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  1. New or older addition books

    IndyElmer replied to kristin6727's topic in General Students

    For pre-reqs, I've easily used one-edition-older for any class that doesn't have required homework to be turned in. (I know that some instructors require you to answer math questions or whatever from...

  2. Introducing dorkus maximus

    IndyElmer replied to ixchel's topic in General Students

    Weird! We had a supply list at least a month before orientation, but they told us not to buy anything off it until after orientation. That was SO hard for

  3. Introducing dorkus maximus

    IndyElmer replied to ixchel's topic in General Students

    I haven't actually used it yet during patient care and I'm pretty sure it won't fit in the pocket of all of my scrub tops, but it does fit in several of them, so I'm still not sure that it's going to...

  4. Introducing dorkus maximus

    IndyElmer replied to ixchel's topic in General Students

    My near perfect "pocket-sized" binder just arrived today and I think I'm in love. It's a 6-ring "mini-ish" binder that holds 3.75" x 6.75" paper and is just 1/2" thick. It's small enough to slide into...

  5. what does credit hrs mean?

    IndyElmer replied to learningriss's topic in General Students

    It depends on the class. For example, a 3 credit lecture only course is 3 hours of classroom time. However, a 4 credit class with lab, may be 3 hours of lecture and anywhere from 1-3 hours of lab....

  6. Is $49,000.00 too much for ADN program?

    IndyElmer replied to abqfavorite's topic in General Students

    And that's assuming that you can get get loans with that low of a rate. A lot of banks list a "best" rate but they aren't giving it to most students because too many students are trying to default on...

  7. where can i find a "PA vs. NP post on here??...:)

    IndyElmer replied to Ready-Set-Go's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Try this thread and the one that is linked in it...

  8. Is $49,000.00 too much for ADN program?

    IndyElmer replied to abqfavorite's topic in General Students

    No, that doesn't seem like a reasonable cost. Both of the 2nd degree BSN programs (3 terms or 4 terms at state universities) that I considered are around 18k-20k (exclusive of living expenses and...

  9. What are the reasons?

    IndyElmer replied to CinDRnyc's topic in General Students

    It sounds like the OP is well aware that it's not all roses and is wondering if (s)he has the coping skills or types of inner motivation that others have used successfully to deal with the "un-rosie"...

  10. What are the reasons?

    IndyElmer replied to CinDRnyc's topic in General Students

    I'm don't think anyone is saying that it can't be a place for venting. The OP is simply trying to start a non-venting thread looking for positivity, inspiration and encouragement. Perhaps you could...

  11. Pathophysiology Resources

    IndyElmer replied to DarkLotus's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    LOL, glad it helped! I'm laughing a little because the questions were for two reason (1) to benefit you and (mainly, 2) because my pathophys class was terrible and I'm having to teach a lot of the...

  12. What kind of shoes to wear with white scrubs?

    IndyElmer replied to norcalsurfer77's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Emphasis on the "skin-toned" part. A couple decades ago, I had an instructor INSIST that white was best, regardless of our skin-tone. No amount of discussion could convince her that white was not best...

  13. Physiology... How difficult??

    IndyElmer replied to Bryantgirl26's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    As with many questions on All Nurses, I think the answer is "it depends." It depends a *lot* on the specific professor. My physiology class was intended for both those wanting to be research...

  14. Pathophysiology Resources

    IndyElmer replied to DarkLotus's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I'm not 100% sure, but I think these questions might help: Where does the bilirubin come from? Where is it going when it goes through the duct? If it can't leave through that duct, where might it...

  15. What are the reasons?

    IndyElmer replied to CinDRnyc's topic in General Students

    For me, the negativity is much more about the job itself, rather than about job prospects post-graduation. It seems like a LOT of nurses are burnt out & bitter. I doubt any of them ever thought...

  16. I have a Bachelors in History... I want to be a Nurse

    IndyElmer replied to gorlebb's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    As you consider which path you might want to take to nursing, you might also want to do some reading about which degrees and additional activities (such as work at non-nursing hospital postions)...

  17. What are the reasons?

    IndyElmer replied to CinDRnyc's topic in General Students

    Alas, I'm in the same boat. I see a lot of negativity in nursing posts (not just on AllNurses) and I often wonder if this is going to be a giant let down. I think I have realistic expectations about...

  18. A rolling suitcase....really???

    IndyElmer replied to OgreAchiever's topic in General Students

    That's one of the reasons that I never switched to the suitcase. I liked the option of just picking up my rolling bag and taking the stairs. If I had put all the stuff from my backpack, rolling bag...

  19. I have a Bachelors in History... I want to be a Nurse

    IndyElmer replied to gorlebb's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Accelerated BSN programs are usually 12-18 months, but you would probably need to take some pre-requisite courses first. Most would be more directly related to nursing (e.g. anatomy, physiology) but...

  20. Should I take Intro Bio before Anatomy?

    IndyElmer replied to amiablepau's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Neither biology nor chemistry were required for anatomy or for physiology at one university that I attended for pre-reqs. Students who didn't take either course seemed to do OK, particularly once we...

  21. Can't get into a BSN program if you don't have your ADN?

    IndyElmer replied to amiablepau's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I know that the "traditional" program at both schools I was considering offered a BSN as your first nursing degree. I also know that a former classmate is in a traditional/1st-degree BSN program at a...

  22. Should I take Intro Bio before Anatomy?

    IndyElmer replied to amiablepau's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Now you sound more positive/optimistic about your ability to deal with the intro bio part of anatomy. Perhaps since it sounds like you remember quite a bit of your bio AND you have access to a tutor,...

  23. dosage calulations books

    IndyElmer replied to momtojosh's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    After years of doing conversions in my old career, I often can skip steps and do it in my head, but for my calculation tests, I am required to show my work, so don't worry that you need him to show...

  24. Brushing up and getting started in Tennessee...

    IndyElmer replied to lmaehem's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you want to get a head start on A&P, the easiest way to do it (IMO) is to start learning some of the anatomy terminology/structures which is pretty much straight memorization. That will free up...

  25. Should I take Intro Bio before Anatomy?

    IndyElmer replied to amiablepau's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I had a classmate in my anatomy class (and the next term in physio) who was an English major with no science background. She found the material from the first week (that included a lot of...