coolpeach

coolpeach

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  1. How much time do you spend

    It really depends on the class for me. For example when I took psych 3 credit hours I spent maybe an hour a week and made an A. When I took speech, and english I never studied unless I had a paper to...
  2. I have thought about this too. My father has never taken care of himself (smoking/drinking/very overweight), and I don't think he will live to be really elderly. He has had one heart attack already,...
  3. Applied for a Stafford Loan

    Nurse2B, They do not base the stafford loans on your credit, but they do have max per life time and year. You get slightly higher if your an independent than a dependent. This year is was like...
  4. Took Hesi entrance exam yesterday

    I am about to take it. On the Grammer section what were the questions like? And on the A&P can you be really specific cause I am having trouble trying to figure out where to concentrate my...
  5. Really Ticked Off !!!! (yes I Am Shouting)

    They do have A&P completely online. When I called and asked before signing up how they do the whole thing online I was told they somehow present the lab to you online. I know you cant really...
  6. How many of us 30 somethings are out there?

    I am also 37. I was assistant director for a medical collections agency for years, and a mom. I am a first time college student working on my
  7. Drug testing?

    Al7139.... NOT my green tea!!!! I drink green tea every night before bed. It has ecunachia (spelling) to boost the immune system. I used to catch every little cold my kids brought home, and now I...
  8. Child Growth & Development?

    Do you mean Developmental [sych growth and development? If I so it was one of my required pre reqs also. Its an easy
  9. Should I go through with it?

    Sweetbeat, I think your going to be great nurse, and I bet your a great mom. Growing up I had to deal with my parents who had some problems. It wasn't alcohol, but just two people who should have...
  10. Drug testing?

    Mike, mike, mike, mike, mike, mike Just think of all the money you will be making. It will make you feel better than the pot ever did. Actually I think more people than we realize actually smoke...
  11. ADN nurses

    I am applying to Brookhaven's 2 year in Sept, and if not accepted will reapply in Jan. I am also applying to El Centro's LVN program in Jan as a plan B. As for my masters I am torn between Baylor or...
  12. ADN nurses

    Blessed Where in east Texas are you neighbor lol. Are you anywhere near Tyler? I am in Garland, a suburb of
  13. Can't stop talking about nursing school?

    I got online a couple of weeks ago and goggled scrubs etc. Anyway, I was able to order dozens of free catalogs of scubs, nursing gear, stethoscopes, personalized nursing stuff etc. I got a couple in...
  14. Should I go through with it?

    JBGC...you are so funny you just described my life with the unwashed clothes and the can of corn...your too
  15. Applied for a Stafford Loan

    Well stop making all that money...or just donate some to me lol. They always run you through for grants anyway before they do anything else. Another thing you might want to look into is services at...
  16. Applied for a Stafford Loan

    I can't remember how it long it took originally. I think maybe a couple of weeks. They probably have a lot this time of year since everyone is trying to get ready for the semester to start. I would...
  17. Study for the HESI A2 entrance exam...

    I just started studying for the A&P section and I am also wondering how in depth I should go. For example it says review the cell. Well how in depth should I go with it. It states the four basic...
  18. Admission Test into Nursing Program

    I have never seen the CD rom. Make sure you are studying for the right test. There is the Hesi which is an exit exam that has nursing questions you take when your exiting the program. There is also...
  19. Applied for a Stafford Loan

    It is automatically sent to the school/schools you listed. If you want call and verify they received
  20. What school(s) are you applying to?

    Brookhaven's 2 year program in Sept, and if I don't get in ....I will be applying again in Jan, and also to El Centro's LVN
  21. Financial aid

    I don't know what to do in your situation with the banks. I did a lot of research before I chose a lender, but I went down the list the school gave me. I chose my lender based on many things....they...
  22. Can't stop talking about nursing school?

    I already wear them...they are my favorite lounge around the house
  23. Can't stop talking about nursing school?

    Me too!!!! I think thats why I am addicted to this forum a whole group of people who never get tired of the
  24. No, I haven't done that so I can't offer advice, but I wanted to welcome you to the forum. Your a brave person!!! I thought about paramedic, but I would be terrified to ride/drive the ambulance that...
  25. Voluteer???

    Volunteering can only be good. It can give you extra experience, and be good for those you help. As far as helping you with school I would call the school. Every school is different and they may look...