salsps

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1. What is expected from ATI TEAS Test?

   salsps replied to Chele415's topic in General Students

   I have been accepted for the RN program this fall and was given less than a week to take the TEAS test. I bought the Mcgnaw study guide (ecopy). Not really helpful but I had no choice as I didn't have enough time for the ATI testing guide to be shipp...

2. anatomy/Physiology Online? Anywhere?

   salsps replied to WildFlowers84's topic in California

   I took my Human Anatomy in summer and have just finished my Human Physiology at WHCC. (community college) Both classes are with lab. They are tough though but if you are committed and work hard you will do well. Email me if you need any info.

3. MicroBiology

   salsps replied to NewmanFamily6's topic in General Students

   I will be taking Microbiology this spring as one of pre-requisites for RN. Can someone give some advices or share some tips on studying style on how to get a A? I am specially concerned with this class as I heard it is a more difficult class. Thank y...

4. What's your story? Why did you take up nursing?

   salsps replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

   I decided seriously to go into the nursing field when my husband was hospitalized for 8 days during last Thanksgiving. I observed the ways how each nursing staff took care of the patients; noticed some truly fitted into the profession, being compassi...

5. What pre-reqs are you taking this fall?

   salsps replied to klkozicki's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Summer - English 1A and Human Anatomy. Fall - Physiology, Microbiology and Intermediate Algebra Spring - Chemistry, Speech, Psychology

6. Rumor of a six month 200K RN position in Iraq????

   salsps replied to pdaddy's topic in General Nursing

7. trying to figure out if nursing is for me.

   salsps replied to kayb420's topic in Career Support

   The reasons why I decided on switching to nursing are: 1. I can have a fulfilling career as I will be giving and caring for those in need. 2. Nursing offers a wide scope of jobs, with a wide selection of speciality 3. It allows me flexibility of wor...

8. Fellow RN killed this morning

   salsps replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

   Very sorry and sad to read about what happened. Keeping her and family in prayers.

9. My Brother James

   salsps replied to tachybradyRN's topic in General Nursing

   I could feel for you when I read your story. It is a very touching story that truly moved me to tears. Thank you for sharing. You are going to live your brother's dream of being the best nurse . He could see it in you. He was not wrong. Best wishes ...

10. She - A Sexual Assault Story

    salsps replied to mother/babyRN's topic in General Nursing

    The other day as I was sitting with a few of my classmates, one of them told me that she was raped by her grandfather since age 7. Her mother wldnt believe her story. She continued to be raped by him when her mother sent her to him to baby-sit her. H...

11. Science Courses

    salsps replied to jules2577's topic in General Nursing

    I started taking the "easier" classes like sociology and nutrition and if both work out fine, I should be able to get A for both (finishing in May). In this way, I would be able to get myself motivated and pick up my momentum / inertia to continue wi...

12. Need direction in getting started

    salsps replied to CTmarch's topic in Career Support

    CNA certification is a good option as you get to learn the basics of nursing; or you might consider taking a few health science classes that also form part of the RN syallabus. Then you won't hv to take them later when you are doing the RN prog and t...

13. How long did you stay in school?

    salsps replied to NewPICURN's topic in General Students

    I started taking cna and pre-reqs early this year. Just attended an LVN interview and I think I might continue to take my pre-reqs for the RN prog. Pressure is on me to get all As or Bs before I am qualified to apply for a post ASN prog. All in all i...

14. Thinking of taking a DON offer

    salsps replied to suzqpart's topic in LTC Directors

    No venture no gain. For me, life is about taking risks. Though I am preparing myself for the nursing program and dont hv any nursing experience to be able to give you more effective advice, somehow I just wanted to give my humble opinion from my pers...

15. anyone ever failed a pre-requisite

    salsps replied to lpnguy26's topic in Men

    Your mum is an angel. Life outlook seems to look good for you after the storm is over. Be positive. don't be discouraged and have faith and you will sail through. Things happened for a reason. All the best to you.