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  1. A&P I: Fall '05 Anatomy & Physiology Club

    NicInNC replied to NicInNC's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm dropping A&P tomorrow. Between it and math, I can't do this. I'm having to go to A&P from 11-2, then go pick up my kids in another town from school, go home, TRY to study....which I...

  2. anyone starting LPN school in 2006?

    NicInNC replied to TashaLPN2006RN2012's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The school I go to only has a fall LPN program. I won't find out until next summer whether or not I get in the Fall 2006 program. I SHOULD because I'm taking my last 2 pre-reqs this

  3. First A&P test

    NicInNC posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Our first test is Chapter 1-4. I've got until Sept. 12th to prepare. There's so much to learn in such a short amount of time. Here's the site for my book. It's got some great study tools:...

  4. Vegetarian being asked to dissect a cat !

    NicInNC replied to roxburin's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You're not the one killing the cat. It will already be dead. Same as if a dead person came into the ER and you were the one working in the morgue and had to do an

  5. Recorders. HELP!!

    NicInNC replied to Princess74's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Find out if your instructor can record her lectures onto her computer. That's what my instructor does. She then uploads it to blackboard (we have online access to diagrams, practice tests, etc) and we...

  6. NEW A&P STUDENT-WHAT DO YOU THINK?

    NicInNC replied to brandyl123's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm glad we don't have quizzes....that's a LOT of quizzes you have! Our grade is based on lecture tests (we'll have 6) that account for 75% of our grade and lab tests (6 of these also) that will...

  7. NEW A&P STUDENT-WHAT DO YOU THINK?

    NicInNC replied to brandyl123's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I dropped my A&P in the Spring because my instructor was HORRIBLE. She could barely speak english and so on. Needless to say, she's not teaching it this year. I stayed in the class as long as I...

  8. CNA class

    NicInNC replied to mchanrice's topic in General Nursing

    Most of the schools in my area (including mine) REQUIRE you to get your CNA certification before you can get into any nursing program. I took it and really enjoyed it. I'm busy with school (I have...

  9. how to get rid of a sore throat...

    NicInNC replied to Purple Princess's topic in General Nursing

    You MIGHT have a sinus infection. Go back to the doctors. I've developed sinus infections quickly. It never fails that when I get a cold it ends up as a sinus infection or bronchitis. I have mild...

  10. Questions about Winston-Salem State University SON

    NicInNC replied to cns48's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Any new nurses that I've talked to have gone on and on about how awesome the WSSU grads are. Not just the accelerated ones, but all the nursing grads. They said they can tell how well the school...

  11. where in north carolina?

    NicInNC replied to paula77720's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Asheville is BEAUTIFUL! WOW! You've got to check out the Biltmore Estate. Maybe homes are expensive because Asheville is kind of a "touristy" city because of the Biltmore Estate and in the fall,...

  12. where in north carolina?

    NicInNC replied to paula77720's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I'm in the Winston-Salem area. My parents up and left florida when I was 4 because of the crime. We moved to SC, lived there for 5 years and then moved to Kernersville. I LOVED Kernersville. It's a...

  13. how to get rid of a sore throat...

    NicInNC replied to Purple Princess's topic in General Nursing

    There is something called Miracle Mouthwash that I've been prescribed a few times for sore throats and it always worked WONDERFUL. You gargle with it. I also used it when I had Hand, Foot and mouth...

  14. Needing info about HRT side effects

    NicInNC posted a topic in General Nursing

    If anyone has been on HRT's or testosterone, can you please PM me? I have some personal issues/ side effects that I'm dealing with while on the compounded testosterone and not sure if they're...

  15. I'm the nosy lady in walmart. Woopsie.

    NicInNC replied to Indy's topic in General Nursing

    I would have LOVED to have been behind you! I would have spoke up with you! I'm telling you that I swear it's something with Walmart. The Walmart near me is nothing but low class acting people. They...

  16. 2 yr waiting list. What to do until then? Ideas?

    NicInNC replied to Goodyear's topic in General Nursing

    I would check into a school that offers a BSN degree. A lot of those don't have waits and you would finish school the same time you would if you just waited around for 2

  17. A&P I: Fall '05 Anatomy & Physiology Club

    NicInNC replied to NicInNC's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I got mine off Amazon for $7.00! That included shipping too. It's not the newest one, but my instructor said that it was fine because it included the exact same things in it. Mine is a Kapit/Elson...

  18. I am obsessed

    NicInNC replied to flwannaB's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    A BSN program lasts 4 years rather than the 2 years. If I don't get into the LPN program next fall (which I SHOULD since I'll have a good amount of points and all classes out of the way), then my...

  19. A&P I: Fall '05 Anatomy & Physiology Club

    NicInNC replied to NicInNC's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have the coloring book and I highly recommend

  20. HRT (testosterone cream)

    NicInNC posted a topic in General Nursing

    I started taking a compounded prescription testosterone cream yesterday due to test results showing that my testosterone level was low. I've had so many issues since having kids. A few being fatigue,...

  21. Day sleepers..........

    NicInNC replied to SnowymtnRN's topic in General Nursing

    My hubby works 3rd shift. Luckily, our bedroom window faces our backyard, so we have dark green room darkening mini blinds. They work great, but what really helps is the fact that we went from a...

  22. I couldn't believe my eyes!

    NicInNC replied to Jolie's topic in General Nursing

    Myself and my 7 year old are very fair skinned. We burn easily. My hubby isn't dark, but he tans VERY easily. My 5 year old was blessed with his skin. In the winter, she's not dark, but in the summer,...

  23. HRT (testosterone cream)

    NicInNC replied to NicInNC's topic in General Nursing

    What dosage are you on? I only use 1ml. Is yours natural compounded or

  24. What would you think...

    NicInNC replied to lpnstudentin2010's topic in General Nursing

    Oooohh....I'm that way with dental work. I'm petrified of the dentist. I'm so tense even during a normal cleaning. I have a grip on the arms of the chair and shake the entire time. I have never been...

  25. What would you think...

    NicInNC replied to lpnstudentin2010's topic in General Nursing

    My mom is 56 years old and panics when she has to have blood drawn. Then when they are taking the blood, she tells them she can feel it being sucked out and that her arm feels lighter. I thought she...