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coolpeach

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  1. Take 7 classes in one semester to make deadline!?!

    coolpeach replied to Butterfly23's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Eng 101, Math, A&P, Dev. Pysch, Microbiology, Psych, Human Nutrition First I will tell you that most places consider 12 credit hours full time, but will allow 18. Here you have 23 credit hours,...

  2. Are we all old???

    coolpeach replied to np_wannabe's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think mentality was a lot different back then. I grew up in a suburb of Dallas, Texas and I am only 37 years old, but how things have changed. I have always wanted to be a nurse. I remember going to...

  3. Very confused

    coolpeach replied to BeachPrincess's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I live in the Dallas, Texas area and its very hard to get into a 2 year program here. I was told anything less than a 4.0, and its almost impossible.Of course others on here who live in other places...

  4. Recommended digital voice recorders?

    coolpeach replied to fmrnicumom's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I bought an Olympus WS-100 from frys about 2 years ago, and love it. Its small enough to go everywhere, and runs on 1 triple A battery that seems to last forever. It records crystal clear with no...

  5. This sucks...please help!

    coolpeach replied to Butterfly23's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It is a long process!!! I didn't know it would take this long when I started 4 years ago. I went to the CC, and took an entrance test. I found out that I needed to take remedial Algebra to get to...

  6. How do you focus when you have personal issues??

    coolpeach replied to wannabenursetx's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have dealt with martial issues, a troubled teen, and some health problems while working toward my degree. At times it was really tough, and I felt really overwhelmed. Other times like the others I...

  7. How tough is the Entrance exam for nursing?

    coolpeach replied to Brandi8's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The places I am applying give the Hesi A2. I just ordered the study guide, and got it in this week. I was really worried about the math, but it looks pretty basic (Addition, Subtraction,...

  8. Tests don't match lecture, notes or review

    coolpeach replied to I_am_Julia's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The first time I signed up for A&P I carefully picked my instructor a nice Dr. Luo that everyone said was great. The first day of class I show up, and the professor is not who I signed up for....

  9. I Got a Sallie Mae Loan!!

    coolpeach replied to cdietrich404's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have a student loan through Frost, but I think all student federal secured loans are about the same. I have 6 months grace period. That is I can take the summer off, or maybe even a semester, but...

  10. Are we all old???

    coolpeach replied to np_wannabe's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am 37, and just about finished with my pre reqs. I plan on applying to a nursing program in Fall. I am divorced, and have three boys the youngest of which just turned 12. It has been hard at times....

  11. Will it be harder for me to get in?

    coolpeach replied to Spotty44's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think you will be fine. I don't know how they do it at every school, but at mine you would be good to go. Here they look at your overall GPA which is a 4.0 which is awsome. If you took a class, and...

  12. OH.. Micro.. :-(

    coolpeach replied to JdNNurse2B's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I took micro semester before last, and I made a B because it was a bit difficult. I bought a digital voice recorder at fry's for around $60, and recorded every class. I also took my digital camera to...

  13. "As long as we all get a 'C'..." HMMM?!?!?

    coolpeach replied to NSFA08's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am trying to get into a 2 year program, and I have been told anything less than A's at least on the science courses will not get me in. They look at your grade point average on certain courses...

  14. pre nursing student

    coolpeach replied to snuggles81's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have never heard of this

  15. Tests don't match lecture, notes or review

    coolpeach replied to I_am_Julia's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have had some really bad ones. A couple of semesters ago I had a real awful chemistry instructor. The class was an hour, and a half twice a week. He would come in and spend half an hour shuffling...

  16. Do you think it is too late to go into nursing?

    coolpeach replied to karen230's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    NO...you are not too old. I am also 37, and have three boys. Since I have been taking my pre reqs I have met many woman our age, and some older. My friend, and financial Aid advisor is in her late...

  17. Tests don't match lecture, notes or review

    coolpeach replied to I_am_Julia's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have taken almost all of my pre reqs, and have found there are good teachers, and bad teachers. Sounds like you found a bad

  18. "As long as we all get a 'C'..." HMMM?!?!?

    coolpeach replied to NSFA08's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have been going to school primary with people who want to get into a highly competitive 2 year program, and must get A's. The people in most of my science classes have been very competitive, and...

  19. Silly question...about applying to RN programs?

    coolpeach replied to Sammygrll's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would check at the Web Sites of the Nursing programs you want to apply to before making any decisions regarding what you need to take. You could also call or go see an academic advisor over the...

  20. I am Sooooo upset right now..

    coolpeach replied to shippoRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am still in pre nursing, and havent started patient contact yet, but I am sure one day I will feel the same as you do. You must remember that you are simply a human being, and a nurse. You can only...

  21. Any Brookhaven CC students?

    coolpeach replied to BabyRN2B_09's topic in Texas Nursing

    I wanted to take Dosage Calc in the fall, but it is impossible. There are only two classes being offered. One is at Brookhaven at the exact same time as End of life Issues (2 pts), and the other...

  22. A&p??

    coolpeach replied to ahartvigson's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I took both A&P 1 and 2 at Richland. It was broken down into systems. For example the skeletal system. First we learned all the names of the bones, where they were located, how to identify them...

  23. What are YOU taking Fall semester?

    coolpeach replied to serendipity123's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    In the fall I am taking: Nursing patho End of life issues Microcomputer applications Chemistry (retaking to turn a B into an A) I am also taking the Hesi in Aug, and applying to Brookhaven, Trinity...

  24. Financial Aid Help!!!

    coolpeach replied to curlysue82's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You could take a student loan. This would give you a extra few thousand a year, and doesn't have to be paid back until 6 months after you graduate or stop going to school at least half time. The...

  25. Any Brookhaven CC students?

    coolpeach replied to BabyRN2B_09's topic in Texas Nursing

    I looked on Webb site, and it looks as if the max number of points is 42. That includes 4.0 GPA from A's on all four of the main pre reqs, 13 points for having completed all the support courses...