Devon Rex ADN, BSN

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  1. Devon Rex

    Prereq question

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

    Hello! Everyone is different, but this is how I did it... I took all of my prerequisites for the ADN first; then went for my ADN (Science). Once graduated, I took the NCLEX-RN, passed it the first...
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    Should I transfer nursing schools?

    Devon Rex replied to anmomma16's topic in General Students

    I have always said your journey through nursing school is just that: Your Journey. It is not a competition. Move at a pace that makes sense for you and your daughter. You will get to the finish...
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    Having trouble figuring out a path to RN

    Devon Rex replied to futura4's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hello futura4, I think you should break down your plan into shorter goals. I would concentrate in getting all the prerequisites for nursing, then your ADN, get licensed, and start working as a nurse....
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    How do you juggle nursing school and living by yourself?

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

    Hello, It will most likely be grueling! You will not only need a job to pay your bills, but you will need an employer that is flexible enough to let you attend all the clinicals when you need to....
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    Not sure nursing is for me??

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

    I believe you have already answered your question. So, switch to something you are passionate
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    Transferring Nursing Programs

    Devon Rex replied to hopeful2017%'s topic in General Students

    Same school, different locations? Maybe... ask your program director. Different schools?
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    Will I ever get in!

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

    Hello! I was in a very similar situation with the exception I had no kids. Community colleges are typically the cheapest ones and thus the most competitives to get in (even with an excellent GPA)....
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    Should I take 2 science classes 1ST semester, and 2 in the 2ND semester? ADN

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

    Hello, I too wouldn't do two science classes simultaneously in the summer, but in a regular semester it should be just fine. Cheers
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    Choosing which program to take in my area.

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

    Hello, Just ensure it is accredited by Search ACEN Accredited Nursing Programs and that you can afford it. The rest is up-to-you to put in the work and have a support system while in nursing
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    Failed A&P 1... idk what to do

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

    I was in a very large 4-year university when I took Anatomy and I failed it. I then transferred to a CC and took A&P1 and A&P2. Passed them and the restis history... I have a BSN
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    Very Low Gpa...Is there still hope?

    Devon Rex replied to Futurern2013's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hello, To be frank, it will be a very steep climb. You need to start over with your general education classes and strive for A's and B's. Nursing school entrance has gotten very competitive in the...
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    St. Pauls School of Nursing or Swedish Institute

    Devon Rex replied to Ac4414's topic in School, College Programs

    Hello! The first thing you want is the school to be accredited by ACEN... Search ACEN Accredited Nursing Programs Get your ASN, pass the NCLEX-RN, get a job, then worry about the BSN. There are...
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    Good ABSN programs

    Devon Rex replied to melons36's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hello! In case you forgot to think to mention, Texas is just a tad big... so it's difficult to give advice on a specific organization when you do not specify where you live. However, having said...
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    Nervous about becoming a nurse? Any advice

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

    Hello, Everyone is different. However, as I was going through nursing school, I had the same doubts. What if a patient of mine dies because I missed something? How would their loved ones feel about...
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    Another Installment in Decisions of a Pre-Nursing Student or Now WTH Do I Do?

    Devon Rex replied to AmyJo2018's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hello! Good idea, but you will still need to pass Fundamentals of Nursing to get to Pharmacology... so I suggest you to buy an old version of FON textbook to get yourself prepared for that class too....
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    Referrals for accelerated BSN program

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

    Hello, Everyone is unique. If there anywhere in your application that you can mentioned how long you have been working as a CNA, that you have been out of school for X amount of years, and why now...
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    How do you takes notes for biology?

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

    Hello, One method I used was to buy onion paper and trace all organs and (most) bones onto it. I would then name its parts with lines pointing to it. Then a brief description of its function at the...
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    Admission Essay Critiques and Feedback

    Devon Rex replied to jr1991's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hello! I'll give it a shot, but also send me the instructions in what the school is asking you to submit.
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    Need some advice!

    Devon Rex replied to kimpup123's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

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    Successful Academic Dismissal Appeal

    Devon Rex replied to randalls76320's topic in General Students

    Hello there! You just need to be honest in laying out your case. As for me, my oldest sister died after my first semester and I had to take in two teenage nephews with several problems. It made it...
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    Want to vent about nursing schools in general

    Devon Rex replied to WCSU1987's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hello, I agree with you that no program is flexible for working people. It is a marketing (false) tactic to get you to apply to their program. The reason no school can guarantee it is because of...
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    Mid-Career Move to Nursing

    Devon Rex replied to laguy8's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hello laguy8, I was 37 when I started going to college again. I was in working as a Supervisor in the Accounting Operations unit of a local government when the economy went sour. They offered a...
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    ABSN 1 year v.s. 2 Years

    Devon Rex replied to lhiris's topic in General Students

    Hello, Which schools are these? I'd like to take a look at their curriculum before offering an
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    Study tips... Help ME!

    Devon Rex replied to emd0's topic in General Students

    Hi there! Find one or two other students who are serious about studying and commit to studying together. This will give you all an opportunity to quiz each other and discuss why things are the way...
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    Starting my job search!

    Devon Rex replied to ald92's topic in General Students

    Hello, Typically (not always) new grads start in med/surg... and yes, it can be considered acute care. However, if you have had a good rapport with your clinical site, and the hiring manager likes...