umbdude MSN, APRN

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    Career Change from Finance to Nursing

    umbdude replied to whatsmyname's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You can take individual pre-reqs at community colleges as a "non-degree" student and take 1 or 2 courses each semester. It really depends on your schedule. A&P and Micro are pretty time-consuming...
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    applying to Quincy College part time program for Jan 2013

    umbdude replied to ryanalice's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Thanks, that's really
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    applying to Quincy College part time program for Jan 2013

    umbdude replied to ryanalice's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    TaylorBean- Thanks for reaching out. I've got a few questions here. I'm sure I'll find out more during orientation, but it's nice to hear from a current student's perspective. 1. What's your schedule...
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    Anyone here from Boston MA?

    umbdude replied to EmmKay's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    No problem! This semester we are using Principles of Anatomy & Physiology by Tortora. However, I'm pretty sure they will switch to Human Anatomy & Physiology by Elaine N. Marieb next semester...
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    Anyone here from Boston MA?

    umbdude replied to EmmKay's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Thanks. I'm excited! The text for A&P lecture and lab are pricey, and lab dissection kit is only about $10. The silver lining is that you use the same materials for A&P I and A&P II. I...
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    Anyone here from Boston MA?

    umbdude replied to EmmKay's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I'm starting nursing at QC in Spring and had worked in Boston all my life in a different field. The summer session 1 schedule probably won't come out 'til late March or April, but A&P is...
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    Anyone here from Boston MA?

    umbdude replied to EmmKay's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Just want to add that I don't think Quincy College has different tuition/fee for out-of-state students, so all students are charged at the same rate. Harvard Extension is also relatively inexpensive,...
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    Just got accepted into an ADN program for the spring!

    umbdude replied to joshthenurseguy's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Congrats!! I'm starting this coming Spring semester too (well...technically January 3). Pretty nervous and excited at the same
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    W-withdrawal on record

    umbdude replied to shannonyocum's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    One or two W's won't do much harm, but if you have a lot of them it becomes a red
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    A&P or Chemistry.....

    umbdude replied to 7237dallas's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Chemistry is easier (speaking only of Chem I). I used and saw math daily in my previous career so Chem was pretty similar. A&P requires a different learning mindset. A&P II is pretty hard....
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    Taking A&P I and Nutrition

    umbdude replied to happyland's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    There's really no need to "pre study" either class (or any class). You're just going to stress yourself out early. Just relax and be aware that once classes start you'll need to put in a lot of...
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    Psych Nursing Job Wanted

    umbdude replied to nursedanny614's topic in Psychiatric

    Did you get your per-diem position as a new grad without experience? Or did you already have some experience
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    Is an Associate's degree a waste of time?

    umbdude replied to grantchatt's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Do you mind sharing what area or state you're in? I'm in a MA and everyone tells me that it's impossible to find a job here with an ADN (although I think there must be some opportunities outside of...
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    What are you most worried about in regards to starting nursing school??

    umbdude replied to BlueChocolateCat's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    That's one of my favorite movies too. I saw that when I was in 10th grade and made me cry. I just loved the whole plot so much and love Sean Astin
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    CNA Course Workload

    umbdude posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hello, I'm thinking about taking a CNA course (10-week nights), but I'm not sure what to expect in terms of work load. For those of you who have taken the course, did you need to spend time outside...
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    CNA Course Workload

    umbdude replied to umbdude's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Thank you both for your
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    Pre-requisites

    umbdude replied to Bazi-preNursing's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think Chem is "good to have" but doesn't really help you much in A&P and Micro. Bio 1, on the other hand, is going to give you a very solid foundation for A&P and Micro. Also, the studying...
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    Financial Aid

    umbdude replied to bunnyfungo's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I applied for FA as soon as I got an acceptance. In some instances, you can even applied before you gain acceptance. You want to do it as soon as possible, even though the process doesn't take too...
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    Fall 2012 A&P2 students where are you??!!

    umbdude replied to Nurse2b7337's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Just had exam 1 which covers the endocrine and cardiovascular systems. It was tough but I think I did well. Really quite interesting especially the physiology
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    the problems i face on my first hospital attachment as student nurse

    umbdude replied to pronto89's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Ask your lecturer directly without being defensive. Only he could give you specific steps on how to change his perception about
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    Is it worth it?

    umbdude replied to Katsmeow's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You're so amazing to be so considerate and definitely not egotistical or selfish. This is a decision between you and your fiancee. Since you're only going to be 3 hours away, just try to find an...
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    Really need some advice, please help! Tons of debt and want to begin a nursing career

    umbdude replied to nicolep614's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Sorry but you don't need a financial expert on this. Get a full time job and work your butt off, and spend absolutely nothing and live at home for a few years 'til you see that debt down by at least...
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    What kind of money does a nurse REALLY make?

    umbdude replied to oldeddieboy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    A few years ago, a friend told me that his hospital (magnet hospital in major city with high living standards) starts around $23-$25, but BSN is required. I think ADN/BSN ranges $40-70k depending on...
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    RN to BSN or RN to MSN?

    umbdude replied to melodie04's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I'm starting an ADN program in a few months, but I have been thinking about this as well because I also have a BS in another field. The problem I see in RN-MSN program is that many of them (as far as...
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    Need help please

    umbdude replied to cnastriving2brn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I get distracted too, so I recognize a few things that might help. (1) Keep my computer monitor turned off if I cannot study in a library,(2) Study for 15-30 minutes each and do something else (wash...