RedChair ADN, RN

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  1. Hey Everybody, I have applied to the Calhoun part time/evening ADN program and just wondered if anybody can tell me about it? Any information would be great. Are there any books/specific topics that...
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    Peri-Op 101 Panel Interview

    I have a panel interview this week for a peri-op 101 program. There will be 4 surgical dept managers holding the interviews. Two years ago, as a new grad, I interviewed and did not receive an offer....
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    soon to be nurse need advice

    Buy your books from an online store. Do a Google search with the ISBN number and look for the best price. I have gotten previous edition books for $8 instead of paying >$150 for the most current...
  4. That is awesome. She left a true legacy and found a way to live
  5. Does your class have a facebook page? A few of us were discussing the possibility of starting one, but I thought I would get some outside input. I know there is the risk of someone sharing too much...
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    Does your class have a facebook page?

    Thanks Everyone for the replies! Sounds like we will be working on it soon. Happy New Year! Everyone be safe :
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    I start nursing school in a week!

    I agree, Get organized! Stay organized (thats the hard part for me!) Keep track of assignments due. I keep a calendar with everything written down, including my reading assignments. Take things one...
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    Does your class have a facebook page?

    Actually meant to put this in the General Student Nurse section! Oh
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    Calhoun Community College ??

    I am currently in the nursing program and we had orientation one week and registration the next. For the first semester they have to do your registration, after that it is up to you! Congratulations...
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    A vet tech as a nurse ?

    Hi, I am a former Veterinary Assistant (on the job training) of 10 years. I am currently in nursing school and I can say that my exposure to medications/terminology has helped quite a bit so far. I...
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    First nursing school tests, how did you do?

    I am taking two classes -Health Assesment - got an 86 and Pharmacology- got a 96! Next tests are in a couple
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    active vs passive immunity

    There should be a chart or explaination in your text book. However here is my explaination. This chart is borrowed from wikipedia by the way Active immunity requires something to initiate the...
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    Is this realistic?

    I think your plan sounds very doable. Good for you for paying off your debt! I would put back as much as possible in the next year, just in case something comes up. I know that my costs during the...
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    1 week to go....

    I start on the 23rd! One more week. The summer seems to have flown by, yet it seemed next week would never come. I think we all have the same butterflys going on right now! Its nice to not be the only...
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    Oh, the Q is silent...

    Love this one. When patients ask me about it I will try to say it for them....but usually end up with "The scope that goes down your throat" . Oh and by the way its: Esophagoduodenoscopy (I had...
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    book...where to find cheaper books

    I went with Amazon. Most purchases qualify for free shipping and get to you faster then they estimate. I saved a ton of money, they came to me and all my books are brand spanking new (meaning they...
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    Where can I take the TEAS

    taylorxteddy- are you going to the registration page? it should have an option to choose state and city. at some point you can also choose your school if they offer the test. there is a help button on...
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    Where can I take the TEAS

    Not a problem. Good
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    Where can I take the TEAS

    Hi, I believe the website is atitesting.com, my school had a link to it on the nursing page of their site. Hope that helps
  20. I bought a pair of all white New Balance shoes to start with. They have always worked well in the past for being on my feet 12 + hours. We are not allowed shox, sketchers or crocs in my program and I...
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    RN student and asking about personal meds?

    I have the same quesion on my physical form. I am also not entirely comfortable with this as a requirement, but I can see some of the reasoning behind it. and really its not like they are going to...
  22. I Love, love, love study/office supplies! Always thought I was wierd. I like to use Pilot G2 0.7 for my notes. I try not to go to stores like Staples too often, it is hard to get me back out! I can...
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    Pharmacology Flashcards (drug cards)

    There was a lot of hard work that went into these. Thank you for sharing! I start pharm in August and I will add these into my study aides. Good job,
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    Calhoun part time ADN program Questions

    :rolleyes:Ack! Ihave tried to post a reply 3 times!!! I a soooo ready to get this show on the road! I have vaccs except for Hep B done, TB tests done, Uniform - check, Shoes- got today. Need next Hep...
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    Orientation tomorrow!

    Hi Everybody! I have orientation for the nursing program tomorrow and silly though it may be, I am soooooo excited! Anyone else have orientation coming up? Anyone else excited like me?!?...