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    Northwest Community College Nursing program

    nurse4theplanet replied to Christian Marie's topic in General Nursing

    Hello Christian Marie! I posted a message on your other thread. I did not have to pass the NET to get into NWCC, however, I have almost completed the program so feel free to ask me any questions you...
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    Spring Semester at Northwest Community College

    nurse4theplanet replied to Christian Marie's topic in General Nursing

    Hello Christian Marie! :welcome: to allnurses! I am in NWCCs RN program and I am graduating in December. I am happy to answer any questions you may have! (However, I was on the waiting list and did...
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    Oh Crap, we have a test today...can I borrow a scantron?

    nurse4theplanet replied to DAMomma's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    We have to buy our own scantrons/blue books at my CC. We also buy our own syllabus, lecture notes, and handouts for nursing classes. Nothing is included in our tuition except lab fees and an online...
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    No Chemistry?

    nurse4theplanet replied to nurse4theplanet's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    My ADN program does not require Chem either, which I think is the norm. Most BSN programs in my area do, however, there is one which just dropped this pre-req. I am interested in that program, not...
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    Do you have a GED?????

    nurse4theplanet replied to nurse4theplanet's topic in General Nursing

    I was just curious. I dropped out in 12th grade with a 4.0....won't go into why as it is a lengthy story, but it was not due to lack of intelligence or commitment. Anyhow, I made a 27 on ACT in...
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    When you begin your clinicals.....

    nurse4theplanet replied to goingformydream's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Our nursing program requires full-time enrollment to stay in the program. The nursing courses are usually 7-9 cr hrs for the semester, but 12 cr hrs is considered full-time....so even if you have...
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    Getting a Spouse's Support

    nurse4theplanet replied to nynurse2be's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You asked for opinions...and you got one. You don't have to agree with her but she is free to post it and I think she did so tastefully. I ran into the same problem when I spoke to my husband about...
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    Favorite Patients

    nurse4theplanet replied to mommy2boys's topic in General Nursing

    My favorite pt is the pt who is sedated with no family.....:roll :lol_hitti just
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    This is a VENTING Post!

    nurse4theplanet replied to scribblerpnp's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    that is a ridiculous answer and that student deserved to be booted out of the
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    Do you have a GED?????

    nurse4theplanet replied to nurse4theplanet's topic in General Nursing

    What about continuing education? Any APRNs or CRNAs out there with
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    Need some advice from someone who has completed nursing school..

    nurse4theplanet replied to sockmonkey70's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    http://www.allnursingschools.com/featured/second-degree-bsn/ try this link and read about the programs in your area. I am thinking that perhaps you could pass up the ASN program and just finish out...
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    Need some advice from someone who has completed nursing school..

    nurse4theplanet replied to sockmonkey70's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    There are accelerated RN programs called 'Second Degree Programs' for students who wish to become a registered nurse that already possess a bachelor's degree in a non-nursing major: like graphic...
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    Need some advice from someone who has completed nursing school..

    nurse4theplanet replied to sockmonkey70's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Have you checked out the second degree programs designed for students who possess a bachelor's degree in non-nursing
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    Need some advice from someone who has completed nursing school..

    nurse4theplanet replied to sockmonkey70's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    If it will take you three semesters to complete your GA degree, then why not complete nursing first with financial aide and come back to complete your GA degree later, out of pocket? Is that an...
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    This is a VENTING Post!

    nurse4theplanet replied to scribblerpnp's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Student Nurse checking in on this one... This student is an adult. He had the mental capacity and physical ability to meet all the requirements to secure a seat in your program, therefore, he...
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    Need some advice from someone who has completed nursing school..

    nurse4theplanet replied to sockmonkey70's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Our clinical days are reserved for Tues and Thursdays. Depending on the semester and the instructor, you never know whether you will be doing 12-hr or 6-hr clinical days, nor which day if it is...
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    Very Unhappy With My Career

    nurse4theplanet replied to Nupe4sleep's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Although I am not a CRNA, and therefore I do not totally understand your working conditions/obligations or student loan repayment plans...I do believe that being happy within one's career is vital....
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    How much pain relief?

    nurse4theplanet replied to Becca_RN's topic in General Nursing

    It will tell you on the label. Aleve works better for me than
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    Tuition Prices

    nurse4theplanet replied to KungFuFtr's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    CC $850/semester + $56 Nursing Fee + $40 Lab Fee Tuition was only $600/semester back when I took pre-req's Total cost of education: under $7000 (including books) ...well, at least until I start...
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    Opinions please...

    nurse4theplanet replied to Sandi0302's topic in General Nursing

    When you post such a strong statement of your 'embarassment' of being an LPN, you should not be shocked that others become offended and defensive. I agree with those who say that you should not rely...
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    Slow Clinical Days

    nurse4theplanet replied to scribblerpnp's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Case studies are really great! During our slow times (esp. in OB and Psych), we would go over case studies as a group. They usually pertained to the lecture material that we would be tested...
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    Injections: to pinch or not to pinch

    nurse4theplanet replied to TRINI_RN's topic in General Students

    It depends on the size of the person whether I pinch during SQ Injections. If the pt is very lean, then I pinch. I do not let go of the skin until I have injected the med and pulled out the needle....
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    "Just" a 2-year degree

    nurse4theplanet replied to RNsRWe's topic in General Nursing

    If you want to turn this into a ADN vs. BSN debate feel free to start your own thread...or perhaps add to the hundreds that already
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    what the heck are medical assistant schools doing !

    nurse4theplanet replied to lauralassie's topic in General Nursing

    :bow: I love
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    what the heck are medical assistant schools doing !

    nurse4theplanet replied to lauralassie's topic in General Nursing

    That is a very unfair statement to make. Foremost, you are exhibiting the attitude that mosts nurses are wary of in an MA to begin with...the attitude that you can do the nurse's job...which you are...