Devon Rex ADN, BSN

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    Have you had a bad experience during nursing program ?

    Devon Rex posted a topic in General Students

    What bad experience have you gone through that would help others students avoid the same situation? How did you and/or your school handled it? ** Please no names of patients, teachers, or schools.
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    Not sure....

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

    Hello, 1) Generally speaking, depression and anxiety do not disqualify you or preclude you from becoming a nurse. 2) As far as your PTSD diagnosis... it depends on the intensity of the effect of the...
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    Am I Smart Enough?

    Devon Rex replied to ebuie17's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hello, In my opinion, you only need to be good at basic math and Algebra. You do not need Calculus to become an LPN or
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    What did you learn in Micro?

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

    Hello, This web page will give you a pretty good idea as to why Microbiology is important and relevant to nursing. :) Microbes and the World | Boundless
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    Just got into ABSN- how to prepare!

    Devon Rex replied to sfrederick2011's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hello sfrederick2011 ! Speaking from personal experience... the Associates of Science in Nursing (ASN) was very challenging/difficult due to its rigorous syllabus, schedule, and clinicals. While the...
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    Nursing supplies for new CNA who is hearing impaired

    Devon Rex replied to cren_ew97's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hello, If you have any kind of hearing impairment, you are in need of an enhanced stethoscope. Spend as much as you can, it will be worth
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    LPN then RN

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

    Hello, The track you follow is really up to you. However, I feel necessary to make a distinction after reading your post. 1) LPN and RN are two different licenses. 2) An LPN student earns a diploma...
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    Starting Pre-Req’s at age 37

    Devon Rex replied to AspiringNurse99's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hello! I was 37 when I started taking my pre-reqs for an Accounting degree (one class at a time). Two years later I changed my major to nursing. Fast forward to now... I'm 48 with a BSN. I'm...
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    Evening Nursing Programs in South Eastern Massachusetts

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

    Hello, Have you talked with your employer? Would they be willing and able to flex your schedule to help you go to school? Or get a different position within the organization that would allow for...
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    Pre-nursing student in California: Where to apply?

    Devon Rex replied to abby408's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hello, My first advice is to ensure the school you choose has been accredited by Search ACEN Accredited Nursing Programs You can then research information on those that interest you the most. Hope...
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    Help .

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

    Hello, If you are going to take them in the same semester, it really doesn't make a difference if it's the same day or not. BUT, if you normally experience test anxiety, take them on different days...
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    Should I remove short term employment from my resume?

    Devon Rex replied to Brie_Cheese's topic in General Students

    Three month's experience in a job is not really experience... I'd leave it out of my
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    Dropping a Non-Nursing Class

    Devon Rex replied to Kaylie67's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hello, It's best to have a "W" on your transcript than a "WF" or an "F". But you mentioned the failed exam is the midterm... many times that's the deadline to withdraw with a "W". Check with your...
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    Boston nursing schools... NEED ADVICE!

    Devon Rex replied to cturner57's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hello cturner57, 1) I do not know about Boston, but in Florida... no one cares if you got your bachelor's via BSN or ABSN. Employers care more about you having the degree than how. 2) I can't...
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    I don't have the pre requisites to get into university for nursing

    Devon Rex replied to Janine94's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hello Janine94, Thanks for your response! You are right... anyone deserves a second chance. I feel as I did! I didn't take the first 12 years of school seriously... I was not motivated and felt as...
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    ASN or BSN Degree? Already have attended a 4 year university for 2 years now...

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

    Hello! This is what I decided to do for myself... went to an accredited (for-profit) school for my ASN, got my RN license, a job, then got my BSN from another institution (not-for-profit) while...
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    How do I become an RN?

    Devon Rex replied to kaitlinn98's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would start by looking for an accredited program by ACEN... Search ACEN Accredited Nursing Programs Then do some online research about those schools. Best
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    I don't have the pre requisites to get into university for nursing

    Devon Rex replied to Janine94's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hello Jms1994, I am always excited to hear people want to become nurses, but your introduction is not very encouraging. If you did not take high school seriously and have gone to college for two...
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    Get ASN and immediately after, BSN or Straight to BSN?

    Devon Rex replied to LouisPaz96's topic in General Students

    Based on my experience... the BSN was a walk in the park compared to the ADN. The BSN was a lot of reading, papers, online forums, and only 2 community experiences (practicums) at the end of my...
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    Older student with a baby. Can I please hear some success stories?

    Devon Rex replied to cdtorres's topic in General Students

    Hello! Congratulations on making the first step forward towards nursing school. I am very pleased to hear your husband is very supportive, because you will need it. The first two years (the...
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    Nursing prerequisites New York City Area

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

    I did most of my pre-requisites in the local community college, then transferred the credits to the university where I got my ASN. The more you jump around, the more transcripts you will need to...
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    A&P is making no sense at all!

    Devon Rex replied to Guest1034149's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you are not willing/able to put in the effort, nursing is not for
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    Nursing Schools in Missouri

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

    Hello Neo, After high school, you will need to take several pre-requisite classes before you can apply for nursing school. These classes are offered by many institutions. The most economical ones...
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    Working during school

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

    Hello, There is no law against it; it's just very difficult to complete the program because your clinical rotations will most likely get in the way of your job schedule. Having a supportive employer...
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    Am I able?

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

    Hello. My experience... When I graduated from high school, I got an Associate's degree in Hotel & Rest Administration. I thought I would love working in a hotel, but ended up hating it. I...