NXS

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1. A&P 1 Spring 08

   NXS replied to PreRN Katie's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I'll try to answer as best as I can. Proteins are made up of amino acids (20 amino acids) arranged in certain orders that make up their 3D shape which defines their function. Common characteristics shared amoung all amino acids are the alpha carbon ...

2. A&P 1 Spring 08

   NXS replied to PreRN Katie's topic in Pre-Nursing

   When looking at tonicity (concentration of non-penetrating solutes) Remember that solutes occupy space that would normally be occupied by water molecules. Think about it this way... you have 2 cups. I decided to fill one cup half way with rocks and...

3. 2nd degree vs. accelerated - what are my chances?

   NXS replied to NXS's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Second degree traditional route is also geared towars those who already have a degree in something else as well. So based on that i was wondering if anyone knew anything about the two. I know not all schools offer both paths for a student which colle...

4. Chem Spring 2008

   NXS replied to kristi1111's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Great website to refresh on chemistry concepts, good easy method of explaining each key concepts and includes examples and such. I used it few years back but i think it'll help. http://www.chemreview.net/

5. 2nd degree vs. accelerated - what are my chances?

   NXS replied to NXS's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Oops - let me clarify. Second degree traditional program: which takes about 4 - 5 regular semesters, so ~2-2.5 years GPA requirement and prereqs as not as strict relative to accelerated Joint RN plus master's degree program is also an option through ...

6. 2nd degree vs. accelerated - what are my chances?

   NXS posted a topic in Pre-Nursing

   Hi all I was wondering if i get some feedback I graduated first time in 2002 with a BA in liberal arts major with a sad GPA of 2.622 I was accepted into the same university to obtain a second degree in Biological Science in Fall 2005. Since I'm a se...

7. Low GPA, need your opinions please

   NXS posted a topic in Pre-Nursing

   Hello all, I graduated with a non-nursing degree in 2003 and GPA at the time of graduation was 2.6 (Yeah, I messed that one up pretty well). After 2 years of soul searching I have decided to join the medical profession. I realized that my GPA was p...