Mergirlc MSN, APRN, NP

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    Rejected from schools - Please HELP!

    Mergirlc replied to ann35211's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    These entry-level programs are tough. There are people w/ 3.8 GPAs and healthcare experience who get rejected all the time. Don't feel bad. It's just there are sometimes too many qualified people...
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    I need help deciding which prerequisites to take together!

    Mergirlc replied to PAsmalls's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Biology is typically the prerequisite for all the core classes so this one will probably be the first class you need to take in order to do the core prerequisites. I know at the community college I...
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    I have questions

    Mergirlc replied to Rhea Atienza's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi Rhea, Welcome, you're new here. Just so you know, the folks on this site are more than willing to help you w/ homework help when they can. They just want you to think the problem/scenario...
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    easier direct entry BSN programs?

    Mergirlc replied to Agoose98's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    This question gets asked quite a bit. Try going to states where there is a lower population. Others on this site have mentioned states such as Michigan, Indiana, North/South Dakota, Wyoming,...
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    Nursing Prerequisites- Help!

    Mergirlc replied to futurenurse06's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Actually, if you want to start to just get a general overview of the subjects, you just should go to YouTube & look up: Crash Course Anatomy & Physiology & Crash Course Microbiology....
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    HELP accepted into program while waiting on preferred programs response

    Mergirlc replied to Marie Pastorino's topic in General Students

    Yeah, you can as there's no such thing as a nursing program forcing you to attend. Plenty of people on the waitlist waiting for people to not accept or drop out before classes even begin. That's the...
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    Future Nurse

    Mergirlc replied to amandaT's topic in General Students

    $200 seems an awful lot for a basic printer. There are some at various stores (Target, Office Depot, Walmart) that sell for $40-55 that do basic printing if that's all your after. Even better,...
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    Final Pre-Nursing Schedule

    Mergirlc replied to igottaconquer246's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm assuming Intro to Literature is an English/Composition class? If it is, that alone will eat up a lot of time when having to do research and write papers. Don't always assume Nutrition is an easy...
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    Fourth year applying to nursing school

    Mergirlc replied to jennmargar's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I just wanted to comment, or advise, on some things. Many schools state those core classes cannot be taken more than 7 years ago. Some even say 5 years! Watch that time limit or you'll end up having...
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    Help with Microbiology?!?

    Mergirlc replied to Missfuturenurse19's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Is there a lab w/ this course? Most nursing programs require a lab component so you should make sure this course will count toward the program, or programs, you are planning on applying to. I would...
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    Feeling discouraged

    Mergirlc replied to guest1129128's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Is there a reason why you can't register @ another CC and take it there??? Does your program of choice require this? If not, register at another CC and take it there. Sure you might have to do more...
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    Cleveland Clinic Nurse Residency

    Mergirlc replied to Nursing2019BSN's topic in General Nursing

    @Nursing2019BSN I was just perusing various topics, and it seems your exact question from a few months ago was asked by many (for various years), but has never been answered. If you're still around,...
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    Is there hope of a successful career after surrendering your nursing license?

    Mergirlc replied to Laura252227's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I've never had a license revoked, but I thought perhaps being an EHS (Environmental, Health and Safety) Technician might work for you? Some companies are willing to train the right person and with...
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    Half the class expelled... help.

    Mergirlc replied to LoveGuineaPigs's topic in General Students

    The only other thing I might suggest is contacting your loan company to see if they can make your payments income-based or extend the length of your loan to make the payments smaller. I know there is...
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    Sophomore in College, would I be able to transfer into a BSN program?

    Mergirlc replied to fuzzysokcs's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Well, in that case...keep taking those prerequisites. I would suggest you make sure that not receiving a degree from the school you're currently enrolled in will not mess up your scholarship...
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    Half the class expelled... help.

    Mergirlc replied to LoveGuineaPigs's topic in General Students

    Geeze, I don't even know what to say...but I'm sure people will start chiming in any second. So sorry this happened to you. This situation is highly unusual. One question, which I know others will...
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    Sophomore in College, would I be able to transfer into a BSN program?

    Mergirlc replied to fuzzysokcs's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would recommend you complete the prerequisites at a community college where it is cheaper. You can still apply to transfer into a BSN program from a community college as long as you have the...
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    Hesi Entrance Exam Help

    Mergirlc replied to Pre Nursing Student's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    If they require 80%, they require 80% - meaning you have to retake all of them. I'm assuming they want 80% minimum per each section, but you may want to ask if they mean cumulative. Get...
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    HESI A2 in 1 hour

    Mergirlc replied to TwinDaddy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Cool. Thanks! I've been studying like crazy and feel confident in the math, it's just that darn pocket prep threw me for a loop. Thanks for your
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    HESI A2 TEST TOMORROW

    Mergirlc replied to Lmoore13's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    LMoore13, thanks for that. The darn Pocket Prep app is driving me nuts. I've read various HESI A2 posts on this site & it seems everybody is saying it's like the book. I understand the book...
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    HESI A2 TEST TOMORROW

    Mergirlc replied to Lmoore13's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    In regard to the ratio problems, were they pretty straight-forward? I've been using the pocket prep app and some of the word problems involving ratios have been a bit difficult. I'm just wondering...
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    Tips on Video Interview with Cleveland Clinic?

    Mergirlc replied to gizmojamz's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    HI @gizmojamz I have some ?'s for you too, I hope you don't mind. I DMed
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    HESI A2 in 1 hour

    Mergirlc replied to TwinDaddy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Could you tell me if the ratio/proportion questions for the math were pretty straightforward? I have the HESI A2 pocket prep full version and some of the word problems are atrocious involving ratios....
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    Interview while in orientation.. NEED ADVICE!!

    Mergirlc replied to Newrn123's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    You will be burning a bridge if you accept the new job, pretty much. Don't mention you're at the new job or in orientation. If I were the interviewer, I would instantly stop listening to you and...
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    Low GPA, High Pre Requisites

    Mergirlc replied to LTC5314's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    ^^^ This is actually an excellent idea and probably the way to go based on your GPA. If you take into consideration the amount you might spend going to a private college in CA compared to, perhaps,...