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    What is an ADN Please??

    aka: ASN (Associate of Science in Nursing) If I'm not mistaken. Usually takes 4 years to complete. The actual nursing classes only take 2 years but the prereq's take 1-2 years to complete before you...
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    Kadivars and Cats in A&P

    Who all had to work on human cadaver's and 20lb cats in their A&P classes. Exactly what was it you had to do with them? Did if freak you out? I'm a little nervous about this whole concept, any...
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    New Student!!!

    In my program we only have to take two of the Bio classes as prereq's before enterning the RN program. The 3rd one can be taken once you are actually in the nursing program.I'm not sure if thats a...
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    Tcc Rn Program

    Just a quick update for those of you who have read my previous post about going to MCI for the LPN program. I have decided to attend TCC instead for the RN program. (after I finish my prereq's there...
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    Kadivars and Cats in A&P

    Thanks everyone. Your stories and advice are very interesting. I'm trying to keep in mind that most of my fellow students will probably feel a little squimish too, so I'm sure I wont be alone. I'm...
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    Nursing without license

    My thoughts
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    Nursing without license

    no, never!! it is against the law to "claim you are a nurse". if i'm not mistaken you can get jail time if you are
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    Starting school in Fall-Scared of Chem/Math!

    I'm in the same position. My math skills consist of adding, sub, mult and simple division. (Been out of HS 13 years and I have seriously lost the few math skills that I had) The only reason I'm afraid...
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    Norfolk State University

    Thank
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    Norfolk State University

    I will be attending the VB campus. I will definatly talk with the program coordinator, thanks so much for all the
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    Norfolk State University

    Humm... they told me that they didn't have a waiting list as of right now. I better ask about that again. I'm going to the 2 hour RN seminar thing tomorrow afternoon, hopefully I can find out more...
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    Norfolk State University

    I have not personally attended NSU. I'm starting TCC in the fall. But I wanted to tell you that I have always heard the NSU has the absolute best BSN program in the area. I hope someone who attends...
  13. Ok, here is a list of prereq's that I have to take before I can start my nursing program next fall. English 111 and 112 Math (I forget which one) Chem 101 Bio 101 Bio 141 (A&P 1) Bio 142 (A&P...
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    Which prereq's to take first?

    I'm not sure which math class I will have to take. It will be the lowest one I'm sure because math is not my strong point. When I was in high school(13 years ago) it was not required to take anything...
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    What is the #1 healthcare problem in the USA?

    Yep! You hit it on the nose. The cost of health insurance is a HUGE
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    A quiz to help you choose your nursing specialty...

    I also got radiation oncology. I was sure Id get
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    Change of plans!!

    Most of you know that I was enrolled in an LPN program at MCI, due to start in August. I've been doing a lot of thinking and I really want to be an RN, not a LPN....
  18. what is the starting hourly pay for a new grad lpn in the va beach, hampton roads area. doctors office vs ltc vs hospital. are there any nurses working in those area's that can answer this for me?...
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    What was or is your tuition for NS

    I have $19,000 in student loans. And thats only a 1 yr LPN program. Count yourself lucky. I wanna get my BSN eventually. Gotta get the hospital to pay for it,
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    LPN's vs. RN's

    The difference in LPN's and RN's :chair: 1. Different levels of education 2. Different scope of practice (this will vary from state to state and facility to facility) 3. Difference in pay scale. RN's...
  21. I agree with the others. TMI! If I were to recieve a cover letter like that the first thing I'd think of would be to run, it makes you sound horrible. Stop second guessing your self and think...
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    preparing for nursing school

    I just thought I would let you know that there is a new edition coming out. (4th edition I believe) It should be on the shelves June 8th. You also may want to check out...
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    Club LPN / Fall '05

    Can we PLEASE get a sticky for this thread since there are so many of us going into the LPN program. It really will make it much eaiser for us when school starts and we have a billion questions. That...
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    LPN/LVN rate of pay in your area.

    Any idea about the Virginia Beach
  25. I thought it would be great for all of us starting our LPN school in August to get to know each other now. We are going to have a lot to talk about very soon. :) My name is Michelle, I live in...