Devon Rex ADN, BSN

Rehab, Ortho-Spine, Med-Surg, & Psych

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    looking for something to read

    Hello, I found this link, but I have no idea if it's reliable/reputable/secured. Ebook Read Online And Download Free Good
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    Registered Nurse on OPT

    Hello! It seems to me that any employer can withdraw their employment offer for any reason (at least in Florida). However, at this point, it should not be up-to HR to withdraw it... it would be up-to...
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    Surgical Tech or RN?

    I agree with both postings prior to mine.
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    Picking a nursing school

    CNA Job Guide: How to Transfer Your CNA License To Another State | myCNAjobs.com I'm not familiar with the process, but this link should be a good
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    Picking a nursing school

    Hello! 1) Concentrate this time to finish all of your pre-requisites in Hawaii. 2) DO NOT start any core nursing classes in Hawaii as none will transfer. 3) Stop torturing yourself with...
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    Prerequisite Knowledge

    Hello! Make sure you understand the concepts & that they make sense. You will have opportunities to refresh your memory throughout nursing school as they will be part of the curriculum. Your...
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    Lpn, RN, or Ultrasound Tech.

    Hello mnvhughes, I think the first step you should take is to familiarize yourself with the scope of practice of each position. LPN & RN are nursing roles, while an ultrasound...
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    College Nursing Programs

    I respectfully disagree with the above statement. 1) While there can be "crappy schools accredited by the so-called best nursing accreditors", not having an accreditation REALLY ensures it is a...
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    College Nursing Programs

    Hello Tara227, My first recommendation when someone is looking for a reputable nursing school is to look at their accreditation. I highly recommend you to search the schools in your area in this...
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    The calm (day) before the storm (NCLEX)

    Hello! If you are still reviewing your notes at this time of night... STOP! Tomorrow morning: have a full breakfast, stay away from chatter, keep calm, say a prayer, & turn yourself in. Spend a...
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    Physician Assistant vs. Registered Nurse?

    Hello, It seems to me you need to re-evaluate why you want to pursue a professional position within the healthcare field. A physician assistant and a registered nurse (at ADN & BSN levels)...
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    About to start 12 month ABSN

    Hello! Kudos for considering nursing as a career. I must say that nursing school is difficult and rigorous. Your success depends not only on you, but also on your support system. Particularly...
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    Schools with accelerated rn program?

    I would start by compiling a list of accredited nursing programs. Then do your research about accelerated programs with summer courses from that list. Search ACEN Accredited Nursing
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    Doubting self during prerequisites...

    Thank you! I'm flattered! I hope WCSU1987 takes it to heart. Cheers!
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    Career Changer Need Advice

    Hello! There are too many tangent answers to your questions. You are best to call the college/university to make an appointment with an academic adviser. You will be able to discuss details and...
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    Doubting self during prerequisites...

    Hello! The healthcare field has as many challenges as any other field. Cohesiveness among workers is usually fostered by a well-organized unit… competent management, good staffing levels,...
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    Has anyone taken College Algebra?

    Hello! I was 37 when I decided to go back to school (9 years ago). College Algebra was my first class. I was a nervous wreck because I was about to start a long journey and I was not sure I would...
  18. The BSN is not a grueling as the ADN. Apply for RN positions and work on your BSN. It's
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    Psychiatric Family Nurse Practitioner

    It's good to note that some schools do not require GRE scores, but others do. I believe University of South Alabama does not require GRE scores. They do have an online program for NP PSych...
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    Psychiatric Family Nurse Practitioner

    Hello! Psychiatric Nursing is a very special path. I did Psych for 8 months before I transferred to Med-Surg to get medical experience. I found Psych to be very interesting and I learned a lot. I...
  21. Hello! Typically nursing schools would only accept transfer of credits of general education classes. Core class credits do not transfer. The reason being is that if you are going to get a diploma...
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    34 yr old starting out...help

    Hello! Oh my goodness!! When are planning on retiring? At 40? No, it is NOT too late! I graduated from nursing school at 43 and at 46 with my BSN. And... there were other people older than me...
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    What does UCO look at?

    Start with this webpage... UCO: Transfer Students This would be a great start. Best
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    Do any of you think about going to med school?

    Hello RN to be... I was 37 when I started looking into changing careers (from Accounting). Pre-med was my first path, but I quickly learned that Chemistry and I did not get along AT ALL. The more I...
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    Nclex

    Congratulations