PennyS

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  1. Holy SATA!

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

    I could not believe how hard it was. I heard others saying it was not that bad but I guess it is all relative. Update when you get your official results so I can officially congratulate you

  2. drag and drop, are these hard?

    PennyS replied to blondie1887's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I would also review areas such as irrigating wounds, changing dressings, etc., catheter

  3. I will pass the NCLEX on June 4th!

    PennyS replied to rob4546's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Attitude is half the battle! Good

  4. Question for Mom's in Nursing School

    PennyS replied to MizMaverick's topic in General Students

    I have 4 children (11-10-6-5). I have to echo what PP said. I could not have done it without the support of my husband. I did my best to schedule study time when they were all in school, after they...

  5. What is your degree in other than nursing?

    PennyS replied to nija315's topic in General Students

    B.S. Education;

  6. What to do about a classmate that is a pathological liar?

    PennyS replied to Brilton's topic in General Students

    Why do you care? I am a surprised you would actually take the time to investigate him by looking him up. Unless you have direct knowledge that he has done something to put a patient at risk, let it...

  7. Nurse inputting false documentation?

    PennyS replied to bagface's topic in General Students

    Was there a PCA assigned to those patients? I am a clinical assistant and responsible for all VS. All the information goes on one flow sheet in the computer and it does not say who took the VS. It...

  8. APA

    PennyS replied to jt003's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    This is all you need:

  9. Boston-area BSN and RN programs

    PennyS replied to OBrienMP's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I am in the Curry Accel program now. I also was accepted into MGH and Simmons. I chose Curry for a number of reasons including their small cohort size, clinical placements, NCCLEX pass rates (they...

  10. Specialty shoe stores in Massachusetts?

    PennyS replied to Pavolga's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Try Work n' Gear. I just came from there and they have a wide variety of shoes, clogs and

  11. Curry ACCEL BSN program - Jan. 2014 start

    PennyS replied to Pavolga's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I do not know how many are placed on the wait list but two of us in this year's cohort were taken off the wait list less than 2 weeks before the start of classes. I do not know if this played a role...

  12. Curry ACCEL BSN program - Jan. 2014 start

    PennyS replied to Pavolga's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    CONGRATS!!! and

  13. Curry ACCEL BSN program - Jan. 2014 start

    PennyS replied to Pavolga's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I am sorry that there has not been better news for all. I do believe that Curry is the most competitive ABSN program in the area based in part on their small cohort size. Not sure if this will make...

  14. Med Math help

    PennyS posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I seem to have lost some confidence in my math abilities. Question is: Administer 1 liter NS at 150/hr. Tubing drip factor is 20gtts/ml. I solved: 150/60 x 20 = 50gtts/min. Am I wrong? I know the...

  15. Med Math help

    PennyS replied to PennyS's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thank

  16. Curry ACCEL BSN program - Jan. 2014 start

    PennyS replied to Pavolga's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hi everyone, I am in the current cohort and want to wish you all good luck! I more than understand the stress involved. I also wanted to share that I was initially waitlisted last May and was so...

  17. what's the difference between ....

    PennyS replied to aachavez's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    There is no difference. They mean the same

  18. Any of you been an alternate and then accepted???

    PennyS replied to dsb_fam's topic in General Students

    This was my experience as well. Received 10 days notice before program began. I too am loving it but getting all my ducks in such a short time frame was quite

  19. HELP! with orders please

    PennyS replied to Mrs.Boochie's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Look at the meds. Is there anything you see that the patient should not

  20. Anone else apply to Simmons Dix Scholars?

    PennyS replied to kiki617's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Curious if they mentioned anything about Fin. Aid or did they just tell you that you were

  21. Any programs without pre-reqs? (other than Yale)

    PennyS replied to Digthis1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The UMass Boston ACCEL program does not require

  22. Any programs without pre-reqs? (other than Yale)

    PennyS replied to Digthis1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    As far as I know, all ABSN program have prereqs. Only one program I applied to did not require Chem. You will need to check each program that you are interested in to see what they require....

  23. MGH ABSN Summer 2013

    PennyS replied to kbellrn's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    February 4th is the deposit deadline. Best of luck to you. I hope a spot opens

  24. New student having troulble with assessment of client

    PennyS replied to dslothour's topic in General Students

    I am sure it is just nerves. My advice to you is to practice on everyone you know! I have been taking bps and checking pulses on my husband, my kids...even my dog...lol! Use your family and...

  25. How do I recalculate flow rates for infusions?

    PennyS replied to EmilyEmily's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Remember this equation and then just plug in your numbers: ml/time x