JROregon

JROregon ASN, BSN, RN

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  1. Least favorite pre-req: Political Science

    JROregon replied to QuarterLife88's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hmm, I didn't dislike technical writing, research writing and critical thinking (more writing) but did not like taking 3 writing classes at the same time. Went through a lot of printer ink getting...

  2. Is this a 'safe' list?

    JROregon replied to xInspiredx's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you are just trying to get started, that is a good general list. Most colleges in this area require a full school year of A&P (3 quarters). Do find out how extensive the A&P class is at...

  3. Help, I've got a crush!

    JROregon replied to eb2esrun's topic in General Students

    One of the coolest things about being a nurse is the families you get to me and spend time with during the course of a loved one's medical problem. The nurse gets a very intimate view of the family...

  4. I just need an available advisor!

    JROregon replied to shabookitty's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would be surprised if your school didn't have some sort of on-line guidelines for getting accepted into the program. My school's nursing application form is very clear on the minimum number of...

  5. Advice on how to beat procrastination.

    JROregon replied to yisy4u's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Procrastination isn't a problem if you actually do the work at some point before it's due. If you find that you have a test and a paper due on Monday and you haven't finished studying/writing by...

  6. ASN or BSN?

    JROregon replied to brandn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm in a situation where the nearest ADN school is a mile away and the nearest BSN program is nearly an hour away. With a hubby and kids, it makes more sense for me to get my ADN first and then work...

  7. university of phoenix RN and clinicals???

    JROregon replied to alyCNA's topic in School, College Programs

    It is useless when the facilities where they go to find a job ask them about their clinical experience and the women have to say that they got their pediatric experience at a daycare. If you have an...

  8. university of phoenix RN and clinicals???

    JROregon replied to alyCNA's topic in School, College Programs

    It does sound like these "for profit" schools are perfect if you want to be a welder though. I will give them

  9. university of phoenix RN and clinicals???

    JROregon replied to alyCNA's topic in School, College Programs

    Watched the Frontline video and it made me sick for those students who have LVN degrees that are useless because the school did no clinical training on real patients. They are in 30K in debt and...

  10. Is Pre-Nursing considered an Associate's Degree?

    JROregon replied to asker101's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    At my school, it is an Associates degree in Applied Sciences. We have to finish all of the nursing classes, beyond the pre-nursing classes, to get our degree. There are also a few general ed classes...

  11. Would this look bad?

    JROregon replied to xInspiredx's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think it is a wise choice to get your pre-reqs at a community college. After getting a BS degree in business admin 20 something years ago and going back to comm. college for my ADN, I believe the...

  12. Getting the grades that get you into nursing school. Tips?

    JROregon replied to melissabriggs's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I finished all pre-reqs with a 4.0 and felt no need to have a perfect space but everybody is different, right. Most effective was doing the homework and reading as soon as it was assigned or even...

  13. Anatomy....................Anatomy................ .....Anatomy :) Advice, please!

    JROregon replied to ruddergrl's topic in General Students

    I just saw the above posts and agree with making your own study tools. A fellow student would free-hand draw her own diagrams and then label them. They were pretty elaborate with colors and...

  14. Anatomy....................Anatomy................ .....Anatomy :) Advice, please!

    JROregon replied to ruddergrl's topic in General Students

    We take anatomy with physiology at my comm college. Good stuff. Anatomy is almost purely memorization. Before starting my first of 3 A&P classes, I found it helpful to buy a couple of inexpensive...

  15. Did you wait long?

    JROregon replied to Lilli-Anna's topic in General Students

    2-1/2 months. We have a point system that counts grades in A&P, Psych, micro and nutrition and then general points for passing some general ed and a tech writing class. Plus, there are 6 essay...

  16. Tired of the CNA Lecture *Mini-rant*

    JROregon replied to guiltysins's topic in General Students

    I tell ya, we have to be certified NAs to get into the ADN program at my school and it was very expensive in both direct costs and childcare costs. Tuition alone was $800, add drug testing and...

  17. Pre Reqs for nursing

    JROregon replied to adruiz01's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yes, one step at a time. It took me 2 years to get my pre-reqs done. I didn't get my immunizations updated until I was getting my CNA application in order (the CNA was also a pre-req to get into...

  18. Nursing and Money Makin'

    JROregon replied to JBGC4's topic in General Students

    I am also about the flexibility. I could go back to my old job and get paid about $50K/year but it is 8-5 and no flexibility and a 40 minute commute. I'm not trying to get rich either. I would hope...

  19. Do they look at high school transcipts??

    JROregon replied to xInspiredx's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My school just wants a HS diploma. Of course I graduated sometime in the early 80s. They needed transcripts from my prior college days but only used my current college

  20. Nursing and Money Makin'

    JROregon replied to JBGC4's topic in General Students

    Look at the employment listings at the hospitals in your area. Starting wage here is close to $30/hr. I will say that you may not be able to find full-time work or the shift that you want right

  21. HOSPiTAL WORK.

    JROregon replied to miidgett411's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Afraid I have to agree with kbm318. Using CAPS with a small i in every word makes me wonder if I am replying to a 7th grader or gang member. Try using the rules your 2nd grade teacher gave you....

  22. OK, all you Microbiology students!

    JROregon replied to oregonrene's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Last year, I saw someone on TV wearing a t-shirt that had a cartoon uterus on it. Looked it up and found Uterus I Heart Guts from there, I also found the microbe site. Love both

  23. High school graduate - preparation for pre-nursing

    JROregon replied to cadarrius's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Have you taken a biology class recently? - enough to understand how cells work? Have you had any background in chemistry - enough to understand some of the basic chemicals of life, pH, types of...

  24. Your experience...

    JROregon replied to cupcake231's topic in General Students

    Got to know the program director who was very nice. I think I was expecting a drill sergeant. We talked about expectations for the program, the color of scrubs to purchase, went over the supply list,...

  25. How do you study for A&P?

    JROregon replied to TexasNurse2B's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My instructors made up a study guide where we could take notes and also answer questions on quizzes. For my A&P classes, I focused on the study guide and used the text as a reference book. Make...