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  1. Nurse of 6 years going into plastics

    Hello, I have been working at hospital in a pre-post cardiac cath. unit, but have always wanted to work in a plastic surgery practice. I recently applied for a RN position in a plastic surgery...
  2. Hello, I am starting at St, Francis School of nursing in august. Are there any others out there that will be attending too? Also, I would love to hear from any students who currently attend on...
  3. Interview today

    Hello everyone. I have just interviewed at an incredible inpatient hospice center with a great reputation. I have been an RN for 2 years now working Tele at first and then on an interventional cardiac...
  4. What is your passing percentile?

    I go to St. Francis Medical Center School of Nursing in Trenton NJ and our passing % is 80%. It sounds bad but you get use to it. I guess that's why we have a 100% passing rate on the NCLEX for the...
  5. How old are you?

    I am 24 and have a 1 1/2 year old son. I am in a RN program and there seem to be more people over 30 in my class. Hey, I find my self being closer to the "older" people. Good
  6. Any St. Francis School Of nursing students?

    Yes, why do you go
  7. 77% Rule

    I wish my school had a 77% rule, it's 80% (which is really like a B anywhere else I went) where I go and our drug calc. test has to be 100%
  8. Hello, Taber's is what my school makes us
  9. Attention PA Nursing Students

    Hello, Look at this web site it'll tell you NS in your area hope it helps
  10. Hello, I already took A&P (B+) and now I am taking a 7 week A&p II course (A) and I love it. I don't think it's that bad it's just a lot of studying. The only word of advice is Don't...
  11. How many times did you apply?

    One (I was put on the waiting list and found out that I was first on the list when they called and said "are you still interested in the program someone dropped
  12. Stethoscope Questions... Please Help!

    My school requires us to get the Littman Classic II. I found it for $66. at http://www.Jascouniform.com. I wouldn't go for the more expensive stetho yet. I find this to be very good. Good
  13. UPenn Nursing vs. Drexel Nursing Undergrad

    Um.. if I was lucky enough to have to worry about picking between those two it would def. be U Of P hands down. Boy wouldn't I like to have a diploma with University of Penn. on it. Congrats! You...
  14. A&P Labs

    My class A+p I class was a lot of dissecting and It looks that way for A+P II . For a+p I I had to dissect a baby pig. One word of advice use a paper towel and rubber band it around the head. it makes...
  15. Anyone applied to a Diploma Program

    I am starting a hospital based Diploma program this Fall, but they're also teamed up with a local CC that lets you get your associates if you choose. :rotfl: Good
  16. skip medical assisting???

    please just skip the medical assistant and go for your lpn. I know a few people who have gone for medical assistant and the program was more money then an LPN program. the LPN program is just as...
  17. LPN Pre-Entrance Exam

    Hello, I am starting my RN program next month and I just took the NET test for my school. I went out I bought the cliff notes book for Nursing school entrance exam and it helped a little. If you use...
  18. Cost of Books? (And Financial Aid ?'s)

    My books will cost about $800. and I HAVE TO pay in cash! It wouldn't be as horrible if I could charge it and pay on it a little at a
  19. preparing for nursing school

    AM STARTING NURSING fALL 05' I AM GOING FOR RN AND i BOUGHT A BOOK THAT HAS A LOT OF GOOD STUFF IN IT. ITS SMALL SO I CARRY IT IN MY PURSE ITS CALLED, Just the Facts: A Pocket Guide to Basic Nursing....
  20. What was or is your tuition for NS

    I am starting fall 05 It's a diploma but you can also get an associates through the CC at the same time. It's $7,500 for two years, plus $800. books and $250. for
  21. VIP Patients

    I work at a hospital where there is this family who are considered VIP because they give money. I have seen "regular" pt's get bumped from appts because these VIPS are having a back ache or...
  22. Book Smart or Common Sense?

    This question is for nursing students who are in their second Semester and up. How do you think a person who is more technically inept and has a lot of common sense will do in clinicals? Do you think...
  23. Book Smart or Common Sense?

    You Sound like me, Thanks for your post!
  24. My Preceptorship Experience (NICU)

    Wow. I Am Excited For You. Thanks For Sharing Your Experience Because I Plan On Becoming A Nicu Nurse. Good
  25. On Alternate List - Nursing School

    Hey it can happen I was on a waiting list and one day out of the blue I received a phone call that I was in. Keep your hopes