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1. Favorite nursing student blogs

   sjg8412 replied to studentbear's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Also, on YouTube NurseMendoza is AWESOME.

2. Favorite nursing student blogs

   sjg8412 replied to studentbear's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Nancy Clue! She's actually a friend who started a blog for an entirely different reason. But, she's a little over a year away from graduation for her BSN. She's pretty awesome. Therealnancyclue.com

3. Need help figuring out where to start! Alternatives to ABSN?

   sjg8412 replied to Babs41's topic in Pre-Nursing

   My fault. I totally didn't look at the link. Whoops. :)

4. Pre-nursing job options?

   sjg8412 replied to olagaton's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I was just about to suggest the same. I have a 20 hr/week work study job that I love. I volunteer at the hospital on women's care as a part of my work study hours. So I'm still getting a little bit of experience in a medical setting even if I'm just ...

5. Plans for Spring?

   sjg8412 replied to Idiosyncratic's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Ahh I'm so jealous! Anyway, for spring, I'll be taking: Micro Math And 3 intro nursing classes. My school is weird for the BSN program... they have 3 nursing classes that are part of the program that you have to get an override for and the semester ...

6. Is it wrong to bring a patient coffee?

   sjg8412 replied to emily12345's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I would double check with the nurses. I don't see a problem with it though! I pass snacks/ice/coffee with the CNA's at the hospital I volunteer at.

7. Need help figuring out where to start! Alternatives to ABSN?

   sjg8412 replied to Babs41's topic in Pre-Nursing

   If I'm understanding you right, you were wanting to do what's called a bridge program with a non-nursing degree. Bridge programs are for RN's with an associates degree who are going for their bachelors. You'd have to get your ASN first. :) Also, if i...

8. Retaking Anatomy 1?

   sjg8412 replied to SMS1130's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I wouldn't bother depending on how competitive your school is. A B is a good grade! Just to be sure you should meet with a program director and take a look at their entrance criteria. My school has a rubric that tells you how they will base your com...

9. Retained info.

   sjg8412 replied to lovingthem's topic in Pre-Nursing

   My mother in law has told me that throughout her nursing career, she's had to know the big things. For example, anything with the heart and circulation, organs and their major parts, etc. I believe her exact words were "No one is going to get mad at ...

10. Studen Loans Question!

    sjg8412 replied to sharonanderson24's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I have taken out loans for my prerequisites. I don't have very much that I had to take out though. My school is a direct lender and I take out the stafford loans through them. After I had my son, I was eligible for grants. Loans are not bad if you'r...

11. Taking 20 credits next semester.

    sjg8412 replied to bucolicdulcet's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Why do you have to have 18 credits for the next two semesters? If you can break that up with some electives or university requirements, I would. That sounds miserable to take on 20 credits!

12. What would you do?

    sjg8412 replied to __patiently_waiting's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I'd say it depends heavily on your school. I know where I'm at, withdrawing at this point in the semester looks pretty bad, and even costs money. Personally I'd finish the course. Just keep busting your tail in there and work towards an A. It's not ...

13. Failed. :(

    sjg8412 replied to sjg8412's topic in Pre-Nursing

14. Most difficult thing about nursing school?

    sjg8412 replied to allieveronica's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I'm not in nursing courses yet, however, everyone tells me that time management and exams are theeee WORST.

15. A&P - Bones, Time... Need some Encouragement!

    sjg8412 replied to phoenixnim's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Good. You are going to do amazing. Just hang in there.