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    The entrance exams are killing me...

    oldsockventriloquist replied to justgonnagoforit's topic in School, College Programs

    I guess I'll mention a couple of points and these are all things you should consider as you continue studying for the ACT/SAT and if needed, nursing entrance exams tests (TEAS, HESI...). 1) Do I...
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    Is this program legitimate?

    oldsockventriloquist replied to webwayninja's topic in School, College Programs

    I ask that the author of this thread skip the second paragraph on post #7 and for the moderators to delete that response, since some of the facts could have misrepresented the program. The program...
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    What degree do I need to close for a surgeon?

    oldsockventriloquist replied to Cmsmith7's topic in Operating Room

    RN First Assistant Resources - Association of periOperative Registered Nurses - this might help. It's called RN First Assistant (RNFA or CRNFA). There should be a list of programs available on that...
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    Is this program legitimate?

    oldsockventriloquist replied to webwayninja's topic in School, College Programs

    This brings up some good points. However, just because it can't get accreditation now, doesn't mean you have to take the risk of enrolling in the program. You do not need to be anyone's guinea pig,...
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    Help with nutrition homework

    oldsockventriloquist replied to BAY AREA RN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If an item lists 35% on the nutrition label, that means it is 35% of your daily value needed for iron (usually for a 2000 Calorie diet). You need to figure out what the daily value is for 100% iron...
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    Pre-nursing student seeking advice: MA vs CNA?

    oldsockventriloquist replied to H.marie's topic in General Students

    I think it depends on where you are at with your prerequisites. If you are just starting, maybe you could take MA classes, along with your prerequisite classes. It also depends on when you are...
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    Pre nursing student

    oldsockventriloquist replied to emerriwe's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Unless we know what program you are referring to, we can't give you specific advice. Most schools that I have seen do not list any points that you can calculate yourself when applying. In general,...
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    Is this program legitimate?

    oldsockventriloquist replied to webwayninja's topic in School, College Programs

    I don't understand why you would even consider this program. So, the answer is no. First, the "associate's program" for Southern Crescent Tech College is not ACEN accredited in the state of Georgia...
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    Affordable ABSN

    oldsockventriloquist posted a topic in General Students

    Hi, I hope this is the right forum section. After searching this site and google, I wanted to ask about minimally expensive programs for ABSN, that have good reputations. I have found programs that...
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    Do I have a chance in becoming a nurse with a low gpa?

    oldsockventriloquist replied to Hopefuldreamer1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you are interested in a particular school, I would call them (UTA) up and see if you have any advice or have a counselor that can give you some feedback with your situation. And let me say one...
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    Interested in Nursing

    oldsockventriloquist replied to VGamez's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'd just add that if your plan is to move up the corporate ladder and work less days, then you might not like some of the nitty-gritty of nursing, including dealing with bodily fluids. I would...
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    Starting From Scratch

    oldsockventriloquist replied to motoman1500's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I agree with the poster above me. I would also recommend not posting personal information (location and school, for example) or having an identifiable avatar picture, since that has been used against...
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    Why did you pick your NP Program?

    oldsockventriloquist replied to oldsockventriloquist's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    More along the lines of university, but you could also discuss your specialty if you like. I just figured that there are so many expensive NP programs, that it made me curious about why NP students...
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    Washington State ADN Programs- low grades

    oldsockventriloquist replied to NurseC1193's topic in General Students

    I do not know anything about those programs, but for anyone wanting to know class averages for incoming students and retake policies, I would check the school websites (including the PDF admission...
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    Advanced Infusion Courses

    oldsockventriloquist posted a topic in General Nursing

    Are there classes that provide advanced training for IV, IM, and IO placement? Could you get an advanced degree or certification to perform those tasks? For example, putting in an intraosseous line in...
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    Feeling like chances of getting into Nursing School are low.

    oldsockventriloquist replied to Darkacid's topic in General Students

    Congrats!
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    Advanced Infusion Courses

    oldsockventriloquist replied to oldsockventriloquist's topic in General Nursing

    In what situations did they do an IO placement? I imagine after a certain amount of time that becomes a good option in specific emergency
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    Advanced Infusion Courses

    oldsockventriloquist replied to oldsockventriloquist's topic in General Nursing

    I should have said tibia "below the knee" instead of "in". Here is an example of what I meant
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    Most Underserved Area

    oldsockventriloquist replied to oldsockventriloquist's topic in General Nursing

    Great tips. I forgot to add if anyone has worked in a rural community, I'd like to hear about your experience. So if they don't have trained staff, which could be expected in really rural places, is...
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    Most Underserved Area

    oldsockventriloquist posted a topic in General Nursing

    I know there are many places listed on the HRSA website, but what in your opinion are some of the most underserved areas or facilities in the US, where registered nurses can work in mental health or...
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    Any advice for getting into Nursing School?

    oldsockventriloquist replied to Samantha.L's topic in School, College Programs

    Many current and former nursing students have had downward trends in their GPAs, especially when they first started their undergraduate careers. Try to come up with approachable goals and stick to...
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    Any advice for getting into Nursing School?

    oldsockventriloquist replied to Samantha.L's topic in School, College Programs

    So, let's say you were a full-time student at your first school. That's 15 credits (on average) per semester or 30 credits total. The second university, assuming it's on a semester based system as...
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    Any advice for getting into Nursing School?

    oldsockventriloquist replied to Samantha.L's topic in School, College Programs

    This is coming from someone who did not graduate from an NY school. You state that you have a 3.4 GPA, but do not list: 1) your prerequisite GPA, 2) the GPA you have in the two other schools, and 3)...
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    Doc calls nurse coworkers monkeys...

    oldsockventriloquist replied to Cola89's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This is up there with some of the best responses I have seen on this
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    How did you pay off your student debt?

    oldsockventriloquist posted a topic in General Nursing

    For those that have paid off student debt from ABSN and BSN programs, how'd you do it? Excluding those that got full ride scholarships, what plans did you stick to, to get the loans paid off? Also,...