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  1. Microbiology Summer 2013
    I'm taking Micro and Statistics this summer. I have no idea what to expect!!
    May 14
    Forum: Pre-Nursing Student
  2. Math section (measuments)
    Mine had a combination of multiple choice and fill in the blank. That threw me at first because I was under the impression that it was all multiple choice!
    May 14
    Forum: HESI Entrance exam
  3. Math section (measuments)
    I just took mine on Thursday and passed with a 98 in math. Like mentioned above, know your addition, subtraction, fractions, and decimals but a lot of this is easy because of the built in calculator...
    May 12
    Forum: HESI Entrance exam
  4. Taking Chemistry in a 5 week session?
    Wow, accelerated chemistry AND A&P is going to be rough! I did chemistry and A&PII together in a normal 16-week format and thought I was going to rip my hair out! I did also have two other standard...
    May 8
    Forum: Pre-Nursing Student
  5. Is an iPad beneficial?
    Thank you everyone for all this great information. I'm fairly certain I'm going to purchase one now, but have one last question. What do you do about internet access? Again, I'm frugal...and also...
    Jun 22, '12
    Forum: Pre-Nursing Student
  6. Pedi Home Health- My time with Joseph
    That was a beautiful story...thank you for sharing it. It's people like you that make a difference in these childrens lives and he was lucky to have a nurse that loved him and cared for him so well.
    Jun 22, '12
    Forum: Pediatric Nursing
  7. Is it really this bad?
    I've been on here for a little while and have noticed many posts commenting on "nurse bullying" or how nurses "eat their young". While I've often wondered what everyone is talking about, I kind of...
    Jun 21, '12
    Forum: Pre-Nursing Student
  8. Is an iPad beneficial?
    Haha...no kidding! Thanks everyone for the feedback. I'm still debating on whether it's going to be worth that kind of money. It doesn't help that I'm indecisive and frugal! :uhoh21:
    Jun 15, '12
    Forum: Pre-Nursing Student
  9. Is an iPad beneficial?
    I have an off question, but figured you guys would be the best ones to ask. I'm probably one of the last people to not have a stinkin Apple iPad. I'm toying with the idea of buying one but only if...
    Jun 11, '12
    Forum: Pre-Nursing Student
  10. Phlebotomy Certification
    Thanks for this post! I have been toying with the idea of taking either the CNA or Phlebotomy certifications myself, but wasn't sure if it would help out or not. I'm also a little nervous about...
    Jun 10, '12
    Forum: Pre-Nursing Student
  11. Organic chemistry, statistics, and anatomy together?
    Like everyone else here, I wouldn't recommend it. I just took Chemistry and A&P I together and it nearly killed me! I had a 4.0 GPA before these stupid classes...but no more. I managed to get out...
    Jun 10, '12
    Forum: Pre-Nursing Student
  12. 35 years old with 3 kids and thinking about nursing
    I'm 31 with 3 kids, ages 7, 4 and 8 months. I decided to become a nurse a little over a hear ago and still have another year of prereqs before I will be able to apply for the BSN program here. ...
    Jun 8, '12
    Forum: Pre-Nursing Student
  13. Do you recommend Biology before Anat and Phys?
    YES!! You've been out of school for about as long as I have and although it seems that you have more personal interest in biology then I did, I think that you will set yourself up better for success...
    Jun 8, '12
    Forum: Pre-Nursing Student
  14. Has anyone taken A&P 1 or 2 with the University of Phoenix online?
    If you are in AZ I would recommend taking them through Rio Salado CC instead. Although I take the bulk of my classes at Glendale CC, I take my biology classes online with Rio because GCC doesn't...
    Jun 8, '12
    Forum: Online Nursing Schools, Traditional Schools, Colleges, Universities
  15. ugh...my brain feels broken..
    Have you ever seen that episode of Married with Children where every time Kelly learns something new, something she previously knew flies out of her head and drops dead (am I showing my age by even...
    Jun 7, '12
    Forum: Pre-Nursing Student
  16. GPA Help
    This calculator is awesome! I just spent about 20 minutes playing with it and it gave me hope that I can actually get my GPA back up where I want it. Thanks!
    Jun 7, '12
    Forum: Pre-Nursing Student
  17. Do I take the class over again?
    Thanks everyone for the input. I didn't even think about the fact that they may not allow me to retake it, or even possibly penalize me for it (that would suck)! At this point I think I'm just...
    Jun 7, '12
    Forum: Pre-Nursing Student
  18. Here is a helpful practice website for A&P1!
    That's awesome! Thank you!
    Jun 7, '12
    Forum: Pre-Nursing Student
  19. Do I take the class over again?
    I guess I'm going to add to the list of "what should I do" postings...only because I'm hoping to get some sound advice from like-minded people here. I just finished A&P I yesterday and was...
    Jun 6, '12
    Forum: Pre-Nursing Student
  20. Anyone get a C in A&P?
    I just took my A&P final yesterday and ended up with a C in the class. I've had a 4.0 GPA so far until this. Needless to say I'm really dissapointed in myself and realized that I desperately need...
    Jun 6, '12
    Forum: Pre-Nursing Student
  21. How to deal with unsupportive people.
    This sounds a tad bit like my mother. Although she says she's "proud of me", it's right after she's gone on and on about how everyone she knows who has gone to nursing school has dropped/failed out,...
    Jun 6, '12
    Forum: Pre-Nursing Student
  22. Elective??
    I was having the same predicament trying to decide what electives to take. I'm trying to decide between an Ethics in Healthcare class or a World Religion. Both sound interesting to me. I figured...
    Jun 5, '12
    Forum: Pre-Nursing Student
  23. Getting over being "grossed out"
    I'm actually quite nervous about this myself. I have a pretty iron-clad stomach...I think. But I haven't been exposed to much as far as gore goes. The worst thing I've done is sift through my sons...
    Jun 3, '12
    Forum: Pre-Nursing Student
  24. Too FAT to be a nurse?
    I am also overweight and have thought about how that will work with the nursing profession. I have another year of prereqs before I even start the nursing program and I've given myself that year to...
    Jun 3, '12
    Forum: Pre-Nursing Student
  25. Chem 1 vs Bio 1
    I would think Biology would prepare you better for Anatomy and Physiology. Chemistry would be helpful too, but I really think Biology would help you do better in the other required classes because...
    Jun 3, '12
    Forum: Pre-Nursing Student