EmDash

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  1. Finances during an accelerated program

    EmDash replied to Whaat's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It's generally savings, federal loans, family help, scholarships and/or surviving on a spouse's income with maybe some part time

  2. Failing out of nursing school...need advice/help please :(

    EmDash replied to alison86786's topic in General Students

    It's not impossible to get into another nursing program if you are dismissed from one it seems, though it would be more difficult. It's also going to depend on what area you are looking at. A lot of...

  3. nursing essay to get accepted

    EmDash replied to sking6182's topic in General Students

    I agree with the previous poster. In addition, if you currently attend a university or college, see if they have a writing lab or an English tutor who looks over papers. That way, you can write a...

  4. Currently Lost in Pursuing Nursing

    EmDash replied to OptimisticAraceli's topic in General Students

    I agree. First, you have to figure out what programs you would like to apply to, particularly if you can't relocate or if you want to stay in-state for cost purposes. Then, I would probably take those...

  5. Travel

    EmDash replied to Future_Rn0311's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    No to the first part, but yes to the second. To me, avoiding a standardized test is not worth driving a long commute if there are other options that require the TEAS but are just as good,...

  6. proof reading

    EmDash replied to Leo77's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    First off, consider looking a bit into formal writing styles. Things like using second person, "you," is considered informal and isn't generally accepted in academic papers. You want to show the...

  7. Classes

    EmDash replied to nurse2bguy555's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Are you doing a regular pace program or an accelerated? For a regular pace, you most likely will, depending on what other things you have in your life. If you aren't working and don't have children or...

  8. Classes

    EmDash replied to nurse2bguy555's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If anything, you can focus on learning medical terminology, which will make it easier for you to know what certain diseases and such are and will save you some time when you are studying. Maybe also...

  9. BA in Sociology - wants to be nurse! (BSN/MSN) Please, help!

    EmDash replied to zirk10's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    One thing to research is what the market is like where you want to work. Where I'm at, most of the hospitals look negatively at Direct Entry MSN programs, and I've been told, at least, that some of...

  10. Realizing how difficult nursing school is

    EmDash replied to Beldar_the_Cenobite's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think it probably depends on the professor and program then, because if I just studied from PowerPoints for some of my classes, I would be missing quite a bit of information that is tested on, as I...

  11. Realizing how difficult nursing school is

    EmDash replied to Beldar_the_Cenobite's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It's going to depend a bit on your professor. But to help a bit on time, I use the PowerPoint to give me a better idea of what topics they find significant and then read those sections to get the...

  12. Help! Nursing school application essay, writer's block!

    EmDash replied to amber94hopper's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think the information is fine, but the way you are using it is a bit off track. That's more of an essay on why you want to be a nurse with a bit of stuff on why you think you'll make a good one. But...

  13. Help! Nursing school application essay, writer's block!

    EmDash replied to amber94hopper's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I don't think that would be off track, but I might leave room to delve into other things as well, specifically traits, experiences, or perspectives that are a bit more unique to you. Things like...

  14. Got a C In Sociology. Will it really matter?

    EmDash replied to xEricca's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The programs I've looked at chooses the applicable course with the highest score to fill the broad prereq requirement. So, if you had Gen Psych with an A and Sociology with a C, they'd take the Gen...

  15. Thinking about changing major?

    EmDash replied to cardenas_a's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If your college has a career services office, you could always see if they have the ability to connect you with someone in those jobs so you can shadow them for a day. You may find that you don't like...

  16. Very Low Gpa...Is there still hope?

    EmDash replied to Futurern2013's topic in General Students

    I would definitely see if you can schedule an appointment with an adviser at the nearby community college. They will be able to go through your options and determine if it's possible to raise your GPA...

  17. Should I do it or try something else?

    EmDash replied to nurse2bnoob101's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Maybe call around and see if you can find a nurse you can shadow for a day or two to get a better idea of what it's like. Then really sit down to see if that's the type of job you can do. Beyond good...

  18. Burnt Out Right Before Nursing School. Should I Still Consider?

    EmDash replied to FluffyFluffalo's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you feel like your anxiety is abnormally high, then it probably is and I think it's worth it to go see someone. You may even have free counseling through your school, and they can help you with...

  19. Low prerequisite GPA, decent cumulative GPA

    EmDash replied to mrstgs's topic in General Students

    So, you'll have a 3.2 prereq GPA with an A in A&P I? In which case, are there other prereqs you didn't make an A in to improve that, or is the school averaging the first attempt with the latest...

  20. what are some BSN programs with priority acceptance for Veterans?

    EmDash replied to Pedro Amador's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you google "nursing programs that give priority to veterans," several different programs and lists for programs pop up. Some places, like Florida State University, look like they have a program...

  21. Low prerequisite GPA, decent cumulative GPA

    EmDash replied to mrstgs's topic in General Students

    You're going to have more luck asking the program itself what the general stats of those accepted is, as that info depends on the program. I'm not sure you'll run into someone here that has applied...

  22. Explaining Low GPA

    EmDash replied to jr1991's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Depending on where most of your low grades cluster, you may want to try to find programs that use prereq GPA as a major factor over overall GPA or programs that look only at the GPA of your last 60...

  23. Pros/Cons of Programs

    EmDash replied to schayes28's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I don't think not having a BSN will matter when you have a MSN. (I should also say that there are direct entry MSN programs that have you earn a BSN, take and pass the NCLEX, and then get your MSN.)...

  24. Ways to get patient-care experience before nursing school?

    EmDash replied to oneday_nursepoundcake's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Becoming a CNA could be a good idea, as you will work a lot with patients and could get some practical knowledge of diseases, etc. Becoming a CNA is also cheaper and faster than some other options....

  25. Taking A &P I and II and microbiology

    EmDash replied to jessica6012's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It's doable if you put a lot of time into it, but is it advisable? Not sure. Your needing to improve your A&P scores indicates you struggled with mastering the information before and may not have...