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  1. Concordia BSN Program?

    adjappleton replied to guidoth1's topic in General Nursing

    ATI is a testing program made by same company that does NCLEX. Google "ATI cut scores". Just know that getting anything above an 85 %or so is very

  2. Concordia BSN Program?

    adjappleton replied to guidoth1's topic in General Nursing

    Yes Rasmussen is 18 months. 11 week quarters with 2 week breaks in between. I cannot fathom has anyone does the 12 month programs in that I'm at 13 months and counting and I am terrified that I'll be...

  3. Concordia BSN Program?

    adjappleton replied to guidoth1's topic in General Nursing

    I'm at Rasmussen - finishing in December. MSOE is too far of a drive for me and really Concordia is too. If u have any ? about the program let me know. It's a for-profit school but the program is...

  4. Stomach Pain for 3 Weeks

    adjappleton replied to SandIsMyGlitterRN's topic in School

    Strep. *I know nothing and only aspiring health care professional* but know of kids who've had lingering bad stomach aches with no other symptoms, especially the typical raw/sore

  5. Microbiology course online?

    adjappleton replied to Amethya's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I wouldn't have suggested if it wasnt. It a physical campus that also offers online

  6. any suggestion for online microbiology classes

    adjappleton replied to Shenz's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    new mexico junior

  7. Microbiology course online?

    adjappleton replied to Amethya's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    New Mexico Junior College - much cheaper than Portage and good. I had to re-take Micro due to age of class and NMJC was just as good, if not better, than my in-class

  8. Who wants to hire a graduate nurse at 55?

    adjappleton replied to RNat55's topic in General Nursing

    What about "if there's one thing I've learned over the years is never underestimate how much you don't know. Nursing is a new field to me, and I look forward securing more knowledge and experience...

  9. advice for post grad pursuing ABSN

    adjappleton replied to futurepsychnurse98's topic in Nursing Career

    I have not completed an ABSN but I have applied, been accepted and almost started many times - #life. But what I can tell you is my 1st choice school has changed several times depending on my...

  10. Rasmussen University - Fort Myers

    adjappleton replied to NICU_Nurse_Casti's topic in School, College Programs

    Hi CastiMcNasti - how long are your clinical days, or does it vary class to class? For instance, for your Mental Health class having only 5 weeks of clinical, I would hope for 12 hr shifts...but maybe...

  11. Rasmussen University - Fort Myers

    adjappleton replied to NICU_Nurse_Casti's topic in School, College Programs

    I haven't started school yet but did work out an entire plan with a financial aid coordinator. It depends on the company, some of them you pay-off from the first month after you borrow, some wait...

  12. Rasmussen University - Fort Myers

    adjappleton replied to NICU_Nurse_Casti's topic in School, College Programs

    I believe this is correct or very close to correct. You will have to take out private educational loans, there are many providers available. You should ask your Financial Aid office which providers...

  13. Bad idea to quit after 6m as a new grad for DNP school?

    adjappleton replied to Theanxiousnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Just one other thought, it sounds like you really love your current job. THAT'S AWESOME! Take a year off from the classes, and work at a job you love (so many don't have their first RN position be one...

  14. Just be professional, period.

    adjappleton replied to JBMmom's topic in General Nursing

    And honestly, if it comes from you, is it going to sound exactly like you said, the more mature nurse "mothering" or "smothering" the other staff and being a buzzkill. Would you say personal cells are...

  15. Advice on how to handle a situation at work.

    adjappleton replied to PrettyNerd's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    This doesn't sound like an office that you'll flourish in. Move on once you can find another

  16. Concordia BSN Program?

    adjappleton replied to guidoth1's topic in General Nursing

    Whew a bit late answering this! No I haven't applied yet but have emailed the admissions team back and forth. I'm torn between Rasmussen College Wausau's 18 month program starting in Jan '20 or this...

  17. Pre-Requisite Nursing Course with LAB?

    adjappleton replied to NursingStudent11's topic in General Students

    You

  18. Rasmussen University - Fort Myers

    adjappleton replied to NICU_Nurse_Casti's topic in School, College Programs

    do you study with your classmates at all? just wondering since you mentioned that a lot isn't covered in class, do you find it helpful to have study groups or similar strategies? I'm interested in...

  19. Pre-Requisite Nursing Course with LAB?

    adjappleton replied to NursingStudent11's topic in General Students

    New Mexico Junior College offers A&P I and II and Micro online - very good classes and very

  20. Concordia BSN Program?

    adjappleton replied to guidoth1's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, did you end up entering the program? I'm considering it for Spring 2020 (just missed Spring '19). I am much in the same situation, 2 kids, them and me a bit older than

  21. developmental psychology and human growth and development same?

    adjappleton replied to nurse2bnoob101's topic in General Students

    As far as I know,

  22. I'm a mom and Starting the program in January and nervous

    adjappleton replied to stephey's topic in General Students

    I had to drop from full time to part time because I couldn't manage my almost 4 yr old is just too needy in the evenings. Best of luck and just be prepared for possibly having to take it a bit slower...

  23. How many hours a week were you in school first year LPN?

    adjappleton replied to kellylil's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I'm taking only nursing classes, all prerequisite/coreqs done. Tues and Weds 8:30-12:30, Thurs and Fri 8:30-1:30. We plan on doing study groups,etc in the afternoons. They've told us to plan on 25-40...

  24. TEAS Test

    adjappleton replied to Trish83's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    The math is all very basic. Proportions, perecntages, conversions. Triple check your work. The science is all over the place. I've taken it twice and rmthe second time it seemed tougher, but I had a...

  25. Please Help, new Nurse, don't know what to do, transferred

    adjappleton replied to Michellelove's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Don't bother trying to prove anything to the previous manager (i.e. not job hopper) as she's already proven she 1) tolerates bullying/unprofessional behavior and 2) exhibits unprofessional behavior...