Devon Rex ADN, BSN

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    New Male Nursing Student. Any Pointers?

    Devon Rex replied to AudiGuy, RN, BSN's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Also... believe it or not... the "Incredibly Easy" books nursing series are very good in explaining complex topics. You can find a lot of them cheaply through Amazon or other retailers. If your budget...
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    New Male Nursing Student. Any Pointers?

    Devon Rex replied to AudiGuy, RN, BSN's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Keep your study group small, otherwise it turns into a party in no time. For studying... your are probably in for a shock on how they test you. If Jacksonville uses Kaplan to give their...
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    Schools for profit

    Devon Rex replied to lulu4545's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It seems you did the right thing for yourself. BUT, I can also see thier point... if the student is not good at mathm, who would want them to be their nurse if they can't calculate how much of a...
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    Suggestions on Informative websites for prenursing

    Devon Rex replied to Rayray13's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Also... believe it or not... the "Incredibly Easy" books nursing series are very good in explaining complex topics. You can find a lot of them cheaply through Amazon or other retailers. If your...
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    Suggestions on Informative websites for prenursing

    Devon Rex replied to Rayray13's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Here are a few websites you may find useful during your nursing program... 1) Medscape: Medscape Access 2) Medical Dictionary 3) MedicineNet - Health and Medical Information Produced by Doctors 4)...
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    Gained Experience

    Devon Rex replied to Rosenhammer's topic in General Students

    I have never heard of nursing students getting experience with a veterinarian, but it makes sense to me now that you brought it up. You will be able to do IVs, draw blood, give medications, bathe...
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    PTT and INR question ...

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

    Thanks Ashley
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    First Lab was Chaos - advice?

    Devon Rex replied to melc0305's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Complain to your professor. If that doesn't work, go to your Dean. You are paying for a class, the least they can do is have someone competent running the
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    Intro to Nursing Profession Online?

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

    Hello, I've never heard of this before, sorry. The only suggestion I have is to go back to the school you are interested in to ask them: (1) do they offer it online? (2) if not, do they know which...
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    PTT and INR question ...

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

    Thanks! The answer to my question is: there is no unit of measure for INR. Also... just realized I made a mistake by typing PTT instead of PT. Thanks again Esme12
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    Need information on SPC nursing program fall 2013

    Devon Rex replied to cola101's topic in Florida Nursing

    Hello, One thing I have learned in life is to go straight to the source. Do not get swayed by commnet on whether you might get admitteed or not. Just do your homework and provide what it is asked of...
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    How do I get my BSN?

    Devon Rex replied to Ellison.alli's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hello, It all boils down to where you got your credits and where you are going. If you got them from a public community college, you should be able to transfer them to another public community...
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    Is taking 3 science classes insane?

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

    If you are a C student, taking 3 science courses is going to be a bumpy ride. I would not do it unless you looovvveeee science. Good
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    Overwelmed studying for the TEAS exam

    Devon Rex replied to vikki86's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    Just saw your other post... sorry you didn't pass. Do not get discouraged. DO use the ATI book the others have mentioned and concentrate on you weaknesses shown on the TEAS test. You can do
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    Overwelmed studying for the TEAS exam

    Devon Rex replied to vikki86's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    Hello Vikki, My best advice is to be familiar with the basic knowledge in biology (cell structure, organelle functions), chemistry (atom structure, identifying basic/common molecules... H2O, NaCl),...
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    Please delete

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    Being nervous about the science and math of nursing school

    Devon Rex replied to mzhendrix10's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    For help with drug calculations, go to:
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    panic disorder and nursing school?

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

    Hello, That's a tough one. I'm almost done with my ASN and I have had two classmates with Severe Anxiety disorder... one of them dropped out, the other is doing her practicum now (she will be done at...
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    Pre-Nursing School Experience: Need Advice Please!

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

    All true, but not all hospitals would consider that as "experience". If you don't have the credentials behind your name (i.e. LPN, CNA, LVN...), they don't give it weight. At least here in Florida...
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    Want to get job before going to nursing school

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

    I agree with Devyn... EMT will help you a lot in getting a job as a nurse later on. One of my colleagues got hired by the local hospital before he passed the boards... all because he had completed...
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    Retake Chemistry?

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

    Good point by lmandrade. I haven't looked into the BSN program, so I might have to take the second part myself... aargh! I hate
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    Want to get job before going to nursing school

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

    Hi, Any of those three programs are good. It all depends on waht you want to do... only you can make that decision. However, let me suggest... there is also the LPN program. It's only one year and...
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    Retake Chemistry?

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

    All you need is a basic understanding of chemistry for nursing. Go by what the nursing college is asking you for. If you remember what an atom is and that they combine to form molecules, you are...
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    Which degree to go for?

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

    Age does give you a different perspective in life. There is absolutely nothing wrong with being your age. In fact, it is absolutely wonderful you know at this stage wha you want to do. You only need...
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    4 Year BSN program at a University

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

    That is good to know Cerriwin! I think I should've done the 4 year program at an university rather than the accelerated program I'm in.