Devon Rex ADN, BSN

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    Guys, do you take this personally?

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

    In one word...
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    Shadowing a nurse? NYC area

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

    Hello! I best guess is that you will not be able to shadow a nurse (RN) at a hospital because of confidentiality issues, as prescribed by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act...
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    Biology 189

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

    You just have to stay focused. Do your studying on time and be proactive. If you know it's getting a bit too difficult, talk with your professor for ideas on how to improve your learning process....
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    Help finding a job

    Devon Rex replied to audrey17's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hello! It will be very difficult to find a job in the medical field with just your HS diploma and cpr/aed certification. If you are looking for a short training program that can get you a job at a...
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    Total Core GPA?

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

    I found it! The other accrediting agency is the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE): American Association of Colleges of Nursing | Mission, Values, &
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    Total Core GPA?

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

    Hello! You have a very good GPA compared to many. However, "competitive" is a relative word. It all depends on supply/demand that school is experiencing. Typically, community colleges and state...
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    I'm just frustrated!!

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

    I like what zoe92 suggested. I would also encourage you to volunteer at a hospital or other medical
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    OK big question really big decisions to make

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

    I'm 43 and finishing my RN program next month (God willing!). I worked in accounting before, but when I got laid off in '09, I decided to change careers. It's not too late for you to pursue the RN....
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    what did I get myself into.

    Devon Rex replied to Lauraash's topic in General Students

    I agree with everything that's been posted. I would add to it that if it's an unbearabvle situation to talk with your professor (in private) and express your frustrations. They should regain control...
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    Need Scope advice

    Devon Rex replied to bluedove1's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Oh! As for the blood pressure cuff... I got a wrist type pressure cuff for personal use. They sell them at Walgreens and CVS pharmacies for about $50-$60 dollars. They need two AA batteries, and...
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    Need Scope advice

    Devon Rex replied to bluedove1's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Hello! The Littmann stethoscopes (littman.com) are regarded as the best on the market. They start at around $65 all the way up to several hundred dollars. The $65+ ones are more than good enough for...
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    Stressed

    Devon Rex replied to ph94's topic in General Students

    Hello, Every institution have their set of rules and requirements. You are best off to research information about the schools around your city. Figure out their minimum requirement, but always...
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    Worth it to go back for a BSN?

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

    That's the point I was trying to make. No disrespect to CNAs... they do a valuable job.
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    Worth it to go back for a BSN?

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

    Lucyloo, I must caution you that CNA duties are a world apart from what an RN does. Many assistants and LPNs (I'm going to tick some people off now)... think and complain all RNs do is to push meds...
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    Patient Familes are ANNOYING!

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

    Oh! You are certainly not a maid. She needs to be reminded what your duties are. Is there a brochure from your agency showing the services you provide? Perhaps your manager should intervene?? I...
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    Patient Familes are ANNOYING!

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

    Hello, Many patients and/or family members can be very difficult to work with. However, we as nurses need to learn to adjust to each family situation. You can wish them away, but the fact is they...
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    Worth it to go back for a BSN?

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

    Hello, If you are not an RN yet, your studies will take more than a couple of years. I would definitely check with your local university to find out exactly how many classes you'd need to take and...
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    What kind of nurse do you want to be?

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

    Since befoe I started nursing school, I was highly interested in the Operating room. Every time I had the chance to have my clinical done at the OR, I'd ask my professor. Since she knew that was the...
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    Any helpful resources (books, flashcards etc.) for a 2nd semester student?

    Devon Rex replied to tburash86's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hello!! The Mary Ann Hogan "Reviews and Rationales" series are the bomb! Excellent sources of information, concise, and clear. It comes with NCLEX-RN type questions as well....
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    UTA AP BSN Program Questions

    Devon Rex replied to Trenata's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    Hello! I suggest moving your question to the Texas Nursing forum to obtain the most answers. Texas Nursing
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    Should I keep retail job while finishing off pre-reqs for nursing or

    Devon Rex replied to superstar24's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hello. That's a very personal decision which doesn't work the same way for everybody. BUT, if it was me... I would continue the part-time job for as long as I could. As you move into the nursing...
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    CUNY Nursing

    Devon Rex replied to Ironbound's topic in New York Nursing

    NLNAC Accredited Nursing Programs First search for institutions that are accredited by NLNAC. You should have no problem finding a job with a degree from any of those institutions. Then start looking...
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    Any recs for Patho HCR240 online in AZ?

    Devon Rex replied to RaeRae11's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hello! I'm not familiar with any of the schools you've mentioned... BUT... fyi... online programs will make you write a LOT more essays than on-campus classes. It's one way they can measure how much...
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    Disorgazied!

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

    One thing that helped me a lot that I never did before nursing school is to get calendar... the kind that shows the entire month on two pages. Then, every time I started a class, I would look at the...
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    Which nursing program?

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

    Hello! First ensure the institution you pick is accredited by NLNAC. Go to this webpage and search for those schools in your state: NLNAC Accredited Nursing Programs Then visit their websites to...