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  1. BSN to Post Baccalaureate Pre Med

    I had thought about Premed vs BSN. I like nursing care better. I don't want to treat only the disease. Seems like everyone wants CRNA because they know it pays a lot (not implying that is your reason)...
  2. Biology Grad debating on NP or PA

    I'm a double major in biology and nursing. (Because I started as a bio major when I didn't get in the nursing program first attempt). I love emphasis on love the cellular and micro levels! I love...
  3. Is this messed up?

    I had wondered if "the friend" is really her? Anyway talk to your school counselor they are there and
  4. nurses hours

    It was my understanding that most US states allow mandatory overtime. I know off hand that NY doesn't but NJ (my state) does. Thanks again all for the
  5. nurses hours

    Thank you! So mandatory overtime means more than 12-13
  6. Failing a&p this summer. Bad GPA. What now?

    What will you do in the future if you meet another professor who's learning style or personality you don't like or doesn't mesh with your study methods or personality? What if it's a nursing...
  7. nursing diagnoses

    This question might sound so dumb and I haven't seen anymore ask it. I haven't had any nursing classes yet if that will help forgive asking this! Ok here goes. I know that there are nursing diagnoses...
  8. I was able to buy the Potter and Perry Fundamentals book 8th ed very inexpensive from a recent nursing student graduate, cheaper than it is to rent. And there was more than 1 person willing to sell. I...
  9. Dismissed from Program (Venting)

    I was reading this and thinking how failing out of nursing school is kind of like having a car accident because someone was texting and driving. Some may never think it will happen to them, even...
  10. Book store trip what for new student

    Thank you :) I was looking at the incredibly easy books... $50 for each!!!!!! I decided to wait and see what I'll need and buy those used at least. I ended up getting a pocket guide by davis because...
  11. Just decided to head out to the bookstore in the city with a fam member and we have gift cards! This is a huge bookstore and I don't go often as it's far. What's something good I could pick up to help...
  12. book question - Jarvis

    Thanks all! I found an ebook for half the price. Babeinboots yes thx I have rented before .. I just thought that to sell them would be a better price for the new books if those were what I was getting...
  13. book question - Jarvis

    We need this book for class Physical Examination and Health Assessment by Carolyn Jarvis The 7th ed is 2015, the 6th ed is 2011... the cheapest used price for 7th I can find is about $115. Cheapest...
  14. Best Places to Buy/Rent Student Books

    I use half.com and find great prices. Sometimes you need to wait. Also textbookhead had a best price for one of my new books. On both sites you have to be careful about cds and access codes
  15. ADN vs BSN Battle

    Haha hahaha ha oh lawd that would be nice if bsns were treated like a
  16. LPN or RN. Which program is more difficult?

    This is what I hear being said too. When I didn't get in my nursing program the first time I applied I was going to major in diagnostic sonography and eventually I wanted to be certified in neuro...
  17. Seeking Advice -- Do I even stand a chance?

    Honestly I believe a lot will depend on if you can get an A in anatomy over the summer. Just speaking from my own experience, I didn't get into the nursing program the first time I applied even though...
  18. book question - Jarvis

    Thank you guys I appreciate the help. I just got the whole book list now for 1 class. I need: 1. the Jarvis lab manual and textbook 2. Fundamentals of nursing by Potter and Perry both text and study...
  19. LPN or RN. Which program is more difficult?

    Thanks will let her know!! Maybe I misunderstood her
  20. LPN or RN. Which program is more difficult?

    Around here LPN school is over $15,000 and no financial aid. I mean, LPN will be hard but over sooner. My friend went to LPN first and graduates July. She plans to get certified as a medication tech...
  21. ADN vs BSN Battle

    A girl on another forum has taken the majority of pre-requisites in her junior and senior years of high school and is going to an ADN school. If she passes the NXCLEX she'll be an RN at age 19 she...
  22. Has anyone taken nutrition?

    Oh I didn't read this. If you plan to go on to a higher degree it's probably better to take it now if you have the
  23. Has anyone taken nutrition?

    I agree it's very important. I just find nutrition to be boring the way it's sometimes taught. When it's incorporated holistically I like it. I had an intro to it in my intro to biochem class but have...
  24. I inherited money from my grandparents passing. If I move that money into my mom's bank account, would I get more financial aid or would it be questioned that the money was moved? The money I received...
  25. ADN vs BSN Battle

    "Based on completed responses from 461 schools of nursing, 45.1% of hospitals and other healthcare settings are requiring new hires to have a bachelor's degree in nursing (up 1.4 percentage points...