Shay08

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1. Getting a first job out of school

   Shay08 replied to ecf1972's topic in Job Hunt

   It's tough out there, I agree! Sometimes having a connection is key. Do you know anyone at any of the facilities you're interested in who could steer you in the right direction? How about your nursing instructors or clinical instructors? At my sc...

2. Interview but have vacation planned

   Shay08 replied to MarieRandwood's topic in Job Hunt

   This situation just happened to me. I'm graduating in May and have a vacation already booked shortly afterwards. I recently interviewed for, and was offered a new grad position in the hospital where I currently work. Once I was offered the job, I ...

3. Any mothers in nursing school with preschool-age children?

   Shay08 replied to emptyboxcars's topic in General Students

   hi - my daughters are 8 and 4, and my younger one has been in preschool in the mornings since I started NS a few years ago (my 8 year old goes to full day elementary school). I really try to maximize my study time in those 3 hours I have each mornin...

4. fundamentals of nursing

   Shay08 replied to SANART11's topic in General Students

   hi - I'm taking fundamentals right now and I love it! We are about halfway through, learning all the topics mentioned above. In my program, this class is where the exams start to become application/critical thinking types of tests. A lot of "choos...

5. BYU independent study????

   Shay08 replied to laura06baby's topic in Pre-Nursing

   hi - I also took BYU's nutrition class through the independent study. I finished it in 5 months, but you have up to a year to do it. I enjoyed it and made an A pretty easily while taking chemistry at the same time. The teaching assistants were hel...

6. Microbiology-Spring 2008

   Shay08 replied to Scooter321's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I used the Vangonotes audibles as a supplement as well. I liked them because they were clear, easy to understand, and had relatable examples with material that can sometimes be a little bit complicated. I listened to them in my car and also liked t...

7. Microbiology - Summer 2008

   Shay08 replied to Gurmo's topic in Pre-Nursing

   hi there, I just finished micro this spring and I loved it! Here are a few tips that helped me... When you can, get your book and start flipping through it, just to get an idea of some of the topics you will be covering. Has your instructor posted ...

8. Who Has the Best Accelerated BSN Program in Philadelphia?

   Shay08 replied to smariej14's topic in General Students

   Have you tried posting this question in the Pennsylvania regional forum? You might get a good response there, from people who are attending one of those programs.

9. Microbiology-Spring 2008

   Shay08 replied to Scooter321's topic in Pre-Nursing

   nursewannabe, congrats on your A in A&P! Well done!! For micro, I did not use the same book you will be using but if you can find a copy of your book that has a supplemental CD rom with it, that could be very useful. Our book had a CD with pr...

10. Any stay at home moms with little ones?

    Shay08 replied to Hausfrau's topic in Pre-Nursing

    hi - I am a SAHM in a BSN program. My daughters are 6 and 2.5, and right now I am only going part time (no more than 2 classes/semester). So far my classes have been in the evenings, so my husband can generally be here when I have class. I have al...

11. Any Hints for Microbiology "Unknown"?

    Shay08 replied to twins2005's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Hi - I just wrapped up my second unknown for the semester in Micro. Our entire class knew we had Gr - enterobacteria, but we did about a dozen different tests to narrow it down. One of the big ones was the motility test, are you doing that one? Ei...

12. Microbiology-Spring 2008

    Shay08 replied to Scooter321's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Busymom, I am finishing up micro in a couple of weeks. I have really enjoyed it! One thing I did to familiarize myself with some of the concepts before the class even started, was go to Borders or Barnes and Noble and leaf through some of those Mic...

13. 4.0 GPA people, HOW can you do this?!!!

    Shay08 replied to nursic's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Hi - it is not always easy. My kids are 6 and 2.5, so I try to maximize my study time when they are in school or asleep. I also only carry 2 classes a semester - it might take a little longer that way, but it works for me because I have enough time...

14. Microbiology or Chemistry for Summer I

    Shay08 replied to lvloverRN's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Hi - I would take chem first. I took it last semester and am taking micro this semester, and there are definitely some concepts from chem that I am encountering again in micro. Not sure what kind of chem class it is (general, organic, etc) that yo...

15. For those taking or have had Micro...this is stumping me

    Shay08 replied to Shay08's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Thanks for your responses. I think it does make sense now, and we also used a similar chart with measurements that correspond to sensitivity. So essentially, what I think you're saying is that you can have 1 drug with a zone of inhibition of 15 mm ...