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  1. Best nursing school in GA?

    sk8inghunny posted a topic in Georgia Nursing

    In your opinion what is the best nursing school in GA and why? Public and Private. Look forward to hearing everyone's thoughts on

  2. UNG Fall 2013

    sk8inghunny replied to dupton's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Last year I purchased the littman II SE from medisave.net and it was $73 with free engraving. In would recommend them. Most items ordered at orientation take a whole to get to you. The items aren't...

  3. UNG Fall 2013

    sk8inghunny replied to dupton's topic in Georgia Nursing

    First semester is much easier than second semester, and first year is easier than second year. First semester you will have check offs which will take time, but nothing like pharmacology in second...

  4. UNG Fall 2013

    sk8inghunny replied to dupton's topic in Georgia Nursing

    I'm not sure about missing days. I think you can miss two days of lecture - maybe - not sure. I didn't miss any, but it seems like I read that in the handbook they gave us at orientation. As for...

  5. UNG Fall 2013

    sk8inghunny replied to dupton's topic in Georgia Nursing

    I was homeschooling five, but we graduated our oldest and he is now a Marine. Homeschooling all the way through here too.

  6. UNG Fall 2013

    sk8inghunny replied to dupton's topic in Georgia Nursing

    I think a lot of people in my class work. It's definitely manageable. I think much more manageable on first year than second year. I am doing the extern program now - it's only over the summer but...

  7. UNG Fall 2013

    sk8inghunny replied to dupton's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Kmp5 - you hope you were of SOME help to me lol!!! Girl you are what got me through and kept me calm!!!

  8. UNG Fall 2013

    sk8inghunny replied to dupton's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Habersham is another clinical site for the first year. Even though it is a small hospital - I will tell you that you'll be able to do a lot more at Habersham than other hospitals. My clinical group...

  9. UNG Fall 2013

    sk8inghunny replied to dupton's topic in Georgia Nursing

    No problem! Kmp5 was very helpful to me when I got started, and it feels like it was just

  10. UNG Fall 2013

    sk8inghunny replied to dupton's topic in Georgia Nursing

    The lab kit includes all the supplies you will need for check offs (like foley catheter, syringes, iv kit, etc) you will receive two of certain things so you can practice in class and at home with one...

  11. UNG Fall 2013

    sk8inghunny replied to dupton's topic in Georgia Nursing

    For lab you will need a stethoscope, a blood pressure cuff, your lab coat, and a lab kit you will purchase from the book

  12. UNG Fall 2013

    sk8inghunny replied to dupton's topic in Georgia Nursing

    The book bundle should come with everything you need book wise. I didn't buy the bundle - I just bought my stuff online beforehand because I couldn't afford the expense all at one time. Lab days: You...

  13. UNG Fall 2013

    sk8inghunny replied to dupton's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Oh and you will also receive your calendar/syllabus. I would try to read your chapters ahead of time. For example of Mondays lecture is over chapters 3 and 7. Read them over the weekend before...

  14. UNG Fall 2013

    sk8inghunny replied to dupton's topic in Georgia Nursing

    First week - be prepared for lab. At orientation you may be given your first lab sheet. It basically tells you the reading to have completed by your first lab. Be sure you do all the reading...

  15. UNG Fall 2013

    sk8inghunny replied to dupton's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Kmp5 is correct - I'd go to campus in advance one day and get your parking pass and student id out of the way. There won't be enough time orientation morning. Orientation day you will sit in the big...

  16. UNG Fall 2013

    sk8inghunny replied to dupton's topic in Georgia Nursing

    I have a little time today - does anyone have any questions you'd like to ask to a student that just finished their first year? I know I had a ton of questions before starting my first year, and it...

  17. UNG Fall 2013

    sk8inghunny replied to dupton's topic in Georgia Nursing

    You can contact the woman in the bookstore that adds this all into the system. Her name is Annie and she is on the Dahlonega campus. She is the textbook manager, and as long as the teacher's have...

  18. Acceptance letters from N Georgia (UNG) Fall 2013

    sk8inghunny replied to starrysky15's topic in Georgia Nursing

    I haven't heard anything about points for being male. I do know know that they primarily choose based on gpa and teas scores - the best scores generally get chosen first. They also like to see most...

  19. Acceptance letters from N Georgia (UNG) Fall 2013

    sk8inghunny replied to starrysky15's topic in Georgia Nursing

    The Gainesville campus has terrific instructors! It changed this year from previous years, and they were

  20. Acceptance letters from N Georgia (UNG) Fall 2013

    sk8inghunny replied to starrysky15's topic in Georgia Nursing

    doniaolivia --- If you are asking about registering for nursing courses .... the faculty will register you for those. Generally this is not done until closer to registration in August. Actually, I...

  21. Acceptance letters from N Georgia (UNG) Fall 2013

    sk8inghunny replied to starrysky15's topic in Georgia Nursing

    If you are asking about registering for nursing courses .... the faculty will register you for those. Generally this is not done until closer to registration in August. Actually, I think it was done...

  22. Drug Calculations - not sure what formula to use.

    sk8inghunny replied to RN_Pink's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I use dimensional analysis for everything, and love it! Makes everything simple to solve in the one format. I made a 100 on my med calculation exam last

  23. Applying for NGCSU fall 2013 asn program?

    sk8inghunny replied to jessleigh91's topic in Georgia Nursing

    I am applying to an extern position over the summer, it's a 10 week program...but if they like you - you can possibly stay on once school starts back in the Fall...I do not plan to work more than a...

  24. Applying for NGCSU fall 2013 asn program?

    sk8inghunny replied to jessleigh91's topic in Georgia Nursing

    I'm a first year nursing student in this program. I had completed all pre-req's, 4.0 GPA, and 84% TEAS..and I think like 95% overall for the program...but they go by the individual score (84) I'm...

  25. Anyone applying to NGCSU Fall 2012?

    sk8inghunny replied to TheNoviceNurse16's topic in Georgia Nursing

    One nice thing about getting the ASN first through NGCSU is that the first year you are only in school 2 days a week. Second year you are in school 3 days a week. Compare this to a BSN program -- I...