doxiern40

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1. AACC Spring 2015

   doxiern40 replied to srivers777's topic in Maryland Nursing

   I graduated from aacc about 2 years ago. They had recently relaxed the requirements for the program when I applied, and more than half of my class failed out. We only had about 20 students and I was...

2. Help with Nursing Diagnosis

   doxiern40 replied to doxiern40's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   Thanks guys! This info has helped me out quite a bit- Esme, I really appreciate your answer and all the references. Thanks so much! This is my first assignment in nursing school and I feel completely...

3. Help with Nursing Diagnosis

   doxiern40 posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   Can anyone tell me how to select the "R/T" with a diagnosis of "Decreased Cardiac Output"? I have identified the following defining characteristics in the nursing diagnosis manual that I guess would...

4. RN or PA?

   doxiern40 replied to doxiern40's topic in Nursing Career

   Yes, here in Maryland it's super competitive to get into the PA programs. 500 applicants, 40 students each year at the one I'm looking at, and yes all those requirements to be considered competitive...

5. How can you tell if nursing is a good fit for you?

   doxiern40 replied to doxiern40's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   Yes, jjjjoy, that is my situation. I can have my prereqs knocked out by the end of this summer if I want to, and then just start. I guess I'll just keep going and try not to feel pressured to make any...

6. How can you tell if nursing is a good fit for you?

   doxiern40 replied to doxiern40's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   Hmm, okay. I am just feeling so undecided about this nursing thing. One day I will feel really excited sort of like I have found my calling and then I start having all of these doubts like can I deal...

7. How can you tell if nursing is a good fit for you?

   doxiern40 replied to doxiern40's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   Good suggestions everyone. What exactly is the role of a CNA and what sort of income can you earn as

8. RN or PA?

   doxiern40 posted a topic in Nursing Career

   I have been considering a career change here lately and am currently taking A and P, and doing well so far. I am just wondering if any of you considered becoming a PA instead of an RN? I am a problem...

9. How can you tell if nursing is a good fit for you?

   doxiern40 replied to doxiern40's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   That is a really good idea. Then you could work as a CNA while going to school if you have time. I am 36, so close to you in age and it's just such a change of pace from working in the corporate world...

10. How can you tell if nursing is a good fit for you?

    doxiern40 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    How do you know if nursing is right for you? I am coming from a background of marketing and business, and am just unsure of how much I will like the actual job. I will say that I am really enjoying...