Bob_N_VA

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  1. 8 week sessions at TCC

    Bob_N_VA replied to Asferna1's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I took A&P 1 there in the summer of 09. It was fairly hectic but I did ok. One guy that was going to go on to medical school took both that class and Micro. He must have been somewhat of a genius,...

  2. Anyone else waiting to hear from Riverside about admissions?

    Bob_N_VA replied to CNUgirl's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Not sure what you consider early. I applied to the e/w program in about August 09, got accepted probably around October or November for a January start date. The registrar can give you a time frame...

  3. Difficulty for males to enter the field.

    Bob_N_VA replied to faluellen's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I'm not sure what an "Ivy Tech" is, so I cant comment specifically, but I would look at all the programs in your area and start researching what their requirements are as opposed to what you have...

  4. Anyone else waiting to hear from Riverside about admissions?

    Bob_N_VA replied to CNUgirl's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Have you called the registrar? They are usually pretty good at keeping you informed. I got my informal acceptance at the end of the interview. Good luck, its a good program to get

  5. CDs that come with the books...

    Bob_N_VA replied to KristeyK's topic in General Students

    From my experience they quality of the information varies. My A&P text had some great info on the CD and website, the books we are using right now, not so much. For sure it pays to check them out...

  6. New Nursing student

    Bob_N_VA replied to jameslfaught's topic in General Students

    Does the school offer or require a medical terminology class? Its not rocket science, but it gives you enough of the basics so that you can figure out what a word means by its root, suffix and...

  7. RHS for RN.....

    Bob_N_VA replied to Ginger Snapp's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Very Cool. Are you applying for the Sep or Jan class?. PM me if you have any specific questions.

  8. Do you like the uniforms they give you for your school?

    Bob_N_VA replied to prime11214's topic in General Students

    Ours are dorky. White pants with navy blue polo shirt but then we have to wear a white vest. Simple scrubs would have been fine by

  9. Anatomy & Physiology (1 and 2) + Microbiology = SUMMER

    Bob_N_VA replied to nerfs-mode-on's topic in General Students

    I took A&P 1 in the summer term in 2009 and then A&P2 and Micro in the Fall. Its doable. And I work full time. It was the only way to get done in time to get into the Jan class for

  10. TNCC (VA) Is the RN program no more?

    Bob_N_VA replied to Ginger Snapp's topic in Virginia Nursing

    GS, or should I call you Snapp? Having gone through the process of researching schools a couple of years ago, here is what I know. There are two hospital based programs left in this area, Riverside...

  11. LPN program CLOSED by BON-VA 5/10/11 what to do!

    Bob_N_VA replied to Ginger Snapp's topic in Virginia Nursing

    For days, the school offers both RN and LPN, RN is 2 years, LPN is 1. (both are 3 terms a year) E/W did away with their RN program (mine is the last class) so its only LPN and there is supposed to be...

  12. LPN program CLOSED by BON-VA 5/10/11 what to do!

    Bob_N_VA replied to Ginger Snapp's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Sorry to hear about the problems with your school. I'm over at Riverside in the RN program, and I can tell you its a good school and it isn't closing its doors and our pass rates for NCLEX are very...

  13. Is a tablet a good investment for nursing school

    Bob_N_VA replied to clclc4444's topic in Nursing News

    The biggest issue would be how well you could use it for mundane tasks like note taking and such. You can't keep up on a touch screen, thats for sure, so you really need a keyboard. Now the tablet is...

  14. Should I work my way up or go straight for the BSN??

    Bob_N_VA replied to HoneyGamble's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Either way will work, your end game should be passing the NCLEX and getting the RN. The question is, which works better for you? As an LPN, you are employable much faster and will have more practical...

  15. Failing nursing school

    Bob_N_VA replied to rob luu's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I feel for ya. I am also right near the end of the 3rd term, and am having a time with Mother-Baby. Its just not a guy friendly class, but you do what you can. Really can't say what your schools...

  16. Does anyone know of a LPN School in Richmond, Va that offers LATE evening start hours

    Bob_N_VA replied to ballerinamama's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Here is a link that might help you find programs: http://www.discovernursing.com/nursing-program-search I'm not sure about the Richmond area, if you search on LPN and Virginia as the state, there are...

  17. Second Career Nursing student

    Bob_N_VA replied to nursegc's topic in General Students

    Hi. You're situation is not at all that unusual. Lots of folks here have come into Nursing from other fields and at a later stage in life. I'm 54, male and this is really my 3rd career. After college...

  18. I was bawled out by my school's career services guy!

    Bob_N_VA replied to maryray's topic in General Students

    From what you say, it sounds like he is the one who needs to take a chill pill. You changed your mind and were professional enough to contact him to let him know. I don't see that as burning any...

  19. Need Advice .... What am I suppose to work while attending nursing school??

    Bob_N_VA replied to wannabenurse14's topic in General Students

    I'm not sure where you are, but have you looked into the possibility of an evening/weekend program? That is what I am doing now and I can honestly say if it wasn't for this program, I probably...

  20. Trying to figure out how to balance school & family. ADN or BSN?

    Bob_N_VA replied to sKris's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Going to school with 4 kids at home is tough, we have a couple of ladies in my class that are doing that and they dont work outside the home, just attend school. As far as not getting a job in a...

  21. Need Advice .... What am I suppose to work while attending nursing school??

    Bob_N_VA replied to wannabenurse14's topic in General Students

    Considering what the current employment situation is, I would say any job you can get that is stable, pays something past minimum and works for the school schedule is fine. Back in my college days, I...

  22. New nursing student (questions)

    Bob_N_VA replied to Selfrespectforwomen's topic in General Students

    You're asking for folks to describe the whole experience of nursing school in one question. You may get better responses by being more specific. On a general note, just start reading threads, you'll...

  23. Masters Entry RN versus Physical Therapy Assistant

    Bob_N_VA replied to JulyRN80's topic in General Students

    So you must already have a degree, that wasnt clear from the first post. If the time is the same, go for the RN. BTW, I asked my PT wife what she thought and she was 100% on going for the masters RN,...

  24. ADVICE PLEASE - Very Important

    Bob_N_VA replied to guest_57352's topic in General Students

    Can't really comment on which school is better, in general I would say that as long as you complete a program and pass the nclex, that is what is important. The other issue I see is that anybody that...

  25. Masters Entry RN versus Physical Therapy Assistant

    Bob_N_VA replied to JulyRN80's topic in General Students

    It seems to me like you are comparing apples and oranges. Strictly from a dollar perspective, PTA's probably make around what a RN makes at least starting out and without a specialty certification....