Devon Rex ADN, BSN

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    Advice from current students or RN school grads

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

    Hello! Your first classes will consist of "Fundamentals of Nursing" and "Health Assessment". If you are able to purchase your textbooks ahead of time, do so and start reading. If you are not able to...
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    Do you know what I miss?

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

    Hello! I just finished my ADN on February 14th and now I'm waiting on my ATT (authorization to test) for the NCLEX-RN... my heart can't take the waiting !!! My legs shake from anxiety as I try to...
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    Chemistry withdrawal or should I stick it out??? Help please!

    Devon Rex replied to TaraAnn91's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Some nursing schools require a C+ to consider it a passing grade... check your nursing program's policy, talk with Financial Aid on Monday (w/o fail), check the withdrawal date. I would take a "W"...
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    Pre-Nursing College Help!

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

    Hello! What you really need to do is to compare the curriculums for both majors. First try getting in for a Nursing degree... if you can't, you can try for another major with similar pre-req classes....
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    Requirements

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

    Hello! I went to aprivate school for my nursing program. All they required was a GPA => 2.75, TEAS V score 76+, pass background check, pre-req courses. I had no interview with the DON to get in....
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    RN to NP. 2015 DNP true??

    Devon Rex replied to JohnnyC313's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hello John! My advice... contact the Massachusetts' Board of Nursing and/or the institutions that offer the Nurse Practitioner degrees for the most accurate information. Massachusetts' BON: Nursing...
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    I just completed my ADN !!!

    Devon Rex posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hello! I just completed my ADN last week and paid for the NCLEX a couple of days ago. How long did it take you to get your ATT ?? I can't wait to get going with the NCLEX-RN
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    I just completed my ADN !!!

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

    Oh no!! My heart can't take
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    Win $100! February 2013 Caption Contest

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

    Get over here !! I am your mother
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    Acute inpatient RNs: cell phones during treatment

    Devon Rex replied to NurseRies's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Your priority is the patient and that the equipment is working properly. Everything else is secondary. Ask your Supervisor what is allowed/acceptable in your work setting during your "down
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    Accelerated Nursing student seeking transfer

    Devon Rex replied to Redoncue's topic in General Students

    Hello! To the best of my knowledge... pre-req class credits are transferable to other institutions. However, if you are currently taking core classes (Fundamentals of Nursing, Med/Surg, Health...
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    Human Cadavers

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

    Can you sneak me into that room with you ??!! I'd love to be able to experience that!
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    Win $100! February 2013 Caption Contest

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

    "I AM YOUR MOTHER
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    Is my personality a good fit for nursing?

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

    As far as I am concerned... that is all you need to get started and be successful. Nurses are professionals and are not supposed to be all goo-goo over patients or call them "honey", "dear", or...
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    Regional or National ?

    Devon Rex replied to Sheila82's topic in Florida Nursing

    Hello! This is what I found out in elearners(.)com: College Accreditation - Regional vs National Accreditation by Admin | Published on: April 02, 2012 | Before you begin your online degree, you'll...
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    ITT Tech RN program?

    Devon Rex replied to nursingstudent2015's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    ITT Tech is private...so, is it legal to charge astronomical amounts for tuition? Yes, but no one can make you sign up for it. Graduation rate at/or around 10% ... that's not unheard of......
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    Backstabbing & Frenemies.

    Devon Rex replied to MarkBird's topic in General Students

    Ok. Do what you can, but ensure you are upfront with her. This is about your future... do not be afraid of keeping away those who try to bring you down. If she posses a big problem, consider...
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    Help being creative with an assignment?

    Devon Rex replied to Tammy90's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hello! WORD for Windows has a special feature under their "Insert" menu... it's called "SmartArt". See if you like any of their templates to create your concept map. You are able to change shapes and...
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    Backstabbing & Frenemies.

    Devon Rex replied to MarkBird's topic in General Students

    Feel free to send me a PM in the future if you need
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    Backstabbing & Frenemies.

    Devon Rex replied to MarkBird's topic in General Students

    Hello! There is no way around this situation. If she is as dysfunctional as you protray her to be, you need to pull her aside and cut ties with her. Ask her to leave you alone. Do not tell her when...
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    Help!!! Where to begin to start nursing school

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

    JROregon just about covered it.
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    What do you use to take notes in class

    Devon Rex replied to Raggmop02's topic in General Students

    I'm a very ssslllooowww writer and I can't listen to the professor while I'm writing ... SO... I highlighted my books and wrote a few notes on the side. I also printed out the powerpoint slides as...
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    Options to becoming a Nurse

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

    Hello Dillpickle! You asked about the different options for becoming a nurse, so I'm going to start from the entry level. Undergraduate Studies: 1) Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) 2) Licensed...
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    Need help with Arterial Blood Gases

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

    Hello! This is how I memorized the ABGs... Think of ROME: R = repiratory O = opposite directions M = metabolic E = equal directions Normal Values: pH 7.35 - 7.45 CO2 35 - 45 mmHg HCO3 22 - 26 mEq/L *...
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    Feeling lost in A&P 1?

    Devon Rex replied to emily12345's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If your study group only looks up to you to teach them, then you need to get out of it. Everyone should bring something to the table and teach other. Peraps divide up the workload and each student...