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  1. MSN at SNHU

    rj2011 replied to DesertSky's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Following as well. I did my BSN there and had a very good experience. I think I might be starting in Sept. Are you looking into federal loans? Did the FAFSA seeing what I

  2. cheap laptop for MSN

    rj2011 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello, I am looking at going for my MSN and I don't really have a computer. Can I get away with a $200 one? It would be just for online research and writing papers. I am not tech savvy at all. I...

  3. another new nurse swimming in ltc

    rj2011 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    My first job was on a behavioral/medical floor. Loved it, facility was great, patient ratio was under 10. Aides were great, and then the hospital closed :-( I took the first thing, in a ltc and...

  4. SNHU online RN-BSN

    rj2011 replied to schry2005's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I applied as well and am looking to start in the Spring. Anyone test out of nutrition? Wondering if there are any study tips and how hard is the exam?

  5. Quincy Full Time ADN Program Fall 2014

    rj2011 replied to osi2011's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Good luck everyone.

  6. RN-BSN in 6 months is DOABLE!

    rj2011 replied to RN*mommy's topic in Western Governors University

    what state do most people live in? Anyone in MA? Just wondering if there have been issues with that, as MA seems to restrict so much. '

  7. Stay at home mom wanting to go to nursing school

    rj2011 replied to Mrs. Silva's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I believe if you really want something, you can make it happen. I currently work as a CNA, 32 hours, have 2 kids at home and attend a fulltime adn program. I have one more year left. It has been...

  8. Whiners in the classroom?!?!?!

    rj2011 posted a topic in General Students

    I'm in a 2 year adn program, and I can't believe on top of all the work I have to listen to fellow students spend valuable lecture time complaining to the professor about.... - the lecture not being...

  9. Whiners in the classroom?!?!?!

    rj2011 replied to rj2011's topic in General Students

    There were maybe 3 students whining? We have a wonderful class, with great enthusiastic students who will be excellent nurses some day soon! I am sorry if you are taking this personally/the wrong way....

  10. Whiners in the classroom?!?!?!

    rj2011 replied to rj2011's topic in General Students

    Our school has tutoring, private time with profs, appointments with the DON, all for students to complain, vent, learn study techniques, some of the whiners are complaining about how they are paying...

  11. Whiners in the classroom?!?!?!

    rj2011 replied to rj2011's topic in General Students

    Galipemi- yeah I think it is an age thing, first time around with my bachelors no one said anything or acted like these kids. I'm one of the older ones in the group, almost 40, and don't consider...

  12. What are or were your study strategies for fundamentals of nursing?

    rj2011 replied to Guest11/16/14's topic in General Students

    FA Davis has podcasts FREE for their fundamentals book, and you don't need to being using that text for your school, pretty much the same material, just chapters are numbered differently...you can go...

  13. nursing program with 2 little ones. realistic?

    rj2011 replied to bbsunshine's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    haha, I pumped in the parking lot after my second doing my prereqs! I had the car adapter ... I would park in the dark spot in the lot, pump then go into

  14. nursing program with 2 little ones. realistic?

    rj2011 replied to bbsunshine's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I believe that where there is a will there is a way! I did prereqs at a community school, some online, some hybrid, evenings. I am married and my husband was home from work then. I also worked part...

  15. Full Time Quincy College Sept 2012

    rj2011 replied to mollymarie3's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    as long as you start the series of shots by clinical you should be fine... also for future students wondering about the full time program schedule!... as of this year , your first semester, you have...

  16. Full Time Quincy College Sept 2012

    rj2011 replied to mollymarie3's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I called about some things and asked about labs, they said probably Tuesdays either 8-12 or 1-4.... but yeah will wait to see what the student # is after that date in august... Do we wear the uniforms...

  17. Full Time Quincy College Sept 2012

    rj2011 replied to mollymarie3's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    nothing yet.. I read in old posts that it takes a while. Do you remember what room registration is in? So anxious to see possible schedule so I can start figuring out my fall schedule, give it to...

  18. Full Time Quincy College Sept 2012

    rj2011 replied to mollymarie3's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    yay tomorrow! I set up a fb page if you search for Quincy College RN Class 2014 I am a member and I had to add a friend to set up so I did my husband.. but he isn't a member really

  19. Full Time Quincy College Sept 2012

    rj2011 replied to mollymarie3's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    yay booklist!!! A coworker is giving me her old quiincy uniforms!!! I just need the white coat. I bought white nurse mates at BLDG #19 for $26, the one on route 9 in natick/wellesley I think... they...

  20. Quincy College 2010 full time RN Program

    rj2011 replied to Btorr265's topic in General Nursing

    Any Quincy grads looking to sell their white lab coat with the embroidery? I am an interested buyer/future Quincy student, Thanks,

  21. Full Time Quincy College Sept 2012

    rj2011 replied to mollymarie3's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I am on allheart online getting supplies right now! I am trying to stop talking about it so my husband doesn't get sick of me. I am anxious to hear from financial aid about the payment plan they...

  22. Full Time Quincy College Sept 2012

    rj2011 replied to mollymarie3's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Wow end of August! ok glad to hear about parking :-) I am coming from JP and every time I go to Quincy i get lost :-( I will have to get the route down. :-) any interest in a fb page for Quincy RN...

  23. Full Time Quincy College Sept 2012

    rj2011 replied to mollymarie3's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    a coworker who is also in the program as well, said he called and they said as long as the first shot is done by clinical that is fine, and clinicals don't start until Oct. I picked up some white...

  24. Full Time Quincy College Sept 2012

    rj2011 replied to mollymarie3's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I'm anxious to know the schedule so I can plan out the days etc with my husband. His work is very flexible and he will be staying home while I am at class. I am hoping to get the 8-10 morning sessions...

  25. Full Time Quincy College Sept 2012

    rj2011 replied to mollymarie3's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    what time is orientation, do you know? I just want to know too! I want to get all my stuff together. I work at a hospital now and there are a few rns who graduacted from Quincy, including one who just...