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    Pre-nursing students: What is your course/credit load?

    NCRNMDM replied to Skylarslaughter's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I just got accepted into the fall 2011 nursing program, and I am finishing my ADN prerequisites during this semester, and will be taking some BSN prerequisite classes this summer. My first semester,...
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    What would you do if your family member were doing drugs?

    NCRNMDM replied to BabyCatchr's topic in General Nursing

    I think in this situation you have to draw the line. They leave or you leave, you take all your possessions with you, you get custody of any children who might be involved, you will call the police,...
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    100% heart and about 78-80% brain..is there a chance for me in nursing

    NCRNMDM replied to isthereachance4me's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I just got accepted for the fall of 2011 and, when I applied to nursing school, my GPA was a 2.97. I was so ashamed of that, becuase I usually make all As and was used to having a near perfect GPA....
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    help w/ prerequisites

    NCRNMDM replied to RNtrauma's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I was just accepted to nursing school for the fall of 2011, and am currently taking microbiology. Some of what you've heard is true, there are parts of micro that are very difficult, however, it...
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    LPN goin beyond scope of practice

    NCRNMDM replied to SweetheartRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    In our state, LPNs are allowed to do assessments and discharges, as long as an RN cosigns the paperwork with them. At our hospital, we utilize the help of the LPNs and don't complain when one steps...
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    I got in!

    NCRNMDM replied to KatieCNA2013's topic in General Students

    Congratulations!! I can't really offer specific advice since I also just got accepted into a nursing program that begins in the fall of 2011. However, before I got into nursing school, I did some...
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    Is this a HIPAA violation?

    NCRNMDM replied to Violetdiscovery's topic in General Students

    I would never do that, regardless of whether or not it is a violation of HIPPA or hospital policy. Even though it sounds innocent enough (it isn't like you're blatantly giving out patient...
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    I hate nursing school....really thinking about leaving?

    NCRNMDM replied to wannabeanRN90's topic in General Students

    I really agree with you that nursing probably isn't for you. If you feel grossed out in the hospital setting, and are already feeling burnt out, then you probably need to get out now. It is natural...
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    My Microbiology Teacher told me I can't become a Nurse

    NCRNMDM replied to louis345's topic in General Students

    I just got my letter on Tuesday that told me I had been accepted into nursing school. And, to be perfectly honest with you, the first time I used the microscope during microbiology, I sucked at it....
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    How to explain how hard you have to work in nursing school

    NCRNMDM replied to guest10's topic in General Students

    I would start out by showing them my scheduling and telling them, "these are the days, and hours, of the week that I am in class. These are the days, and hours, of the week that I am in lab, and these...
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    How difficult are the State Exams?

    NCRNMDM replied to Starletta's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    In North Carolina, you are required to take a written test and then, if you pass the written exam, you are required to take a skills test. The written test is an absolute breeze, and I have never...