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Click on a calendar month of the year that you think might have that content. Then select one of the days. It is a bit of trial and error.
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Wow, I would be screwed. My high school no longer exists. It would be impossible to get a transcript!
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Thanks for taking a minute! We're just at the beginning of trying to research and consider options. What is the current climate in the nursing world-do you feel is it a stable field to go into? I assume we don't know yet about the effects of Obamacare, etc.-has there been any talk about how this could affect things?
Nursing is a very stable field for RNs. I would discourage becoming a vocational nurse (LPN or LVN), unless it is on the way to becoming a RN. The Affordable Care Act doesn't affect the job security of nurses, it just makes our jobs a bit more complicated.
Is it enough to get an RN? A friend said the RN is not a bachelor's degree though, is that right? Does that matter? To do well in the field, would it be better to go further, and if so, what is "further" in the nursing world? I know there is nurse practitioner-what else is there and what is your opinion of those options? (I realize she may figure out a more specific direction once she gets into clinical work and sees what types of nursing she likes best, but we're just generally at this point trying to see what schooling paths there are.)
Bachelors degrees will be mandatory in a few years, for new grad RNs. Already, their are many hospitals that give preferential hiring to BSN degrees. I am hoping to skate by on my associates degree, because I have no interest in further nursing studies. I may be forced to pursue the degree, or get out of nursing altogether in the future. Nurse practitioners now require a PhD. In my opinion, if someone is interested in medical, they should just go ahead and pursue an MD or DO. They are already putting in the time and money, might as well have the status and pay grade to reflect it. I will say, also, that the nurse practitioners ARE affected by the Affordable Care Act, and not in a positive way. I can see a trend away from hiring them in the future, as their practice is not as independent as it once was. Physician Assistants have even less autonomy than nurse practitioners, I've been told. way.
The community college here has a good reputation in the area for their RN program (there is a waiting list), so we thought maybe dd could start it in her senior year of college and have that count as both high school and college, and it would be very economical. Does a community college look bad though if she wants to go on in nursing education?
This would be variable based on the transfer institution. As a whole, though, nursing tends to pretty flexible and accommodating towards various pathways of entry.
How much math is required during college for RN (and beyond, if you know)? Dd is generally a stellar student, but math is NOT her strong suit. (the community college only requires completion of Algebra I, but we would still have her do more than that during the next couple years in case things change-she is 14)
This would, again, depend on the institution. Generally, though, math past Alg2 would be fairly common. I would *AT LEAST* do Alg2 at home, but ideally pre-calculus. I can say that nursing is a job where you use algebraic math every.single.day. You certainly don't have to be a math genius, but a good understanding is incredibly helpful. Higher math is also needed in the classes that are necessary for nursing school entry, like chemistry and statistics.
Please feel free to add any comments, tips, etc beyond what I have asked. We are interested in learning as much as we can about this!
If it were my daughter that was interested in pursuing nursing, I would encourage her to look into other medical areas as well, such as ultrasound or physical therapy. I would also discourage her from starting a program on the younger side, unless she was very mature. In nursing, you run the risk of being physically and verbally assaulted. You take care of criminals, pedophiles, drug addicts, etc. You see people die, you see people grieve, you see people that are angry and lash out. You basically see a lot of people at their worse. I would want my child a little bit older before having to face this stuff, but your mileage may vary, and certainly there are plenty of younger nurses capable of handling these things.
I would also encourage volunteering in a hospital to get a feel for what the job entails. If there is a possibility of job shadowing a nurse, then definitely do that. Look into other professions like speech, occupational, or physical therapy. Look into medical or osteopath schools. Look into veterinary medicine. There are so many other amazing options out there.
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He will catch up, especially if has the skills you listed. I, personally, would start at the beginning with a math program that you like, and work through the stuff he knows more quickly. That way he can get a good review of the math he knows, as well as find any gaps he may have. Don't worry about the "grade level" of the book, just work where he is at.
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On the other hand, I also know children who were sexually abused by their mothers, and this may be politically incorrect to say, but a woman without a partner is more likely to 'blur the line' than one who is married or in a long term relationship.
Wow. This is not just 'politically incorrect' to say, it is downright offensive! I'm curious, what are the facts and statistics that you used to come up with this assertion?
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I second the recommend for Math On the Level. It is pricey, but non consumable, can be used for multiple students, and covers k-6th, IIRC.
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I have had to just accept that this is the way my parents are, and mourn the fact that my daughter won't have the same kind of grandparents that I did. It sucks, because my grandparents, on both sides, were such an important part of my life, and I just assumed that my child would have a similar experience.
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Your warning points aren't visible, if that is a concern. I can see that mine says "no warning points," and I presume that no one else sees that. I assume the purpose is to let people know when they might be getting close to having some sort of disciplinary measure taken against them.
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Very cool. Though technically it has nothing to do with evolution. ;)
Thank you for this reminder. I tend to link the two together, but I admit to being pretty "new" in my understanding of this stuff. I have a very long, entrenched background in biblical literalism, and am learning sooooo much about the universe this year. I admit to being a geek and getting really excited about it all, although I (clearly) have much more to learn.
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I am contemplating enrolling dd in Foundations for next year. Are there any people that are secular homeschoolers that attend CC that could weigh in? I am trying to determine if the benefits of the program outweigh my discomfort with non-secular materials.
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Did anyone else see this today?
(CNN) -- There's no way for us to know exactly what happened some 13.8 billion years ago, when our universe burst onto the scene. But scientists announced Monday a breakthrough in understanding how our world as we know it came to be.
If the discovery holds up to scrutiny, it's evidence of how the universe rapidly expanded less than a trillionth of a second after the Big Bang.
"It teaches us something crucial about how our universe began," said Sean Carroll, a physicist at California Institute of Technology, who was not involved in the study. "It's an amazing achievement that we humans, doing science systematically for just a few hundred years, can extend our understanding that far."
This is so cool! Our universe is absolutely amazing.
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Pediasure or whole milk with Carnation Instant Breakfast. Eggs mixed with heavy cream and scrambled, with cheese. Wheat toast with peanut or almond butter.
I sympathize with you. I go around at the grocery store looking at labels to find items with the *most* calories added to them, lol.
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I'm surprised that they didn't warn you about this happening! When I had one done, we planned it out so the molting phase wouldn't land on a work day. Honestly, I would call the person that did the treatment and ask what they recommend you use, if anything.
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I always add salt to my frosting recipe. The salt needs to be pretty fine, or else it feels slightly gritty. Popcorn salt works well, but I just run some regular salt through my blender until it's powdery. The salt really helps cut down on the sweetness of the powdered sugar.
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Don't assume your child needs to socialize with peers every day. While I do agree kids need a lot of socializing, they also need time to learn to be on their own and entertain themselves. They need time to do family and extended things. They need time to get bored enough to tinker and investigate and play and dream.
Yes!!! It is just as much of a life skill to learn how to be alone and self-entertain, as it is to interact in a group setting.
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I have a highly distractable kiddo, as well. I talked with an Occupational Therapist, who has an adhd child, and her suggestion was to incorporate more physical activity. The ratio is something like, for ever 15 mins of movement, you gain an hour of focused attention. I noticed a huge improvement when I implemented this into our day. It is easy when the weather is nice, because I just have my kiddo run around, skip, jump etc for 15 mins. In the winter time, I've had to be more creative. I purchased a DizzyDisc Jr, and have her spin around for a few minutes. There are other things that can be done, of course, but we are pretty space limited. When the focus wavers, a quick break can really help bring it back around.
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I think your friend is full of crap. For one thing, I have doubts that those types of "social skills" are absolutely vital for a child's growth. I also don't believe public school is the only place to take a child out of their comfort zone. That is an absolutely ridiculous thing to say. As a homeschooler, I am challenged every.single.day to provide my daughter opportunities to reach beyond her comfort zone, be it academically, socially, athletically, etc.
Re-read her email, and ask herself if these things that she feels are "absolutely vital," are things that you value. If they are, think of some ways that those things can be provided. It is honestly not hard to find group settings for homeschoolers. Any type of sport, for example, would meet that requirement.
The decision to homeschool is one made by the parents, with consideration for doing the best by their child(ren). It has less to do with family size, and everything to do with wanting to provide an education and experience for the child(ren) that *YOU* value.
Your friend is also implying that your family size is somewhat inadequate, and that just sucks, especially when there is a desire for a larger family, but circumstances just aren't in favor of it. FWIW, my child loves being an only, and our small family size means that I am able to provide experiences for her that larger families would likely not have the resources (time, money, energy) to provide.
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My daughter has a fuller social life than I do! ;) Between gymnastics, ballet, and theater, she gets plenty of "classroom" exposure and socialization. She is very much an extravert (I'm an introvert), so I have to take that into account for her, and find plenty of opportunities for her to get her social fix. I find this fairly easy to do with a singleton. If I had more kiddos, we wouldn't be doing nearly as much stuff.
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They can keep their healthy and efficient.
I'm all about the tasty. :D
Amen!
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Ok, I found the article that I read here. The ingredients are pretty much maltodextrin (carbs), rice protein, oils, and vitamins/minerals/electrolytes. It is not designed to be tasty, but to be efficient.
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I read about this a few months ago. As far as I know, it's legit. What I read was from a guy that was trying it out for a month or so. Pretty sure he trialed the people-free kind ;)
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these were not the Tevas that look like tire treads, lol. They were a lighter-weight, more feminine sandal. The specialty shoe store had arch supports that adhered to the arch of the sandal.
Ah, ok. I guess I have the tire tread versions.
Oooh, I just found some clear ones that can be used in my tire treads ;)!
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Here is the direct download link for the SOTW 1 Lapbook. The SOTW 2 lapbook is partially completed, and the rest can be found here. I wasn't able to find the video :( This one has Susan Wise Bauer showing a completed lapbook, though, so it may be somewhat helpful.
how many audio books do you own?
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I feel that Audible is worth it, because they generally have good readers. They also have many of the more modern books that wouldn't be freebies on librivox. They do have a way to sample the books.