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1. should I still become a nurse even though I hate science and I'm bad at it?

   nursingschool* replied to Wot chick's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Your going to have to face a lot of science before you get into nursing school. So if you're not committed to doing well there, then you have your answer. Nursing is practical and you may have a different experience with science in its practical ap...

2. Applying to community college nursing programs...gpa?

   nursingschool* replied to BJR87's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Every program is different. Pick up the phone and call an admissions adviser and talk with them. Don't wait until March, call them.

3. Retaking course

   nursingschool* replied to shantayk's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Don't kid yourself, a D is failing on any transcript. No school will accept that as a passing grade. More importantly though, people don't get into nursing school with D's. It is very competitive. An ADN program may not look at your English class...

4. Prerequs for the prerequs :-(

   nursingschool* replied to ryanalice's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Pre-reqs suck especially for those of us with prior degrees. Bio wasn't a pre-req for A&P at the CC I went to so you might check if you have any other options. I'm surprised you got a BA without algebra, too. Either way, you can't really make ...

5. Frustrated

   nursingschool* replied to magen's topic in Pre-Nursing

   You did the right thing by talking with your prof. First exams are always the hardest. Learn from this one and adjust. 40 hours over 4 days is a lot of studying so maybe consider spreading it out.

6. Steps to Becoming an RN...

   nursingschool* replied to ejporter66's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Good plan. Talk to them all. They will all be a little different. They will also answer all of your questions. Your GPA will matter but they will tell you where you can retake courses. It is competitive out there so don't get discouraged. No ma...

7. Microbiology: first exam. not so hot. :(

   nursingschool* replied to Hibbzem17's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Everyone has given good advice. I think we've all been there. First exams are always the toughest - you have no idea what to expect. Learn from this one. Learn where you could have studied differently, how you could have studied better, what you ...

8. Is anyone else in this boat? (and has anyone gotten out of it?)

   nursingschool* replied to csmcj's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Contact the schools you want to get into and have them tell you exactly what to do. They'll tell you where you stand. They'll tell you what you can and can't retake. Like Saysfaa said - many schools only take your GPA from a short list of classes....

9. New to all this...need as much info as possible...Thanx

   nursingschool* replied to vampcharms's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I can't say I've ever heard of a waiting list. Any BSN program is going to be competitive. I'd talk to all of the programs and have them tell you the requirements. Then ace your pre-reqs and apply everywhere. If you ace your pre-reqs the doors wi...

10. Needing help deciding which classes to take! Have you ever taken these together??

    nursingschool* replied to gottagetmyrn's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I'll throw a wrench in and suggest taking A&Ps back to back in the summer session and take chem and micro together in the fall. The A&P labs are easy - straight memorization - compared to Chem and Micro. Chem and Micro labs are more involve...

11. Anyone know of schools that offer work?

    nursingschool* replied to lala86's topic in Pre-Nursing

    The school I'm in here in TX doesn't really place students in PT positions but after the first semester we are qualified to be nursing assistants and most of the hospitals we do our clinicals at will hire us during the summers or PRN (as needed) afte...

12. Anyone wear Dansko clogs?

    nursingschool* replied to MurseJon's topic in Men

    I wear them but I'm in school and only in clinicals one day a week. Our school uniform requires us to wear white shoes with our scrubs so I bought white ones. I think they are pretty awesome though so I bought a black pair to wear casually and get ...

13. Will it matter if I don't have the BSN? ADN -> MSN question

    nursingschool* replied to Raven Sierra's topic in ADN/BSN

    If you already have a bachelors then getting a BSN may not take anymore time than getting an ADN. That was the situation I was in. It does take longer, the program is typically 4 semesters instead of 3 but you should have the bulk of the non-scienc...

14. How old is too old?

    nursingschool* replied to Maryea's topic in ADN/BSN

    Just do it. You may be the oldest in your class - you may not be. Most importantly though, don't worry about it right now. You can't make the pre-reqs go any faster, so take them one semester at a time. Re-evaluate at the end of each semester. I...

15. Question! I'm looking to advance in the nursing career but..

    nursingschool* replied to lawlammy's topic in ADN/BSN

    To my knowledge, you're not only going to need a a solid year of RN experience but you're going to need a BSN to get into any CRNA program. So if you do the ADN route first, you're going to have to do an ADN-BSN bridge program before you apply to gr...