EGKB

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1. Master's after 40, is it worth it?

   EGKB replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

   If you're 40, you probably have more working years ahead of you than you do behind you... I say GO FOR IT!!! You have nothing to lose, and so much to gain in terms of career options as you get older. As far as paying for the program goes, many employ...

2. HELP!! I need guidance I saw someone cheating

   EGKB replied to Brie80's topic in General Students

   You could put an anonymous note in your teacher's mailbox that says "make sure to keep an eye on so-and-so when we're grading our next test." Then you can feel better knowing that you've brought the issue to your instructor's attention without tattli...

3. How would you handle this? (depression)

   EGKB replied to markuskristian's topic in General Nursing

   Could it be possible that, instead of "consoling", the op meant to use the word, "counseling" or "consulting"? Since there seems to be a grammatical problem with the sentence, it may be a question of semantics. Anyway, people are being pretty harsh w...

4. brand new, solid college graduate - massively confused as to nursing field

   EGKB replied to oceansouljewels's topic in California

   From one second-career nurse-wannabe to another, hello! Some of your questions have been already answered, but here's my two cents! From the academic background you've described, it doesn't seem like you would have any problem getting into and succee...

5. Just took TEAS exam

   EGKB replied to intuition's topic in Pre-Nursing

   FYI for anyone who is worried about the chemistry section of the test: it is very general; I almost killed myself completing my chemistry pre-reqs but got 100% on that section on the TEAS... If you are worried about that section (and any other secti...

6. Pleaseb I Need Help And Advice On The Teas Test

   EGKB replied to mimi4life's topic in General Nursing

   Do not freak out! Go to this link http://www.testprepreview.com/teas_practice.htm and do the FREE practice tests. They will give you a good idea of what to expect on the TEAS test, as well as help pinpoint areas you need to work on before you take t...

7. Studying for the TEAS

   EGKB replied to anchormanlover08's topic in General Nursing

   Follow this link and do the practice tests (no charge!!!!). I did each of them at least once, just to make sure I had the background info (especially for the math & grammar sections). I found the practice tests to be more difficult than the actua...

8. How far in advance will/did you know you were accepted?

   EGKB replied to LMRN10's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I just got my acceptance for an accelerated BSN program beginning January 2008. :-)

9. Being denied employment because of a credit check :(

   EGKB replied to Dunno?'s topic in General Nursing

   YOU hit the nail on the head, motorcycle mama!!!!! The following link calculates how much you pay in interest - and how long it will take you to pay off your credit card - if you make minimum payments only. SCARY!!!!! http://www.webwinder.com/ww_dis...

10. Hypnobirthing?

    EGKB replied to Christi321's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hello there - I am not any kind of a nurse yet, but as a newer mom who read every available resource on natural childbirth, and whose childbirth classes supported medication-free births and meditation as a pain-management tool (not hypnotism per se, ...

11. TEAS help!

    EGKB replied to erin1205's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Earlier this summer, before I took the TEAS test, I used the link suggested by txmommyof3 above. It had been 15+ years since I had taken math, chemistry and physical science, and the individual skill sections at this site were a great review tool. W...

12. What's it like to be in an accelerated BSN program?

    EGKB posted a topic in General Students

    Hello - I am waiting on acceptance to an ABSN program (should hear in a few weeks), and although I'm sure they'll fill me in on all the gory details when/if I get in, I can't wait to find out what it's going to be like! If you, or anyone you know, a...

13. Gen Chem and Organic Chem

    EGKB replied to MaryN's topic in General Students

    The ADN program at the CC where I'm taking BSN prereqs does not require any chemistry. I think this is unusual, though. My BSN program requires 2 semesters of General Chemistry w/lab; a total of 10 credits. Some schools require one semester, some wi...

14. College and Accelerated BSNs

    EGKB replied to cserrah's topic in Career Support

    Something to think about - if you are paying for school on your own, or with loans, once you get your initial bachelor's degree, your financial aid options decline significantly!!! I know I never thought much about the financial aspect of college whe...

15. How do you handle lazy lab partners?

    EGKB replied to SiennaGreen's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I've been in situations where my lab partners have not wanted to do any work, or just wanted to watch me do everything. Sometimes it was because they were afraid of screwing up, sometimes they were just lazy. Whatever the reason, in those situations,...