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  1. Is it fair to have a take home mutiple choice exam for A&P1?

    Dvldlphn32 replied to Copperismydog's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    One of my professors had a practical and smart approach to extra credit. In order to earn back 50% you had to do the following: 1) Write out the question and explain why the right answer is right and...

  2. tattoos?

    Dvldlphn32 replied to cgravier's topic in General Students

    I have a tattoo on my left forearm, I am not sure if this will be an issue for me but I wear Under Armor when volunteering at the VA Med Center. I have Under Armor to keep me warm and keep my cool,...

  3. vent thread

    Dvldlphn32 replied to K nurse-one-day's topic in General Students

    I am sorry, I know it feels good to vent every now and then. I hope things turn around for

  4. Medical Careers institute

    Dvldlphn32 replied to LuvWounds's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Also forgot to mention that the students pay $100 per month at our school, someone above mentioned $200 out in Richmond. I do not have to since I get the GI Bill but I will once I start paying out of...

  5. Medical Careers institute

    Dvldlphn32 replied to LuvWounds's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Hello, I go to MCI in Newport News so I will give you all the info I can: 1) The RN program is 15 months long and it costs $41,000 for the entire program. Luckily I have the GI Bill so 13 of my 15...

  6. can you apply for nursing school before pre req

    Dvldlphn32 replied to lovelikeamber's topic in General Students

    At my school you can apply for the program but you must complete all you pre-reqs before the program starts. If you are midway through the pre-req classes they send your midterm grades to the director...

  7. Nutrition: Phosphate vs. Phosphorus

    Dvldlphn32 replied to tcgirl's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    In Chemistry we learned about Phosphate and Phosphite. Remember Phosphate is PO4 and Phosphite is PO3. There is a difference in the amount of oxygen atoms and Phosphates and Phosphites are Polyatomic...

  8. Where to start?

    Dvldlphn32 replied to Cilantrophobe's topic in Nursing Career

    Networking is easy once you start. What I do is go to job fairs and just talk to people. I built a huge network between job fairs and TAPS. I make sure that I not only give my card, but I take theirs....

  9. Where to start?

    Dvldlphn32 replied to Cilantrophobe's topic in Nursing Career

    I am not sure if it will help any but after I have been in school for a year I qualify for the CNA exam and can start working as one. Maybe you can do that until you graduate, it will set you in front...

  10. Is it fair to have a take home mutiple choice exam for A&P1?

    Dvldlphn32 replied to Copperismydog's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    "As far as take home test go.. if the questions are done right, you can learn a hell of a lot more than if you cram for a normal exam and forget everything the moment you leave the room. " I...

  11. Is it fair to have a take home mutiple choice exam for A&P1?

    Dvldlphn32 replied to Copperismydog's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Copperismydog, My dog's name is Copper too, he is a basset hound. But to get on subject, I agree with you and feel it is not fair. Our professors, even for the pre-req classes say that open book exams...

  12. Where to start?

    Dvldlphn32 replied to Cilantrophobe's topic in Nursing Career

    I guess the best little bit of advice I can give you is to NETWORK! Build a strong network and make professional "friends". This will get you leads on when jobs will be posted and what they are...

  13. online b.s. in nursing program not a rn to bsn

    Dvldlphn32 replied to glhsocks's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    "I think the only way schools can do 'all online' BSN degrees is if a student already has been through an actual nursing school and completed clinical requirements. I don't believe there is any way...

  14. Is nursing a good career?how do i know if i will like it

    Dvldlphn32 replied to natcakes's topic in Nursing Career

    "if you really think you're interested, perhaps you could volunteer at a hospital," yes volunteer! i volunteered and if i had not would be going to school for medical radiography. i think that...

  15. Where to start?

    Dvldlphn32 replied to Cilantrophobe's topic in Nursing Career

    Hey FutureNOVARN, I am only a pre-nursing student but with my original B.S. I was going to be a technical recruiter, so I hope I can help you out a bit. I will tell you now that your biggest ally is...

  16. Could someone recommend a good insole?

    Dvldlphn32 replied to TerpGal02's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    My physical therapist recommends Walkfit insoles. I have yet to try them though, so I can not give a personal recommendation, but she swears by them. Here is a link: WalkFit Insoles, Gel

  17. Shoes for a Vet with Knee & Back Issues

    Dvldlphn32 posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Hi Everyone, I am a Vet with some knee and back issues who is getting ready for nursing school, the sad part is I am only 26 . I have runner's knee or what my doc called patella dysfunction in both...

  18. Shoes for a Vet with Knee & Back Issues

    Dvldlphn32 replied to Dvldlphn32's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Thank you so much for your reply! I will definitely have to check out the Danskos! My physical therapist tells me to make sure I ice my knees and I always forget, so I will give it a shot.

  19. Would like info on relocating to Langley

    Dvldlphn32 replied to sameasalways's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Hello! I live 5 minutes from Langley and I must say that if you have any other choice on a city to live in then pick elsewhere. I own a home on a quiet street in between the "good" and "bad"...

  20. A&P I and II in one semester?

    Dvldlphn32 replied to NIUnurs2be's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It is pretty odd to have a syllabus with I and II in the same semester, maybe they are a condensed version? Or maybe you take one the first 8 weeks and the other the second 8 weeks? But no matter what...

  21. MCI Newport News, Riverside or Sentara nursing schools??

    Dvldlphn32 replied to jrbw113's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Oh and I forgot to mention I am going to go back to MCI for the BSN program. You have to be a nurse for a minimum of 1 year to get into that

  22. MCI Newport News, Riverside or Sentara nursing schools??

    Dvldlphn32 replied to jrbw113's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Hello, I was in the same boat as you a few months ago and after doing my homework I went with MCI. I already have a Bachelors from DeVry so I am used to quick paced classes, they were 8 weeks at DeVry...

  23. MCI-NN Jan 2011 ASN

    Dvldlphn32 posted a topic in Virginia Nursing

    Hi Everyone, After 8 years of working in a field I hate, electronics, and getting a Bachelors in something I do not want to do, Technical Management, I am hopefully about to start the RN program at...

  24. MCI-NN Jan 2011 ASN

    Dvldlphn32 replied to Dvldlphn32's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Hi! Good luck with your program out there! I just finished Chemistry, which I found to be pretty challenging, but I was able to get a 95 for my final class grade. My academic adviser says I have a...

  25. Need to find a nursing school near Newport News

    Dvldlphn32 replied to abrawn's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Hello, I will be starting the RN program at MCI in Newport News this January if accepted to the program. I have all my pre-reqs except for Chemistry which I start tomorrow. I am really happy with the...