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  1. Getting a "C" is not the end of the world.

    commonsense replied to Darkstar1485's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Good point about C's not being the end of the world, but like many people have stated, sometimes a C will make you ineligible for certain nursing programs. However, if you are in that boat just...

  2. Should I take the classes or not?

    commonsense replied to brenay's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    One big thing you need to look at is if these classes are prerequisites or co-requisites for the nursing programs you're looking at. prerequisites would carry a heavier weight if you were or were not...

  3. Passed the NCLEX RN on the 3rd time!!!

    commonsense replied to COCOBSN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Don't give God all the credit, keep some for yourself,

  4. RN-BSN... Advice Appreciated! Start now or Hold Off?

    commonsense replied to Nurse Kyles's topic in First Year After Licensure

    The trick here is about knowing yourself and what you can handle. I'm facing a similar situation personally. I'll be starting an ICU residency a week before I start my RN-BSN program. The main...

  5. Little Confused Here, Any Help Is Appreciated

    commonsense posted a topic in University of Texas Arlington

    So I've just received my transfer credit report summary and all classes I expected were transferred successfully. According to that and the RN-BSN flyer they have the only prerequisite courses I...

  6. Little Confused Here, Any Help Is Appreciated

    commonsense replied to commonsense's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    I would only need to use one of my repeated courses. I initially made a "C" in A&P I, and earned a "B" the second time I took it. Did the school allow you to use the higher grade for repeated...

  7. UT Arlington Online RN-BSN July 2, 2012 Hopefuls

    commonsense replied to commonsense's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    Thanks for the info on the acceptance letters amyrnfa. About how long before you started did you get your acceptance letters? I'm glad to meet someone starting the same semester as me as well. How...

  8. Being Gay and a Male Nursing Student

    commonsense replied to RShieldsSN14's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I think the best advice I can give you is that if you don't make a big deal out of it, nobody else will either. I've worked around a couple of gay male nurses didn't see anybody treat them differently...

  9. My girlfriend is afraid that I might meet another girl in the nursing program...

    commonsense replied to ThePhilster's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Keep it simple man. Tell her there's not going to be anyone in the program as beautiful as her. As far as the time commitment goes, be honest but show her you're determined to do your best. Let her...

  10. !HELP plz,male seeking advice on the whole career

    commonsense replied to socalmark's topic in Male Nursing Students

    It'll depend on which prerequisites you're taking. The physical sciences (A&P I, II, and Microbiology) are the heavy hitters, these will be time consuming. I would take these all separately (not...

  11. Little Confused Here, Any Help Is Appreciated

    commonsense replied to commonsense's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    Thank you CoCStudentNurse, I have not received the course map yet, but I realized I was probably making a mountain out of a molehill. It was just such a shock to see that MyMav had me needing an...

  12. Why many new grads don't find jobs....

    commonsense replied to MN-Nurse's topic in General Students

    Welcome to the entrance of the millennial generation into the work force. Too many young people these days expect to graduate and be given a five star job with the salary of someone who's been doing...

  13. The University of Texas at Arlington

    commonsense replied to zoeyzoe's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    kcdunlap, since posting my initial post I have answered the first couple questions I had, and I have mostly answered the third. According to the enrollment specialist at UTA you are able to double up...

  14. UT Tyler online MSN/MBA program

    commonsense replied to smilingbig's topic in Texas Nursing

    I'm actually in the same boat as you smilingbig. I have reviewed everything, but an opinion from a current/previous student would help quite a

  15. New Grad In ICU

    commonsense posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    I'm a new graduate scheduled to graduate in a couple of weeks and I have the opportunity to work in an ICU. It's not specifically a medical ICU, but a general ICU that involves...

  16. New Grad In ICU

    commonsense replied to commonsense's topic in MICU, SICU

    No worries Esme12, I realize that without passing the boards the position is nullified. My focus will be directed toward passing the NCLEX before I start preparing for the ICU floor. I will have a 6...

  17. Guess what i saw today??!

    commonsense replied to Ev1987's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    You're telling me you girls don't do this, i just finished my breakfast

  18. ADN vs BSN

    commonsense replied to futureexpectations's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    $60,000 for an accelerated BSN program, I think I just had a minor

  19. What is the answer to this question!?

    commonsense replied to panduhlove's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I was unaware of the trend moving towards 50 mL/hr. Do you know if this will be the figure used for NCLEX, or will it remain at 30

  20. What is the answer to this question!?

    commonsense replied to panduhlove's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Interesting, so the teacher accepted answers B and C, but not answer

  21. What is the answer to this question!?

    commonsense replied to panduhlove's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    You make a good point panduhlove, but I'm sticking with my original choice. If you were to calculate intake and output and the tubing was kinked you would be calculating incorrect information....

  22. Struggling in Clinical

    commonsense replied to exoticstar14's topic in General Students

    Sorry to hear about the difficult instructor exoticstar14. An instructor can make all the difference in a clinical rotation, whether it be positive or negative. The best advice I have when it comes...

  23. What is the answer to this question!?

    commonsense replied to panduhlove's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    A. Check the connection. Think about it, the catheter bag was changed a couple hours ago and now it's not draining properly. The easiest solution is to check the connection. Source: I'm pretty much...

  24. New to Texas

    commonsense replied to AUATulsa's topic in Texas Nursing

    I'm not positive here, but I would imagine you could return to Oklahoma and sit for the NCLEX then transfer your license to Texas. I know it sounds like a lot of excess work and money, but I think it...

  25. ADN vs BSN

    commonsense replied to futureexpectations's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Look into accelerated BSN programs if they have any around the Dallas area. I know down in Houston we have multiple accelerated BSN