Devon Rex ADN, BSN

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  1. Devon Rex

    To disclose or not to disclose ... That is my question.

    Devon Rex replied to Devon Rex's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thank you GrnTea... good point to consider in real life
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    To disclose or not to disclose ... That is my question.

    Devon Rex replied to Devon Rex's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thanks for your posts everyone
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    To disclose or not to disclose ... That is my question.

    Devon Rex replied to Devon Rex's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I did a little bit of more research and found that in states like California and Florida they have a law that prescribes someone who knows they have an infectious disease (ie. HIV+) to disclose their...
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    Caring emphasis vs Nursing care

    Devon Rex replied to ArrowRN's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Hello! Once you complete Fundamentals of Nursing and Health Assessment, the rest of the program is about the "nitty gritty medical side of stuff". You will have plenty to study...
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    41 yr old male wanting to start a 2nd career in nursing?

    Devon Rex replied to simonJ's topic in Men in Nursing

    It's never too late. I'm 43 and just finished my ASN in February !!! I too was in a similar situation, but my field of interest was Accounting. I'm so glad I made the move to nursing! PS. I'm in...
  6. Devon Rex

    Were are you going to work when you graduate???

    Devon Rex replied to francoml's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Awesome!! I just completed my degree in February and waiting to land an interview yet. Things are tough for new grads here in central florida. Best wishes for
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    will my record show up on a background check for admission into nursing school?

    Devon Rex replied to wilsod's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Always tell the truth. Even if you get into nursing school, the Board of Nursing in your state will run another background check before you take the board exam. If they find you lied, which they...
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    Juggling class and volunteer schedule. Need advice?

    Devon Rex replied to mswtruth's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hello! Every school is different, so I would suggest contacting the nursing school of your choice and inquire about how influential is volunteer experience in the admission process before you jump...
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    Have to take A&P I while working full time (single mom)

    Devon Rex replied to phoenixnim's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hello! You can absolutely make it !! Everyone has different levels of learning, so do not be deterred by someone else's experience. The one thing you need to know about A&P is that is a lot of...
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    March 2013 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    Devon Rex replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    Please don't tell me your wife "the nurse" is making you ambulate all by yourself
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    March 2013 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    Devon Rex replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    I thought you died an hour
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    Do I have any chance to get in?!!!

    Devon Rex replied to elham71's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Good! Your midwifery will definetly help you... specially in OB. Buy the TEAS book to help you pass it. Concentrate on that... believe! ... you can make it! If I did it, so can you! If you do not pass...
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    A year between pre-reqs and nursing school?

    Devon Rex replied to studentbear's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I hear you about the tuition costs and FAFSA! The reason I went for the private school is also due to my age... I'm 43, changing careers, lost my accounting job in 2009... so I wanted/needed to...
  14. Devon Rex

    Accused of Cheating...How do I get past this?

    Devon Rex replied to Kendel.G's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hello! First off... this alone should not affect your chances of getting into nursing school. Second... you did right in speaking with the teacher, but I would have been more assertive about what...
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    A year between pre-reqs and nursing school?

    Devon Rex replied to studentbear's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yes, not only that... some schools have 2-years of waiting time! That is the main reason I went with a private school, so I would not have to wait between my pre-reqs and core classes. I paid a ton...
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    Do I have any chance to get in?!!!

    Devon Rex replied to elham71's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have known, myself included, people who are bilingual and not only have been accepted to nursing school, but also finished it! So yes, you can do it! If you are that concerned about the TEAS test,...
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    need guidance

    Devon Rex replied to priti198's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Go to the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission website to find a well accredited school... NLNAC Accredited Nursing Programs Once you graduate, you should be able to take the NCLEX-RN in...
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    Are these good TEAS scores for IU BSN?

    Devon Rex replied to Axmann, RN, BSN, NREMT-B's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hello! I believe they are very very good !! One word of advice though... maintaining a 4.0 GPA in nursing school is a rarety. Do not be dissapointed if you start getting A-, Bs, or Cs. Consider it...
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    Nursing School frustrations

    Devon Rex replied to ookellzoo's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hello, Your problem might depend on where you are applying. Typically, public universities and community colleges are the elast expensive and thus the most difficult to get in because most people...
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    NCLEX RN KAPLAN

    Devon Rex replied to californiaboy's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hello! Kaplan questions are tough, so your scores are pretty good. Excellent scores are said to be those in the high 60s and low 70s. Good luck
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    Silly Waitlists...

    Devon Rex replied to natahbee's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hello! The best way to find out is by contacting them directly... Saddleback Community College http://saddleback.edu/hs/rn/ Golden West Community College Golden West College Admissions &...
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    Prereq's help!

    Devon Rex replied to sassycopsgirl's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hello Holly! The first step is to decide where you want to enroll to take your nursing degree. My advice... ensure the institution is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting...
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    Advice from current students or RN school grads

    Devon Rex replied to ClayH's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You had 3-5 chapters a week ?! Consider yourself lucky! I had 10-12 chapters every
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    Requirements

    Devon Rex replied to lexiie_RN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I completed the ADN... but will sign up for the RN-BSN bridge program this summer. My plan is to continue all the way to
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    Requirements

    Devon Rex replied to lexiie_RN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi! Actually, I just finished it on Valentine's Day! I am now waiting for my authorization to take the board exam to become an RN! The waiting is killing me!!!!