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  1. Indy schools... Marian, IUPUI?

    dawn1971 replied to IndyGal's topic in Indiana Nursing

    I have a cousin that looked into Marian and IUPUI. IUPUI has a VERY long wait list, and is very difficult to get into, she has now started pre-reqs at Marian and likes it a lot (and yes, they are...

  2. Ball State University

    dawn1971 replied to HARRN2b's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Hi! I am currently in BSU's fast track ( I also have my other degree from BSU), I am very happy there, I will be done next May. Why don't you PM me and I will answer any questions you have. You...

  3. kids wreak of smoke...ethics question

    dawn1971 replied to narnar's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    1. Yes, I would give them info about second hand smoke ( I am a second degree nursing student), in a non-judgemental way. Just the facts. 2. My parents smoked when I grew up. I was frequently sick...

  4. Pre-Nursing Ivy Tech Questions

    dawn1971 replied to miskid's topic in Indiana Nursing

    If you already have a degree, why don't you think about a fast track program for your BSN? They tend to be a little less competetive, and seem to take about the same amount of time as an...

  5. I need to vent please a little long sorry

    dawn1971 replied to anniev's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm only a nursing student, but did clinicals at a LTC last semester. I am AMAZED at the work loads for LPNS. You guys RUN those places. I wouldn't do your job for

  6. Anyone else applying for Fall admission?

    dawn1971 replied to Stdy2BaNurse's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Good luck! I have a friend that goes to Columbus. Initially she was on the wait list, but still got in. She loves it, but it is (of course)

  7. what are your thoughts...

    dawn1971 replied to kk2000's topic in General Nursing

    I saw this last semester when I was doing clinicals at a LTC, (yes, even in continent pts). It made me SOOOO mad. In my experience it seemed to be a case that if a person used the call light, a...

  8. hi

    dawn1971 replied to dannysgirl129's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Depends on where you go...I am a BSN student and was offered $12.50 for CNA work at a nursing home, not sure how much straight CNA pay is... university gossip tells me around $10-11. If you have a...

  9. Admission GPA the only criteria for IUPUI BSN?

    dawn1971 replied to Sunny99's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Hey! Just wanted to let you know that IUPUI is VERY difficult to get into due to the competition (soooo many people in Indianapolis area!) You might want to think about applying to other schools,...

  10. Hooow did you get through SPEECH class????

    dawn1971 replied to FNPhopeful's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    For my first degree, my minor was speech. I went on to work for the largest public speaking company in the states, was flown all over the midwest and had audiences up to 500. Here's what you need to...

  11. School loan question

    dawn1971 replied to pp516's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    We are in VERY similar situations! I own my own home, too, am getting my BSN through an accelerated program and quit my job. Since the summer of 2004, I have racked up close to $57,000 in school...

  12. Nutrition class advice-please!!

    dawn1971 replied to brandyl123's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I took nutrition in class, but have taken MANY online classes. I think online would be okay for nutrition, and FINE to take with A&P. Nutrition is pretty cut and dry. Not a lot of...

  13. Feeling depressed about A&P, may drop out of school :(

    dawn1971 replied to Claudia's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I guess it just depends on how much you want to be a nurse.... I am an A/B student that started clinicals this fall. At our school A and P are seperate. I was fine with P, but Anatomy about killed...

  14. sorry...another stethoscope question

    dawn1971 replied to Sammi15's topic in General Nursing

    Hello! I just passed that comp last week. All I can say is practice, practice, practice.... The first few times I tried it, I was horrible, now I can't believe how easily it comes. Practice on your...

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

    dawn1971 replied to Indy's topic in General Nursing

    Indy, I am guessing you are in Indiana. I used to work in social services in this state and often had to call in DFC (dept of family services). You'd be suprised what has to happen to kids in order...

  16. Yeast infection during pregnancy, HELP PLEASE!

    dawn1971 replied to Anonymous2013's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Sorry! I had one the whole time I was pregnant. It just WOULDN'T go away, at times it would be tolerable, but still there. If it does go away, try to decrease sugar and increase your yogart intake...

  17. Going back to school?

    dawn1971 replied to Aneroo's topic in General Nursing

    YES!!!! Do it now. Your brain will be jello for the first six months after the baby is born (speaking from experience :chuckle )! Good

  18. Prescription assistance for Indiana patients

    dawn1971 replied to Nurse Ratched's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Thanks for the

  19. Anyone?

    dawn1971 replied to montinurse's topic in Indiana Nursing

    I know... not that much action here! Which IVY Tech? I'm starting my clinicals at Ball State in the fall for my BSN, I'll be out May '07

  20. IUD's pro's & Con's

    dawn1971 replied to pazza66's topic in Ob/Gyn

    :) I have paraguard. Putting it in was HORRIBLE. They said to expect cramping and that I could drive myself home. I did so(barely), but was dizzy and was in a lot of pain. BESIDES that, I have had...

  21. Confused about Accelerated BSN/MSN programs

    dawn1971 replied to pshs_2000's topic in General Nursing

    I would call the nursing dept directly and ask them how many clinical hours there are for the program, (the more the better!) also any questions directly about the program are better answered by the...

  22. A quiz to help you choose your nursing specialty...

    dawn1971 replied to SoulShine75's topic in General Students

    :) Thanks for the

  23. Perspective On Acceptance into LPN Program

    dawn1971 replied to rebeccajfloyd's topic in Indiana Nursing

    :) Thank

  24. Relocating to Indianapolis area

    dawn1971 replied to JenMarie82's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Ball State in Muncie. I live on the north side of Indy and it takes me 45 minutes. Try the website at http://www.bsu.edu . Good

  25. Roadblocks and Choices

    dawn1971 replied to tonicareer's topic in Indiana Nursing

    No, you CAN get student loans for 2nd degrees. Not grants, but loans (Stafford and perkins). I am a 2nd degree student at Ball State and am getting my BSN (via the fast track). I start clinicals...