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  1. Took the Beast today

    dave1117 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    So here it goes... 108 questions, the machine shuts off and I want the question back...Time out I think I said...but the blue screen of death was staring me in the face. Then they have the gall to...

  2. Took the Beast today

    dave1117 replied to dave1117's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    So he good news is... I passed/ :pumpiron: Now I need to find anew hobby. Good luck to the rest of you.

  3. Math required for Microbiology

    dave1117 replied to justlisa3928's topic in General Students

    No math at all but you might want to start practicing memorizing some 10 - 12 syllable words...

  4. 3 weeks into nsg program, he wants to quit...

    dave1117 replied to AtlantaRN's topic in General Students

    So why are you still here? You claim to hate it so much, why not go to another site. I think AOL has some chat rooms for people who just wasted years and money on something they really

  5. 3 weeks into nsg program, he wants to quit...

    dave1117 replied to AtlantaRN's topic in General Students

    Thank you, thank you very

  6. 3 weeks into nsg program, he wants to quit...

    dave1117 replied to AtlantaRN's topic in General Students

    ...out how to solve your problem there are millions of parents, with millions of dollars, all over the world that will hire you to solve the same problem in their home. Now I know that is not what...

  7. Three withdrawals on my transcript...how bad is this?

    dave1117 replied to onehusbandsevenkids's topic in General Students

    with previous posts... But to be certain, I would call you nursing school and ask. If explained as you did here they can give you a definate answer. Good luck with your husband...sounds tough. dave...

  8. Process recordings

    dave1117 replied to NurseBranch's topic in General Students

    Yes I took Psych and yes we did this skill. We just called it a therapeutic communications assesment. They are very time consuming and a pain in the butt. Writing out a complete conversation and...

  9. Process recordings

    dave1117 replied to NurseBranch's topic in General Students

    what is a process recording. Not something we do at my

  10. Student Nurses Association slogan: need ideas!!!

    dave1117 replied to jennielynn's topic in General Students

    What we do for the new students is run a "Meet and Greet" Night. It takes about an hour and we make it mandatory through the school of Nursing to fulfill one clinical requirement for the semester....

  11. Student Nurses Association slogan: need ideas!!!

    dave1117 replied to jennielynn's topic in General Students

    I am not making fun of your association. 1. I am, as I mentioned the vice president of our local SNA chapter. 2. I am a National SNA member. 3. I am the Hudson Valley Regional Director and...

  12. Katrina

    dave1117 replied to SoulShine75's topic in General Nursing

    having spent 4 weeks at ground zero after 9-11 doing search and rescue and then burying 42 freinds and associates, I can honestly say that I am in shock sitting here right now watching all this on TV....

  13. Student Nurses Association slogan: need ideas!!!

    dave1117 replied to jennielynn's topic in General Students

    :rotfl: your kidding right...campaign posters. They had to beg me to be vice-president and our president didn't know we were nominating her. Not laughing at you, just surprised to here so much hype...

  14. 77% Rule

    dave1117 replied to Sunshine Sweetheart's topic in General Students

    Just a lowly ASN...:chuckle Don't get hung up on what I said about A's versus C's... My major point was that NS is tough for several very good reasons. There are some, and maybe it is the 10% you...

  15. 77% Rule

    dave1117 replied to Sunshine Sweetheart's topic in General Students

    While your situation for that lower grade might have been justified, there are many that are not. I am friendly with most of my professors and am amazed with the crap they hear from struggling...

  16. 77% Rule

    dave1117 replied to Sunshine Sweetheart's topic in General Students

    If you do well all semester why would you worry about failing the final. We need a C+ or 75% to pass our classes. 74.7% does not round up to 75%. A lot of people have a problem with this also...I...

  17. I'm FREAKING OUT. Pls help!!!!! My nursing intructors are Drill Sergeants

    dave1117 replied to titohan's topic in General Students

    regarding missing clinicals. If they did not have such a policy, people would be missing clinicals left and right for lots of "good" reasons. The school certifies that you have had a certain number...

  18. should this girl pass nursing school?

    dave1117 replied to mommymandy's topic in General Students

    To ever effect another students perfomance, success or failure. I am a straight "A" student and sometimes, due to sensory overload, I have a hard time remembering things that I should know. My wife...

  19. Things to do while awaiting NCLEX results

    dave1117 replied to prmenrs's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Tequila and Beer work for me...:chuckle

  20. Things to do while awaiting NCLEX (or any other) test results

    dave1117 replied to prmenrs's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Tequila and Beer work for me...:chuckle

  21. Things to do while awaiting NCLEX (or any other) test results

    dave1117 replied to prmenrs's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Tequila and Beer work for me...:chuckle

  22. Is taking Eng 102 alongside Nursing classes "doable"?

    dave1117 replied to Saved_by_Grace's topic in General Students

    Eng 102 is a literature class and requires reading and analizing many different types of stories, peotry etc... My only comment is that everything is do-able if you are a good student. Just keep in...

  23. Another Drug Calculation question

    dave1117 replied to Dratz's topic in General Students

    But according to all of my Pharm tests we would never asssume the 20mg/ml or have to look it up in a book. The drug would clearly be marked with more than just a 2% lidocaine. I believe her initial...

  24. How much of a time commitment??

    dave1117 replied to labcat01's topic in General Students

    If you are going to go full time and are looking to do well you need to allow about 80 hours a week, between classes, lab, clinical, paperwork, research and

  25. Anyone get A's in nursing school?

    dave1117 replied to Roseyposey's topic in General Students

    3.856 with 46 credits done. I get perfect, above average clinical ratings and am proud to have gotten $2200 worth of scholarship money this past May. Do I strive for perfection???You bet I do. I...