MsCupcakes

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1. Any good LPN Schools in Colorado Springs?

   MsCupcakes replied to ASeekerAHealer's topic in Colorado

   The Colorado Springs area has 3 programs that I know of. Associate's RN at Pikes Peak Community College, Bachelor's RN at University of Colorado Springs Colorado, and Pueblo (about 30 minutes from the Springs) has a Bachelor's RN at CSU Pueblo. If y...

2. Ppcc nursing program?

   MsCupcakes replied to Aelise7's topic in Colorado

   I applied to two schools, including PPCC, and the pre-requisites covering both took me one year (Spring, Summer, Fall). Would I do it again? Probably not, A&P in 5 weeks is not ideal. PPCC only looks at your pre-req GPA as opposed to cumulative,...

3. EMT vs CNA

   MsCupcakes replied to mmoorevirrey's topic in General Students

   As an EMT, I got some really amazing emergency trauma experience, as well as primary care (due to the specifications of my specific job.) However, when I did CNA clinicals, I was completely clueless. I had never made a bed, dressed a patient, or help...

4. Transferring Schools Please Help!

   MsCupcakes replied to Marieh's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Have you already started your MA program, or are you still doing the pre-requisites?

5. Okay, this is random ... but under-scrub shirts! Specific needs.

   MsCupcakes replied to Lunah's topic in Uniform/Gear

   Have you had any luck with any of these brands? I have had pretty good luck with UnderArmor, but am wanting something lighter for the summer.

6. Certified background check drug test

   MsCupcakes replied to ipac's topic in General Students

   I would like to point out that marijuana isn't necessarily illegal everywhere (federally yes, according to the state, no.) Although I don't partake, it was a culture shock moving from somewhere that it's illegal to a state where recreational use is a...

7. Looking for online, accredited Anatomy and Physiology series course (lab not needed)

   MsCupcakes replied to challer's topic in General Students

   Pikes Peak Community College in Colorado was offering an online A&P last year. I'm not sure if they still have it, or any other information about it, since I opted for an in residence course at another school, but it could be worth looking into.

8. Certified background check drug test

   MsCupcakes replied to ipac's topic in General Students

   My drug test/background check was through them for school, and it was a urine test.

9. Pikes Peak community college program?

   MsCupcakes replied to Slytherinmoon's topic in Colorado

   I applied at PPCC last fall with a 3.6 pre-req GPA and was not accepted. I did only get an 89% on the TEAS, so I don't know which made me a poor candidate, but do keep in mind that it changes each semester based on the applicants. I was, however, a...

10. Chemistry Requirement?

    MsCupcakes replied to nursing96student's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Another option for you, if your school accepts CLEP credits, is to study for and take the College Algebra CLEP test. You get credit for it if you meet the school's score cutoff criteria, but it does not apply to your GPA. It doesn't cost nearly as m...

11. Dividers!

    MsCupcakes replied to meaganmutuc's topic in General Students

    I am a fanatic about Post-It Tabs ... I have different sizes and colors which I use to mark both my textbooks and notes. I've found they can be easily carried, and you can just stick them on the first page of notes for that section.

12. Best Drug Reference Book?

    MsCupcakes replied to aarnigo's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I use a combination of two different drug reference books. For nursing school, I've found that I like Mosby's Drug Guide for Nursing Students. It has tons of information about each different medication, and I find it broke down exactly what I neede...

13. Should I withdraw from a course?

    MsCupcakes replied to honeyforasalteyfish's topic in General Students

    I guess it really depends on what the program(s) you are applying to require. I certainly didn't have straight A's in my prerequisites, and I was accepted to a competitive program (with a high HESI score). Does your school allow re-takes? Are you g...

14. Keeping scrubs white - tips?

    MsCupcakes replied to Raven Sierra's topic in General Students

    I use OxiClean on mine, and make sure to wash them only with other white clothing. Haven't had them get dingy yet.

15. What do you do for money during nursing school?

    MsCupcakes replied to Infofreak411's topic in General Students

    I have a weekend bartending job. I work about 20 hours between Friday and Saturday, and with tips it averages out to about $20/hr. I was looking for a medical job, but found that they did not offer the same flexibility or pay rate.