MermiesGreatGig

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  1. How far do you drive to nursing school?

    MermiesGreatGig replied to WSnurse2b's topic in General Students

    I am incredibly fortunate! I live within 1 mile of my community college. I thank my lucky stars everyday that we chose this house so many years

  2. travel nursing to ireland or australia

    MermiesGreatGig replied to ttucowgirlnurse's topic in Travel

    What exactly do you mean by "clinical experience documented". Sorry, just an ADN student right now, but dream of nursing in NSW. Thanks so much for any help you can

  3. Vent! Inconsiderate None NS Students!

    MermiesGreatGig replied to drosagain's topic in General Students

    I totally agree. I think the traditional community college student is a bit older than a university student. I've also experienced both atmospheres. The average age at my CC is 27. So, by this...

  4. Horrible study skills

    MermiesGreatGig replied to shippoRN's topic in General Students

    Nope, thanks for the suggestion, but I also tried homemade cards for Anatomy...just didn't work for ME. Probably works for most of you, but not

  5. Why is it everyone I know wants to talk me out of nursing???

    MermiesGreatGig replied to live4rachael's topic in General Students

    For every person who is trying to sabotage you, there are 10 more who are green with envy. When I tell people that I quit my lucrative HR job to pursue my 15 year dream, well...they get stars in...

  6. Huge dilemmas.... advice please!

    MermiesGreatGig replied to Jessica415's topic in General Students

    I just left a 10 year HR career to go back to nursing school. I can tell you that I was often put off when a brand new employee in whom we had invested valuable training time already wanted to change...

  7. Rejection letter

    MermiesGreatGig replied to shan007's topic in General Students

    You're 21 and you're afraid you'll be the oldest in your class? That would probably be the youngest in my class...LOL! I'd also suggest a few retakes. If your current GPA didn't work, then it would...

  8. Horrible study skills

    MermiesGreatGig replied to shippoRN's topic in General Students

    It sounds very basic, but you just need to figure out what works for you and you alone. What works for one person probably won't work for you. For example, I bought A&P flashcards thinking that...

  9. I'm so new to this.

    MermiesGreatGig replied to tripletrouble03's topic in General Students

    WOW! You sound so mature for your young years. How fortunate for you to know this early what you want to do with your life. So many of us choose the wrong area, go get our degrees, then 15 years...

  10. Most important parts of Anatomy?

    MermiesGreatGig replied to smellyacres's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The most difficult things for me to comprehend were acids/bases and cellular respiration. Might want to become familiar with those early in class. Also, might as well start learning the bones and...

  11. I just waisted a semester of my life

    MermiesGreatGig replied to Roberta88's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm in A&P I now, and your chemistry knowledge will be extremely helpful as the first 1/3 of the class is chemistry! Having no science background whatsoever, I found it very difficult to catch on...

  12. Rate your professors

    MermiesGreatGig posted a topic in General Students

    Ran across this amusing and informative website this week - http://www.ratemyprofessors.com. You can find feedback on just about any college teacher in the country. It can help you decide which...

  13. When the professor hates you WWYD (please help)

    MermiesGreatGig replied to DesertRain's topic in General Students

    Sorry for your experiences! You are going to nursing school, not going through Army Basic Training! I am an advocate for colleges viewing students as customers. Trying to get help from your...

  14. Interview for CNA program

    MermiesGreatGig replied to BlondDee's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Congratulations! I'm just finishing my CNA class and will begin an RN program in January. I am an older student, too, having been out of school since '91. I also left a lucrative HR career. I just...

  15. How many accepted in your future program?

    MermiesGreatGig replied to kalley's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My community college accepts 30 each semester to begin the program. It is a points system based on GPA and the NLN (or ACT). Only about 1/2 of those accepted make it through the

  16. Acceptance Letter

    MermiesGreatGig replied to MermiesGreatGig's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yes, I did receive my letter about a week after my first post, and I was accepted. I am not thrilled with the service I have received from my institution, but my options are limited. I plan on...

  17. Acceptance Letter

    MermiesGreatGig posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am so frustrated with waiting for my acceptance letter for Spring 09. Classes start in 2 days, and I do not have my letter yet. Here's what's really irking me...I am taking 3 pre-requisite classes...

  18. ADN in Oz

    MermiesGreatGig posted a topic in International Nursing

    I apologize if this question has been covered. I have done searches all over the Internet, and I can't seem to find a definitive answer. I am currently working on my ADN in the U.S., but my dream is...

  19. Best specialty for traveling

    MermiesGreatGig posted a topic in Travel

    I am planning on starting nursing school in Fall '05 and will become a traveling nurse. Just wondering if any specialty in nursing has a higher demand for traveling. Also, is it absolutely true that...

  20. Obtaining licenses in other states

    MermiesGreatGig posted a topic in Travel

    Just wondering how easy/hard it is for the traveling nurse to obtain a license in the state to which he or she wishes to travel. I will be getting a KY license but will want to travel out West (CA...

  21. Best specialty for traveling

    MermiesGreatGig replied to MermiesGreatGig's topic in Travel

    Thanks to each and every one of you busy nurses for your insights! I'm so scared, but yet exhilerated about this change I'm getting ready to make. I've been in the business world for my 13 years of...

  22. Best specialty for traveling

    MermiesGreatGig replied to MermiesGreatGig's topic in Travel

    Thanks for your concerns suzanne4. You brought up some things to consider. I'd still like actual answers to my questions from others, though. I was hoping to get opinions on the most in demand...