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  1. Microbiology - Fall 2005

    Glimmer replied to maliat's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Im excited but at the same time im not. This will be my last semester of pre-reqs which makes me very happy and I cant wait to get them done and out of the way. At the same time I wish I had more time...

  2. What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    Glimmer replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

    This isnt a nurse story but it is something that I have always held close to my heart. I remember when my dad died (it was pretty sudden) and feeling like he was still in the house but never seeing...

  3. After a lot of thought, I finally decided...

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

    I eventually will go the BSN route but at the moment I know that really isnt an option for me. I have looked into the diploma programs that are available around here and I feel more comfortable with...

  4. Does anyone else have a&p in one semester?

    Glimmer replied to Duker99's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I just finished a 5 credit A&P course. Here is what we were told the first day of class. Our ADN program accepts 5 credits... for now... but it will be going to 8 A&P credits soon. Those that...

  5. After a lot of thought, I finally decided...

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

    Another Hampton Roads person here! I have gone through all the different options and weighed each one dearly. At the moment I am hoping to get into TNCCs program. I will be finishing up my pre/co-reqs...

  6. Microbiology - Fall 2005

    Glimmer replied to maliat's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Book prices are amazing! I think the used version of my book is $108 and that doesnt include the lab book which is almost another $100... top off that by taking 3 other classes and the cost of books...

  7. No More Demerol IV Push???

    Glimmer replied to VickyRN's topic in Emergency

    I had a major knee surgery about a week ago so I found this thread interesting. I was being given Morphine IV push and also fentanyl between doses to try to ease the pain... once it pretty much...

  8. Microbiology - Fall 2005

    Glimmer replied to maliat's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Don't feel like a dork! I am at Thomas Nelson CC in Virginia... last semester of pre-reqs and I will apply in Feb for the fall program... taking Micro, Sociology, Ethics, and Basic Computer Literacy...

  9. Microbiology - Fall 2005

    Glimmer replied to maliat's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am taking Micro this fall as well... we are using a book with a ton of authors Microbiology: A Human Perspective which I have not purchased yet. My first lecture will be on the 22nd and lab on the...

  10. Pinning Speech

    Glimmer replied to leepgirl's topic in General Students

    i think the quote is great... one thing that i would ask though is how long is your speech supposed to be? if you are not limited on time then it is a great quote and leaves you a little room to work...

  11. Pinning Speech

    Glimmer replied to leepgirl's topic in General Students

    i cant help a ton since i have never been to a pinning ceremony nor do i know how much time you are looking to fill. since someone is doing what has happened up until this point (the past) the next...

  12. Needing to relocate, any suggestions

    Glimmer replied to NurseDreams's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    actually, tncc does have a wait list... they only do admissions once a year (apply in feb-mar start in aug) and applicants are chosen off the "points system"... a wait list is used for students who...

  13. Nurse, There's a Spider in My Throat

    Glimmer replied to AngelSpirit's topic in Emergency

    I would have to look up the exact quote... but it is something like 80% of people fear spiders more than they do death.... signed: another individual scared of bugs of the eight leg

  14. Knee problems and nursing

    Glimmer posted a topic in General Nursing

    hi everyone! i am currently a pre-nursing student who dreams of one day working in the or. i have had knee problems pretty much all my life and have had 4 knee surgeries to date. hopefully, i will...

  15. What ONE change would you make to increase nurse retention where you work?

    Glimmer replied to Roland's topic in General Nursing

    i was surprised the other day when i went into a local hospital and when i went to the records office (same floor that the gift shop is on) they had a beauty salon right there... and it was packed......

  16. GRRRRRRR.... Books

    Glimmer posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    why is that schools have to make it next to impossible for you to save a few bucks? i was just looking up the cost of books for my two classes this spring. the school bookstore (which is the only way...

  17. Summer/Fall 05-what are you doing?

    Glimmer replied to jhawk07's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    for the summer i am doing: 5 week med term class (9-1:30 2 days a week) 10 weeks a&p for health sciences (6 hrs lab/6 hrs lecture each week) and a student orientation class that is required (4 2...

  18. A&P Coloring books?

    Glimmer posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    anyone use an a&p coloring book to help study? which one do you

  19. A&P Coloring books?

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

    i bought the kapit/elson book yesterday. it is a little more in depth than i wanted at the moment (was looking for a refresher type thing before the class as well as something i could use in class)...

  20. Really bad GPA please help!

    Glimmer replied to chico's topic in General Nursing

    i cant tell you if you should or should not report your previous school... i can say that when i filled out my applications it asked for previous schools, etc and when you signed it you were signing...

  21. Just Found Out I Failed

    Glimmer replied to Triple A's's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    i know that i always score much lower (and sometimes fail) my first test it seems like in a class... esp if it is a harder class or if the teacher has an odd way of doing tests. if you feel like you...

  22. GRRRRRRR.... Books

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

    thansk for the idea lori :) i have to make a trip up to the school next week and may have to "browse" through the bookstore :)

  23. question about titles

    Glimmer replied to Emily_Jayne's topic in General Nursing

    an rn is an rn... if you graduate from a diploma school, adn, or bsn you will sit for the same rn boards. some rns will have rn, bsn on the name tag or rn, msn if they have their masters but they are...

  24. A&P Coloring books?

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

    thanks for all the help!! i will check out which ones i can find at some of the local stores and go from there. i think that it would help me out with memorizing the information a little more. really...

  25. Pre-nursing for another year *sigh*

    Glimmer posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    well... it is official. i got my "sorry there were not enough slots this year" letter in the mail today. i kinda expected it but it still stung a little. this will give me enough time to complete all...