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    Fundamentals

    nguyency77 replied to Nicole1354's topic in General Students

    My class is not called "Fundamentals." It's called "Nursing Skills & Assessment," but it's the same thing! So far, we have learned how to do assessments and suction trachs. We are doing NG tubes...
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    Intimidated by anatomy and physio 1 :(

    nguyency77 replied to Rachelj1222's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Try not to listen to hearsay! Some people claim "That class is impossible!" or "The teacher is a witch!" Whatever. What those people find difficult may not be difficult for you. In my experience, the...
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    Do most nursing schools use the A+/A- gpa weighting scale?

    nguyency77 replied to gentlerain's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think it would depend on whether the school you're applying to uses the +/- system, too.
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    How do you learn nursing skills at your school?

    nguyency77 replied to loveoutloud's topic in General Students

    My BSN cohort spends 12 hours in lab a week. We do our reading before class and watch some videos online. Then we come to class, and the concept is presented in lecture. Then off to lab to practice...
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    Does it get better?

    nguyency77 replied to TurtleCat's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It gets better. Once you get to know your residents, you will know each routine like clock-work. Sending hugs your
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    Pathophysiology- Homework help

    nguyency77 replied to eric3's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    What do you think? What conditions increase risk for infection? What resources are found in developed countries that may not be found in undeveloped countries? What do RNs do, in terms of community...
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    Should have gone to Dental School?

    nguyency77 replied to procrastinator911's topic in General Students

    With dental school, you still have to go through 4 years of undergraduate studies. By that logic, you have to wait 4 years to get your hands on a patient as a dental student as opposed to two years...
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    Last minute advice for new nursing student!

    nguyency77 replied to xxkmpxx's topic in General Students

    Don't listen to rumors; wait until you meet your teachers to decide what you think of them! It isn't fair to judge them based on
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    Looking for a good stethoscope

    nguyency77 replied to kikkidee6's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Most of my classmates have Littmanns. :) Good luck in
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    Too young/ early in life to be in Nursing Program?

    nguyency77 replied to futuresctRN's topic in General Students

    I just started nursing school and I'm 19. My little brother is 16 and is in an LPN program through our local public school system. His program is the best LPN program in the area; their grads...
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    Impressive support for students

    nguyency77 replied to Rlee1's topic in General Students

    Best of luck! Let us know how it goes.
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    Embarrassing? (Ladies opinion)

    nguyency77 replied to msnursecp's topic in General Students

    Thank goodness my program requires navy blue pants... I feel for you ladies who have to wear
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    Looking for a good stethoscope

    nguyency77 replied to kikkidee6's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I agree with ajrenee. If you're a nursing student or a CNA, I wouldn't go with anything very expensive. Here's the reason: CNA work doesn't involve having to auscultate anything; all you need it for...
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    $8.25 an hour...*** is this normal?

    nguyency77 replied to pnkgirl25's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I think being a CNA has helped me. For one, I did not have to do a Basic Nursing Skills class. My CNA class cost around $300; testing was a little more. My university offers basic nursing...
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    I'm seeing a lot of unprofessional posting here related to venting about patients

    nguyency77 replied to Garethaus's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    While everyone has an opinion, I would disagree with the OP. I'm not even a nurse yet, but even I can see where you're all coming from. Even being a mere CNA was brutal enough. I used to come home in...
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    Nursing student come April

    nguyency77 replied to nursinggirl21's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congratulations!! :) I am super excited for
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    $8.25 an hour...*** is this normal?

    nguyency77 replied to pnkgirl25's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    People are lined up around the block to be CNAs. What isn't appealing about a job that requires only a month's worth of schooling? You get to wear scrubs! And a name tag! And a stethoscope! And...
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    RN or MD

    nguyency77 replied to ksecatero21's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    We also have that BA/MD program at our school, but I'm not sure if that's just limited to incoming
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    What was your GPA, when you got accepted into nursing school?

    nguyency77 replied to Kimynurse's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    When I got in, my overall GPA was a 4.1 and my science GPA was a 4.3. (My school takes into account pluses and minuses). I will start the BSN program in a little over a week. I'm so excited, but so...
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    Who were you in high school

    nguyency77 replied to Dezy's topic in General Students

    I went to a private liberal arts school for wealthy students. It was grades 6-12, so I had been there SEVEN years by the time I graduated. Thanks to some very generous donors, I went to school for...
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    Seriously final exams what???

    nguyency77 replied to Dezy's topic in General Students

    Congratulations! Glad you took the advice! I remember you were upset about one of your instructors, but look what you accomplished when you let that all go! Keep up the great work and good luck with...
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    Ebooks in Nursing School?

    nguyency77 replied to hannah87's topic in General Students

    vintageandrea: What happened to you is my biggest concern right now. I feel that eBooks are still in their infancy. I've had too many bad experiences with them during my college career. I search for...
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    how much more do you get paid for being a CNA instead of an uncertified aide?

    nguyency77 replied to afwv's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Same thing in NM! My cousin requires home care because he had a stroke two years ago. His home health aides get...what, $7.50 an hour? They also get paid in cash and do a lousy job. I was fortunate to...
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    Done with the HESI A2! Any questions?!

    nguyency77 replied to doxielover304's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    Thanks for this, haiden! I really appreciate your insight. I'm taking this in about two weeks, but only the math and reading sections because I'm already in. The instructors say it isn't possible to...
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    Academics or work experience...what counts most?

    nguyency77 replied to kittygirl2006's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Do you think they are working with a point