Stcroix ASN, PhD, RN

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    My learning experience...just to share

    Stcroix replied to dudette10's topic in General Students

    Thanks for the valuable
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    Question about Science TEAS question

    Stcroix replied to sunnigirl's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think you are talking about plate techtonics, in particular, a convergent boundary.Check out this web site, it explains the types of boundaries very well...
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    Why pinning?

    Stcroix replied to TheSquire's topic in General Students

    I believe a traditional pinning has its place in Nursing. Certainly, it allows a venue for the emotions and pride of friends and family to be shared. Any graduation is a celebration of one's...
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    Students are cut-throat!

    Stcroix replied to livenlearn08's topic in General Students

    I couldn't agree more. I am courteous to others, but I stay mostly to myself. I avoid sharing grades at all cost. Let's face it, getting through these courses is hard enough without dealing with...
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    Help-what to do about nursing school?

    Stcroix replied to honeybee23's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If your ultimate goal is nursing, then find a BA program in nursing. If you had the grades to get into Beloit, you can get into a BN program. Then after graduating, you have choices. You can go...
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    Crazy Load?

    Stcroix replied to Tara:)'s topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I consider myself a 'professional student'. That being said I think that load is too much. Be aware that many (if not most) nursing programs are admitting students with 3.5+. I know I would have to...
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    Older Student/Over 60 years old

    Stcroix replied to forestlover's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Forestlover- I am in your boat too. I am 58 and just finishing A&P 1. I have been working my a** off and getting the grades to show it. I also believe we old folks have something we bring to...
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    Hesi Entrance Exam

    Stcroix replied to smm1901's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Ummm well, both I guess. I'm not trying to be wise. There are questions that ask you to choose the right tense for a verb, and if you are like most people, it will sound the best. Of course there...
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    Hesi Entrance Exam

    Stcroix replied to smm1901's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If those are the things you are being tested on, the review book should be all that you will need. I took the test about two weeks ago. The math is almost exactly like what is in the book. The...
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    A&P Hesi

    Stcroix replied to kenpochic's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I took the HESI today. The A&P was not easy. There were a few questions that were very straight forward. Then there ones that were quite specific, maybe 6- 8 questions. Ones like X nerve was...
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    Best Men's Nursing Shoes???

    Stcroix replied to juniataemt06's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have to go with the Brook's addiction walker. Very comfy, stable, and all
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    Losing my superpowers

    Stcroix replied to rholman's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hang in there rholman! You made the right decision regarding your daughter for sure. Somehow it will work
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    Losing my superpowers

    Stcroix replied to rholman's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Look around to see if you can find any Kryptonite! Kidding aside, I find if I get busy with studying I often stop excercising. Bad idea. I really try to get regular excercise (3 walks a week, some...
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    Case Study for Anatomy - looking for outside of the box ideas???

    Stcroix replied to damaranicole's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Myastenia Gravis fits much of this. It is progressive and can affect the limbs and eyes causing weakness and lessening of control. Don't know about the memory stuff though. That's my out of the box...
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    How many hours do you study for A/P II tests?

    Stcroix replied to sserrn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yes, I always study as we go along. In fact, I take notes from the book before the class lecture is given. I think I get a lot more out of the lectures that way. 10 - 15 hours a week is about...
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    I pay for these classes and these people won't shut up

    Stcroix replied to happy2learn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It's happened to me on more than one occassion. I would first try the prof when you have privacy. If that doesn't work shhh them right in class loudly! Let's face it, these people are jerks and...
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    Am I too old?

    Stcroix replied to vikkivik's topic in General Nursing

    Go for it if you are willing to do some hard work. Pre requisite class may will take 1 -2 semesters, then entrance exam. It's competative so you need to do well, lots of study! I am ready to apply...
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    My Aching Feet

    Stcroix replied to RN <><'s topic in Emergency

    When I say a while, I meant only 2 months or so. The podiatrist took casts of my feet in plaster, sent them off to a lab. A couple weeks later the orthotics came back (space age carbon fiber...
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    My Aching Feet

    Stcroix replied to RN <><'s topic in Emergency

    You might see a podiatrist. I did for my foot pain and although it took a while, I am pain free. I was fitted with custom orthotics. I use these with a good quality athletic shoe (I use Brooks walkers...
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    Any older people in pre-nursing?

    Stcroix replied to Dancinagain's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Ok 58 here, finishing pre req. Will be 61 when an RN. This will be my 4th career (and I think the last). I am much more enthusiastic now than when I first went to college 40 years ago. It really is...