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  1. What causes this to happen

    DD-RN replied to perstarnurse2B's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Just an idea because I am not a nurse (starting nursing classes in Sept.), but I am a mom to a son with epilepsy. Hyperventilation will often provoke a seizure (particularly an absence/staring...

  2. *Microbiology-Summer 2006*

    DD-RN replied to Princess74's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My 6-week summer session starts May 22. We are using "Foundations of Microbiology" by Kathleen

  3. Please help I'm confused !!!

    DD-RN replied to lamorena's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    How many semesters have you spent at your current nursing program? How many credits ?? It is pretty hard to get into most of the nursing schools in New Jersey...some wait lists are 2-3 years

  4. Lpn programs

    DD-RN replied to TriniAngel's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    See these links for pass rates of NJ nursing schools for the past 2 years (PN at bottom): http://www.state.nj.us/lps/ca/nursing/minute/nur215.htm...

  5. Anyone at all?

    DD-RN replied to ldonohue74's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Good luck to both of you this

  6. Not sure which direction to take...LPN or RN

    DD-RN replied to Shari33's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Shari, I have a BA and am in my 40's. Last summer when I decided that I would go back to school for nursing, I had no idea how hard the process would be....some waiting lists are 2-3 years long. So...

  7. Looking for nursing graduation announcements

    DD-RN replied to DebbieLynne's topic in General Students

    http://www.graduationcardsshop.com/nursing/cards/productlisting-6-36-1.htm

  8. I take boards this morning at 9 am

    DD-RN replied to islandti_patty's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I'll keep my fingers crossed for you. Keep us posted and let us know how it

  9. Working weekends/schedules? r/o

    DD-RN replied to cindy0624's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Cindy....I think you made a great decision to move forward. I just got accepted to LPN school also. I know of several LPNs that do not work weekends because they work with...

  10. Anyone attend Muhlenberg SON in Plainfield?

    DD-RN replied to TroubleWithSchool's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    What was the problem there? Did you leave the program? Or

  11. NLN Pre admission test questions here!

    DD-RN replied to cherryswitch's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Oh, so you are applying for Sept 2007 admission...why didn't you apply now...just in case there is a waiting list? I have been taking pre-reqs for 2 semester, but will be done this summer with all of...

  12. NLN Pre admission test questions here!

    DD-RN replied to cherryswitch's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Wow...that's fantastic. Sounds like you'll get

  13. NLN Pre admission test questions here!

    DD-RN replied to cherryswitch's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You're welcome. I am an older student (44) returning to college too. The RN program that I applied to is VERY competitive (40 seats for 900 applicants), so even though I scored in the low 90's, I...

  14. NLN Pre admission test questions here!

    DD-RN replied to cherryswitch's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Based on those scores, you might be in the mid 90's (percentile). The results are usually mailed in a timely manner. I got my in 12 days. Good

  15. Pre-Entrance exam for the LPN program

    DD-RN replied to FutureNurse_203's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Different schools have different pre-entrance exams. I just took the ATI and scored in the 99th percentile. It was a combo of math, reading, English and Science. Nothing to really study for....just...

  16. Which path would you take to become a RN??

    DD-RN replied to iheartnursing_cali's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    GilbertDaddy, No, this was would not be shaving any time off of schooling...just off of waiting. The original poster and myself already have most of the pre-reqs completed, so instead of waiting for...

  17. Which path would you take to become a RN??

    DD-RN replied to iheartnursing_cali's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I personally would not wait years for the ADN program. If the choice is between the 12 month $20K LPN program and the cheaper 18 month program, I would go for the cheaper program...six months is not...

  18. How many applicants are you "competing" against?

    DD-RN replied to jaysma's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    40 seats for 900+

  19. post craniotomy patient

    DD-RN replied to oracle389's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    my son has had several right frontotemporal craniotomies and did have left sided weakness post op. i do not think that it is uncommon to have motor weakness after surgery on the frontal lobe. my...

  20. Epilepsy and ANesthesia

    DD-RN replied to bulletproofbarb's topic in Operating Room

    Barb, My son (who has epilepsy) has been under anesthesia 4 times (2 subdural grid surgeries and 2 lobectomies). The anesthesiologist told me that anesthesia actually has "anti-seizure qualities" and...

  21. Person who has a seizure

    DD-RN replied to HappyJaxRN's topic in General Nursing

    tlhubbard, My son had a few normal EEGs early on (after a few seizures). After that, his were all abnormal. An EEG is just a test to start with. Also, a normal EEG does not rule out epilepsy/seizure...

  22. Person who has a seizure

    DD-RN replied to HappyJaxRN's topic in General Nursing

    Tweety RN, My son is the one who has had over 500 GM seizures. He had 2 lobectomies (with 2 subdural grids surgeries) in the past 3 years (at 2 of the best hospitals in the U.S.). He is seen...

  23. Getting into nursing school in NJ

    DD-RN replied to antsypantsy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Antsypansy, Did you go to MCCC today? Is that where you found out that they are not taking out-of-county residents? That is good news for us residents. Last I heard (at the Sept. informational...

  24. Person who has a seizure

    DD-RN replied to HappyJaxRN's topic in General Nursing

    My son has had more than 500 grand mal seizures, so my advice is based on my experience with his seizures only. When turning the patient on his side, turn to the side that he is seizing towards to...

  25. AHH! So lost! plus schools in Middlesex County

    DD-RN replied to cherylnj81's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Since you already have a very good GPA and degree from Rutgers, their program would be a great option. You would be getting a BSN at Rutgers vs. an ADN at Middlesex. You would probably have one extra...