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  1. Calling All Nurses!!! Is My Plan Realistic?

    First I must say that I really appreciate your motivation! Such ambition at a young age, reminds me of myself;). With that said, I do agree with some of the previous posts, that it may be wise to work...
  2. THANK YOU for all your help

    Congrats! I agree with you that this forum has practically SAVED my life in regards to learning and being ambitious in our career as nurses. I am happy for you and hope that I too can be lucky as you...
  3. Is there a reason why LTC is not a good place to start? Just asking out of curiosity as I am expecting to graduate this May and wanted to look at all my
  4. Hi all! I noticed that there aren't any fall 2014 threads for Quincy College ADN program (f/t). I just recently submitted my application for early decision deadline (3/28/14). I was wondering if any...
  5. Grades in Nursing School

    You may know the material well, however it all matters on how you apply it (critically thinking). The exam questions are not straight forward in a sense of asking what is the five components of such...
  6. Dvt resulting in amputation

    I agree, very interesting case! I also learned something new here, difference between arterial and venous thrombosis, and if I really thought about it I would have realized that: no pulse=blockage of...
  7. Dvt resulting in amputation

    I agree with the previous poster, especially the nurse, because a proper assessment was not completed. If I am not mistaken, a dvt clinically manifest as "red hot calf" first so considering patient's...
  8. Religion and nursing school

    If you really think of it there is never enough time in a day for nursing school and studies. You will have to do your best to make the time for God. For Instance, when you wake up in the morning...
  9. Would these topics be considered "Fundamentals"

    I too am in nursing 1 which is considered fundamentals and your topics are almost like the topics we are covering.....I purchased the book and so far it has what we covered in class...the questions...
  10. You just got accepted.....

    My Erin Condren Life Planner....I couldn't help it ....already have a good steth
  11. My patients would be horrified...

    It is actually a good thing that you have the ability to work hard in training to be a nurse coupled with the ability to relax and enjoy yourself. Everyone has a guilty pleasure and reading fiction...
  12. This will be a tough year

    My condolences to you and your family. May your mother’ssoul rest in peace. Stay strong during this year and always remember that sheis proud of you and would give you the strength that you
  13. That would be a good idea. Massasoit i found to be very helpful when I called and had inquiries, good luck you should be fine!
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  15. Sorry I should have specified in my last post, I got into
  16. I'm not sure what I am feeling

    Your anxiety is not uncommon for us many students venturing into the nursing journey for the first time. It is okay to feel anxious however I believe you should take others opinions and comments...
  17. Hello, I got in with only A&P 1 completed, I also had Micro completed as well along with all my other pre-reqs. Don't stress, you will be fine, just stay focused and determined. I suggest calling...
  18. Ideas for a thank you gift?

    Awwww, that is very nice of you to consider the idea! You can always purchase a cookie basket or a small cake from your local bakery along with a card saying thanks. Its the thought that counts and I...
  19. 2nd Attempt Shut off at 75!

    This is the perfect verse for this: 1 Corinthians
  20. 2nd Attempt Shut off at 75!

    AMEN! Congrats
  21. Annnnnd it happened anyways...

    Hey IffyInklings! I stumbled upon this article while following one of my favorite nurse mentors: Nurse Nacole, and I thought about you. You should check it out, It has great advice coming from someone...
  22. Roxbury Community College nursing 2014

    Ok great,
  23. Roxbury Community College nursing 2014

    That's great to know! My books came about a week the most a week and a half. I love Amazon. I just purchased another text book and I am expecting it next week. Did you purchase the lab bag? I saw on...
  24. At my wit's end...

    Well said esme12! I do apologize if my post came across harsh, not my
  25. Front of the line (semester about to begin)

    Congrats on starting your journey! ! You are lucky to have access to the syllabus early, I tried contacting my instructors and they told me its still under