Devon Rex ADN, BSN

Rehab, Ortho-Spine, Med-Surg, & Psych

Member

  • Content

    556

  • Visitors

    9,808

  • Followers

    0

  • Likes

    9

All Content by Devon Rex

  1. Devon Rex

    Which Book is the best to start off??

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

    Hi James! It will not be about cramming stuff... you will need to understand it, make sense out of it as it will link to other things and diseases. One day at a time. You do not learn everything in...
  2. Devon Rex

    Will becoming a CNA help me get in to nursing school?

    Devon Rex replied to alison86786's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Not necessarily, every school is different. BUT... it will help you get started on the floor. Working as a CNA while in nursing school is very common and helpful to you. You get to see many things...
  3. Devon Rex

    Which Book is the best to start off??

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

    Hello, After high school, you will need to take a variety of general education classes before you can take the nursing school entrance exam (TEAS or HESI) in order to apply for nursing school. The...
  4. Devon Rex

    Parents aren't supportive of a Nursing career

    Devon Rex replied to Sam101's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi Sam! I am also a male nurse. I work in the Orthopedic unit of a large hospital. A nursing degree will open up a lot of doors for you. I do not know the reason your mother disapproves of it, but...
  5. Devon Rex

    merit lpn program in NJ

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

    Hello, You may Goggle your institution of choice and add "reviews" to your search. Or visit the campus and ask their students.
  6. Devon Rex

    Pre-nursing advice?

    Devon Rex replied to Perspective17's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hello, Most (if not all) RN nursing programs require a minimum of 3.0 GPA. I am not sure about the LPN programs... you will need to do some research on that (which can be done online). An LPN (or...
  7. Devon Rex

    Working and nursing school

    Devon Rex replied to Ty96's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hello, It all depends on your situation. The best case scenario is if you still live with your parents and you have no children. Then you should be fine. If you have children and a full-time job......
  8. Devon Rex

    LVN Before RN school?

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

    Hello Zoey's mom, First off, you need to determine whether you want to be an LVN first or RN. Second, start looking for nuring programs that are accredited by Search ACEN Accredited Nursing Programs...
  9. Devon Rex

    Patho and Micro

    Devon Rex replied to Ty96's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hello! It's a difficult question to answer because everyone is different. If you like science, you'll do great! If it represents a big challenge, maybe taking them separately is best. Microbiology...
  10. Devon Rex

    A&PII with Micro

    Devon Rex replied to dramix3's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    How did it
  11. Devon Rex

    RN to BSN @ Capellla

    Devon Rex replied to Vyvmad17's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Hello! How did it go with our essay?
  12. Devon Rex

    Homeschooling while attending nursing school

    Devon Rex replied to rnstudentjaymie's topic in General Students

    rnstudentjaymie Hi there! How is it going? I'm
  13. Devon Rex

    Pre-Nursing School Dilemmas???

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

    Apply to Minneapolis Community & Technical College Start getting our general education classes here... then transfer the credits when you are sure what to
  14. Devon Rex

    Pre-Nursing School Dilemmas???

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

    The easiest path is not necessarily the one is going to make you the happiest. You need to pursue what you are meant to
  15. Devon Rex

    Losing Hope

    Devon Rex replied to cassieloveee's topic in General Students

    Hi Cassieloveee, I was 37 year old when I decided to go back to university. At the time, I only had an Associates Degree in Hotel and Restaurant Administration. I realized my parents were getting old...
  16. Devon Rex

    R/O TB. When do you give RIPE?

    Devon Rex replied to nalie2's topic in General Students

    Hello, I do not mean to be mean, but we're not here to answer your homework questions. We're here to support your personal/professional questions and educational goals. Kindly, Devon
  17. Devon Rex

    Pre-Nursing School Dilemmas???

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

    Hello, First of all... what DO YOU want to be professionally? I do not care about what other thinks because this is about YOUR future as a professional. There are many universities offering degrees...
  18. Devon Rex

    Job Interview: What are your strengths and weaknesses?

    Devon Rex replied to Lev's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hello! You will be surprised that most of the education you will give to your patients will come naturally from you. YOu will do a lot of teaching about anatomy, physiology, and medication purposes...
  19. Devon Rex

    What experience should I include? Need Help please!!!

    Devon Rex replied to FLnurseprospect's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hello! Inevitably, it is a competitive world. Your resume is the first opportunity to sell yourself for your experience and skills acquired. In your case, you need to highlight both in order to make...
  20. Devon Rex

    StaRN Program, June 19, 2017 - Denver, CO

    Devon Rex replied to ajpowel4's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hello, A StarRN program is a nice way to get you started, but know they will pay you less than the other RNs (for 2 years).
  21. Devon Rex

    New Job: Night Shift Float

    Devon Rex replied to AKlink1234's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hello, Everyone is different, but as for me... I could not be a brand new nurse and float at the same time. I'm one who needs to learn my bearing and knows the ins/outs of a unit in order to perform...
  22. Devon Rex

    Nursing school and arrest

    Devon Rex replied to dlk2965's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Hello! I know that any legal proceeding will show up on a background check... even divorces. So you will need to be prepare to demonstrate not only the "charge", but also the disposition of that...
  23. Devon Rex

    NCLEX

    Devon Rex replied to Trisherrz's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    My NCLEX-RN shut down on me at 85 too... and I passed.
  24. Devon Rex

    Gay male nurse concern about male patient care

    Devon Rex posted a topic in Male Nursing Students

    Hello everyone! I will be joining the nursing workforce in a couple of months specializing in urological needs (I am not going into med/surg). As a gay male, I am concerned that some male patients...
  25. Devon Rex

    Not accepted

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

    Hi, I understand you want to go to a specific school, but in nursing (as in life) you need to be flexible. Being open to the idea of getting your degree elsewhere will ease your anxiety and expand...