dettwiller5

dettwiller5

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  1. Had orientation today

    dettwiller5 replied to Achoo!'s topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My orientation is on Jan 5th from 12-5. I already have my uniform and books. I paid about $300 for each. I'm already registered for classes. I have no idea what is going to go on during...

  2. Virginia Student Nurses?

    dettwiller5 replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I'm starting an ADN program at Riverside Regional Medical Center In Newport News in January! I cant

  3. Kid Question...

    dettwiller5 replied to FNPhopeful's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Establishing a routine is definitely necessary. As for your daughter getting out of bed, you just have to make sure that you dont give in. It may take two or three nights of crying herself to sleep...

  4. Any stay at home moms or dads returning for nursing degree??

    dettwiller5 replied to SchoolRN,BSN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm 37 and will be starting nursing school in January. I have 3 kids- 12, 5, and 4. I have a degree in Health Education and Sociology. I have been taking the 4 prereqs that I needed 1 at a time and...

  5. Relocating to Richmond area

    dettwiller5 replied to sroman's topic in Virginia Nursing

    MCV has an impecable reputation. I highly reccomend

  6. Anyone have an A in Chem...?

    dettwiller5 replied to FNPhopeful's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I got an A in Chemistry- I had an awesome instructor! Somehow he made things seem very simple and never confused the class by showing us different methods of doing things. He showed us the most...

  7. I just got back from school orientation...

    dettwiller5 replied to Lisa CCU RN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My orientation isnt until Jan 5th and classes start Jan 10th !!! I do have a meeting with the guidance counselor on Wednesday so I should be able to get lots of info from her. I have a huge packet...

  8. Was anyone a not so great High School student and become a GREAT college student?

    dettwiller5 replied to emndarmic's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I graduated from high school in 1986 with a gpa close to yours. I always knew that I was smart but juat wasnt motivated. After a married and had a child I decided to go fo my degree. I was 26 when...

  9. Is Nursing For Me?

    dettwiller5 replied to TiffanyA's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If it makes you feel any better-I didnt like A&P. Although I received a high B in the class, it was a struggle for me to study. Not because it was difficult- only because I found much of it...

  10. RIverside Regional Medical Center

    dettwiller5 posted a topic in Virginia Nursing

    Hi- I will be starting Riverside's program in January and whould like to know if anyone has any advice, tips, or first hand knowledge about the program. Thanks!

  11. Help! AD or BSN

    dettwiller5 replied to GSG's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It looks like lots of us are in the same boat! I have a BS in Health Education and Sociology (double major). I've decided to go the ADN route then get my BSN through a local university that has an...

  12. RIverside Regional Medical Center

    dettwiller5 replied to dettwiller5's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Hi- Thanks for responding! You gave some great advice and I will be sure to use it as I go through the program! There are a couple of things that I am curious about. I've been told that we will do...

  13. Pre-Req. Question

    dettwiller5 replied to SuccessSW's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    In my experience, General Biology was not necessary for doing well in A&P or Micro. General Biology is a required prereq for the program that I am entering in January but I had General Bio in...

  14. CPR certification?

    dettwiller5 replied to twoanddone's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am taking the class throught the Red Cross. The fee is $55. It is a one day class from 8-4 nad is called "CPR for the Professional

  15. medical careers institute

    dettwiller5 replied to dara757's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Hi- Have you checked into Riverside's program? I'm starting their RN program in January. They also have an LPN program. It has a great reputation and they have several start times throughout the...

  16. Any other "second career" students out there?

    dettwiller5 replied to oh_wow's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi- I'm a 37 year old mom of 3 kids ages 11, 5, and 3. I was a part time middle school health teacher until June of 2004 when I decided to go back to school for nursing. I only needed a few prereqs...

  17. Who else is starting Nursing School in January?

    dettwiller5 replied to Nathalie's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am starting in January!! Yahoo!! Orientation is sometime in

  18. Who else is starting clinicals in the winter?

    dettwiller5 replied to RosesrReder's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm starting in January also! I can finally see the light at the end of the

  19. Soon to be student nurse interested in school nursing....

    dettwiller5 posted a topic in School

    Hi- I am beginning an ADN program in January and am interested in school nursing as a career. I have a BS in Health Education and Sociology and was a middle school teacher before deciding not to...

  20. Soon to be student nurse interested in school nursing....

    dettwiller5 replied to dettwiller5's topic in School

    I know that in the area that I live in, in Virginia,a school nurse does not need a BSN to practice. As long as you are liscenced as an RN yoiu can be a school

  21. Week #1 check in :)

    dettwiller5 replied to Glimmer's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I had George Matea for A & P. Most of what we learned, we learned on our own. He was very monotone and didnt seem to know a ton about the material. He moved to Maryland after our class was...

  22. Week #1 check in :)

    dettwiller5 replied to Glimmer's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Alnee, I sit on the opposite side of the room in your Micro class. I recognized your name when Ms Spencer called the roll last night. Who do you have for lab? I have Ms Spencer and she is...

  23. Q for those married with kids...

    dettwiller5 replied to rainbowbrite's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have 3 kids ages 11, 5, and 3. I too already have a BS and have decided to go back to nursing school. I had 4 prereqs to take and I took them one at a time because up until this fall when my 5...

  24. How old are you?

    dettwiller5 replied to flight.attendant's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am 36 (and will be 37 in October) I am married with 3 kids- two boys 11 and 5 and 1 daughter who is 3 1/2. THis is a second career for me. I was a health teacher for years. I am taking my last...

  25. Microbiology - Fall 2005

    dettwiller5 replied to maliat's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I was told the same thing about Spencer. I am looking forward to the