KiwiKatt

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  1. Paramedic Prior to Nursing?

    KiwiKatt posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi, everyone! My very first post here! I've recently been having second thoughts about nursing school because of cost. I don't get much in loans so it's difficult for me to pay for each semester. I...

  2. Is nursing worth it?

    KiwiKatt replied to KiwiKatt's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    A lot has happened since starting, believe me. It's just as fast paced as an E.R. I've been left alone to work and they have turnover times. You need to switch equipment out, make sure you sterilize...

  3. Is nursing worth it?

    KiwiKatt posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi everyone. I'm feeling very negative as of recently when it comes to pursuing nursing. Is it even worth it? I'm employed as a surgical services aide and I absolutely HATE it. We're understaffed and...

  4. LPN then RN

    KiwiKatt posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi everyone, I want to know what you all think of becoming an LPN before an RN. Schools for getting a BSN are really expensive, even with loans I still can't afford it all. I've been in school for...

  5. I have 4 W's on my record

    KiwiKatt replied to OBear's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I've been told W's aren't too important as long as you did well when you actually took the course. With your GPA I see no reason why they would even look at those in your

  6. Bsn, lvn/lpn, or adn

    KiwiKatt replied to Gsap's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi! This is all personal opinion coming up lol. I know of schools who have taken students with the bare minimum for GPA. Some students have gotten lower on the GPA but did well on the entrance exam...

  7. Indecisive

    KiwiKatt replied to Tiaycia's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    How soon after getting your LPN do you plan on going back to school for your RN? If you're going to go right after then I think you should just stick to the RN program. It will take longer if you...

  8. TEAS test

    KiwiKatt replied to littleboyboo's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi, I recently took the TEAS. I saw a good mix of things. The math was very basic algebra and a little bit of statistics. I had some scatter plots and charts that I had to decipher. There was some...

  9. Changing from Teacher to Nurse- I'd love your advice!

    KiwiKatt replied to hufflepalian's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm not a nurse yet, but I know from reading on the forums and seeing comments around a lot seem to struggle doing classes while working. You could work but I think that alone has your plate full. I...

  10. Applying anxiety help

    KiwiKatt replied to maria1315's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm in the same position right now actually, so I understand! Good luck in your remaining

  11. Don’t know if I have enough passion for nursing

    KiwiKatt replied to Shai1010's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Never have I encountered a nurse who did it for the money say that they enjoyed it. Every single one I've met ended up finding something else to do or just stayed miserable. From this post I see many...

  12. Applying anxiety help

    KiwiKatt replied to maria1315's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    What you described sounds AMAZING. I don't think you should worry at all because I know people who have gotten into very competitive schools with minimal extra curricular and a 2.75 GPA. You sound...

  13. Hybrid biology classes

    KiwiKatt replied to Blayton's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think those classes for hybrid aren't too bad. The material can be learned easily because it gets clarified during the labs if there's confusion. I don't think it's more than you can bite off and I...

  14. What Should I Do?

    KiwiKatt replied to lecole01's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I took anatomy with micro and it wasn't too difficult but it was very time consuming. You have A LOT of studying to do. I had to take 6 hours for each class to study and it was hard to balance at...

  15. Help with AP I & II

    KiwiKatt replied to dianach25's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Taking a medical terminology class will definitely help! You could take that along with your Microbio class. A&P can be taken alone because for some people they can be very difficult classes....

  16. Don’t know if I have enough passion for nursing

    KiwiKatt replied to Shai1010's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My immediate reaction to this post was to tell you to NOT PURSUE NURSING if you're in it only for the money. You will be miserable. This is something you have to figure out on your own. I recommend...

  17. I think I made a mistake!

    KiwiKatt replied to tzmnurse2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You could take a lighter load of classes or try hybrid classes. I had to go part time so I'm behind by 2 semesters but it's worth it because you can focus better and get the higher grades. I hope...

  18. LPN OR BSN

    KiwiKatt replied to Zelda30's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I don't recommend becoming an LPN. It sets you back time wise and a lot of these classes will need to be retaken basically. You'll have to do all your clinicals all over again. If RN is your goal, you...

  19. I think I made a mistake!

    KiwiKatt replied to tzmnurse2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Have you tried talking to your professors, tutoring? If you're taking pre-reqs, I recommend taking the rest at a CC and transfer over. If you want it nad enough, you should go for it! I understand how...

  20. Help! Should I be a nurse?

    KiwiKatt replied to Rdawson11's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi! If nursing is something you think you'll enjoy, go for it. No one enjoys hurting other people or working such long shifts! Only you know what you can handle and can't handle. If you want it bad...

  21. Is this normal!?

    KiwiKatt replied to stressedstudent14's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I've had this issue before! I don't recommend dropping the class because you paid and you aren't failing. I recommend going over the material prior to class. Are the powerpoints online? You can go off...

  22. Paramedic Prior to Nursing?

    KiwiKatt replied to KiwiKatt's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yodapup, thanks for all your advice! The pay isn't too concerning for me, it's more the experience and benefits I get from the hands on work. You brought up some really good points that I wasn't...

  23. Paramedic Prior to Nursing?

    KiwiKatt replied to KiwiKatt's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I can't take out any private loans because the ones I've seen require good credit scores or co-signers. I haven't built up my credit score and I don't have anyone willing to cosign a loan for me so I...

  24. Paramedic Prior to Nursing?

    KiwiKatt replied to KiwiKatt's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    In response to the classes expiring, they've changed the limit from 5 to 7 years before the expire so I have some time. My oldest class that the schools require was taken in

  25. Paramedic Prior to Nursing?

    KiwiKatt replied to KiwiKatt's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I do have about 6 months before starting nursing school because the school has stopped taking applications for the next term so I could get my EMT-B done in 4 months and begin working before I even...