Bob_N_VA

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  1. One more old guy headed to LPN school

    Bob_N_VA replied to red2003xlt's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Congrats. But you think 40+ is

  2. Retake Microbiology or find a way to refresh myself?

    Bob_N_VA replied to slchAL's topic in General Students

    Only thing I would make sure of is how long ago they give you credit for a course. In my program, the core pre-reqs (A&P, Micro) have to be taken within 7 years to count. I took all 3 last summer...

  3. Drug calculations in your head or calculator?

    Bob_N_VA replied to gumby1411's topic in General Students

    I'm not sure why they would expect you to know how to do them without any prior classwork, unless it is to baseline the students coming in. In my school, it all comes under the heading of "dimensional...

  4. Anatomy and Physiology...

    Bob_N_VA replied to Wanna_BA_Nurse's topic in General Students

    In many colleges, they are combined into anatomy and physiology with a first and second course. They are also lecture and lab. So you would take A&P 1 and then A&P2 in at least two semesters....

  5. Nursing Students in Military

    Bob_N_VA replied to *4!#6's topic in General Students

    Here are the required quals from the Navy's own site: Qualifications To qualify for Active Duty employment consideration in the Navy Nurse Corps, you must: Be a U.S. citizen or a foreign citizen...

  6. Nursing Students in Military

    Bob_N_VA replied to *4!#6's topic in General Students

    My understanding is that you will need to graduate with a BSN in order to be considered for a commission in one of the services as a Nurse. An associates degree or diploma won't cut it. Nurses are...

  7. need advice.

    Bob_N_VA replied to adriestrada93's topic in General Students

    You sound ambitious, that is a good thing, especially for somebody still in HS. But as others have mentioned, they are two different animals and one will take quite a bit longer and more money and...

  8. What Stethoscope do I purchase for nursing school?

    Bob_N_VA replied to luv2garden's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Same advice as everybody else, go with a Littman Classic 2. Stay away from the cheapies that cost less than 20 bucks, you don't need the poor performance of a scope to hinder what you have to hear. I...

  9. Is this even possible while in nursing school?

    Bob_N_VA replied to Malory371's topic in General Students

    Don't spread yourself too thin. My stepdaughter learned that lesson the hard way. If you have never been to college, it will be a new experience and will come with new expectations for your own...

  10. Do you still hold doors for women?

    Bob_N_VA replied to gtshin30303's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I hold it for everyone, especially all the ladies in the class, though I would hold it for guys as well. Its a pet peeve of mine when somebody lets a door close when another person is coming in....

  11. Torn between going back to work or finishing Nursing school...

    Bob_N_VA replied to dawn8207's topic in General Students

    I would hang in there. If you drop out, you will kick yourself in a few years for sure. And realistically, do you think you will find a decent job right now anyway? If the market sucks, being out...

  12. RN or BSN for veteran with family?

    Bob_N_VA replied to Mrock4's topic in General Students

    I don't blame you for wanting out of IT, though it took me a bit longer to make that decision... Either way, I think you will do fine. If finances are key, then the path that gets you working fastest...

  13. Do you donate blood?

    Bob_N_VA replied to pna2388's topic in General Students

    I do, usually around twice per year and have been for quite a while. Lately I have been doing the apheresis which takes longer than a standard pint. I feel it is one of the small things I can do for...

  14. Instructor won't keep hands to self

    Bob_N_VA replied to elle27's topic in General Students

    I'm going to go against the grain and tell you that maybe you should just chill out a bit. Think about it, you are going to be in a job that will have you touching other people in ways and parts that...

  15. Being the only guy in my graduating class is pretty lonely

    Bob_N_VA replied to sch983's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Well, if its any consolation, I'm the only guy in my class of 24 and the oldest as well. You're absolutely right, they do tend to gravitate toward each other but that is life. You're not there to...

  16. Need advice, currently in adn prog wanting to advance to bsn early

    Bob_N_VA replied to missvt's topic in General Students

    Uh, yeah, you do have to have the associates degree first. Seriously, stay where you are and finish. By the time you get accepted into the bsn program, you might be 6 months or less from finishing...

  17. Scary job market for Nursing school grads...What health related careers are in demand

    Bob_N_VA replied to Back2Nursing09's topic in General Students

    If you want to be a nurse then go for it. I'm not really sure where you are coming from saying you can't afford nursing school but want to get an associates degree. If you go the CC route, then its...

  18. Reloacting to Newport News from New Jersey

    Bob_N_VA replied to stk34112's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I spent some time there about 2 years ago (as a PT), its a very nice hospital. Its located up by Patrick Henry airport, which is mostly suburbs. You don't have to live in Newport News proper, you...

  19. Thinking of switching major to Nursing.

    Bob_N_VA replied to GeorgeV2's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Not once did I see anything about you saying you want to help people or anything related to caring for others. Without that motivation, it may be a secure job, but it will burn you out very quickly....

  20. Dating classmates?

    Bob_N_VA replied to AragornSkywalker's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Its a very bad idea. Way too small a pond to be fishing out of. They will talk and it won't be good. Just hold on till you graduate, then you will be in a target rich environment but without as...

  21. Sent in my Riverside application today!!!!

    Bob_N_VA replied to Katie1971's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Katie You do need to have the TEAS grade before they will issue a letter of acceptance. They will do conditional letters if you don't have all your pre-reqs completed but generally require those to be...

  22. New guy here...sayin' hello

    Bob_N_VA replied to betakurt's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Kurt Welcome aboard and good luck. I'm another soon to be former IT guy going for something different. I banged out my pre-reqs between summer and fall last year and started an evening/weekend program...

  23. Places to Live in Hampton Roads

    Bob_N_VA replied to QTNurseBSN's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Stacey I've lived in this area since 1982, so I know it pretty well. KD is right next to Norfolk General near downtown. If you are looking to rent, you might look in the areas near the hospital like...

  24. Start on Tuesday, Ready to Go....

    Bob_N_VA replied to Chaz D's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Congrats and good luck. What kind of program are you entering? I'm sure the adrenalin rush will wear off quickly and you will get into the swing for the longer haul. I take every day as it comes and...

  25. Any former Marine grunts going into nursing?

    Bob_N_VA replied to devildog0311's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I'm former Navy. In my class we have 2 active duty AF and one ex navy besides