ese1212

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1. IM Injection Question

   ese1212 posted a topic in Student Assist

   ive been thinking about this question and still unsure of the right approach to take. a nurse prepares an IM injection for a patient and wasn't aware of the patients size. she used a 1 1/2 inch needle for a cachectic patient. once she realizes her mi...

2. Has anyone here gotten into nursing school with a 'B' in Anatomy?

   ese1212 replied to emily_ganshert's topic in Pre-Nursing

   u didn't put me on the spot or anything like that. i do have a 4.0 GPA (not that i'm bragging about it) but i can't change what's in the system. u asked if it's possible and i'm telling u it is but if u already have it in mind that it's impossible, m...

3. Has anyone here gotten into nursing school with a 'B' in Anatomy?

   ese1212 replied to emily_ganshert's topic in Pre-Nursing

   have ur GPA ever remained the same? it fluctuates depending on what grades u get. u must understand that i've taking a bunch of other classes (besides the pre reqs) which i drastically increased my GPA. so, that's how i landed at a 4.0 GPA. i hope th...

4. Accepted Queensborough CC nursing Spring 10

   ese1212 replied to kiana825's topic in New York

   i'm in the evening program. as for my textbooks, we have not been provided with the name of textbook we should get. i dont even know what color scrubs we'll be wearing...lol did u get my message?

5. Accepted Queensborough CC nursing Spring 10

   ese1212 replied to kiana825's topic in New York

   my friend isn't majoring in nursing...lol {she majors in business administration} and i will meet with the nursing dept on January 7 in NJ (trinitas) not queensboro...lol again. u seem to have a bubbly personality or maybe ur SUPER excited. i wish we...

6. The struggle of getting started

   ese1212 replied to Andrew12's topic in General Students

   i just got accepted after constant rejection from 4 schools. (can u imagine...lol) i decided to do something different. i live in NY and it felt like everyone wanted to be in the nursing program. this led the nursing departments to make their require...

7. Does it seem like EVERYONE is trying to be a nurse?

   ese1212 replied to mrs.tt's topic in Pre-Nursing

   a lot of people are going in for the money rather than for the love of the profession. those ones will soon realize what a terrible mistake they've made. nursing is not for everybody. i've had people tell me, and i quote, i hate the sight of blood bu...

8. Accepted Queensborough CC nursing Spring 10

   ese1212 replied to kiana825's topic in New York

   Congratulations i also received my letter last week. i'm super excited and nervous at the same time. again congrats :hrnsmlys: ps a friend of mine goes to queensboro

9. What should I expect? New nursing student, begining Jan 2010.

   ese1212 replied to Elizabeth Oliva's topic in General Students

   well stated my dear

10. Just started Nure 130 at Trinitas...feeling a little discouraged

    ese1212 replied to Bunny326's topic in New Jersey

    i will be in trinitas Jan 2010 and i keep heaing terrible things about the school. i dont know what to think or believe.

11. Should I take Chem before taking Microbiology?

    ese1212 replied to emily_ganshert's topic in Pre-Nursing

    DEFINITELY. u should take chem before micro. some topics in micro has a lot to do with chemistry. u dont want to look lost in class when those chemistry topics are being discussed.

12. GPA requirements for nursing school

    ese1212 replied to trish79's topic in Pre-Nursing

    different schools, different requirement my school accepts 2.5 GPA and higher but of course, someone applying with a GPA of 4.0 will be accepted first. u did the right thing by applying to different schools. that would really boost ur chances. and a...

13. Dreading getting my letter

    ese1212 replied to amandabrown23's topic in Pre-Nursing

    i have been in a similar situation. even if u dont get in, re-apply or transfer to a school where ur chances of getting in will be higher. i have been turned down by 4 schools. i should be feeling discouraged, right? Wrong. i chased my dream with mor...

14. What should I expect? New nursing student, begining Jan 2010.

    ese1212 replied to Elizabeth Oliva's topic in General Students

    thanks a lot for this info

15. What should I expect? New nursing student, begining Jan 2010.

    ese1212 replied to Elizabeth Oliva's topic in General Students

    thank u for this advice. i will also start in Jan 2010 and i will definitely yield to ur advice thanks again.