Pixiesmom BSN, RN

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  1. Pixiesmom

    OMG I feel terrible

    Pixiesmom replied to saskenn0910's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Honestly, I would start out with A&P I and then retake the A&P II afterwards. I've yet to take either class, but I would think that it would just flow better with the A&P I taken
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    Do you have any fun teachers?

    Pixiesmom posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My Biology teacher is awesome! She makes everything so interesting and fun. You never know what to expect. My favorite day was when she brought in a polaroid of her Mother's cyst that was removed....
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    Do you have any fun teachers?

    Pixiesmom replied to Pixiesmom's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would have loved to have witnessed
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    Do you have any fun teachers?

    Pixiesmom replied to Pixiesmom's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

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    Math

    Pixiesmom replied to Duveed's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    When I took the general assessment test at my college I barely missed the mark for not having to take introductory algebra. (Not bad considering I've been out of school for several years) I took the...
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    I'm an "ER" freak!

    Pixiesmom replied to FNPhopeful's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Emergency, that's what I'm talking about! That Johnny Gage was a
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    Am I making the wrong decision?

    Pixiesmom replied to Ernestine's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Since you are wanting to enjoy the college experience I don't think that your making a wrong choice at all. You can test out your wings, and take subjects that may or may not be available at the...
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    I'm an "ER" freak!

    Pixiesmom replied to FNPhopeful's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My love with medical shows started back in the 70's with the show Emergency about paramedics. My favorite shows of all time in no particular order are: Emergency, M*A*S*H, China Beach, and ER. I enjoy...
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    Essays

    Pixiesmom replied to DAMomma's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My best advice is to just start writing. Include all of the things that you posted, and go from there. (Said by the woman who is procrastinating on her Genetics research
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    On-line Courses???

    Pixiesmom replied to Angel 3's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I've taken a few online courses. In fact this fall my A&P I is online, but we have class times set for labs. Since every teacher is different it's hard to know what to expect. My online...
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    Which one, or both?

    Pixiesmom posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I went to a Christian high school, but it wasn't accredited. I took the GED in 1991. Should I submit both my high school transcripts, and my GED scores to the
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    Which one, or both?

    Pixiesmom replied to Pixiesmom's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Aaaargh! They called back while I was at school today and they're sending my transcripts to my college. I really wanted to see them first. A woman that I graduated from high school with told me that...
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    One step closer

    Pixiesmom posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I received a letter in the mail today inviting me to schedule my test date for the pre-rn assessment. :monkeydance: I just need to decide whether to take it in September or December. I'd rather take...
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    Which one, or both?

    Pixiesmom replied to Pixiesmom's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    They said that either or both would be fine. Somehow I have the more is better mentality going on here. Now if I can just get someone at my former high school to answer the phone.
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    I'm 42 and I'm new here !!

    Pixiesmom replied to Rine's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Rine, I had a 4.0 my first semester (last fall) I graduated in the top of my class in high school, but it was a small Christian school. My psychology teacher told me that I was too hard on myself,...
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    I'm 42 and I'm new here !!

    Pixiesmom replied to Rine's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm a front row student too. I'm in Biology now and have a B, but I'm not happy with a B. I hope that B didn't ruin my chances for being accepted. I do have several pre-req's left to complete. That...
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    What would you take?

    Pixiesmom replied to nurse2btracy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    That would be a tough one. If the spanish class will benefit you more in the long run I would take
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    One step closer

    Pixiesmom replied to Pixiesmom's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thank you MissJen. I hope you get your acceptance letter
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    I'm 42 and I'm new here !!

    Pixiesmom replied to Rine's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Welcome from another non-traditional student. I was a complete basket case last fall when I started classes. I spent the time between my classes in my vehicle studying and crying. It took me awhile...
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    Future nurse/doc in the family

    Pixiesmom replied to Rohan's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It sounds like you have quite the little inquisitive man on your hands. That's fantastic, and your setting an excellent example for
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    semester fatigue

    Pixiesmom replied to Multicollinearity's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm so sorry for your loss. I think that a lot of students lose sight of the light at the end of the tunnel. That and college is stressful enough, but when you throw in the other factors such as...
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    Klinger - The man, the myth, the legend

    Pixiesmom replied to zaggar's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I'm glad that I'm not the only M*A*S*H fan on here. I loved naive Radar, but Klinger does have a special place in my heart. My friends dad was a nurse in a M*A*S*H unit many years ago. After...
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    Why do you want to be

    Pixiesmom replied to LAROSILIERE7's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I've wanted to work in the medical field for as long as I can remember. This desire probably stems from the tv shows that I watched as a child, and as an adult. I have many fond memories of watching...
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    A few questions abou thte RN pre-entrance exam

    Pixiesmom posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My college advisor gave me the name of the recommended textbook for this exam. MDonald, Mary (Ed) The NLN Review Guide for RN Pre-Entrance Exam Are there any others that you would recommend? I should...
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    Has anyone heard of Lakeview College of Nursing?

    Pixiesmom replied to missBelle's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I've heard some great things about