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I have Revival on my nightstand, but it must wait until finals are over for this semester. Can't wait to read for pleasure again!

By the way, in order to receive help with those types of questions, you will need to present what answer you came up with when asking. Nurses here are willing to share their knowledge, but like see you are trying on your own

This would only be a though-out guess (I'm a student too), but I think maybe it's because of the decreased cardiac function produced by the drug, along with the side effect of peripheral vasoconstriction? What do you think?

I don't know how long I would last, but I know I wouldn't: lay my weapon down, turn my back on or poke a zombie I think is dead, call the names of people I'm looking for in a quiet, dark room, or run to the basement or roof.

Ruby Vee, you might enjoy the book "The Second After" by William Forstchen.

Today was my last day of clinical this semester :) It's been a long 16 weeks!

State Tested Nursing Assistant

Premier Choice Health Services in Columbus is a good place. You can take the class and the state test there.

Good questions! I'm in Ohio right now, but I'm also planning on moving back to the MB area in 2016. Looking forward to responses. Good luck in your program :)

To add to Ceccia's input, I think maybe the issue with "bring your husbands/wives" may also be excluding those who are simply single. It sounds like a married couples only party.

Here is a link to a Web site where you can enter the name of your school(s) and courses you've taken: https://www.transferology.com/ It will show you a list of schools your credits will transfer to and for what courses they transfer as. A lot of general courses transfer to several schools. However, not many nursing courses do (some will apply to lower-level courses toward graduation if you are doing RN-BSN). Hope this helps

I know the OP probably knows the answer to her question by now, but I wanted to reiterate what SweetSouthernLove and RNsRWe said, in case future readers search for similar questions. Always make sure you are doing what is allowed by your state board or health department. I don't know about other states, but in Ohio and West Virginia (CNA/STNA regulated under the Health Departments) emptying a colostomy bag is the only thing we are allowed to do. Any changes are required to be completed by a licensed nurse. Always check with the appropriate resources if what you are being asked to do is questionable.

I plan to continue my education for BSN while working as ADN. May go for NP someday.

93-100 A 87-92 B 82-86 C Anything below 82 is failing. No rounding of grades.

Thought I'd come back and update. I got in!!!!!!!

Congratulations!!!!

Thank you for the wishes of luck! As of today, the bright side of this wait is that we only have 2-3 weeks to go before we get some news, and it gets closer each day. Best of luck to you too :)

I reapplied to the ADN program at Washington State Community College in Marietta, Ohio. I was accepted for the Fall 2013 start, but substantial circumstances kept me from entering. Hoping and praying to get in again. Nothing's stopping me this time! Waiting on that letter is tremendously difficult. They are supposed to be mailed mid to late April. Wishing good luck to everyone still waiting and a big congratulations to all who have been accepted!!! :)

I just took the TEAS V last night and absolutely agree with HappyWife77. The most important thing to do is study what you are unfamiliar with and take the practice tests. I'm not strong in math at all. I had to go back and review nearly all of it. However, the math is very basic and comes back easily once you get into it. Just keep practicing if that is an area you are struggling with. The reading is pretty straight forward. Read the questions first, skim the paragraphs, then pay careful attention to what the questions are asking. The vocabulary was pretty easy for me, but I've been an avid reader all my life. I think that's helped throughout the years. Science: what can I say. That was the hardest part for me. I think the only reason I got some of them correct is because I've has some A&P this semester. I've had some chemistry this semester too, but I'm sure that's the section of questions I flopped on the TEAS. I honestly hate that class. Anyways, the science is very basic. Things to know that will also help with related questions: DNA, meiosis, mitosis, respiration, cell structure, and topics from general biology like kingdom, phylum, etc. I had a couple earth science questions. Know directional terms of A&P. Best for A&P review is the endocrine system because of hormones and glands; anatomy of it, as well as physiology. However, you may get questions regarding other systems. All tests are different. Overall, my experience with the test went quite well. We had to score a 57 overall and I got a 77. I know that's lower than many other schools, but it is a "Proficient" score. Just to let you know, I was not an A student in high school (mostly Cs and Ds as a matter-of-fact) and in college, I had to do a couple developmental math courses before I got into Math 101; our basic college-level math which is the equivalent of high school Algebra 1. It's been a tough road, but persistence and studying pays off. I didn't mean to get into a long spiel, just wanted to let you know passing is possible. Don't review things you already know and practice what you don't :)

Just an update to any others looking for Hocking info: What I've learned so far is there is a wait list of about 18 months for both LPN and RN programs. 75% on all sections of the HESI gets you in the RN program. Otherwise, you are placed on the LPN track. The HESI must be taken during the first semester pre-clinical courses. Once all pre-clinical work is completed, you are placed on the waiting list. My advice, if you are willing to make the drive, would be to apply at Columbus State Community College or work on their prerequisites. They will transfer to Hocking if your heart is set on that school, but it will give you an additional option. Also, CSCC requires CHEM, which will be necessary if you want to apply to more schools and/or get your BSN. Hocking does not require CHEM. There is also a program at Washington State Community College in Marietta where you are either in or out. They admit in the fall. Their LPN program admits in the summer and fall. The summer is a one year program, and the fall start is a two-year part time program. It is first come, first served rolling admission for LPN. ADN program is selective admission. Just some helpful FYI for those looking at options other than Hocking.

Parkersburg, WV $8.10 plus .90 shift differential for nights, but I LOVE my job.

Well, I'm not a nurse yet (so excited....I got into an RN program for this fall :)), but I work on Med/Surg as a PCT, and I LOVE it! I really enjoy the diversity of it. There are times when it slows down a little, and we can all catch our breath. Then, there are times that it is so crazy busy that 12 hours are over before I know it. I also like that fact that it provides the opportunity to maintain skills on so many levels. I will be able to confidently work with a variety of patients when pulled to different floors. I know I haven't even started school yet, but I work closely with my nurses and have some understanding of the role and its challenges. Overall, I don't see myself wanting to work in a different specialty.

LOL.....this reminds me of something I did when I was about 5 years old. I wanted a "doctor's kit". You know, the little plastic case that comes with sticker band-aids, plastic stethoscope and all. Well, my dad and I went to the Sundry store one day, and he said he would get me one. I looked in the toy aisle, but didn't see any, so I searched the next one. I seen these big plastic packages with a picture of a nurse on it. I remember thinking, "Wow, they have all kinds of them", and, "There must be a lot of stuff in it, because the package is big." I innocently walked to the checkout and said I found my doctor's kit and plopped it up onto the counter. That is when my dad and the cashier lost it. I couldn't figure out what was so funny or why my dad told me to put it back. When she gained her composure, the cashier told me they were sanitary napkins, as if I knew what the heck that was. All I could think of was you wiped your mouth with napkins, and I was unfamiliar yet with the word sanitary.

Anyone? :)

[h=5]I'm thinking about going to Hocking for LPN or RN. There isn't anything posted online about the waiting lists (like how long, possible advanced standing, etc)? Does anyone know what the HESI scores are that determine whether one starts in PN or RN at the school? I would like to know whether I would schedule Intro to PN or Intro to RN(pre-clinical), so I don't waste my time and money on an intro course (i.e. taking intro to RN if placed into PN or vice versa). I've looked all over the Web site, but information concerning these topics at Hocking is very vague. I've talked to advising, but can't seem to get any straight answers. Also, any insight and comments about Hocking (either program) would be greatly appreciated. Thanks![/h]