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  1. Graphing Calculator for Statistics

    For our statistics class, we used minitab and I don't remember heavy calculator usage as part of the program. I have a TI-83 though that I bought 15 years ago? It still works. I did use it for some things though to check work.
  2. Is college algebra (MAC 1105) hard?

    It definitely depends. I never actually took college algebra because I tested out of it. For any math class, seek out tutoring and/or help from your professor if you don't understand something.
  3. I am working full time and taking pre-reqs part time. I pay for my classes out of pocket.
  4. What are some tips for Microbiology?

    Don't miss any labs. I loved my Microbiology class but it wasn't hard.
  5. Oh I should've also said the 1 semester biochem at the community college near me only requires high school chem as a pre-req. I only noticed this class because 1 of the BSN programs required Biochem and had a transfer agreement with the community co...
  6. The community college that I take pre-reqs at offers a 1 semester biochem class that fulfills chem and biochem requirements at nearby nursing schools. Most nursing schools in my area don't require chem though. I imagine a similar course would fulfi...
  7. Im scared out of my mind for Anatomy

    In general, traditional vocational programs (not nursing specific) were designed to have few requirements beyond a GED/high school diploma and possibly a placement type test. You basically enrolled and the program taught you everything you needed. ...
  8. Since they are two separate careers, I think people make a choice and focus on one versus the other. I looked into PA school and have no interest, I rather be a NP.
  9. I'm not a student (yet) but I have no interest in NICU or flight nursing and definitely not L&D. And no interest in CRNA. I'm pretty open though, I wouldn't write off something like ER and I think I may even like peds (I have no kids, no interes...
  10. Im scared out of my mind for Anatomy

    A&P 1 isn't bad at all. Yes there are regular tests and labs tests and its quite a bit of information but not too bad. Just keep up with your studies as each week builds upon the previous. I studied about 3 hours per week and got an A in the cl...
  11. "When you are a nurse you will always have a job."

    One thing I'd say about the money, as someone who is in a job that pays a lot more than nursing, there are better jobs out there for people if they are only in it for the money. I'm not sure about the 'nursing boom', but it seems in general to be f...
  12. Not even a word of English

    California has a history of Spanish influence that continues to this day. My great grandmother moved to California in her 20s and never spoke English but understood it. All her friends spoke Spanish and she lived within a large Spanish speaking com...
  13. What do you do in lab for A&P?

    The first 30 to 45 minutes will most likely be demo of what you will be doing. Then the rest of the time, you do what is assigned and ask questions as needed. I often left lab early in AP1 (taking AP2 in the fall). Some people stay the entire lab ...
  14. Lost On My Educational Track

    Are you moving to La Jolla for any particular reason? Honestly, your plan just sounds bad. Are you planning on getting a BS/BA with Kaplan? USD might not accept that as a valid BS/BA because generally if you get a degree from a for-profit school, y...
  15. Finishing Up Pre Reqs...FINALLY!

    Devyn, It has always been a 'big scary change' for me but since I'm a career changer, I am trying to weigh staying in my current career vs changing to nursing. My current career has actually picked up this past year and made me feel better about wha...