DrugReptoNurse

DrugReptoNurse

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  1. 30% of class failed exit HESI exam

    DrugReptoNurse posted a topic in General Students

    The class a couple of semesters ahead of me took the HESI exit exam our university requires a couple of days ago. Of 71 who took it 21 failed and get another chance to pass the test. Is it this...

  2. 30% of class failed exit HESI exam

    DrugReptoNurse replied to DrugReptoNurse's topic in General Students

    I am a USA student...although I try not to advertise that too much. This is third degree for me BSBA,MBA prior and I have to say the program is the most unorganized cluster f*ck I've ever seen in my...

  3. Professor claims Wellbutrin does not have a lethal dose

    DrugReptoNurse replied to DrugReptoNurse's topic in General Students

    I spoke to the chairperson today of the psychiatric nursing department. I was told that the answer "Wellbutrin does not have a lethal dose" is correct. I am seriously considering switching nursing...

  4. Professor claims Wellbutrin does not have a lethal dose

    DrugReptoNurse replied to DrugReptoNurse's topic in General Students

    She has a MSN and has been teaching at the university for over ten

  5. $10,000 penalty if you leave the ICU

    DrugReptoNurse replied to DrugReptoNurse's topic in MICU, SICU

    My friend who works in the ER at the hospital sent me this note today..... MIMC now has a "Critical Care" training program. You have to interview for a postion and go through a 20 wk program training...

  6. $10,000 penalty if you leave the ICU

    DrugReptoNurse replied to DrugReptoNurse's topic in MICU, SICU

    There is no sign on bonus to join this unit. It is a fairly new policy they have put into place. I thought it was a red flag issue and am glad those who have responded feel the same

  7. Pharmaceutical Sales?

    DrugReptoNurse replied to Jesskanurse's topic in General Nursing

    The pharmaceutical industry is one where looks matter. For that matter looks matter in any sales position. People want to buy from other attractive people. Have you ever seen a commercial full of...

  8. California CRNA Programs

    DrugReptoNurse replied to CoCo612's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Whats up with the bad job market for CRNAs in SoCal? When I left little over a year ago my friends who were CRNAs had no problems finding jobs. Have a lot of the MDs decided they want to work with...

  9. Home equity loan or education loan to finance CRNA school?

    DrugReptoNurse replied to HillaryC's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    You can always write off the interest on a home equity loan on your taxes. I'm not sure that an educational loan qualifies as a tax write

  10. Schools with Shorter Length BSN Programs

    DrugReptoNurse replied to TurtleDove's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The University of South Alabama offers a 12 month BSN program. They generally prefer you to have a prior bachelors degree before starting the program but it is not required. The regular BSN program...

  11. Do I fit career as CRNA

    DrugReptoNurse replied to Dino's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I think you'll fit in as a CRNA. I am a former pharmaceutical rep too...I spent 11 years in the industry. I'm currently in nursing school working on my BSN. You do have to wipe backsides but it...

  12. Do you really drop a letter grade?

    DrugReptoNurse replied to tanner523's topic in General Students

    I think that is a good assumption. I was a 4.0 student in everything before I got to nursing school. Now I have a 3.5 and am trying to push it higher in my BSN program. Of 68 who started this...

  13. My CRNA friends do illegal drugs

    DrugReptoNurse posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Two of my friends who are CRNA's take recreational ecstasy almost every weekend. They will take it on Saturday night...stay up all night....and then try to sleep it off on Sunday. When Monday...

  14. My CRNA friends do illegal drugs

    DrugReptoNurse replied to DrugReptoNurse's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Update Let me answer a few questions first. #1 I do not use ecstacy #2 I have witnessed the two CRNA's I mentioned using the drug on multiple occassions #3 I do not condone the use of any illegal...

  15. Realistic Avg GPA for admission

    DrugReptoNurse posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I know most CRNA schools require at least a 3.0 GPA for admission. In reality...all opinions are welcome here....what do you think the real average GPA is for students entering CRNA school. I am...

  16. My CRNA friends do illegal drugs

    DrugReptoNurse replied to DrugReptoNurse's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Thanks for the advice. I've already spoken to both of them previously and told them I think they have a problem. They disagree and wouldn't consider any form of intervention or rehabilitation. I...

  17. GREs--Question re studying

    DrugReptoNurse replied to glhrn's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Using Kaplan's course I normally received around a 1000 to 1080 taking practice exams. When I took my actual GRE I received a 1200 and a 4.5 on the essays. I would spend time studying geometry. I...

  18. Need male nursing slogans.

    DrugReptoNurse replied to Dynasty's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Males nurses Our stethoscopes aren't the only thing we have hanging

  19. A&P 2 'Anticoagulant' Question.

    DrugReptoNurse replied to TiffanyA's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Heparin, Coumadin and

  20. Yeah Or Neah???

    DrugReptoNurse replied to busylizzy's topic in Alabama Nursing

    I did not get into the accelerated BSN program. I did get into the regular 19 month program at the Baldwin campus. My preferred campus was Spring Hill. I am disappointed but at the same time happy...

  21. Help!! Need to take my GREs for several nursing schools...

    DrugReptoNurse replied to Belle27's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Try out kaptest.com. It is part of Kaplan.com I am using it to study for my GRE test. If you don't do better than you did on your original GRE test Kaplan will completely refund the cost of the...

  22. Second-time around, advice

    DrugReptoNurse replied to marinemommy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I've recently left California to attend a nursing program in a different state. I was tired of waiting to get into a nursing program. If you have a prior degree most state universities in California...

  23. Having hard time with Pre-Reqs

    DrugReptoNurse replied to WannaBeMaleRN's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I honestly can not stress enough websites like ratemyprofessor.com. I made the mistake of taking a microbiology class without checking out this website. I got into the class and quickly realized it...

  24. Microbiology Hell...what would you do?

    DrugReptoNurse posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Im halfway through a microbiology class that can be classified as a class from hell. I have a new PhD teaching the class for the first time. We started off with 38 students and how have 11. The...

  25. Microbiology Hell...what would you do?

    DrugReptoNurse replied to DrugReptoNurse's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I want to thank all of you for your advice. I can not tell you how happy I am that I dropped my old professor from hell and picked up a new one. In my last class the average was 64. Im a 4.0...