Knitter72

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1. Rasmussen College

   Knitter72 replied to sweetiez's topic in Minnesota

   Since you are in Blaine, you may want to check out Anoka-Ramsey Community College and/or North Hennepin Community College. I would personally stay away from any for-profit schools.

2. Mom thinking about going back to nursing school... NEEDS ENCOURAGEMENT!!!

   Knitter72 replied to JenInSchool's topic in Pre-Nursing

   You can do it! I am a 38 year old SAHM. My kids are 10, 7 and 2, and my hubby is about to leave for an 18 month military deployment. I started spring 2009 with pre-reqs and am now in my first semester of nursing school. I suggest starting part-ti...

3. Anyone score 90+ Precentile on the NLN Entrance Exam?

   Knitter72 replied to agent's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I scored in the 99th percentile as well. I have always been good at taking standardized tests (there is an art to it) and math in general. I had also just finished up physiology the week before I took it; I think that helped. Otherwise, I didn't d...

4. Forget 2nd degree BSN, Go Straight to MSN Nursing? Advice needed

   Knitter72 replied to RunawayN's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Exactly! I think advance practice nurses (NPs and DNPs) are being confused with entry-level MSNs in this thread. An entry-level MSN is simply an RN; they do not practice any differently than a BSN. Entry-level MSNs must obtain an additional advanc...

5. Should I give up on trying to get into an Accelerated MSN program? I got a B in A&P1?

   Knitter72 replied to Samian Q's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I wouldn't give up on being a nurse because of a B. I would, however, cultivate several options. I suggest looking into BSN and ADN programs, too. Applying to several programs is a prudent course of action regardless of how good one's grades are.

6. I AM SOOOO Scared!!!

   Knitter72 replied to myoahall's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Yeah, I'd say if you're studying 30 hours that's too much. Have you taken a learning style inventory? My Anatomy instructor started the first day of class with one to aid in our success. He used VARK: http://www.vark-learn.com/english/page.asp?p=q...

7. I AM SOOOO Scared!!!

   Knitter72 replied to myoahall's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I'm 38 with 3 kids and just finished my prereqs and am starting an ADN program in August--it can be done! In addition to what everyone else has said I wanted to emphasize the importance of time management--vital when juggling school and family. Don'...

8. Summer before Nursing School

   Knitter72 replied to samantha0890's topic in General Students

   I just attended my school's orientation for starting this fall--we were assigned the first 5 chapters of our medical dosages book for math review over the summer. Congrats, and best of luck!

9. Does it matter where you get your ADN to get a job?

   Knitter72 replied to fianne's topic in Minnesota

   I just wanted to add that St. Kate's ADN program was just flagged by the MN Board of Nursing for low NCLEX passing rates in 2009 (71.8%--ouch!)--just thought you might want to take that into consideration. NCLEX passing rates aren't everything, but ...