mjo07

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  1. Would anyone like to share any experiences they have had working as an RN in or around Boston? Any favorite locations, and why? Also, what do you think is most important when deciding to work somewhere? (other than actually getting the job) Thanks!
  2. Hi! I would like to know if anyone knows about any scholarships/nursing scholarships that pertain to the area of Boston or Massachusetts only? I found a few online that include the entire usa, but maybe if there are some for only the Boston or MA are...
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    Best Schools for Pre-Reqs?

    A friend at Quincy College is taking pre-reqs there and loves it. Courses at Bunker Hill (from my experience) will not prepare you enough for nursing school. I've had to re-teach myself a lot of A&P along the way. I took all my pre-reqs at bhcc, ...
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    I'm a terrible patient now...

    I would definitely say something, it is in your child's best interest. I stand up for my child as well, more often now that I am in nursing school and am more aware of what should really happen. "Please wash your hands before you touch him/her, thank...
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    Working as an RN in Boston

    BSN. And I'm not sure how far I would go. I would like to live somewhere in MA...not sure where..open to reading about any area :)
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    Working as an RN in Boston

    I'm a student, just looking for personal experiences at different locations.
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    A spouse that just doesn't get it.

    sounds like mine haha. I told him to stay up with me while I finished my homework a couple of nights in a row (during finals week of course) and then asked him to tell me during what time I should do laundry, food shop, make a food shopping list, coo...
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    Which watch to buy

    does this watch have a sweeping seconds hand? i like it :)
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    Color coded studying

    Hi I'm just wondering if anyone color coded their notes while studying in Nursing school. If so, what color scheme did you use? Why? Do you have any organizational tips, in terms of organizing information in the most efficient way? Thanks! (this does...
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    August 2013 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    I accomplished cutting back on caffeine, I'm down to one cup a day.
  11. 3.61 GPA, 4.0 science GPA, Teas= 86.7%, volunteered at an elderly home (non-nursing) teaching basic computer skills
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    Lowest GPA for acceptance into ADN program?

    NCLEX pass rates for bunker hill in 2012 was 79% and for Quincy was 94%.
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    Scholarships for Boston students

    They do! ...big, thick binder..I will sit down and go through it this week (probably for a few hours) I just thought this would be a quicker way :)
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    Pharmacology Flashcards (drug cards)

    You should try the regular website not the mobile version?
  15. That picture is SO me right now! haha :) except with bags under my eyes and a very sleepy big smile.
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    "Back to School" Sales

    When would people say back to school sale usually start?? Any recommendations on where to buy cheapest office supplies? shoes for clinicals?
  17. Intro to Inorganic Chemistry B, Intro to Organic Chemistry ends in two weeks..most likely an A :) Its been a tough summer, but so happy its almost over.
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    Most Challenging Prereq?

    Inorganic Chem during a 6-week summer course. Surprisingly though, Organic Chem (which I'm taking now) is going much better :) After listening to multiple students talk about how much harder organic chem is compared to inorganic chem, I was scared! B...
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    Boston-area BSN and RN programs

    I would say pass on Bunker Hill as well, I have not heard the best from their Nursing program, they had a hard time getting clinical placements for their students last year (some had to travel almost 2 hours away). I know a few people who said Quinc...
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    Single mother, no support, nursing school

    Look into housing programs, foodstamps, welfare...they are offered to help you and if you need help take it. It is possible!! You will be very tired, sleepy, stressed, but in the end it will all be worth it. If you can work while going to school (be ...
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    Inorganic Chem Help!!

    Im currently struggling with an inorganic chem course I'm taking this summer. Does anyone have any tips, advice, mneumonics, help to offer please?! I'm having trouble with redox equations, polyatomic ions, vserp theory, basically everything. I have ...
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    Inorganic Chem Help!!

    youtube videos are awesome! Thanks everyone, practice does make perfect :)
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    How to do well in school when dealing with family problems..

    Leave and go somewhere else to study. Library, park, beach, busstop? lol As long as you can focus!