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  1. Excelsior's Microbiology exam

    Abersmom replied to NC Girl BSN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Passed with an A on Saturday. Lisa Arends notes/disc was a lifesaver!! I would really concentrate on that and the excelsior practice tests.. :) Good

  2. Excelsior's Microbiology exam

    Abersmom replied to NC Girl BSN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I take this exam on Saturday...but I've been using Lisa Arends disc, Micro Demystified, and occasionally the text. There was also some really good online outlines from some college that I had printed...

  3. Excelsior Micro test

    Abersmom posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    For those of you have have taken & passed the Excelsior micro exam! Is there a time limit to the exam? How many questions are on the exam? I know it is computerized, so can you go back and...

  4. Excelsior Micro Exam

    Abersmom posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hey! I need to take the Micro Exam soon. Any pointers from anyone? I've already taken Bio, a/P 1 and 2. I am reading a MIcro text, and have online outlines. Anything

  5. Excelsior Micro Exam

    Abersmom replied to Abersmom's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thanks Lunah! any study tips? and how long did you study prior to taking the

  6. Accepted At Ccbc Catonsville

    Abersmom replied to loveu123's topic in Maryland Nursing

    My experience with Dalton was UNBEARABLE! I didn't have her as a teacher, as she "blocked" me from going into A&P1 at CCBC. She claimed I didn't have the proper Biology, and that I would "Fail...

  7. CCBC Essex or Harford??

    Abersmom posted a topic in Maryland Nursing

    Just found out I got in to both a few days ago! I would love to hear about everyone's experiences and info about each program to help make my decision!! I've always heard great things about...

  8. What md hospitals will pay my loans back???

    Abersmom replied to bjr3645's topic in Maryland Nursing

    All I can suggest is calling around to see what each hospital is offering in terms of "packages." I don't think my hospital pays off loans..just pays your tuition if you work there while in

  9. Asn Bsn

    Abersmom replied to Brit1114's topic in Maryland Nursing

    At the hospital where I work, the pay is the same. An RN is an RN no matter how you got there. However, if you're interested in management, you need a

  10. Villa Julie College?

    Abersmom replied to lildan's topic in Maryland Nursing

    So glad they didn't accept me 2 years ago!! fate is a funny thing, isn't

  11. Accepted At Ccbc Catonsville

    Abersmom replied to loveu123's topic in Maryland Nursing

    I'll chime in on the Essex/Catonsville debate. When I was applying for the program, my advisor (who was based on the Catonsville Campus but floats to Essex as well) told me my odds were better at...

  12. Community college - RN program

    Abersmom replied to chubbi's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Jules, Re-take your sciences at a community college to raise them! I also know some community colleges who actually reward "points" for people who have been turned away a semester; so when you...

  13. Hospital CNA opportunities in Greater Baltimore and DC Areas

    Abersmom replied to edogs334's topic in Maryland Nursing

    A CNA is basically a patient care assistant (changes incontinent pade, dresses the patient, helps w/AM & PM care, gets vitals, etc.) An NST draws blood, puts in and takes out IV's and catheters,...

  14. Hospital CNA opportunities in Greater Baltimore and DC Areas

    Abersmom replied to edogs334's topic in Maryland Nursing

    I have been there. It is so frustrating, such a catch-22. "You need experience, but we're not going to give it to you!" I have my CNA and am in the pre-clinical phase of nursing school.The problem...

  15. CNA ? Is it really gross and why do we have to?

    Abersmom replied to pristy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    so nicely

  16. CNA ? Is it really gross and why do we have to?

    Abersmom replied to pristy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am a CNA also in Nursing School. I work in a very busy hospital, and let me tell you...the RN's do just as much "icky" stuff as I do! It may be gut check time for

  17. Moving from Cali to Maryland in July- Hospital Info Request

    Abersmom replied to Cerridw3n's topic in Maryland Nursing

    GBMC is a wonderful hospital! I know b/c I work there.....definitely give it a

  18. good agencies in MD?

    Abersmom replied to bissie's topic in Maryland Nursing

    I believe the name of the agency my sister works for and loves is called Nurses Now. She makes a VERY nice salary, too! Good

  19. Question on how to get relicensed in MD as a CNA

    Abersmom replied to Jen1281's topic in Maryland Nursing

    My only suggestion would be to go to the MBON website and check it out. I know they have an entire page dedicated to CNA certification req's. Good

  20. CNA--How to get hired w/o 6 months experience!

    Abersmom posted a topic in Maryland Nursing

    Hi everyone! I'm new here, and really glad I found this site. My questions is this..I have my heart set on a certain hospital, and have even looked at a few others surrounding my location. I...

  21. New Here- CCBC Student- Questions

    Abersmom replied to BoonersmomRN's topic in Maryland Nursing

    They definitely weigh different htings. What did she have the C in? If it was a science, yeah, forget it! But, I have a friend who had 2 C's this past semester and got in! One was in Speech, the...

  22. New Here- CCBC Student- Questions

    Abersmom replied to BoonersmomRN's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Cnelle..I hear ya. Have you thought about taking the "CLEP" exam to clep out of BIo, and get right into a&P...I plan on taking the CLEP in April. It gives me a good 4 months to study on my own....

  23. New Here- CCBC Student- Questions

    Abersmom replied to BoonersmomRN's topic in Maryland Nursing

    This is the first I've heard of it!! I can't believe they're adding this, too!! I wonder how heavily the results weigh on the decision

  24. New Here- CCBC Student- Questions

    Abersmom replied to BoonersmomRN's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Ok, just sent you a private message...let me know if it

  25. New Here- CCBC Student- Questions

    Abersmom replied to BoonersmomRN's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Ok, just sent you a private message...let me know if it