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  1. Northwestern - Shreveport, LA

    reese19 posted a topic in Louisiana Nursing

    I am starting nursing school (ADN) at Northwestern State University - Shreveport this fall ('06). I was wondering if anyone else on this board is currently at Northwestern, too? I have a bachelor's...

  2. How does everyone study?

    reese19 replied to MB37's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I re-type my notes and outline the main things in the book that my professor talked about ... I use different fonts, bolding, different colors for different terms or emphasis ... Then I study what...

  3. How Do You Manage Kids/household/school?

    reese19 replied to girls1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am a SAHM with two small boys (ages 18 mos. and 3 1/2 yrs). I just started my pre-req's this fall, and since doing so, I have had to make some changes, especially in my outlook on things ... For...

  4. TEAS vs. NET...

    reese19 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I know others have probably asked this question on this board, but what is the difference between the TEAS and the NET? A while back, I bought the study guide for the NET, but then later realized...

  5. 1st degree worth anything?

    reese19 replied to jennifers's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I also have a previous BA. Here's what I've been told regarding a previous degree: You do have to obtain a BSN to get your Master's in Nursing; a previous baccalaureate degree in another field won't...

  6. Hi everone, I'm new

    reese19 replied to Mom2J&B's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi and welcome! I also have two sons, ages 3 and 18 months, and I just started my pre-req's this fall in the ASN program. I have a previous BA, and a year's worth of credits from that degree did...

  7. Biol and Chem

    reese19 replied to bayarea's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am currently taking Anatomy and Chemistry, and I don't think it's that bad. The best advice I have, especially regarding Anatomy, is to study your material every night because it really is a ton of...

  8. will I be neglecting my child?

    reese19 replied to new_mom2005's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I know how you feel. I have two young sons (ages 1 and 3), and I just started pre-req's this fall. I attend school at night, so my DH watches them while I'm at school. But I study a lot, which...

  9. Mommy issues of the other kind ...

    reese19 replied to DaughterofRuth's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I understand your feelings, too. I have a two sons, ages 3 1/2 and 17 months. For now, I'm taking two night classes a week. Even though I'm only gone two nights a week, I still have to spend a lot...

  10. A&P 1 Fall '06 Club!

    reese19 replied to matsgrl's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am taking Anatomy this fall. I am back in school after being a stay-at-home mom for the last two years. I have a previous degree, but it's been 8 1/2 years since I was in college! So, this is a...

  11. Never thought you'd be a nurse?

    reese19 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Did you *know* you were going to be a nurse all your life? Or did you come upon nursing in a way that surprised you and your family? I have always loved writing, so I majored in journalism in college...

  12. A mom feeling guilty...

    reese19 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am starting my pre-reqs this fall toward my ADN. I have a previous BA, so I will only have to take six pre-req classes before applying to clinicals. The thing is, while I am very excited about...

  13. Too Sensitive to be a Nurse?

    reese19 replied to onexmorexgirl's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi, I can relate to what you're saying. But first, I want to commend you for choosing a career such as nursing at a young age. You'll have the stability and security you mentioned. I, on the other...

  14. A mom feeling guilty...

    reese19 replied to reese19's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You have all been so very helpful in giving me a better perspective. Thank you! This is a very supportive site, and I feel blessed to have found it. I feel much less guilt now and much more content...

  15. What's everyone taking this fall?

    reese19 replied to Christinmomof3nrs2be's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm taking Anatomy and Chemistry. I haven't been in school in over 8 years, so I'm a little nervous ... but also excited. I have 6 pre-req classes to take, so this fall will be the first two ......

  16. Hi everyone.....

    reese19 replied to Christinmomof3nrs2be's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi, I'm also finally starting my pre-req's this August to become an RN. I am the mom of two boys, ages 1 and 3. I have a degree in journalism, but have never been truly satisfied with the work nor...

  17. WEll...here I go!

    reese19 replied to Ingrid m's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am also changing careers ... I graduated with a journalism degree in 1998 and have worked in several areas of the field since then. My latest stint has been freelancing. It's been good to spend...

  18. I'm pretty excited!

    reese19 replied to KScott's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have a BA in journalism/English, and I'm going back for my ADN this fall. I was happy to find out that 19 credits from my first degree transferred, and I don't have to take any math classes to get...

  19. This is what I was meant to do!

    reese19 replied to maureenlynn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I feel like I could have written your whole post! I decided to go to nursing school this fall, and my mother-in-law is the ONLY person who thought that it wasn't for me. She also said that I'm too...

  20. Chem and Anatomy together?

    reese19 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    What do you think of taking Chemistry and Anatomy in the same semester? Those are the only two classes that I am registered for this fall, except a one-credit Nursing History course that is required...

  21. Survey: What are you taking this Fall?

    reese19 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Just thought I'd ask everyone what classes they are enrolled in for the fall (and a couple of other questions)! I'll go first... you can copy and paste the following, if you'd like, and fill in your...

  22. pre-entrance exam question...

    reese19 replied to carebear_21's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I agree with the previous poster -- that the NET results are supposed to reveal a basic aptitude, not pass or fail. A friend of mine took the NET last year and made an 89, but a classmate of hers made...

  23. A question for moms...

    reese19 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am 29, married, and the mother of two young sons (ages 3 and 1). For a year and a half, I have been a SAHM. I have really enjoyed staying home, but we really need more income because we are just...

  24. Hello everyone

    reese19 replied to sharose17's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi Sharon, I am also starting pre-nursing this fall. I have a BA in journalism, but I want to do something more rewarding, something where I can touch lives daily. So that's how I came to the...

  25. Newbie Needs Advice...

    reese19 replied to thepremier's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You should have some courses that will transfer. The first step is to make an appointment with an advisor at your nursing school. He/she should be able to tell you which classes transfer. I doubt...