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  1. VCU Accelerated BSN - Accepted students

    bboy45 replied to jellyroll's topic in Virginia Nursing

    You should check the previous thread. A poster named Allie who is in the program now has been posting some great information. She even went into a lot of detail about the schedule the first semester...

  2. VCU's accelerated program 2015

    bboy45 replied to bbcd's topic in Virginia Nursing

    @Allie, Did they ever give you an estimate for the cost of the program? I was thinking about 25,000 not including books and other supplies. Thanks for the information, I can tell everyone here...

  3. VCU's accelerated program 2015

    bboy45 replied to bbcd's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Last year, the 25th was a Saturday...but it's 2:30 in the AM, I'm off to sleep and nothing is in my inbox so maybe nothing until

  4. VCU's accelerated program 2015

    bboy45 replied to bbcd's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I will definitely post when I hear something. As far as my background, I went to JMU for Biology. I'm working as a CNA right now. I am looking forward to moving to Richmond too. I have some friends...

  5. VCU's accelerated program 2015

    bboy45 replied to bbcd's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I think we will be hearing something next

  6. VCU Accelerated BSN Summer 2015 Hopefuls

    bboy45 replied to Ph33rbenkthankslol's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Will we find out decisions through

  7. Anatomy....can you get an A with no solid foundation

    bboy45 replied to mbtsab's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Like PVCCHOO said, even if you don't have the software to do it the human body doesn't change so any online resource you can use to your benefit. If I were you, I would just start doing a general...

  8. Anatomy....can you get an A with no solid foundation

    bboy45 replied to mbtsab's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Beware of the dreaded forearm....that was the hardest part of the body to learn for

  9. Anatomy....can you get an A with no solid foundation

    bboy45 replied to mbtsab's topic in Virginia Nursing

    You definitely can. Anatomy is a lot of memorization and being able to recall that when you need to. I didn't think Anatomy was that hard but I studied at least 4 or 5 times a week. I stayed on top...

  10. Need Some Help/Need to Rant

    bboy45 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I just need to let the frustration out just a little. ARRGHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!! Okay, that feels much better. I graduated with a degree in Biology and I'm ready to make the switch to nursing. I cannot...

  11. Can't Shake Off Rude Patient

    bboy45 posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Although I'm not yet an RN, I am working as a CNA to gain some experience before I start nursing school. I need some advice. I dealt with a patient yesterday and today that I can't seem to shake...

  12. Can't Shake Off Rude Patient

    bboy45 replied to bboy45's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Thank you Karou for sharing your story. It makes mine feel small compared to yours. I never really thought about the control issues she might be feeling - that would be hard for anyone let alone...

  13. Can't Shake Off Rude Patient

    bboy45 replied to bboy45's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I didn't see all the other replies, thanks for all the advice. I like that... rolling off your back without penetrating. I will consider the source I understand a lot of these residents are going...

  14. Can't Shake Off Rude Patient

    bboy45 replied to bboy45's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Thanks, I appreciate your reply. I am the only male that takes care of her. You arr probably right, I just need to move on. I do hope to keep working with her and maybe she will learn to appreciate...

  15. VCU's accelerated program 2015

    bboy45 replied to bbcd's topic in Virginia Nursing

    so sorry about that. that has to be the worst. i hope that won't let you stop from applying next year if you have the time. it's crazy to think only about one more month and decisions will be out!...

  16. VCU Accelerated BSN Summer 2015 Hopefuls

    bboy45 replied to Ph33rbenkthankslol's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Thank you very much for getting back to me. I just want to say its great talking with someone who went a different route than the accelerated option. I am really giving your path a second thought...

  17. VCU Accelerated BSN Summer 2015 Hopefuls

    bboy45 replied to Ph33rbenkthankslol's topic in Virginia Nursing

    @PVCCHoo - is it difficult to get into the ODU concurrent program that you are in? i am interested in going the route you are going and i was wondering if admission is pretty much guaranteed as long...

  18. VCU's accelerated program 2015

    bboy45 replied to bbcd's topic in Virginia Nursing

    twinkletoes22 - i don't see anything on mine other than what you have so don't worry. i'm sure if you got the e-mail from the office of admissions, everything is

  19. VCU's accelerated program 2015

    bboy45 replied to bbcd's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Does anybody have approximate tuition figures for in-state students? I know I used the sample curriculum they have online and added it up myself. It came to about $25,000 for the whole 5 semester...

  20. VCU's accelerated program 2015

    bboy45 replied to bbcd's topic in Virginia Nursing

    NFC - that sounds about right from what I've heard and looked up myself. Where is everyone from? I live in Harrisonburg about 2 hours away. VCU is a great school and Richmond is a nice city....

  21. Need Some Help/Need to Rant

    bboy45 replied to bboy45's topic in General Nursing

    Also you worked part time? I have heard this is very difficult to do so kudos to you for bring such a go

  22. Need Some Help/Need to Rant

    bboy45 replied to bboy45's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks nurse2be! Angrykitten, would you mind telling me where you did your ABSN at? I haven't completely ruled that out

  23. Need Some Help/Need to Rant

    bboy45 replied to bboy45's topic in General Nursing

    "The average job search is anywhere from 14 to 18 months". Do you have a source to back up these facts? Id be interested in reading whatever study this came from. If this is an actual statistic,...

  24. Need Some Help/Need to Rant

    bboy45 replied to bboy45's topic in General Nursing

    Okay well thanks for the stats. I meant working in a psyc ward or prison as a nurse not as just a random employee. I think I will be fine. I know someone who did an RN to BSN bridge program and...

  25. Need Some Help/Need to Rant

    bboy45 replied to bboy45's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, but I think I do understand - if I didn't, then I wouldn't be planning to complete an RN to BSN program would I? If I didnt understand, I would remain complacent with my ADN. You don't have to...