Nurse Connie

Nurse Connie

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  1. NLN Science, sould I be scared?

    Nurse Connie replied to maloneycr's topic in General Students

    I took it last year and it was mostly physics! I have never in my life taken a physics class, so I ended up guessing on most of those questions and I still did pretty well. Good

  2. Parents going to Nursing School?

    Nurse Connie replied to freesia29's topic in General Students

    I am a single mom with 8 & 5 year old boys. I am doing the 2 year R.N. program, I never considered doing the LPN. I live with my parents and they are a great support. My dad puts my boys on/off...

  3. NLN test and study books

    Nurse Connie replied to monablue's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I took the Pax exam. I haven't takn any others. And by the questions, I meant they are the same type of

  4. NLN test and study books

    Nurse Connie replied to monablue's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I bought it on Amazon, here's the link: http://www.amazon.com/Review-Guide-RN-Pre-Entrance-Exam/dp/0763762717/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1265342845&sr=8-1 Good

  5. NLN test and study books

    Nurse Connie replied to monablue's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I used the NLN guide too and did pretty well. The questions in the book are exactly like the exam and it comes with a CD-Rom that you can take virtual tests on your computer. Good

  6. How long did it take you to get into nursing school?

    Nurse Connie replied to emily_ganshert's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I started school in the fall of 2008, I was shut out of A&P I but had the psychology, sociology & english 101 classes from my previous degree (A.A.S). So in my first semester I took EN102...

  7. Mandatory flu shot?

    Nurse Connie replied to colavadel's topic in General Students

    Ours was also mandated by the clinical sites. I just got it from my primary care

  8. Taking A & P without previous biology experience

    Nurse Connie replied to SerenePeach's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I took Biology in high school back in 1984. I passed A&P I & II with an A- in both in 2009. You can totally do it. Just study

  9. My Stethoscope came today!!!

    Nurse Connie replied to capemay5143's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I am so excited! I went to get my nursing uniform today, and they had the same stethescope for $100! I got mine from Medisave for $70 w/ free engraving and shipping. So now I'm all set w/ everything...

  10. Any single parents going thru nursing school?

    Nurse Connie replied to osc9904's topic in General Students

    Another single mom here. My boys are 8 and almost 5, but I am very lucky as their dad is very much in the picture and has them almost every weekend. I, too, live with my parents and it has been great!...

  11. A&P 1 Spring 2010

    Nurse Connie replied to Rimzy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I couldn't look it up by the ISBN #, is this the Hole's Human Anantomy & Physiology? If so, try Half.com. Good

  12. Anatomy & Physiology I.. how did you study?

    Nurse Connie replied to ChervRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I recorded my lectures, made my own flash cards and also used these: http://www.google.com/products/catalog?q=barron%27s anatomy flash cards&hl=en&cid=11110366730594744256&sa=title# And...

  13. Clinical calculations: Online helpful?

    Nurse Connie posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I am researching online for the cheapest textbooks and one of them is Clinical Calculations. Amazon has a package that includes the textbook and online access. It's $30 more, I was just wondering if...

  14. Clinical calculations: Online helpful?

    Nurse Connie replied to Nurse Connie's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    My bad, I wasn't clear, the Clinical Calculations book is required, that's the text I need. I was just wondering whether the online access would be worth it for $30

  15. Other second career students?

    Nurse Connie replied to JBMmom's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    This is absolutely true for me as well! When I left my husband, I was a stay at home mom. Thankfully I was able to move in with my parents and find a part-time job but I needed a long-term plan. I...

  16. Older Nursing students

    Nurse Connie replied to MarieD's topic in General Students

    Exactly the same

  17. Other second career students?

    Nurse Connie replied to JBMmom's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm a second career student too. I'm 39, have 2 boys (8 & almost 5) and have been separated for a year and a half. I have an A.A.S in Fashion Buying & Marketing and spent my first career in...

  18. Fast Meal Ideas

    Nurse Connie replied to Rachelsoon2bRN's topic in General Students

    Another quick dinner is ham steaks, they're already cooked do all you need is 10 minutes on each side on broil and you're done! Salad/veggies & rice on the side, my (very picky) kids love

  19. My Stethoscope came today!!!

    Nurse Connie replied to capemay5143's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Fedex tried to deliver it today but no one was home! I hope they re-deliver

  20. How do you pay for school?

    Nurse Connie replied to mmh2's topic in General Students

    I'm a single mom and only working part-time, I am very lucky to get full financial aid. I'm in the nursing program at a community college, so the tuition is not high and the aid covers it. Although, I...

  21. My Stethoscope came today!!!

    Nurse Connie replied to capemay5143's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    That's the one I ordered too, in

  22. My Stethoscope came today!!!

    Nurse Connie replied to capemay5143's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I just ordered mine today from the same website! I love that they have free engraving, a lot of the websites I looked at were charging $20 for engraving! What did you

  23. Any Nursing students for January '10 ?? Need some friends!

    Nurse Connie replied to avidhunter3's topic in General Students

    Hi everyone! My name is Connie and I am starting the RN program at QCC in NYC this semester! I have 2 boys 8 & almost 5 and work part-time. yesterday was our first info session and my head is...