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  1. iPad or tablet for teaching

    sunbaby0811 replied to goingback's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Just a heads up - the Blackboard app does not seem to play well with Android devices. Some schools work fine, but some don't play at all. I just bought a Samsung Galaxy Tablet and BB doesn't work on...

  2. No More Prereqs!!!

    sunbaby0811 replied to jocy_anne's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congrats!! I am in the same boat as you - working hard full time + classes. It does get depressing! LOL But yay for the light at the end of the tunnel! Best wishes in the next phase of your journey! I...

  3. Paying for school??

    sunbaby0811 replied to nurseformykids's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Wow - that sounds like a good deal where you'll have a job + get free school!? Unless there are major drawbacks, I'd jump on that!! As for me - I've been saving my backside off and will be paying...

  4. UNF Fall 2012

    sunbaby0811 replied to samiam856's topic in Florida Nursing

    Congrats! To those who got in, what were your prerequisite Gpa and teas

  5. Anyone had a Tdap shot?

    sunbaby0811 replied to MissyMango's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Lord. I got one last week and my arm was sore 5 days!! It wasn't hurtful getting the shot, just sore

  6. Working and Pre-Reqs

    sunbaby0811 replied to smoup's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am working FT too while doing pre requisites. One at a time! Im saving like mad to get enough put away to pay cash for NS. I have 2 small children and that also makes it tough. I feel like I never...

  7. Has anyone else taken College Chemistry wothout HS chem?

    sunbaby0811 replied to LaceElaine's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I took Chem in 11th grade (in 1994 LOL) and was a passing student but really struggled in it. Honestly, I didn't remember a darn thing almost 20 yrs later, so while I did take it in HS you might as...

  8. Do you care if they want you to remove your shoes?

    sunbaby0811 replied to nurseby07's topic in Home Health

    This is an interesting conversation! My husband has a home health care nurse that comes 1x/mo to do an infusion of a maintenance drug. He's been coming to us for >5 years, I think, and every single...

  9. Really Need Help...

    sunbaby0811 replied to queenhadas's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    There are several different tests that are used to get in. If you go to Barnes & Noble, they have a "Nursing School Entrance Exams" book that is generic but helpful for many of the tests. That...

  10. Really Need Help...

    sunbaby0811 replied to queenhadas's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Where are you located? The requirements are listed on school websites. So go to google and type in "nursing schools" and your location and you can go from there. The local community college near you...

  11. LPN job offer in Hampton Roads region

    sunbaby0811 replied to szccdw's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I just meant the cost of living is going to vary between say, Suffolk and The VB oceanfront. I don't live there anymore but did for 20+ years. My family is still there and my sister is a RN in one of...

  12. LPN job offer in Hampton Roads region

    sunbaby0811 replied to szccdw's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Which part? HR is a big area w lots of variations in

  13. Wage garnishment related to student loans...has this happened to anyone?

    sunbaby0811 replied to RNewbie's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    OP - if you find out this indeed is your loan and what they're doing is right and you are able to negotiate payment details with them, PLEASE make sure you get the details of your payment plan from...

  14. Wage garnishment related to student loans...has this happened to anyone?

    sunbaby0811 replied to RNewbie's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Wow. Learn something new every day!! Op hope you get this figured out and don't lose too much sleep over

  15. Wage garnishment related to student loans...has this happened to anyone?

    sunbaby0811 replied to RNewbie's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Yes, you are right. I should have said that. I have never been sued (ptl) but I thought they had to physically serve you the papers. That would mean you KNOW you are being sued?!

  16. Wage garnishment related to student loans...has this happened to anyone?

    sunbaby0811 replied to RNewbie's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I thought they had to sue you and win before they garnished wages?! Not just "surprise"!! Kwim? I'd be checking on this big time! Good

  17. Chem 1 vs Bio 1

    sunbaby0811 replied to SEW94's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Check the pre-requisites for anatomy. At my school you have to have bio and Chem to take anatomy 1&2. Micro requires a bio

  18. UNF Fall 2012

    sunbaby0811 replied to samiam856's topic in Florida Nursing

    Congrats!! I so far have a 4.0 pre-req GPA but I still have A&P and Micro to take. I'll be applying for fall 2013. Anybody know if you can take one last class in the summer or if you're applying...

  19. UNF Fall 2012

    sunbaby0811 replied to samiam856's topic in Florida Nursing

    Curious to those who got letters what your stats are (GPA, TEAS). PS: Congrats to those who did!! I'm hoping to be in your shoes next

  20. "pre-nursing" science classes vs. just getting a BSN

    sunbaby0811 replied to turtlezoup's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You can't freak until you have all of the facts. I had 'eh' grades in my first undergrad degree (right around a 3.0), but I have a 4.0GPA on my pre-reqs. The program I am applying for ONLY factors...

  21. "pre-nursing" science classes vs. just getting a BSN

    sunbaby0811 replied to turtlezoup's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Why would you want to retake all of the classes you already took? (English, Math, etc). I have a BS already and am taking my science pre-reqs and no way is it going to take me 3 years. I am working...

  22. How do you afford living expenses when attending full time school?

    sunbaby0811 replied to ARickli's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Wow @ 33k/yr! That's gotta hurt! Is there anything else local to you that is cheaper? I am looking at about $15k total for a BSN (I am not doing ABSN but I do already have a bachelors). I have 2 kids...

  23. What is your back up plan, what should I do?

    sunbaby0811 replied to whattodo4's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    This is one of my biggest fears, honestly. And I don't know the answer. For me, I'm hellbent and determined to get into a BSN program, but my backup plan is the ASN program at a local

  24. Terrified about starting school late in life...

    sunbaby0811 replied to pnut8377's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Joining the party!! I'll be 35 this year and hope to start a BSN program next fall (2013) after I knock all my pre-reqs out. Being back in school has been interesting - esp bc I am working FT and have...

  25. nursing policy on handling infant that is not bathed

    sunbaby0811 replied to kms6417's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Just another thought - in the hospital where I gave birth to my girls, the first bath was delayed until the baby had nursed several times. Baby hits the bath, swaddled up and SLEEPS. So no bath...