bitter_betsy

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  1. Lack of Pharmacology Info

    bitter_betsy replied to clarria24's topic in General Students

    My program posts a lists of the books required for each semester. I would look to see if your school has a similar list. See if you can purchase the book (either get a used one or even an...

  2. Student Loan Question

    bitter_betsy replied to newnursingstudent19's topic in General Students

    I am a second degree student - I still have previous student loan debt (paid it off once, went back to school and I'm paying again... now going to school again!). You CAN pay them back as long as you...

  3. Help! Applying to ABSN Nerves

    bitter_betsy replied to ncal's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm not qualified to answer all your questions, but I'll answer the ones I can. A Spring ABSN - there is a program near me that is only offered once per year and theirs is a Fall start (August /...

  4. Another NCLEX anxiety/Kaplan post

    bitter_betsy replied to gennn19's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I just had major test anxiety and it turns out that once the test was in front of me - I knew a lot more than I thought I did (not NCLEX though). My best advice is to make sure you continue to study...

  5. 12 and 1/2 hours with only 30 minutes for lunch

    bitter_betsy replied to blenderbottle's topic in General Students

    So not even a nursing student yet and I'm willing to bet you aren't "learning anything in clinicals" because you are too busy figuring out how to sit down or hide. Find a nurse and follow her/him....

  6. How to get RN degree from different country?

    bitter_betsy replied to ANeu0321's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I second the above to stay in the US until you have completed your education. Since you already have a degree look into ABSN programs. My program is 16 months long. I had to have certain pre-reqs...

  7. Looking for Nursing Shoe Recommendations!

    bitter_betsy replied to stephaniej1229's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have owned Dansko, Abeo and Alegria shoes now. I gave away my danskos. I have fairly flat feet and they were just uncomfortable to me. My Alegria's are clog style, but they remind me of...

  8. Straighterline Courses

    bitter_betsy replied to scurry941's topic in General Students

    I would ensure that your college accepts these credits first. They are not actual college courses - the are similar to CLEP credit. Certain schools have agreements in place to accept the credits...

  9. pregnancy ?

    bitter_betsy replied to lnbrantley's topic in General Students

    For most people - babies aren't as planned as you would like them to be. Depending on your birth control method it may take time for your body to readjust. Having said that, if I could choose when...

  10. Diversity in 100 words or less!

    bitter_betsy posted a topic in General Students

    Please indicate in 100 words or less how you would contribute to the diversity of the nursing profession. How??? Just how exactly do you write in 100 words or less how you can contribute to the...

  11. Diversity in 100 words or less!

    bitter_betsy replied to bitter_betsy's topic in General Students

    Thank you for the help! Reading that paragraph helps me phrase things better in my head. I guess I wonder about the motive for only 100 words... do most people just blow this off? For me its the...

  12. Dismissal from nursing school without failing any course

    bitter_betsy replied to Beebee18's topic in General Students

    I think the biggest issue here is "International Student on F1 Visa". I don't know that much about students visas... I have spoken with a couple people about them - one who had to plan a trip back...

  13. Macbook Air or Macbook Pro for Nursing School?

    bitter_betsy replied to tmccstu2018's topic in General Students

    My program states you can pick either Mac or Windows. I have a single iPad that is now at least 5 years old. I have an iMac that is almost 10 years old. I also have 7 windows laptops in my...

  14. Older Students - 40 +

    bitter_betsy replied to rabiamirou's topic in General Students

    Actually - tomorrow July 1 - the application process opens for me. I have been through a heck of a lot of crap in my life and none of it has killed me yet. I am constantly reminded of how many times...

  15. TEAS VI without A&P, Micro, and Bio possible to pass?

    bitter_betsy replied to FutureRN702's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    I don't really have an answer to your question, but I want to stop you and question your motives. Nothing in life is fast and easy. Fast or easy but not both. Typically worthless is in there...

  16. What does the "ADN GPA" consist of

    bitter_betsy replied to X620's topic in General Students

    For my school - it doesn't matter what I took where or when - they use my OVERALL GPA - all of it - even the courses I took as dual enrollment in high school. If I want to continue further - they...

  17. Bacillus Species

    bitter_betsy replied to Rebeka0201's topic in General Students

    I'm doing this right now too... There are a series of unknown tests you can do in order to determine the differences... today we put our unknown into 5 different broths - citrate, a green one I don't...

  18. Path to CRNA/ ICU, please help!

    bitter_betsy replied to Intensive Care Murse's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I know how brains work.... you are doing homework and get easily sidetracked on all your future things to do. Don't let it trap you. Keep focused on what is going on right now. Get through school....

  19. THREE year traditional BSN Programs

    bitter_betsy replied to BioNerd19's topic in School, College Programs

    You should really do your homework. I actually took the time to go to Wayne's website and look at the programs. They require you to have 7 courses (plus some other stuff) - which is at least 21...

  20. Desperate

    bitter_betsy replied to emilymorgan's topic in General Students

    I'm not in actual nursing school yet... but here are my study tactics (because I MUST keep my 4.0 to have any chance of being admitted to my program of choice). I skim the textbook prior to class. I...

  21. Buying previously used books

    bitter_betsy replied to herewego23's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Also typically in the front of the newer edition it lays out EXACTLY what is different in that edition from previous editions - that should help when figuring out what you need to look out

  22. I need help choosing courses!

    bitter_betsy replied to hn7201's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Maybe I understand what you are saying??? You are one of those kids that is taking high school courses and is supposed to end up with an associates degree when you graduate high school? If so - then...

  23. Steps to becoming a R.N

    bitter_betsy replied to Cspencer7's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Just to add to the above - there are also 2 ways to become an RN - but since you are in California you need to see which is better for you. #1 - ADN - this is a program available through community...

  24. Stomach problems in nursing school?

    bitter_betsy replied to IndecisiveRN97's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I can't say I specifically have IBS, but I have "issues". I solve my "issues" by only eating food items that I know won't bother me - which means either I bring my food - or I don't eat until I get...

  25. How do you memorize / visualize for tests?

    bitter_betsy posted a topic in General Students

    I am doing well on my lecture tests because they are scantron. I can mostly remember what things look like and can pick the right answer, however, when I have to fill in the blank - my brain goes...