Ready2BRN

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1. College Algebra Fall 2007

   Ready2BRN replied to serendipity123's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Does anyone know of a good website to help me with logarithms? I'm having trouble with solving logarithm and exponential equations...just wanted to know if anyone could help? Thanks in advance:)

2. Getting a Job as a CNA when resume is IT heavy...

   Ready2BRN replied to EmBeMap's topic in CNA/MA

   I've been a CNA for about 6 months now (I was in the biotech field for 5 years before switching to healthcare). But what I found during my job search was that most hospitals require that u have experience (at least 1 year). That's why I decided to ...

3. I cried after College Algebra class today:(

   Ready2BRN replied to Ready2BRN's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Just an update.....I had my first test today.....I GOT A 100!!!!!!! (Let the celebration begin!!!!):cheers::cheers: Wow, I took your advice and got a tutor. Honestly, I'm not going to let her take all the credit cuz she really doesn't know what she...

4. I cried after College Algebra class today:(

   Ready2BRN replied to Ready2BRN's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Thank u guys soooo much for ur suggestions. My school does offer tutoring thru the math dept, but that doesn't start until Tuesday. I really wanted to conquer the basics and be up-to-date with the homework he assigned from Chapter 2 by Tuesday (our...

5. I cried after College Algebra class today:(

   Ready2BRN posted a topic in Pre-Nursing

   Ugh, I am soo frustrated. Here's my problem....I'm trying to enter the accelerated program at my school. So, I'm retaking college algebra to get a better grade (when I took alg for my undergrad, I got a C). Well, as u can guess, my math skills are...

6. College Algebra Fall 2007

   Ready2BRN replied to serendipity123's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Hi everyone! I'm taking college algebra this fall, and microbiology too (yeah, I know). I haven't had algebra since 1996, so trust me when I say, I am soooo nervous. I ended up with a C in the class the first time around, that was with little to n...

7. Was this true for you?

   Ready2BRN replied to sincerebliss's topic in CNA/MA

   Another thing I want to add.......the hardest thing for me when I first started was time management. It seemed like I was always the last one done with rounds, the last to get my residents up for dinner. Its just a matter of being efficient. I've ...

8. How competitive is it?

   Ready2BRN replied to chuckcamp's topic in Florida

   I'm so happy to hear you're doing great. It sounds like a lot of hard work. You've somewhat calmed my fears about what to expect....it's great that the teachers are understanding and willing to listen to the students. How many students are in your...

9. Will it be harder for me to get in?

   Ready2BRN replied to Spotty44's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Wow, I could have written your post. Your experience is just like mine!! I am soooo refocused the second time around....I am currently have A's in my pre-reqs but have to retake Micro, Chem and College Algebra cuz I got C's the first time around du...

10. How competitive is it?

    Ready2BRN replied to chuckcamp's topic in Florida

    Hey MMW, just wondering how nursing school is going? Is it everything you expected?

11. Was this true for you?

    Ready2BRN replied to sincerebliss's topic in CNA/MA

    After I realized that I wanted to become a nurse, I quit my job in the biotech industry and pursued a job in healthcare as a CNA. Being a CNA, like every job, has its pros and cons. For me, I wanted the patient care experience before I enter nursin...

12. Survey is coming!!!!!!

    Ready2BRN replied to wooosp's topic in Geriatric

    Im a new CNA at a nursing home and our survey is coming in August. I really don't have any idea what to expect either. I would like some advice also.....

13. Working 16hr Shifts-Weekend Double

    Ready2BRN replied to brotherbear's topic in General Nursing

    I was thinking about switching my schedule to work 16 hour shifts on the weekends (7a - 11p). But at the nursing home I work at, we just get paid for 32 hours, not 40. I really just want extra time to study and working those hours would give me tim...

14. Non-nursing degree (low GPA/stats) to accelerated BSN program?

    Ready2BRN replied to excbsn's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I'm in a similar situation too. I graduated with my BS degree with a not-so-great GPA and I am now wanting to enter the accelerated BSN program at my school. I will stop at nothing to achieve my goal of going to nursing school..no matter what other...

15. Food & Nutrition Summer '07

    Ready2BRN replied to Ready2BRN's topic in Pre-Nursing

    :monkeydance: I got a 100 on my first test!!!:monkeydance: My online class is about 10 weeks long and so far I love it! To know what is actually going on in your body when you swallow...wow, I had no idea!! All the enzymes, juices and hormones...no...