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  1. BIO156-Rio Salado

    smileyperson replied to RestlessMom's topic in Arizona Nursing

    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...

  2. BIO156-Rio Salado

    smileyperson replied to RestlessMom's topic in Arizona Nursing

    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...

  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 Nursing Career

    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...

  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,...

  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...

  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...

  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...

  9. Best Stethoscope

    smileyperson replied to BeOne77's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, 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...

  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

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

    smileyperson replied to CrystalClear75's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    "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...

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

    smileyperson replied to CrystalClear75's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    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...

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

    smileyperson replied to blondielocks's topic in Arizona Nursing

    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

  14. MCCD online pre-req recommendations?

    smileyperson replied to blondielocks's topic in Arizona Nursing

    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...

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

    smileyperson replied to Hausfrau's topic in Arizona Nursing

    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...

  16. I need advice on withdrawing from a bio class

    smileyperson replied to Krysstall's topic in General Nursing

    I would certainly get a poorer grade if I had to listen to the class on tape. I'd drop that class in a heartbeat or ask for a textbook with the same material in it. You can suffer a couple W's on...

  17. BIO 156 accelerated 8 week course

    smileyperson replied to club space miami's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I'm also in the 8 week accelerated BIO 156 that started last week. I've gotten A's on my first lab, essay, and quiz. I hold a 4-year engineering degree, so I have many science classes under my belt,...

  18. Fingerprint card question- FBI clearance

    smileyperson replied to oakandruby's topic in Arizona Nursing

    The Department of Defense Secret/Top Secret clearance is primarily concerned with anything in your life that could cause you to be unreliable with the classified material you're supposed to be keeping...

  19. Wow...2,500 waiting

    smileyperson replied to Lizzyru's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Well if it weren't for the dropouts, there would be fewer open seats for the LPNs/EMTs to enter Block

  20. Drug testing for Maricopa CC's

    smileyperson replied to rickelli's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Be honest. You will have an opportunity to tell the UA clinic what medications you are on. I would show up with evidence that you have been prescribed the narcotics, or at the very least the name and...

  21. Anyone taken CHM130 at Rio Salado?

    smileyperson replied to blondielocks's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I took this and got an A in it. It's probably too late for you to switch sections, but if you can get in touch with me privately I'll tell you who my instructor was. She did a great job. Responded to...

  22. Bio 156 midterm (Rio Salado)

    smileyperson replied to Deadbob's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I just started BIO156 this week. I got A's on my first essays and my first multiple choice quiz. I haven't needed to open the book or read any of the lessons. The reason is that this material is...

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

    smileyperson replied to blondielocks's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I got an A in CHM130 through Rio Salado. I took the 8-week accelerated class. I don't think you can post instructor's names here, so if you send me a private message I'll tell you her name. She was...

  24. Anyone recently taken the NET?

    smileyperson replied to Future-AZ-Nurse's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Scottsdale CC had a bunch of NET study guides in the library. You can't check them out, but you can use them in the library. There are also practice tests online, have at it:...

  25. Had first experience of withdrawing pt care, emotionally drained, need some advice!

    smileyperson replied to shoegalRN's topic in General Nursing

    What an intense story. It sounds like you did a great job and kept your professional cool on the outside. All I can say it's important that you talk this out with someone, as it seems like you did...