smileyperson

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1. BIO156-Rio Salado

   smileyperson replied to RestlessMom's topic in Arizona

   I just had the final for this course last Friday. It was pretty much a snooze - in and out of the Rio testing center in 45 minutes. I correctly answered 78 out of 80 multiple choice questions, but I left all the essay questions blank. It knocked my...

2. BIO156-Rio Salado

   smileyperson replied to RestlessMom's topic in Arizona

   I'm almost finished with the 8 week version at Rio - had CHM130 there too. This class has been difficult, but I have a 95% with nothing left to do but go over and take the final exam sometime this week. I only need a 75% on the final to keep my A, ...

3. No,new grads dont make big bucks !

   smileyperson replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

   http://swz.salary.com/

4. Nursing as Second Career for Mature Professional w/Full-Time Job?

   smileyperson replied to journeyhope's topic in Career Support

   You have to do what will make you happy in life. I made $230K last year but I left that career that was making me miserable, to go to nursing school. I wake up every day excited that I can go to school! It was always a dream of mine to work in hea...

5. How long is nursing school?

   smileyperson replied to HopefulNurse90's topic in General Nursing

   If all you have is a high school education, count on at least 3 years to get your RN. The reason is all the prerequisites that are required (english 101 & 102, psychology, A&P, chemistry, microbiology). It depends on the requirements of your...

6. new grad struggling with unit politics and poor performance

   smileyperson replied to pinkiepie_RN's topic in General Nursing

   If you are taking meds for a psychological/emotional problem, notify your superiors in writing. The ADA will protect you from being fired. Secondly, take a long hard look at your situation. Are your problems are putting pt's at risk? That is your #1 ...

7. Bangkok Morning

   smileyperson replied to zenman's topic in General Nursing

   The dollar isn't what it once was, but you can live pretty well on $35K USD in Thailand. I got a couple of teeth fixed and a cleaning at a very modern dental facility in Bangkok and it only cost USD100!

8. Professions before nursing

   smileyperson replied to nursebrandie28's topic in General Nursing

   My 18 year work history: Burger King, janitor, delivery man, landscaper, webmaster, programmer analyst, software engineer, systems engineer, military field support engineer. I'm hoping to add LPN and physician assistant to that list!

9. Best Stethoscope

   smileyperson replied to BeOne77's topic in Uniform/Gear

   When I started school, they issued us a double-tube stethoscope which I later found was sold for $11 on the internet. When we started using the thing and I realized it was garbage, I picked up a Littmann Cardiology III from allheart.com for $140. T...

10. Why am I doing this, anyway?

    smileyperson replied to PedsDrNurseTheo's topic in General Nursing

    What an inspiring story, thank you. As someone who actually does have a degree in computer science, I can say you definitely made the right decision about what to study

11. The narc drawer...I'm so upset.

    smileyperson replied to CrystalClear75's topic in Geriatric

    "None of us check the book" This is an excuse, don't use it. If nobody checks the books, then everyone will know nobody checks the books. If checking the book could have prevented the problem, take responsibility. "For all I know she could be a dru...

12. The narc drawer...I'm so upset.

    smileyperson replied to CrystalClear75's topic in Geriatric

    The best thing to do is take responsibility. Find out what you did wrong (didn't lock the cart, didn't check the book) and admit to it - preferably BEFORE anyone calls you into their office. Don't try to make excuses or accusations against coworkers,...

13. Has anyone gotten an A in the Rio sciences?

    smileyperson replied to blondielocks's topic in Arizona

    Cid, How would you say the online Bio 2xx compares to a traditional classroom? What are the labs like? How many hours do you spend per week on each class?

14. MCCD online pre-req recommendations?

    smileyperson replied to blondielocks's topic in Arizona

    I did CHM130 online at Rio Salado. The labs, quizzes, and essays are easier than the midterm and final. Don't get caught with your pants down on the exams... Review your quizzes to make sure you can do them without your book or notes, and make sur...

15. Is Bio 156/181 easier in person than Rio Salado?

    smileyperson replied to Hausfrau's topic in Arizona

    I'm in BIO156 at Rio right now. I am not having much trouble with the essays. You just write an introductory paragraph, a paragraph answering each question, and then write an "application" paragraph where you write how the lesson applies to some he...