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  1. What to do after ADN program?

    Summers_Off replied to student1234567's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Yes, there are some RN-MSN programs where having a non BSN bachelors degree allows you to skip the BSN (usually via some bridge classes). Personally I am probably going to do the RN-BSN route instead...

  2. to email or not to email my instructor about my grade...

    Summers_Off replied to meghan91's topic in General Nursing

    Explain your situation and ask to maybe write a paper or something. A lot of times people don't get things simply because they did not ask. Offer to DO something instead of just begging for the...

  3. anyone leave high paying 1st career?

    Summers_Off replied to onedayitllbeme's topic in General Nursing

    I haven't left yet, but I will be (maybe as early as August). I am currently an engineer, but I am starting an ADN program this fall. I will be taking a 45% pay cut AND giving up a work from home job....

  4. Best Nursing Quotes

    Summers_Off replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    WOW!, that brought a tear to my eye.

  5. Z-coil Shoes

    Summers_Off replied to Katie5's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I think these are my fav. The combo of the velcro and the spring is AWESOME!:yeah:Do not fret ladies and gentleman, they make them for women and for

  6. Help with A/P II

    Summers_Off replied to juddson_p's topic in General Nursing

    Yes there is a clep exam for dev psychology AND it's easy peasy lemon squeezey!

  7. cheapest online RN to BSN?

    Summers_Off replied to lalalalexi's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Try some local state universities. Many are online and in state tuition should be

  8. What is your MYERS BRIGGS personality, and what area of nursing are you going into?

    Summers_Off replied to cdrcan's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yet another INFJ . My primary interest is Peds in any way, shape or form. I found the cardiovascular chapter in A&P quite interesting as well so that might be an acceptable second choice. I might...

  9. Malpractice Insurance?

    Summers_Off replied to Jmiami's topic in General Nursing

    Can / should you get this as a student nurse?

  10. Scared Pre-Nursing Student: Is Nursing as Bad as I Hear?

    Summers_Off replied to Ivy Black's topic in General Nursing

    I think it is statements like this that the OP is questioning. For PN students such as myself, it's very confusing to hear that nursing sucks hard core on a regular basis, but yet you love it and...

  11. What if a hurricane hit your facility while you were there?

    Summers_Off replied to tiroka03's topic in General Nursing

    Do you know the name of that

  12. Tired of Pre-Reqs

    Summers_Off replied to DarkBluePhoenix's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have the opposite problem. I am sick of WORKING and I'm ready to start school. I found my job tedious and dull before and now I have NO motivation (other than the need to feed my kiddo and not be...

  13. Is nursing "worth it"? HELP!

    Summers_Off replied to bd22's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yay!!!! A thread with 90% positive responses. I've seen a lot of threads that are mostly negative responses to this question, but I'm hard headed and I am planning to go for it anyways. I've always...

  14. iPhone app!

    Summers_Off replied to freebirdRN86's topic in General Nursing

    NOOOOoooooo!!!! The last thing I need is for it to be any easier for me to get on AN. It all started innocently enough. I was considering NS. I found AN.... asked a few questions, got a few answers....

  15. Queens University of Charlotte, ABSN class of 2012?

    Summers_Off replied to misanonymous88's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Here's a link to the crime mapping system. It's easy to check a neighborhood out here and determine what's sketchy and what's not. HTH. Good luck a Queens!...

  16. Career change

    Summers_Off replied to lpac8's topic in General Nursing

    Different schools have different requirements. Depending on how flexible your job is, you may be able to go to school without quitting. Because I need to continue working, I have decided to take ALL...

  17. Holy Abscess! Not for the faint of heart

    Summers_Off replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    I'm wondering what kind of search criteria leads someone to find this kind of stuff?

  18. I need help with Online Classes

    Summers_Off replied to kedagd's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I suggest taking the CLEP test for sociology. Easy peasy!! Plus time and cost

  19. Dilemma

    Summers_Off replied to funnygir's topic in General Nursing

    :nono:Snitches get

  20. Please Help Me Figure Out My Next Step

    Summers_Off replied to Tee_Gee's topic in General Nursing

    I am still a PN student, but I have seen similar questions answered. I have heard that some places want the BSN even if you have the Master's. I am not interested in CRNA so I haven't researched it,...

  21. Why is it so hard?

    Summers_Off replied to ogfmama's topic in General Nursing

    i respectfully disagree that higher education shouldn't be available to all. yes, it is an investment and a personal commitment, but if there are barriers to access then what good is personal...

  22. Teas help!!!

    Summers_Off replied to JEEE's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I agree with PPs to get the ATI TEAS book, study that (and only that b/c other nursing entrance exam books cover stuff not on the TEAS) and you will be fine. The real test (at least 4.0) is WAY...

  23. This is what happens when....

    Summers_Off posted a topic in General Nursing

    you read an & study medical terminology right before bedtime. last night i had a dream that i was a nurse. i was caring for a baby (which fits b/c peds nursing is my dream... no pun intended) and...

  24. Rowan Regional Medical Center, telemetry. What's up with all the openings?

    Summers_Off replied to RNDude1's topic in General Nursing

    You might want to cross post this on the North Carolina board for additional

  25. Ridiculous? Paranoid? Unnecessary?

    Summers_Off posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Hello. I am a PN student and I am scheduled to begin the nursing program in the Fall. I usually wear contacts, but I have been wearing my glasses for about three months (ran out of contacts and...