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    Failed Second & Third Exam

    Apple-Core replied to Shookclays's topic in General Students

    During my first degree, a friend and I used the board-game "Trivial Pursuit". Instead of the questions off the cards, we each had a study book and would ask questions from that. I think we may have...
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    Accelerated Programs Help

    Apple-Core replied to 2018hopeful's topic in New York Nursing

    I would definitely suggest connecting with your local community colleges. Ask whether they are offering a hybrid Associates/Bachelors degree. I can't believe that where I live (AZ) is the only place...
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    Maricopa Comm College CEP Fall 2017 Uni/Spring 2018 CC Applicants

    Apple-Core replied to Apple-Core's topic in Arizona Nursing

    HI desic96 - Oh wow - if you have both the Starbucks and the GI Bill, go for whatever university offers the program you like the look of! One thing to mention, I also like the fact that Ottawa has...
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    Maricopa Comm College CEP Fall 2017 Uni/Spring 2018 CC Applicants

    Apple-Core replied to Apple-Core's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Good luck Jessy! Has your application gone in already? Can anyone explain the random time-stamp that is given to applications? I don't understand
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    Were you a Bad/good student before nursing school?

    Apple-Core replied to Skippy97's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yeah, London is a fun place! I couldn't live there permanently though - the weather alone is enough to put me off, and that's before the cost of living! Perhaps you should look into the salary of our...
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    Maricopa Comm College CEP Fall 2017 Uni/Spring 2018 CC Applicants

    Apple-Core replied to Apple-Core's topic in Arizona Nursing

    HI missyt439 - that's amazing you went into the HESI blindly and did so well (I saw in a different thread you were in the 90s!)...congrats! I hope I do as well as
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    Maricopa Comm College CEP Fall 2017 Uni/Spring 2018 CC Applicants

    Apple-Core replied to Apple-Core's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Hi desic96 - It sounds as if you're on the exact same track as me! I'm applying to Glendale CC (1st choice) then Estrella Mountain (2nd choice). I've chosen Ottawa as the university. I spent quite a...
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    Please Don't Judge Patients

    Apple-Core replied to NurseLife88's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    We all judge, all the time. It's a biological throwback from the need to survive. It's how our ancestors were able to decide who was a threat, who wasn't, and who was worth procreating with. It's...
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    Please Don't Judge Patients

    Apple-Core replied to NurseLife88's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This reminds me of someone I used to know who had chronic COPD, was in a wheelchair, wore a mask and wheeled an O2 tank around with him 24/7, and yet he continued to smoke BEHIND THE MASK. Yep - the...
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    Were you a Bad/good student before nursing school?

    Apple-Core replied to Skippy97's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    ....and what did you think of my homeland?? ~Union Jack ~~ British born and raised
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    IV insertion-met resistance?

    Apple-Core replied to BekahDavis's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Random side comment - but when you are a student nurse, how do you practice putting in IVs in the classroom? Please don't tell me you have to practice on each other Please tell me there's a rubber...
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    Maricopa Comm College CEP Fall 2017 Uni/Spring 2018 CC Applicants

    Apple-Core replied to Apple-Core's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I think my CC application and CEP will pretty much go in at the same time because I'm cramming my final 3 pre-reqs into 8 week classes through March/April, then I have to quickly get both my...
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    GCCAZ CEP Program 2017

    Apple-Core replied to MsHammy's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Hi - I haven't applied yet, but I will be for the May 31st deadline! Feel free to vent...I'm anxious and I haven't even applied yet! LOL! 94 on the HESI sounds good to me, by the way. What is your...
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    Maricopa Comm College CEP Fall 2017 Applicants

    Apple-Core replied to MiladyMalarkey's topic in Arizona Nursing

    So I realize I'm a semester behind you guys, but hoping you have some ideas! I'm planning on taking the HESI soon, which will give me enough time to re-sit (if needed) before the May 31st deadline....
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    Financial Aid

    Apple-Core replied to jessicaoropesa's topic in Chamberlain College

    My bad! I thought that Chamberlain was the ADN
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    Difference of integrated and block curriculum

    Apple-Core replied to nanicy123's topic in General Students

    Very interesting! I know that the college I hope to be accepted into has "nursing blocks" but I didn't realize that thst defined a teaching style! I thought it just meant a set length of classes....
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    GPA/HESI/TEAS Score when accepted?

    Apple-Core replied to alistevens's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The program I am applying to is competitive, and they strongly suggest a minimum 3.25 GPA and HESI scores in the 90's to be competitive and stand a chance of getting a place. I haven't applied yet - I...
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    Anxiously waiting for the acceptance bus

    Apple-Core replied to Ghost of Dobby's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    NICE!!!!!!
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    Preceptor From Hell-Need Advice

    Apple-Core replied to Breycn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Side note: document everything, just in case you need to
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    Friend asked to cheat off me from exam?

    Apple-Core replied to Dlansey's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Quick tip: avoid verbally, or in any future texts or emails, accusing her of cheating, regardless of whether you're correct. That just gives her ammunition, and it's subjective anyway (as demonstrated...
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    Cant apply to other nursing schools because of different pre req requirements!

    Apple-Core replied to angel1312's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It was suggested in another thread that you take some additional classes in order to improve your GPA and to "dilute" the math grade, so why not take these additional classes (the ones you mention in...
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    Low gpa and failure in pre reqs. Am I doomed?

    Apple-Core replied to angel1312's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It depends on what the minimum GPA is for acceptance, and also whether entry is competitive or
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    It's not my job to pray with you.

    Apple-Core replied to kickatthedark's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    This seems like the best possible approach, IMHO. It gently implies/suggests that you will remain silent while they pray, but also offers support and shows respect for their beliefs. As an atheist,...
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    You Don't Really Need Chemistry For Nursing, Do You?

    Apple-Core replied to smalli's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Many nursing programs require a minimum of high school-level chemistry, so the answer is most likely the program you apply for will require chemistry. However, if you mean do nurses USE chemistry...
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    Anxiously waiting for the acceptance bus

    Apple-Core replied to Ghost of Dobby's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Which State are you in, HopefulNurse? This sounds a bit like the program I hope to