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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 office and had one interview and will be interview...
  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 how they liked the program. ...
  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 unit (I have also worked in the CCU,ICU as well a...
  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 past few years.
  5. grading policy- who thought these up???

    At my school you need to keep at least an 80% and we had to pass our math test with a 100%. It reminds me of catholic school grading!!!!!
  6. Hello here's a list of the classes I had completed before I got in (Well the one's they transfered.) Since starting nursing school I have completed much more with still even more to take.....UHHHH....but it's worth it. Good Luck. A+P I Intro to psyc...
  7. Needs to be encouraged

    I Know how you feel anything less then an 80% in my school is failing too. I am in an RN program and luckly I pulled an 90% on test #1. I can only suggest studing all the time. I really want to be a nurse more then anything and I use any free time I...
  8. 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 Luck
  9. Any St. Francis School Of nursing students?

    Yes, why do you go there?
  10. Those Who Know Everything!

    oh my I have one in my class, she's a Lpn who is going for her RN. I am sure she does know a lot since she is an Lpn but, she even talks over the teachers. Everyone rolls their eyes when she starts. Everyone else knows the answers too but she acts li...
  11. 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% whew!
  12. Hello, Taber's is what my school makes us get.
  13. Did you go to class today??

    Hello, I am starting my RN program the 29th. Here's my sch. Monday- lecture 8-11 am Thursday-clinicals 7:30 am- 4pm Friday- lecture 8-11 am I don't think it's that bad but, I also work 30hrs and have a 1 1/2 yr old. Tue., Wed. and Thurs. I have ...
  14. Attention PA Nursing Students

    Hello, Look at this web site it'll tell you NS in your area hope it helps http://www.allnursingschools.com
  15. what is difficult about anatomy and phisiology

    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 let yourself get behind. Don't worry you'll do fin...
  16. 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 out.")
  17. nursing shoes????

    I had to buy the ones with the back because I cannot wear backless at my school. I might buy another pair. You can never have too many shoes :)
  18. nursing shoes????

    I just purchased a pair of Quarks and they are soooo.. comfy and light. someone recommened them on one of the threads so I went out and tried a pair and I love them. FYI I have flat feet (no arch) and they are very supportive. :)
  19. how many hours do you work per week?

    I will be working 30 hrs. M-F 5pm-11pm. I NEED to work so it will have to be doable. I might cut back on Wed. which is my Clinical lab day. Well, Good luck to all the other lucky people who don't have a choice about working like MOI.
  20. 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 Luck
  21. Are you smart enough for nursing?

    I didn't get straight A's in High School and I am maintaining a A-B average in these classes. :) If you want it bad enough you'll do fine. good luck, :)
  22. 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 must be a very hard worker. Good Luck I am sure you'l...
  23. 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 it not as bad I hated looking at the poor things ...
  24. 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 Luck.
  25. 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 long school wise and you make WAY more money. I am a...