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  1. Nursing Apps for ANDROID

    redstepchild posted a topic in Nursing News

    please respond with a list of nursing apps for android

  2. Virginia College RN program

    redstepchild posted a topic in Alabama Nursing

    for anyone considering VC- here's the experience and information I have to share. 1. VC cost more but has SUBSTANTIALLY more hands on Clinical hours than any other Assoc degree program. VC Grads have...

  3. Virginia College Nursing School

    redstepchild replied to sassy7's topic in Alabama Nursing

    Yes. VC doesn't have a waiting list because it it costs so much more. Tuition is quarterly. $5500 each quarter, regardless of # of classes taken. Covers books, tuitition, shots, scrubs, background...

  4. fourty and applying to nursing school

    redstepchild replied to chandani430's topic in Alabama Nursing

    Im 36. You may want to get an NCLEX/ RN book that is an easy read and start studying early. The stuff get's thrown at you fairly quickly. You can learn right then or prelearn. That is what I have...

  5. Virginia College RN program

    redstepchild replied to redstepchild's topic in Alabama Nursing

    I'm extremely happy with my decision. The nursing instructors are very very helpful. If someone took just the VC courses, they would have a lot of cramming to do with Microbiology, AP1, Nutrition for...

  6. Virginia College New RN program - anyone know anything about it?

    redstepchild replied to matchsticktgt's topic in Alabama Nursing

    also, its pretty cool that my shots n stuff are paid for, I am responsible for my physical, which my Dr did and billed as an annual check up... (its all in the Billing) but then filled out the form...

  7. Virginia College New RN program - anyone know anything about it?

    redstepchild replied to matchsticktgt's topic in Alabama Nursing

    An Update on my 2010 post... THANK GOODNESS I didn't listen to the posters HERE! Not trying to insult but I did do the VC college route because I needed a night/ weekend program that I could...

  8. Virginia College RN program

    redstepchild replied to redstepchild's topic in Alabama Nursing

    see if you can get a copy of their quarter by quarter schedule and perhaps you can cross off enough classes to get that quarter to 4 credits.. and then you request to have that "one" course moved...

  9. Nursing Apps for ANDROID

    redstepchild replied to redstepchild's topic in Nursing News

    Google search turns up this....

  10. Virginia College RN program

    redstepchild replied to redstepchild's topic in Alabama Nursing

    I am going to VC. I called around to the BSN mobility programs and I found that if I mentioned VC they instantly said NO.. BUT if I said "licensed in the state of Alabama/ NCLEX passed" + pre-reqs at...

  11. Virginia College

    redstepchild replied to CRNBSN18's topic in Alabama Nursing

    they don't graduate until mid

  12. New nurse need help!!!!

    redstepchild replied to RoyalNurse2010's topic in Alabama Nursing

    if you don't mind my asking.. what hospital was this at? Had you applied there sooner? Good luck

  13. New nurse need help!!!!

    redstepchild replied to RoyalNurse2010's topic in Alabama Nursing

    Curious, how long from when you applied till you were offered or contacted with a serious interview? How long was this from Graduation. I'm really glad you got an opportunity. Foot in the door......

  14. New nurse need help!!!!

    redstepchild replied to RoyalNurse2010's topic in Alabama Nursing

    oh and check these job boards often.. you can search by zip code. Remember "Preferred" does not mean "required".

  15. New nurse need help!!!!

    redstepchild replied to RoyalNurse2010's topic in Alabama Nursing

    have you looked for any volunteer nursing opportunities that would give you experience. for example, with the recent Tornado's in Alabama. Redcross needed Registered Nurses to work triage units....

  16. Bevill State Nursing Program... food for thought

    redstepchild replied to cpl_dvldog's topic in Alabama Nursing

    get a good nights sleep. Serious. I took the test the 1st time off the fly, no studying.. I got a 95. Took it again 6 months later trying to improve my score and I stayed up all night stressing and...

  17. Weirdest nursing thing you've done in "real life"?

    redstepchild replied to mama_d's topic in Nursing Humor

    hilarious

  18. Virginia College

    redstepchild replied to CRNBSN18's topic in Alabama Nursing

    well once you get really into the concept that this is where you are going.. and you've pretty much sold them that you are going there.. ONCE I was enrolled, I discussed with the Head of the...

  19. Virginia College

    redstepchild replied to CRNBSN18's topic in Alabama Nursing

    Did you take any classes at the community

  20. Virginia College

    redstepchild replied to CRNBSN18's topic in Alabama Nursing

    So I enrolled.. I don't start until later in June so I can back down if need be. I came pretty prepared so when I came in I had all my documents in order.. you HAVE to come in twice.. my second visit...

  21. ??? about Beville State Program

    redstepchild replied to gearbanger's topic in Alabama Nursing

    bevill state was deemed "deficient" by the alabama state board of nursing. why is that important.. well that board says if you can become a nurse and if the program you are attending keeps...

  22. Calhoun Community College 2011

    redstepchild replied to thing2chic's topic in Alabama Nursing

    Calhoun seems to have been getting better n better each year with their NCLEX pass rates per the AL state nursing board. 79% just 3 years ago.. 92% a year ago.. consistent improvement each year....

  23. Bevill State Nursing Program... food for thought

    redstepchild replied to cpl_dvldog's topic in Alabama Nursing

    bevill state is on "deficient status" with the alabama state board of nursing.. that's the board that determines what is an acceptable program of nursing for you to take if you expect to become an rn...

  24. Virginia College

    redstepchild replied to CRNBSN18's topic in Alabama Nursing

    Well at least I know what the regular rate is for the classes.. the lady I spoke to said the program director will cut the cost if all need are the nursing classes.. as long as the classes I took are...

  25. Virginia College

    redstepchild replied to CRNBSN18's topic in Alabama Nursing

    i'm still thinking about doing the virginia college thing.. I've taken ALL the classes listed as pre reqs on the Jacksonville state RN-BSN mobility program.. I took them at Jeff state.. all are...