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    I survived my first week of classes!

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

    I have a full load this semester. Chemistry, A&PI, Math for Meds, Medical Terminology, and Ethics. The last two aren't required for the ADN program but I figured terminology wouldn't hurt in the...
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    I survived my first week of classes!

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

    Thank God I won't be that busy until the semester ends. I'm back down to 10 hours of work a week. That is a good thing because I'm trying to get my study schedule down to a
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    Broken Chances? Help.

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

    I think it all depends on you handle the situation with potential employers and what they ask if and when they do a reference check. I worked for a large retailer and all they could say when someone...
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    Anyone have information regarding Lakeview College of Nursing in Danville, IL?

    Pixiesmom replied to brandi10's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Brandi there is a member here that graduated from the Lakeview program at Eastern Illinois University this past May. You might do a search and send her a
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    Picabo Street

    Pixiesmom replied to LydiaNN's topic in Nursing Humor

    David Letterman did a version of it many years about after her round at the Olympics. His version was that she had donated money to her local hospital and the most needed work was in the ICU so it...
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    Math fast facts quick link

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

    Here's another link where you can print out several different varieties of graph paper. I would print my paper out at the college library so it was free! http://www.mathematicshelpcentral.com/ There...
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    MATH...& I'm scared ...uhhh

    Pixiesmom replied to ChargeNurseAmy74's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Excellent advice! I started back almost a year ago and I immediately signed up for tutoring knowing that I wanted to do more than just get by and after a few weeks in I realized that I didn't need...
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    Multiple Schools?

    Pixiesmom replied to lma82's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Here the ADN program is offered at the community college that I'm currently attending and the university in the next town offers a BSN program. I've applied at the college and I'm still waiting on...
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    Silly question about entrance exams.

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

    now that is good to know! please let me know which review book you used when you get the time. thank you
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    Silly question about entrance exams.

    Pixiesmom posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My college website states that we must take the pre-rn assessment test prior to be considered for the nursing program and that a composite score of below 90 is not accepted. They list the NLN-Rn...
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    VCR/DVR Alert - Vietnam Nurses with Dana Delany

    Pixiesmom replied to Tweety's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for the heads up Tweety! I watched China Beach religiously when it was on and I loved Dana Delaney's character on the
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    Dumb question about buying books online..

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

    I just wanted to add this suggestion Joshua. Some banks offer gift cards that you load with money for purchasing items online. They are through MC and Visa I
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    Books that aren't required for course.

    Pixiesmom posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have two books on my list that aren't required (visual dictionary of the human body and a study guide for A & P) and I'm thinking of getting them anyway to use as an aid for my journey through A...
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    How much is everyone paying for books this upcoming semester?

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

    We rent our textbooks so I only have to pay for lab manuals and study guides that aren't required. I will be spending under
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    Please be careful when helping people

    Pixiesmom replied to RNKay31's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I totally agree! I'm sorry that this happened to
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    I'm scared of Chemistry!!!!

    Pixiesmom replied to maryshome8's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Excellent advice! Thanks Tweety, you
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    I'm scared of Chemistry!!!!

    Pixiesmom replied to maryshome8's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think getting a tutor is a great idea! I signed up for tutoring last year for algebra and found that I didn't need it but it's a great option to have. If I feel myself even beginning to struggle...
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    Has anyone heard of this?

    Pixiesmom replied to maryshome8's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I went to a Christian college when I was a teenager (only for one year) and none of my credits transferred. Things like what you've experienced do vary greatly between different college's. I know at...
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    Things that make you go... ehhh errmm ack!

    Pixiesmom replied to xt1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Anticipation, fear of the unknown. Don't feel bad for blacking out and definitely don't take it as a sign that you won't cut it in nursing. We are all human. I passed out not once but twice the last...
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    prayers coming true...

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

    Excellent advice for
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    Things that make you go... ehhh errmm ack!

    Pixiesmom replied to xt1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Actually we were discussing career choices and she knew that she couldn't deal with that end and all of it's glory. Needless to say our other Algebra classmates thought we were both
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    Books that aren't required for course.

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

    Now if was connect the dots I'd be jealous but I'll let you have your coloring
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    Tuition for Community Colleges ?

    Pixiesmom replied to lindsay21's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would recommend posting this on the Arizona Nurses forum here and you should be able to find some info on that at the Community College's website. I know it varies for example at my college in...
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    Books that aren't required for course.

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

    Thanks Diana! I work part-time in the bookstore on campus so I will get my discount when I do purchase them plus all of the people I've known at my college say to get all of the books recommended. I...
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    Things that make you go... ehhh errmm ack!

    Pixiesmom replied to xt1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    So to speak. I have a friend that wants to be Resp. therapist and all I could think of was goopy loogies and what