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  1. Love Fest

    Phoenixbyrd replied to mindlor's topic in General Students

    I love, love, love this post. Nursing is a second career for me (I'm still a student), and I was hoping to incorporate loving, caring acts as a vocation. This post gives me hope, and stokes my...

  2. Essex County College Fall 2011 Nursing Exam

    Phoenixbyrd replied to SNHRN2B's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Thanks, I will PM you. I hear more about the waiting list than anything

  3. Essex County College Fall 2011 Nursing Exam

    Phoenixbyrd replied to SNHRN2B's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I did take chem. I eked by with a B+ (darn). Have you heard about the waiting list rumors? Do you know who gets on the waiting list? I was talking to one of my classmates 2 days ago, who said...

  4. Essex County College Fall 2011 Nursing Exam

    Phoenixbyrd replied to SNHRN2B's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I'll drop a prayer for you tonight, but I'm sure you're a strong candidate with your grades. And thanks for the info. I was trying to understand the process, as I'll begin it in December. Did you...

  5. Essex County College Fall 2011 Nursing Exam

    Phoenixbyrd replied to SNHRN2B's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Great, Shaqrn2b. Quick question - how long did it take for them to get back to you from the time you submitted your application? When did you submit your application? And when you pass with flying...

  6. How's everyone's fall semester going?

    Phoenixbyrd replied to ptbunny333's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Pretty yummy. Got my first A&P lab quiz back with an

  7. Which Specialty Do You Have Your Eye On?

    Phoenixbyrd replied to palemoon's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Neuro ICU. I might be wrong, but it seems like the specialty for INTJ types. Now, I'm extremely interested in the brain and nervous

  8. How's everyone's fall semester going?

    Phoenixbyrd replied to ptbunny333's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Great post idea! I'm surprised that I'm liking A&P as much as I am. Our first lab exam is coming up next

  9. Newbie w/introductions

    Phoenixbyrd replied to soingal's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    the rat was huge, but i have to say, i have never been as fascinated as i was yesterday when we sliced it open. my rat was pregnant, too. i counted 7 tumor-like structures in its pelvis. now on to...

  10. General Chemistry or College Chemistry?

    Phoenixbyrd replied to jdlabadia's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I took general chemistry because I learned, after research, that it is more readily transferrable to a 4 year college's nursing program than college chem. Also, gen chem is a bit more rigorously...

  11. how do you get accepted to pre-nursing at bloomfield?

    Phoenixbyrd replied to lauren405's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Please elaborate. Bloomfield is one of the schools I was thinking about transferring to. What is it you don't like about Bloomfield? What are the better schools to go to for the BSN in New Jersey,...

  12. Essex county college spring 10

    Phoenixbyrd replied to rjordan's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    https://webservices.essex.edu:4443/PROD6_DAD/bwckschd.p_get_crse_unsec I don't know if there are any evening classes for Nursing I, or if the classes have already been filled. Do they send you a...

  13. Essex County College (Newark, NJ) Students ?

    Phoenixbyrd replied to jdlabadia's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Hey, Like you, I want a career change. I'm an "older" student (with 10 years on you). My wing is a short and stubby, though. I've only taken Chem thus far along with other general education...

  14. Newbie w/introductions

    Phoenixbyrd replied to soingal's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I just found out we're using Marieb and Hoehn's Human Anatomy & Physiology. My professor sent an e-mail telling us to read the first chapter by the first class (next Tuesday). I'm going to pick up...

  15. Newbie w/introductions

    Phoenixbyrd replied to soingal's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have another 2 weeks before class starts. Groan. I didn't know Walmart's prices are so reasonable. I really need a laptop this

  16. How to differentiate between epilepsy and pseudo-seizures

    Phoenixbyrd replied to LovebugLPN's topic in General Nursing

    How would the person experiencing true epileptic seizures react after being exposed to ammonia? Would they react (jerk head away) but continue to seize? I know this is an old post, but I'm interested...

  17. Newbie w/introductions

    Phoenixbyrd replied to soingal's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I wanted to say hi! I feel the same way as you. It was during a hospital stay when I started saying to myself, "I can do this". And now I am. It is exciting, isn't it? I'm hoping to find some...

  18. What are you taking this semester?

    Phoenixbyrd replied to AliF's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm taking A&P1, Modern Masterpieces, Social Problems and a math class. Last pre-requisite before I can sit in on the TEAS. It's been a boring summer. Can't wait to get to

  19. Full time cc and full time job - can it be done?

    Phoenixbyrd posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The title says it all. I'm wondering whether anyone has worked full time and completed their nursing prerequisites successfully? If you were successful, do you mind sharing a narrative about how you...

  20. any north jersey hospitals hiring ADN's?

    Phoenixbyrd replied to nurseyNJNYC's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Mama, I'm curious to know - why did you choose to get an ADN? I'm also getting my ADN, but I didn't know that this would be a disadvantage. Are there hospitals that aren't MAGNET status that accepts...

  21. Advice please - My Fall schedule (longish)

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

    Thanks, Slinky. You don't sound hooty tooty at all. I sought the help from folks here on AN because almost every prenursing student I've talked to (in "real" life) have scored Cs in A&P (and...

  22. Advice please - My Fall schedule (longish)

    Phoenixbyrd posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hello, all. I value the opinion of students who are farther along in their nursing education than I am, but I need some feedback. This coming fall I am taking my final prerequisite class for the...

  23. NOT understanding what I am reading

    Phoenixbyrd replied to NatashaCNA85's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yeah - please don't give up. I want to throw a thought out at you, but I'm thinking that since you've already taken the TEAS, the following idea may not apply to you. Are you going to a community...

  24. Advice please - My Fall schedule (longish)

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

    Hmm...AP, micro and math - kudos to you for your As. Did you hit any rough patches at any time? I've started familiarizing myself with some A&P concepts because I am not a visual learner. Do...

  25. Advice please - My Fall schedule (longish)

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

    April, I know what you mean about overloading my plate. I relish the idea of taking all of these classes, but I just don't want to risk slipping at any point during the semester. I think I'll play...