dextera

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1. Different Prereqs for Different Schools?

   dextera posted a topic in Pre-Nursing

   Hello ~ How do you deal with there being different prerequisites for different schools? Is there a website that will allow you to compare schools with the same requirements? I'm looking at 3 different schools now, and they all have different requir...

2. how are you paying for nursing school? or how do you plan to pay for nursing school?

   dextera replied to mashamontago's topic in General Students

   I've been quite good at saving money for the past 5 years, so I'm using that savings to pay for school. I'm also working (as a waitress) about 20 hours per week to cover basic living expenses. If and when school gets to be really intense, I will ei...

3. Mirena & weight gain

   dextera replied to LiverpoolJane's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I have had my Mirena for 14 months now, and it was an excellent choice for me--I love it! I had spotty bleeding for the first two months, then after that, I have not had any bleeding at all. No periods whatsoever. As far as the weight gain, I have ...

4. Work/Life Balance?

   dextera posted a topic in General Nursing

   How do you feel your career in nursing relates to your personal health? Is your job as a nurse so demanding that you neglect your own health and personal needs? How do you balance your career with the rest of your life? I have other hobbies and goa...

5. Cold Feet? Or is Nursing not for Me?

   dextera posted a topic in General Students

   Cold Feet? Or is Nursing just not for me? I started taking prereqs full time this January, after being in various jobs for the past 5 years since high school. Everywhere else I have worked (law firms, retail, restaurants) a nursing career has always...

6. To Clep or Not to Clep ???

   dextera replied to moosiesmom's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I'm curious about this as well... Does anyone have any input?

7. Do you have a back-up plan if you don't get in?

   dextera replied to CNAinNeb's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I'm hoping that a back up plan won't be necessary, but the thought has crossed my mind quite a few times. Right now I'm taking pre-reqs for a LPN program, and will hopefully be accepted into the LPN program that starts in August. If all goes well, I...