flysbyemerald08

flysbyemerald08 specializes in Former CNA &PCT.

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1. Chemistry/Which kind?

   flysbyemerald08 replied to studentnursemon86's topic in Pre-Nursing

   If you would like a rudimentary understanding of chemistry then the chemistry for nurses might work out best for you. Unless you are on a clear path toward a chem-major, pre-med, etc then you would be required to take the academic yearlong chemistry ...

2. Chemistry/Which kind?

   flysbyemerald08 replied to studentnursemon86's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Have you taken any chemistry in high school perhaps? How are your math skills? Could you also elaborate on a course description and if pre-reqs are needed for that 'Physiological Chemistry' course? I do applaud your initiative into wanting to take a ...

3. HELP! Online Nutrition Course

   flysbyemerald08 replied to LoveThemSox's topic in Pre-Nursing

   You might take a look at Rio Salado College as well. You can choose either an 8 or 15 week online course which seems a good fit for your timeline requirements.

4. I guess it's time to find a plan b...

   flysbyemerald08 replied to TKeith8109's topic in Pre-Nursing

   You are not alone in making mistakes. Several years ago I was only at school to socialize and party with my friends. My poor choices and senseless priorities dropped my GPA to a lowly 1.25. It took many years of life experience, odd jobs, and soul se...

5. Free nursing school or family and job?

   flysbyemerald08 replied to irisbeth's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I went to job corps many years ago and it was a very good experience. We got a weekly stipend (not much ~20 dollars) however the program issued students a check that ranged from ~$500 to ~$800 upon successful completion of our trade or program as wel...

6. Tips for Organic Chemistry

   flysbyemerald08 replied to Bubbly26's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Attend all lectures and if study groups are your style- form one. Make flash cards and quiz each other. Make each other draw out mechanisms and also simple reactant/ product Q and As (without the mechanism; this will become important in multi-step sy...

7. Your pre req gpa....

   flysbyemerald08 replied to AlleycatLPN's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Did good. So far 3.83 cumulative and Sciences and Mathematics about 3.91. I'm pleased as punch :)

8. Anatomy & Physiology (1 and 2) + Microbiology = SUMMER

   flysbyemerald08 replied to nerfs-mode-on's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I just have to respond to this because I can totally relate! I did a schedule like that for the last two semesters and it was a test of endurance, multitasking, and everything else in-between! I too also feel I am very disciplined and had a great run...

9. Just starting out

   flysbyemerald08 replied to laynem's topic in Pre-Nursing

   12 credit hours for our summers is full-time also. Having taken a horrendous course load the last two semesters (fall 2010 and spring 2011) I have no desire to go kazooey this summer! I'm only taking two courses this summer and will qualify for part-...

10. Just starting out

    flysbyemerald08 replied to laynem's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Go to youtube and search for videos that will help in clarifying some questions that you may have. Have you taken any previous courses in chemistry or biology? Those are usually pre-reqs for the courses you are having difficulties in.

11. Should I take two Psychology classes in the summer...would that be hard?

    flysbyemerald08 replied to AspiringRNofLove's topic in Pre-Nursing

    How are your summer sessions set up? My school has either 5, 8, or 10 week courses. I'm taking Statistics (14 week online course with another school) and Human Development (5 week course) this summer. I've not taken 3 summer courses yet but I can ima...

12. Failing Micro

    flysbyemerald08 replied to Chameleonchick's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Congrats!

13. Asking for a change of grade

    flysbyemerald08 replied to cookie91's topic in Pre-Nursing

    i'm taking some time to study during the summer. i'm taking two courses but those are easy compared to the last two semesters. i've got a couple of books and will youtube for visual learning exercises so i'm ready for my last fall at cc. at this poin...

14. How did everyone do in your Spring classes?

    flysbyemerald08 replied to lifelearningrn's topic in Pre-Nursing

    hahaha EXCELLENT slinky :) Congrats!

15. Nutrition

    flysbyemerald08 replied to my4helpers's topic in General Students

    I took mine in the classroom and it was great- very interesting and kept me busy! It was also a reinforcement for what I had learned in my A&P II and General Chemistry courses as we covered a little chemical structure, organic chemistry, and calc...