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  1. HELP! I need an RN by Jan. 2013 in Hampton Roads area!

    Bob_N_VA replied to Aimee0816's topic in Virginia Nursing

    You could also look at Riverside. As long as you have all the pre-reqs you could probably get in the day class starting in September and graduate 2 years later which should meet your deadline. Give...

  2. Riverside vs MCI

    Bob_N_VA replied to ghamilt1's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I'm in the RN program at Riverside. Its the lone hospital based diploma program left in the area. Its been in existence since 1916. They also have LPN as well as RT and ST programs that are...

  3. Where have all the LPN programs gone?

    Bob_N_VA replied to HeatherMax's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I'm in the E/W RN program at Riverside. The LPN program is doing very well here. Its a one year full time days program start to finish. Lots of clinical time at the hospital. I think you will be...

  4. Medical Careers Institute VA Beach or Newport News??

    Bob_N_VA replied to Julian87's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I'm also going to put a plug in for Riverside in Newport News. Total tuition is about 20 grand for the RN program, books and uniforms are not that bad either. Its the lone hospital based program...

  5. Selecting a Nursing Program

    Bob_N_VA replied to scu51lly's topic in General Students

    Everything I have heard is that passing the NCLEX is what counts, not where you did your training. Hospital based programs have traditionally held an advantage with the amount and quality of the...

  6. constant complaining

    Bob_N_VA replied to Izzy11's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I think you nailed both of the factors involved. Best thing to do is to stay above the fray. Instructors know who the whiners are. Its unfortunate, but there is always an element that cries "Not Fair"...

  7. What do you wish you knew before you got into nursing?

    Bob_N_VA replied to Tt66's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I'm assuming you are a guy since you posted in the male nursing forum, so... Hardest thing is getting used to working with mostly women, both as peers and instructors. Don't get me wrong, it's usually...

  8. Help with Med Calc!! Flow Rates!

    Bob_N_VA replied to carolina1985's topic in General Students

    The last one you can

  9. Human Anat & Phys 1 and 2 in the same semester online

    Bob_N_VA replied to webstar's topic in Male Nursing Students

    You need to have what you learned in a&p 1 to go into 2. In most schools its a pre-req. There are some schools that offer a 5 credit a&p course, but its pretty intense and has fallen out of...

  10. shoes for clinical

    Bob_N_VA replied to premedwoahs's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I bought a pair of these. I bought a pair of these http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...ef=oss_product They are very comfortable, look pretty good and are well made. Price is right

  11. Nursing or Accounting?

    Bob_N_VA replied to morerobert's topic in General Students

    Honestly, I don't know that I would recommend nursing to you if your other choice is accounting. Whatever your reason for choosing it, a good part has to be a desire to help others in ways that are...

  12. Career plan help

    Bob_N_VA replied to Tt66's topic in Male Nursing Students

    First let me say I'm sorry for the loss of your wife. Even after 3 years I can't imagine how it must feel. I can sympathise with your desire to get into a career where there is a chance to make a...

  13. Need advice for which direction to go...

    Bob_N_VA replied to lma92174's topic in General Students

    What really matters is that you pass the NCLEX and get RN after your name, the rest is gravy. How you get to that point, is up to you, but there are some common factors to consider. A BSRN is probably...

  14. Expected Blood Pressure in older adults

    Bob_N_VA replied to Rebewarr's topic in General Students

    A quick search online and there are some discrepancies as to what is considered a normal systolic reading for older adults, but in no way does 170 qualify as normal. If thats the case, my bp would be...

  15. Where should I start in the nursing field?

    Bob_N_VA replied to Tricia76's topic in General Students

    If you have the time and resources, go for the RN. It will take you farther and give you more opportunities in the long run. BSN is preferential in the long run as well, but any program that gets you...

  16. what is a good age to be done with school?

    Bob_N_VA replied to believeallispossible's topic in General Students

    Seeing as how I'll be around 55 when I finish this program I'm in now, I could say 55, but really there is no limit or ideal age. You will go through different stages in your life and most likely...

  17. Please help, transferring into a nursing program?

    Bob_N_VA replied to jasonc1254's topic in General Students

    Jason You might want to check the schools in your area to see what the pre-reqs are for admission. In my neck of the woods, just about every program required at least 5-8 credits in anatomy, 4...

  18. What to do about favoritism in class

    Bob_N_VA replied to charliecat's topic in General Students

    Is it favoritism or that they are engaging with the students that have something to contribute to the discussion? I think its easier for people with some life experience under their belts to get...

  19. farrmer's wife w/kids......and NO help!

    Bob_N_VA replied to naenae1979's topic in General Students

    Congrats for getting as far as you have and doing so well with it, but I gotta say, unless you can get some level of buy in from your husband or some other support like a mom, sister, friend then you...

  20. Super stressed about my future career as a Nurse

    Bob_N_VA replied to AD1ZONC's topic in General Students

    Wow, thats a tough one and I don't have a straight answer. I took micro last fall along with the second A&P, and it was a good amount of work. I ended up with a C in micro (I just cant look...

  21. How do you overcome nervousness when with patients?

    Bob_N_VA replied to j_tay1981's topic in Male Nursing Students

    You sound like me when I was much younger. While I still might get a little twitchy, I'm well past that and its mostly due to age and experience. All the advice I read here is excellent, especially...

  22. Nurses, are you glad that Obamas Healthcare Bill Passed?

    Bob_N_VA replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    I voted yes. I don't think the bill is anything close to perfect, but it does move us in the right direction. I am not happy with the sausage making that was done on the democratic side just to get...

  23. question about CPR certification

    Bob_N_VA replied to sans33's topic in General Students

    My wife is required to be CPR certified for her job and my nursing program required me to have the training as well as a pre-req to admission. In both cases the training had to be either American Red...

  24. Introduction with some questions!

    Bob_N_VA replied to Vegemite's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Wow, is grade inflation that bad nowadays? I would have thought anything in B range would do well enough to get you into a nursing program, though I guess it depends on the specific program you want...

  25. All Nursing Students 50 and older! I need your feedback.

    Bob_N_VA replied to patientlywaiting2008's topic in General Students

    I'm 53 and just started this Jan. I'm also the oldest and only male in the class. While the younger folks may have an edge physically, in many ways they don't hold a candle to us "old timers". I...