. roll call!!

    alexillytom replied to FutureNurse2005's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Count me in too. I am also on the waiting list at my CC in NJ. (it sucks!) I am also researching another school across the bridge in Philly. I have a few more prereqs to take. I am a wife and...

  24. Why are you REALLY going into nursing? Honest answers please.

    alexillytom replied to Sheri257's topic in General Students

    Amen to

  25. Why are you REALLY going into nursing? Honest answers please.

    alexillytom replied to Sheri257's topic in General Students

    I am so sorry for your loss. It makes a world of difference when the nurses who are taking care of your loved one is a good nurse. I lost my nephew in July 02. He was two years old. His nurse at...