Devon Rex ADN, BSN

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    Questions about pre-reqs

    Devon Rex replied to luciawoo09's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hello Lucia, With regard to your grades... you are doing just fine. As long as you keep your GPA above 2.5, most schools will take you. Make an appointment with your student advisor to go over your...
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    Pre-Nursing School Experience: Need Advice Please!

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

    Students on "clinical interships" are in a different situation than those volunteering at a hospital... and even then, you are not allow to "treat" patients. It would be gross negligence from the...
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    Which degree to go for?

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

    Hello Devyn Renee, You misunderstood me. I did not say the master degree in nursing was going to be phased out or anything else. You are blowing my answer out of proportion. I am referring to the...
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    What are your thoughts on patients who request no male nurses taking care of them?

    Devon Rex replied to Mike A. Fungin RN's topic in Men in Nursing

    It's a matter of preference, comfort, sometimes religion. Personally, I rather have a male nurse handle my genitals than a woman, if need be... but that's just my comfort level... nothing against...
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    LPN to RN program online??

    Devon Rex replied to HM7380's topic in LPN to RN

    You might not like what I'm going to say, but please take it to heart. If you are in a volatile relationship.. DO NOT sign up for nursing classes! What comes after LPN is nothing like you've seen...
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    Job during nursing school?

    Devon Rex replied to AntM24's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Hello! If your first year of the BSN are pre-reqs... I'd go for the EMT job now. If you are going straight into core nursing classes, I'd hold off and keep my college job... BUT that's me. Remember,...
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    Pre-Nursing School Experience: Need Advice Please!

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

    I agree with Bob's comment. Also, as a volunteer you will not be able to care for patients, but you will get acquainted with the surroundings and meet a lot of personnel. If you always keep up with...
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    LaSalle Achieve 2nd Degree Students

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

    Hello! I don't live in your area, nor do I know anything about LaSalle... BUT... here are my two cents. You should be able to take all of your pre-requisites at your local community college or state...
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    4 Year BSN program at a University

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

    Hello! I have not attended a 4-year program, but I am almost finished with an acelerated associates degree. Nursing is a very demanding field... in school and post school. This is a professional...
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    Which degree to go for?

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

    Hello! To answer your first question... no, you do not need to be a nurse practitioner to work in Labor & Delivery. I suggest you get your Associates Degree in Nursing first. This program will...
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    Need Help/Calculations

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

    I concur... www.dosagehelp.com is a great
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    Help with nursing diagnosis for infant

    Devon Rex replied to renee9's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Both AEB sound good to me! AEB do not need to be short as short as the first two parts of the nursing diagnosis. In fact, the AEB is usually the longest part of the
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    Are you a First Assistant?

    Devon Rex posted a topic in Operating Room

    Hello, I'm a student nurse and will be pursuing the OR Nursing specialty. However, I don't want to stop there, I also want to become a First Assistant. Could you share with me how you got to be a...
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    Are you a First Assistant?

    Devon Rex replied to Devon Rex's topic in Operating Room

    Hello! Thanks for your post. I noticed you do/work with surgical urology. That's exactly the area I'd like to specialize in. One thing I didn't say on my first post is that I'm also planning on...
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    Nursing Schools in Florida?

    Devon Rex replied to BrookeMarie's topic in Florida Nursing

    Hello Brooke! I don't know much about LPN programs, but as far as RN programs, I suggest you to find a school that is nationally accredited. You can find a list of schools by accessing National...
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    Low GPA Help!!!!

    Devon Rex replied to dgoins08's topic in Florida Nursing

    Hello! If you are serious about going into nursing school, there are plenty to choose from, but unfortunately, many of those you should avoid. The first thing I look for is their accreditation....
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    when does the math come in

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

    Hello! I suggest you buy this book: Dosage Calculations Made Incredibly Easy! You can find it on Amazon or your local bookstore. Read it before you start in the fall and practice. There are only a...
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    Kaplan RN to MSN Program?

    Devon Rex replied to Bortaz's topic in School, College Programs

    Hi. There are "diploma mills" out there, but Kaplan is not one of them. They are top of the line in testing students for an array of board examinations. You can go to Barnes & Noble and you can...
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    Accreditation question ...

    Devon Rex replied to Devon Rex's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Thank you so much
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    Please delete this post

    Devon Rex posted a topic in Orthopedic

    Sorry, wrong forum. I re-posted under Operating Room
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    Overwhelmed @ finding an online BSN!

    Devon Rex replied to 2RNornot2RN's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    If you google the following paragraphs, you'll find more information about their program. I know the resident tuition fees total about $7,500. Don't knwo about non-residents. All online. Good luck !...
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    Change of shift admissions

    Devon Rex replied to grtwhite24's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Hello. I'm a student nurse, but I've volunteered over a year at the local emergency room and have done my rotations through Med/Surge. I gotta say that I agree with JBudd 100%. You can't manage the ER...
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    Ages of male nursing students?

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

    I'm 42, will be 43 by the time I graduate for my RN. It's my second career and still plan on going all the way to DNP. SO, I'll probably be 50 by
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    33 Y/0, would you wait for RN or jump to LPN?

    Devon Rex replied to Jmiami's topic in Florida Nursing

    Hello, I'm 42 years old and a current nursing student pursuing my ASN to test for NCLEX-RN @ Herzing University. My school is private, costs about $650 per credit hour, and it offers an accelerated...
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    please delete this post

    Devon Rex posted a topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Sorry, double