RoadBikeMama

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1. Just Finished TEAS Test

   RoadBikeMama replied to PMHNP2023's topic in California

   Libra1, have you actually read through this thread??

2. Just Finished TEAS Test

   RoadBikeMama replied to PMHNP2023's topic in California

   I agree that people need to get the test booklet for whichever exam they're taking. I borrowed a V4 book, but taking the V5 exam, I decided to buy the V5 study guide. 96% made it all worth it!! I also suggest making notecards, and marking any section...

3. Anyone planning on going CNA to RN route or just straight to RN?

   RoadBikeMama replied to sc0628's topic in Pre-Nursing

   One of the BSN programs I'm applying to requires that students get their CNA prior to beginning the program. So far, just the one school, but I can imagine more schools will be requiring this soon.

4. Trying to get get accepted!

   RoadBikeMama replied to AlleycatLPN's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Yep. I'm 30 with a hubby and a son, and I plan to go for my master's (midwifery), so I NEED to get my BSN. My father-in-law keeps harping on applying for ADN programs, too, and I'm like, I'M NOT GOING THAT ROUTE. STOP GOING THERE!!! That's why I'...

5. Is anatomy one of the toughest courses for nursing?

   RoadBikeMama replied to Toots71506's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Exactly. No one is perfect, for sure. There are plenty of nurses that are awesome at what they do who sailed through A&P, and that's great. I just mean to watch out for the cockiness. We all need to stick together, and help each other out.

6. Trying to get get accepted!

   RoadBikeMama replied to AlleycatLPN's topic in Pre-Nursing

   A lot of schools these days seem to do the lottery, which has its pluses and minuses. I'm going for my BSN right now, and the competition is FIERCE!! I'm actually applying to 10+ schools! I'm a ball of stress until February, too, when I should be ...

7. Should pre-reqs really take 3 years to complete?

   RoadBikeMama replied to Katwallace's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I think it just totally depends on what's required in your state to get to RN license. In CA, you have to have all of your general ed as well, and so with all that, plus the prereqs, it can take 3 years, even with a full load. Maybe in some states,...

8. Is anatomy one of the toughest courses for nursing?

   RoadBikeMama replied to Toots71506's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Vala, I love you! LOL I, too, hate those people, and I COMPLETELY agree that those are the people who crumble when it gets down and dirty. If these classes were easy for you, great, but don't get all condescending with those of us who have to actu...

9. Is anatomy one of the toughest courses for nursing?

   RoadBikeMama replied to Toots71506's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Anatomy was INCREDIBLY time consuming! I probably spent 20-25 hours a week studying for that class alone. But I got an A! Physio was just as tough, just a different thought process. I spent almost as much time studying for that as I did Anatomy. I...