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1. Getting hired with an associates degree?

   backinschoolmama replied to futurenurse1248's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Hi Progressive, Congrats on the Job! Where in So Cal are you? I live in So Cal as well and I'm in the process of getting my BSN. All I keep hearing is how tough it is to get a job, even with a BSN, which is why I decided to go for the BSN. Even my ph...

2. Feeling defeated - Chemistry 1

   backinschoolmama replied to chernandez3841's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Chem was a beast for me too....I got a lot of help from khanacademy.org. I agree that if you want the best grade possible, take 1 science at a time with a 1 or 2 general eds. Hang in there :-)

3. Chemistry and I are not friends.....

   backinschoolmama replied to tdee17's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Hey there, I hated chemistry! I am an A student and I struggled to get a B. It has been the most difficult class I have taken. I agree that khanacademy.org is great. There is also a website called markrosengarten.com that was really helpful, the guy...

4. What do you do in lab for A&P?

   backinschoolmama replied to sckooshy1's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Where I go to school anatomy and physio are taken seprately. Our anatomy lab was long too, we did so much! Looked at things under the microscope, looked at bones and models, built muscles out of clay and attached them on a skeleton model, disected ca...

5. APU High Desert Program (Two plus Two)

   backinschoolmama replied to DarkBluePhoenix's topic in California

   Hi there, What was the application process like, what did they require? I didnt know you could apply without having all the pre-reqs done? I know of one person who was in the first cohort and is graduating at the end of the year, she said she likes t...

6. APU High Desert Program (Two plus Two)

   backinschoolmama replied to DarkBluePhoenix's topic in California

   Hi all! Does anyone out there know anything about APU's 2 plus 2 program in the high desert? I'm not from the area so any info would be greatly aprreciated, especially details on the program itself from any current students. Thanks so much!

7. What gives with the unsupportive spouses?

   backinschoolmama replied to dragonfly414's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Well said dragonfly! You have to have the attitude that nothing will stand in the way of your education....and make it happen! It will all be worth it in the long run.

8. APU High Desert Program (Two plus Two)

   backinschoolmama replied to DarkBluePhoenix's topic in California

   Hi, I just saw saw this and I'm wondering if anyone out there that is attending APU in the high desert could share some info? I'm thinking about applying there. I know its fairly new and I would love some feedback on the facility, professors, clinica...

9. Studying for A&P exams

   backinschoolmama replied to snow_bear's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I agree with Kamecee, that's exactly what I did and it got me an A in anatony. Make your own flashcards too and take them with everywhere! I also re-wrote or typed my notes, highlighted like crazy and went over them many many times as a study guide. ...

10. chemistry

    backinschoolmama replied to Camwill's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I just started it too.....so far I hate it! I'm not that great at math so I feel totally lost. I have been to the Khanacademy website, got the homework helpers book, and just ordered a tutoring dvd. I am determined to do well. Just don't give up, goo...

11. Victor Valley College Nursing Program

    backinschoolmama posted a topic in California

    Hi, I am currently working on finishing uo my pre-reqs at VVC and plan on attending the nursing program there. Just wanting some feedback from current or former students about their experience there. Would love to know all the details...good and bad....