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  1. standard amount of education hours for new onset pediatric diabetes

    CDEWannaBe replied to kidsrnluvs2sew's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    mmc51264- After reading online posts from newly diagnosed T2 I too became inspired to become a diabetes educator. It shocks me how little information newly diagnosed diabetics are given. Some are...

  2. Before applying to nursing school..

    CDEWannaBe replied to huffma_h1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    How close are you to completing your BA? If you really are interested in nursing look at the program's prereqs and evaluate if you'd be better off completing your current BA and then doing an...

  3. Don't know what to do... Nursing is only thing I look forward to.

    CDEWannaBe replied to Axmann, RN, BSN, NREMT-B's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My husband has struggled with anxiety and OCD throughout his life. He has genetic tendencies towards it, and the condition got strong as he grew up with an alcoholic dad who was violent and...

  4. worried about dissection

    CDEWannaBe replied to Fruit Sucker's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Your professors didn't just choose to do this because they're mean or heartless. It really is a useful learning tool. After studying anatomy all semester it made so much sense to see the real organs...

  5. Human Body Mannequin

    CDEWannaBe replied to Nurse2b7337's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    A lot of time the science departments or campus libraries will have a mannequin or bone box for you to use as you study. Frankly, I liked the flashcards (your bookstore probably sells them)....

  6. She actually said it! Yay for my instructor!

    CDEWannaBe replied to grownuprosie's topic in General Students

    Mea culpa! I'm guilty of being a Chatty Kathy. I love talking with people and hearing others' stories. But it can totally waste time and I never thought about how annoying it must be to non-chatty...

  7. Are for-profit nursing schools(U of Phoenix, Chamberlain)good or bad?

    CDEWannaBe replied to CNL2B's topic in General Students

    Know this is an older post, but had to add a couple things: * Some for-profit colleges have great programs, but you will pay a lot more per credit hour there. * There are different accrediting...

  8. Getting a job offer way before graduation?

    CDEWannaBe replied to MzTayTay's topic in General Students

    May is only 5 months away. I'd email her a couple times through the semester. Do a post-interview message right now, then around Spring Break send an update that you're doing well in your classes...

  9. Sliding Scale Novolog Question

    CDEWannaBe replied to silverhalide's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    I appreciated the information from this thread. Thanks mammac5 and hey_suz. https://allnurses.com/diabetes-endocrine-nursing/need-evidence-based-659233.html Even type 1s have different insulin...

  10. StonyBrook/ Binghamton 2 Year BSN program Admission

    CDEWannaBe replied to lindu007's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Are you calling the office for the Nursing division? That's who you want to talk to, so keep trying. For many nursing programs this is their busiest time of year because they're processing...

  11. Paying for college?

    CDEWannaBe replied to Nursing2102's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Wow! That's really pricey. Have you applied to other schools that offer BSNs or those that offer accelerated programs? Like UVA Grad mentioned, the fast track programs usually take about 1 year and...

  12. pre-reqs how much would it cost and how long in CC

    CDEWannaBe replied to rocketberger's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Wait to take classes until you're eligible for the in-state tuition rate. Usually takes 1 year of residency in that state. If you're not a US citizen you won't be elible for federal financial aid, so...

  13. StonyBrook/ Binghamton 2 Year BSN program Admission

    CDEWannaBe replied to lindu007's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Call an admissions counselor. They'll be able to evaluate your transcripts and give you a good idea of if you'd be considered or

  14. How old is too old?

    CDEWannaBe replied to Maryea's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    You're right on. I work in higher education. People have an unrealistic view that a degree guarantees a good job with a high salary. That's not how the world works anymore. It's also true though,...

  15. Help with admission essay

    CDEWannaBe replied to prettywings's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    It sounds like you were using a Thesaurus to jazz your writing up; it's better to use common words. Part of my job (in financial aid office of a community college) is reviewing the essays of...

  16. feeling terrible about bad grade

    CDEWannaBe replied to Fruit Sucker's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Sometimes the easy classes are the toughest because you aren't interested in them or the teacher requires pointless busy work. It's right that most schools look more closely at science grades than...

  17. Nursing as Second Career: Would like your advice...

    CDEWannaBe replied to eclinicgal's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You're not old at all! I'm 38 and taking prereqs to apply to an accelerated BSN program. Thought I'd be the oldest, but there are folks in their 50's doing the same thing. The accelerated program...

  18. Question about Community College

    CDEWannaBe replied to REWN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Do whatever you need to in order to get a BSN. A lot of community colleges (cc) and universities have started doing these dual enrollment partnerships. They encourage students taking prereqs from...

  19. Question about taking Chemistry

    CDEWannaBe replied to Sarah812's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I took an online Chemistry class and loved it. Did terribly in Chem in high school, but being older and putting in the time to understand the material made a huge difference. Did the class in the...

  20. To go on or stop

    CDEWannaBe replied to veropapi's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Think about your dream job and then try to talk to people who have it. If you want to stick with nursing maybe you could consider being a school nurse. Or you could go a different route and become...

  21. Please Critique Admissions Essay

    CDEWannaBe replied to Colleen2515's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Your final letter was great! Good luck getting into the

  22. More insulin questions

    CDEWannaBe replied to beatrice1's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    The fast acting insulins (Regular, Novolin R, or Novolog) usually start working in about 15 minutes. They'll be active in the body for 2-5 hours, depending on the individual's insulin sensitivity....

  23. Please Critique Admissions Essay

    CDEWannaBe replied to Colleen2515's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    i would edit as follows: i would like to attend the _____ to become a highly skilled and well educated nurse. the _________ nursing program has an excellent reputation and i would be proud to be...

  24. Pre-requisite question

    CDEWannaBe replied to Weezy24's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you just need a refresher on Chem, you'll probably do fine reveiwing "Chemistry for Dummies" from your local library. I did Chem online last summer and it was very time consuming (30 hrs. a week)...

  25. Taking the CDE

    CDEWannaBe replied to bostonurse13's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    Thanks for the information! It sounds like a tough test, but should be since CDEs help patients with such important