jm08168

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1. Memorizing the Skeletal Muscles

   jm08168 replied to MeredithAnne's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Quizlet is a great resource

2. A&P study resources

   jm08168 replied to scrublifenurse10's topic in Pre-Nursing

   https://allnurses.com/pre-nursing-student/a-amp-p-334360.html

3. Considering LPN?

   jm08168 replied to DarkLotus's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Because of costs I had to change my plans as well. Instead of doing a traditional BSN, I'm going for a 12 month LPN, theirs then a local LPN to RN bridge at the community college which will take 12 months (plus two semesters of prereqs I can take whi...

4. Is 31 too old to start a nursing career?

   jm08168 replied to dannygurl84's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I like this post. Very positive. I was feeling too old myself

5. Just when I started getting excited....

   jm08168 replied to jm08168's topic in Pre-Nursing

   What happened from what I understand so far was when enrolled, they enrolled me for two semesters and did my financial aid together in a "package". Since I dropped the second semester to persue nursing, they took all of my financial aid away But my t...

6. Just when I started getting excited....

   jm08168 replied to jm08168's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I have actually called the business office at my former college and she said she doesn't know why it's that much. She said shed find an explanation and call me back. I haven't been able to get ahold of her since but until she figures it out and I pay...

7. Just when I started getting excited....

   jm08168 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing

   I start classes next week. I'm taking my final prereqs and will finish in the end of July. I had a possibility to start the nursing program in fall if space was available. Well, now I get this letter in the mail from the college I previously attende...

8. Starting Nursing Program in 8 days!!!

   jm08168 replied to Live.&.Learn's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Congrats!!

9. WNY Nursing programs advice beware of ECC

   jm08168 replied to rgodfrey's topic in General Students

   Thanks for the post! I was going back and forth between ecc and trocaire. I decided in trocaire and I'm starting my prereqs (chemistry and A&P I) in two weeks!

10. Driving distance to nursing program

    jm08168 replied to cljonesfuturenurse's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I have about 20-25 minute drive depending on traffic, add on 10 minutes to find the street only parking and I'll be leaving about 35 mins early for classes

11. I need advice!

    jm08168 replied to StL_Momma27's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I think it's manageable depending on the courses. I worked full time, took 3 online classes and took care of my 3 year old and got all A's. The classes were 100 level general classes though

12. Working while in school

    jm08168 replied to C3rvacles's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I'm in the same boat. I will be starting in Jan 2013 with nursing classes. My school advised me not to work but I will be working 20 hrs and if I'm still at my job (banking) I will also volunteer at a hospital for my resume.

13. What's the first thing you'll buy when you're officially an RN?

    jm08168 replied to mssjez's topic in General Students

    I'm going to pay for my parents to go on a nice vacation (for a thanks for watching my son while I'm in school)

14. pre-reqs

    jm08168 replied to Countrygirl10's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Our prereqs are chemistry and A&P I

15. CNA while in school

    jm08168 posted a topic in General Students

    Their are many nursing homes in my area that will train you there for your CNA. I am considering this while I'm in school but my question is, if my main goal is to work at a hospital when I finish school will being a CNA at a nursing home hurt or hel...