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  1. How long after graduation did you take the NCLEX?

    rls927 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I know it really depends on each individual person and their study habits, but I'm curious how long after graduation did you take the NCLEX? Pass/fail? Pros/cons? (We are trying to plan a post...

  2. How long after graduation did you take the NCLEX?

    rls927 replied to rls927's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    That's what I was thinking, about a month! Applying as soon as possible and trying to get it done and out of the way ASAP. Thanks for the

  3. Harford Community College 2014

    rls927 replied to KatieJenkins79's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Aka pretty much everything Katie said

  4. Harford Community College 2014

    rls927 replied to KatieJenkins79's topic in Maryland Nursing

    1. First semester clinicals (for our group) were all either in Bel Air/Havre de Grace/Elkton, second semester are all at either Perry Point/Harford Memorial (HDG) or Bel Air. I currently live right...

  5. Those with ADN, not BSN- finding jobs? (Maryland)

    rls927 posted a topic in Maryland Nursing

    Hi! I am starting an ADN program this May in Maryland (ending in August 2015). I already have my Bachelors in Psych, and am going back to school for nursing. I do plan on getting my BSN eventually,...

  6. Harford Community College 2014

    rls927 replied to KatieJenkins79's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Most hospitals (at least in this area) when they hire you want you to sign something saying you will start on your BSN within a year. I plan on going to either UMD/Stevenson (online courses) or Towson...

  7. Harford Community College 2014

    rls927 replied to KatieJenkins79's topic in Maryland Nursing

    It's just over 12 weeks (5/19- 8/5)...we have just about a month break (8/6-9/4) before fall semester starts. We go in the fall from 9/4-12/15ish (not sure the exact date), then have about another...

  8. Harford Community College 2014

    rls927 replied to KatieJenkins79's topic in Maryland Nursing

    About 2/3 of the class is 24+, who either already have a degree in something else or are doing through a career change. You learn/do a lot first semester- it's Fundamentals, so it's pretty much the...

  9. Harford Community College 2014

    rls927 replied to KatieJenkins79's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Yes, I did get in the first time. I got a 77.3% on the TEAS but I have my Bachelor's already so I got an extra point for that. There were 24 people in our class...but one person dropped so we only...

  10. Harford Community College 2014

    rls927 replied to KatieJenkins79's topic in Maryland Nursing

    We are just finishing up our first semester. It's crazy how fast the program goes! After this we will be 1/4 done! We have class two days a week (Monday and Tuesday); one day is from 3-9:30 and the...

  11. Any nursing care plan book recommendations?

    rls927 replied to cracklingkraken's topic in General Students

    Ah the joys of care plans! I too recommend this book- in fact it was a required text for us, but I have definitely used it A LOT already (first

  12. Academic fresh start and acceptance to nursing school

    rls927 replied to brandyb680's topic in General Students

    I know each school is different, but for our school they only look at certain things (your grades in your pre-reqs, your GPA in your classes that count towards nursing school, etc.) so any of your...

  13. Children and nursing school

    rls927 replied to jeniirr's topic in General Students

    You can totally do it! I don't have any children myself, but I am still working 40+ hours a week because, bills. One of my good friends in my nursing program is a single mom to 2 young children (10...

  14. Advice to the Student Nurse

    rls927 replied to Yellow90's topic in General Students

    Wonderful tips! I love posts like these- thank

  15. RN program acceptance letter & drug dosage calculation questions

    rls927 replied to pmabraham's topic in General Students

    We have this as well. At our orientation, they opened up multiple (10 I believe) practice tests for us, and although we had to score a 100% on the dosage exam, you were allowed multiple attempts. I...

  16. What is a "passing grade" for your nursing program?

    rls927 replied to aspiringrn1987's topic in General Students

    We have a dosage exam too- you have to get 100% as well, but it does not count towards your grade. It wasn't nearly as bad as I thought it would be (at least the first

  17. federal loans 2nd bachelor's

    rls927 replied to love.live.laugh's topic in General Students

    https://studentaid.ed.gov/fafsa/filling-out/dependency (for questions related to dependency) BUT definitely talk to your financial aid office- they'll be able to help way more than most of

  18. federal loans 2nd bachelor's

    rls927 replied to love.live.laugh's topic in General Students

    Becoming an "independent" student is based on how you file your taxes. For your last year of taxes, did somebody else (your parents) claim you as a

  19. What kind of Stethoscope?

    rls927 posted a topic in General Students

    Fellow nursing students- what kind of stethoscope do you use/have you used? I have heard wonderful reviews about Littman's but our clinical instructor suggested starting off with a cheaper one first...

  20. Which Maryland Hospital Do You Work At, and What Do You Think of It?

    rls927 replied to BusyBee91's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Sorry I'm also a student, but I am curious to hear what others

  21. What kind of Stethoscope?

    rls927 replied to rls927's topic in General Students

    Thanks

  22. What kind of Stethoscope?

    rls927 replied to rls927's topic in General Students

    I've looked at the MDF Sprague Rappaport Stethoscope, it seems to get pretty good

  23. What kind of Stethoscope?

    rls927 replied to rls927's topic in General Students

    Thanks for the feedback! I have definitely heard rave reviews about Littman, and I'm sure I'll get one eventually haha....but after paying for my books/uniforms and all that fun for this first...

  24. Harford Community evening/weekend

    rls927 posted a topic in Maryland Nursing

    Anyone out there starting the Harford Community evening/weekend program this May? Or any other Harford nursing programs? How about any current/past students- any words of

  25. Harford Community evening/weekend

    rls927 replied to rls927's topic in Maryland Nursing

    That's so crazy! Well glad it all worked out! HCC was actually quicker than I was expecting. I had friends who had applied last semester and it took forever for them to find out (kind of like CCBC) so...