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dasburyRN

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  1. Newbie Question about credits

    Just take one or two classes each semester. I have been taking one of my science classes and one other (easier) class each semester. You can also take online courses for many classes which makes it...
  2. going back to school?? teacher to nurse??

    Ex teacher here. I definitely feel that teaching and nursing are two fields that go hand in hand. If this is what you've always wanted to do...go for it! I knew it was time to make the change when...
  3. Having Hard time with A&P 1.

    Record the lectures and listen to them in the car, when cooking dinner, before going to bed, etc... I listened to most of my professor's lectures 4 or 5
  4. Is ANYONE hiring new grads?? ugh

    I absolutely would! The mess that one doctor created for the hospital should not dampen the excellence of the rest of the hospital. I would be proud to work for St Joseph's and probably will when I...
  5. Is ANYONE hiring new grads?? ugh

    Here's the story in the Baltimore Sun. Apparantly a particular doctor (who is now gone) was putting stents in arteries that didn't need them:eek:...
  6. I'm trying to find a CNA program that won't interfere with my prereqs for the nursing program. My ultimate goal is to get into a nursing program, however, I feel the best thing I can do to gain a...
  7. Yes hopefully things will turn around right about the time I'm graduating:rolleyes: BTW what are is your first nursing job in? It must be so exciting for
  8. Thank you so much for the great information. If I go through HCC's nursing program I will certain check into that. Right now it's a toss up between UMB and HCC. So many pros and cons for each. I...
  9. Thanks so much for the response! I did find that HCC offered their PCT nursing assistant class this semester when it was convenient for me. I didn't notice it initially because it was part of the...
  10. Spring 2010 A&P 2

    I'll definitely be waiting. I decided to get my CNA during that time. I certainly can't hurt and it may be a foot in the door somewhere when I get out of nursing
  11. Spring 2010 A&P 2

    It's certainly not a matter of being stupid. It all boils down to how much time you have to spend on studying. I personally spent about 2 hours each day (mon.-fri.). I would also study about 4...
  12. Spring 2010 A&P 2

    I'm actually excited to get back to the grind! I have the same prof. and am psyched! I learn so much and he keeps us laughing the entire
  13. Spring 2010 A&P 2

    LOL! That's my son in the nutshell! I'm just as bad in other things. Have you ever finished reading a page in your texbook and look up to realize you were daydreaming the whole time and don't...
  14. Spring 2010 A&P 2

    Great idea with the kitchen timer! My ADD son would spend hours in the shower without it! He needs that little reminder that he actually has a purpose in there! I never though of using it to stay...
  15. Spring 2010 A&P 2

    I have ADD as well and while it used to be a problem, I've learned to deal with it as I get older. The biggest help has been to make myself use a planner. I carry it everywhere and even before the...
  16. Spring 2010 A&P 2

    Jan 25th. We also use the same lecture and lab books! This will be a cheap semester!!! Yeah:p My professor has a website with all of his lecture notes for the entire semester! Guess I should get...
  17. Spring 2010 A&P 2

    you probably can't go wrong by studying the bones... if this is your first sememster in anatomy that
  18. Spring 2010 A&P 2

    I"ll be taking A&P II and Chem III this spring. I'm completely excited about A&P II but not really looking forward to chem. Chem seems a little too much like math:eek:. I got an A in...
  19. CNA before nursing school?

    I think that you can apply for your CNA after taking Fundamentals (in your first semester of nursing school) or since you have time, you could either take the course at your community college (around...