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    What date do you start Nursing school?

    starmickey03 replied to healthstar's topic in General Students

    I completely understand. I just graduated from Michigan State and ourbook list was always published months in advance and there were literally tons of bookstores inside and outside of campus, so we...
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    What date do you start Nursing school?

    starmickey03 replied to healthstar's topic in General Students

    "Back to School" sales have already started. Check out WalMart and Kmart for sure. I've been getting a lot of ads in the mail lately that are loaded with good school supplies for
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    What date do you start Nursing school?

    starmickey03 replied to healthstar's topic in General Students

    Well, my start date is on August 23rd. And so far Im really nervous/excited! Technically, I havent bought anything yet. But I did order two uniforms for clinicals and I also completed all of my...
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    I need help to succeed in nursing school

    starmickey03 replied to Cindy 17's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

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    Kicked out of nursing school b/c medical dx! Wth? Really?

    starmickey03 replied to Succubus's topic in General Students

    Just out of curiosity, where do you live? In what state? I know everyone is saying dont play the race card, but racism is still very much alive and well but of course the only people who know/see that...
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    Fall 2010 Classes!!

    starmickey03 replied to MzRN2B's topic in General Students

    English Composition Preview (3 cr) (I finished my college english comp classes in 2006, so I need a review) Academic and Life Transitions (1 cr) (Stupid class that all newly admitted nursing...
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    Difference between Nurse Practitioner and Clinical Nurse Specialist

    starmickey03 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I currently have a BS in Health Science and am enrolled in an ASN program. My academic advisor as well as my aunt (who is an RN) have told me to skip the RN-BSN and the RN-MSN path and go straight for...
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    Difference between Nurse Practitioner and Clinical Nurse Specialist

    starmickey03 replied to starmickey03's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks, sirI. I looked at the thread and now Im somewhat more confused than before, LOL! I didnt read it all obviously, but there didnt seem to be much of a difference, just depends on which state you...
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    Difference between Nurse Practitioner and Clinical Nurse Specialist

    starmickey03 replied to starmickey03's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks so much for the help (especially you, NICU)! I was always sure that I wanted to be a NP, but after seeing all the CNS listings I got confused. But you guys helped make it clear and confirm that...
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    Difference between Nurse Practitioner and Clinical Nurse Specialist

    starmickey03 replied to starmickey03's topic in General Nursing

    Okay, I understand. So a NP is the more advanced of the two, meaning they are allowed to write prescriptions, etc and the CNS is
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    who is applying to the christ college of nursing for fall 2010

    starmickey03 replied to grechi2009's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Did you guys register for classes that were all in the same section? For example did you register for all of A block or did you mix it
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    Saw a car accident; I wish I was already a nurse!

    starmickey03 replied to happy2learn's topic in General Students

    Its not just California, its Michigan as well. I had my CPR/BLS class last month and the instructor constantly reminded us that even though we may think we're being a "good samaritan", the person you...
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    I need help to succeed in nursing school

    starmickey03 replied to Cindy 17's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I don't start the program until August, but I have this book. It teaches you how to be successful in nursing school. It has chapters that are designed to prepare you to succeed. It has a chapter on...
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    First day of nursing School *unleashed* post yours

    starmickey03 replied to 9livesRN's topic in General Students

    My first semester classes will be Fundamentals, Health Assessment, and Foundations of Nursing Practice (which is our clinical class). I get to register Tuesday morning at 8am, really excited about...
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    First day of nursing School *unleashed* post yours

    starmickey03 replied to 9livesRN's topic in General Students

    HopefulStdnt and Court- I also start on the 23rd and I am sooo anxious. I keep second guessing myself and wondering if I can really do this, I think my current pathophysiology class is making me more...
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    Awesome amazon.com deal for students - FREE Prime!

    starmickey03 replied to DayDreamin ER CRNP's topic in General Students

    Agreed! My school doesnt release the book list until the beginning of August and classes start on August 23rd! Thats so dumb to me, there are people who like to get their supplies EARLY so they dont...
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    How many extra credits should I take?!

    starmickey03 replied to Kamdyn's topic in General Students

    Im in the same boat you're in. I start my nursing program this fall too and my nursing classes total 9 credits. I already have a BS though so I dont have any other classes to take other than nursing....
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    Saunders, Prentice Hall, or both?

    starmickey03 replied to starmickey03's topic in General Students

    I have been to B&N and tried to look at each of the books but they're covered in shrink wrap there, so I cant look through them. And I dont start NS til the fall so even if I did look through them...
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    Saunders, Prentice Hall, or both?

    starmickey03 posted a topic in General Students

    Which comprehensive review book do you prefer and
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    What subjects is everyone taking at the moment?

    starmickey03 replied to Zoe*aka*studentnurse's topic in General Students

    Just finished up Human Sexuality and Med Terminology. But I wont be done with Pharm and Patho until August 19th. I really wish I wouldve taken the summer
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    Any parents in NS without a support system?

    starmickey03 posted a topic in General Students

    I start my program on August 23rd and I will be moving out of state to attend the program. The only problem with this is that I have 2 kids (ages 4 and 1) and I dont know anyone in the state Im...
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    who is applying to the christ college of nursing for fall 2010

    starmickey03 replied to grechi2009's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I live in MI about five and a half hours away. You'll have it easier since your kids are older, mine are only 4 and 1! I saw a few people with kids at records day though, so maybe they could be able...
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    who is applying to the christ college of nursing for fall 2010

    starmickey03 replied to grechi2009's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I'll PM
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    Any parents in NS without a support system?

    starmickey03 replied to starmickey03's topic in General Students

    Thanks for the input everybody! I guess I will have to check out some of those nanny/babysitting companies and see what I can find. I actually had a very long talk with the academic dean at my school...
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    Celebrate Your Fall 2010 Acceptances Here!!!

    starmickey03 replied to starmickey03's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congrats! I actually bought an iPod Touch to use as a PDA. A lot of people in the program said they use them and I've wanted one for a while so I used the program as an excuse to get one. I really...