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truckinusa BSN, LPN, RN

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  1. My brother has two petty theft misdemeanors in California. Any advice?

    truckinusa replied to truckinusa's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Talked to my nursing school about the possiblity of him attending here and they said it wasn't a problem as long as the board would license him? I wonder how that works with the

  2. Microbiology - Summer 2012

    truckinusa replied to jocy_anne's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Couldn't figure out why this class was so darn hard. I went to figure out what I owe for tuition and didn't realize that it was 4 credit hours. Stupid computer class was only 3 credits, but more...

  3. Microbiology - Summer 2012

    truckinusa replied to jocy_anne's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    88.6% B grade! Yippee! over with in 6

  4. CNA to LPN School Worries

    truckinusa replied to Thujone's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    When I first started as a CNA I was totally inept. I did some stupid stuff like putting the catheter tube under a man's leg. As I learned to work smarter and got my routine down better it became a...

  5. lenght and cost of a CNA training

    truckinusa replied to Twinkle007's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm originally from California and lived in Fresno. There is one nursing home there that trains for free and the adult school in Fresno is very reasonable also. I don't know if there is something...

  6. Only male in the CNA class; feeling awkward

    truckinusa replied to somekindofstrange's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    We had one girl that got in a domestic violence situation and couldn't work at my nursing home even after she completed the class. Another one had a boyfriend that was a big criminal and we heard...

  7. How many textbooks are required for your first semester?

    truckinusa replied to nursingstudent3109's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I just pirate everything. Paid for my Asus Transformer and then some. I'd rather have gadgets than overpriced

  8. Microbiology - Summer 2012

    truckinusa replied to jocy_anne's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I was going to pirate the textbook, but $1 and $3 shipping seemed like it was worth it for me to buy it. I spent a total of $4 on textbooks this summer on two classes. All the students in my class...

  9. I don't know if I'm smart enough for nursing

    truckinusa replied to dsy89's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Most of what I have taken is a memorization challenge. I am not sure, but I think some of the students don't have a clue what they are memorizing. I get B's and enjoy trying to figure out the...

  10. Summer 2012 - Check in

    truckinusa replied to SopranoKris's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I've got microbiology and computer concepts. Starting fundamentals of nursing in the

  11. Additional certs for Nursing Assistants?

    truckinusa replied to somekindofstrange's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Here in Oklahoma you can be a CNA with the Restorative Aide certificate, CMA certificate(has three endorsements for NG tube, respiratory and diabetes) and maybe activities director certs? Can't think...

  12. Best CNA Book

    truckinusa replied to rmkieft's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    you pay shipping, and I'll send you the book. I never read mine, but it came with the

  13. Do the RN classes prepare you for the NCLEX-PN?

    truckinusa posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm in nursing school to be a RN in the fall and really want to make something better than the $9hr I make as a CNA. I'm curious if I will be prepared for the NCLEX-PN after the first year since I...

  14. Do the RN classes prepare you for the NCLEX-PN?

    truckinusa replied to truckinusa's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    That was the long version of my question. My state does allow it. I was wanting to buy some study materials for the PN so I could be a little more prepared and was wondering what I might look into...

  15. Microbiology - Summer 2012

    truckinusa replied to jocy_anne's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm knee deep into it. Did my first lab this week which was using the microscope capable of oil immersion. I had microscopes as a kid so no big deal. Second lab was aseptic technique. I use to...

  16. classroom strategies - anyone using digital versions of texts on an ipad/tablet?

    truckinusa replied to AQEELSMOM's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I've had my best luck finding texts for prerequisites on coursesmart Redirect and medicals texts on Elsevier's websites: Pageburst? from Elsevier and Welcome to Evolve! I do not really like digital...

  17. I'm in, I start nursing school in the fall

    truckinusa posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I worked pretty hard trying to get into nursing school. 250 applied and I'm one out of 100 that got in. Should be fun? Another male

  18. Is this a bad time?

    truckinusa replied to turtlezoup's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It is partly due to the economy. This is just my opinion. Nursing is not the greatest job from what I can tell. I do like doing paperwork and talking to old people so I think it will work for me....

  19. Ahhhh the stress of getting into nursing school!!!

    truckinusa replied to KAC123's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Another option is if you were to come here I am on the waiting list for the LPN School at the tech center. They are supposed to make students attend more hours of school and expedite the classes a...

  20. Ahhhh the stress of getting into nursing school!!!

    truckinusa replied to KAC123's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm really here by accident. I own a home near Dallas and may move back. My ex moved up here and I followed to be closer to my kid. The more I looked into it I became more interested so I quit my...

  21. Anatomy and Physiology is hard!!!

    truckinusa replied to BoomerSooner31's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would say I'm capable of learning anything. I've had a hard time getting B's in science. I would definitely say I know a lot more than I did before I took biology, psychology, sociology and...

  22. Ahhhh the stress of getting into nursing school!!!

    truckinusa replied to KAC123's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You'll have to check it out. http://northok.publishpath.com/Websites/northok/files/Content/557711/APPLICATION PACKET FORM 2010.pdf That's the application packet that details what they give points...

  23. Ahhhh the stress of getting into nursing school!!!

    truckinusa replied to KAC123's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    come to my school in Oklahoma. I got in. I don't believe its that hard where I live. It varies by the student demand where you live though. In California where I'm from they do a lottery and your...

  24. Working while in school

    truckinusa replied to C3rvacles's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    At my college it is the equivalent of 16 hours even though it is only 8 hours classroom and 8 hours clinicals a week. I haven't officially started so I don't know how the clinicals work. Maybe there...

  25. physiology

    truckinusa posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm struggling in Human Physiology. Any websites, tips, etc? I need all the help I can get. Still can't figure out what the difference is bewtween direct and oxidative