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Yep, that is the only way we can afford it! I hate that we will be racking up higher debt, but we were uneligble for help through student services so it was our only option.

I too have a Hp Ipaq though it is an older model that I got second hand from a friend. I have loaded free software from Skyscape as well as Epocrates (didn't know about the Merck site so I'll be checking that out). Just wanted to say to check out t...

Well for software, look at Skyscape.com and Epocrates.com both have some free software that is great. On some of my books, I ordered with accompaning PDA software (my med dict. and drug guide) and I plan on purchasing a med abbreviation software, a N...

Good Luck, it will be tough but we can all do it! I have just been through orientation as well, and while we did hear how hard it is and time consuming, our instructors offered us lots of support. So while I heard, hang a picture of yourself on the...

We have to have black scrubs with ALL white shoes--absolutely no color anywhere! They are a brand called GelScrubs and are very soft and comfy. I can't wait to actually start wearing them!

It is different at every school. A pre-req at one school may not be needed at all at another (my school does not require patho), others are pre-reqs to RN programs while some you just have to complete before graduation.

January 16th for me too!! Actually CPR class is Jan. 3rd, with orientation on the 10th and 11th, then classes start!! I am so excited and so scared all at the same time. I wish everyone the best!

I am a binder girl myself. I have a hard time with notebooks as the spirals get in the way when I am trying to write (when I get to that side!). Plus, like others, most of my notes have been given in powerpoint so they can be kept neatly in a binde...

:uhoh21: OMG! We got our booklists today and we are required to buy fourteen books and are recommended to buy three others. What a fortune! Just curious--what does everyone elses booklists look like?

My advice would be to retake the classes until you are able to get a competitive GPA. I would under no circumstances take an "easier" class at another school. Nursing school is extremely hard. Taking the "easier" road now will only make it that mu...

I don't start NS till next month but I already know mine will be vomit. To just see someone gagging starts me gagging as well. And the smell ... well I won't go on.

I loved this class. I found it to be very easy but I also found it very interesting. I have two small kids at home so it was fun to try and relate what I was learning to them. I took it online and we had small weekly discussions to post and the te...

I agree with Jezziemis. It is best to do some run-through practice tests. Everyone at my school that has taken the NET had far more trouble with the reading than the math. The math that was on ours was really basic--percentages, fractions, decimals, ...

Done-Done-Done!!! Just finished up A&PII and Intro to Psych, with A's in both! Next semester I'll start nursing school (Jan 16) so I am going to relax and try to get some stuff done around the house for the next few weeks!

Good luck to everyone next semester. You guys were a great support net and am so thankful to have found ya'll. For those that haven't applied or made it in yet--I know you can do it!! For those that have--best wishes!

Made an 93 on the final and an A in the class!! :monkeydance:

I am very glad to hear ya'll are back on the same page! Chantix (varenicline) is relatively new but I am not sure when it came out. They do have a website if anyone wants to check it out. It is Chantix I believe. I have tried to quit several times...

It has been 2.5 weeks for me. I have been taking the new prescription drug Chantix. Of all the times I have tried in the past, this is the first time I have not had any cravings!! I love it. I do on occasion think about smoking but it is just a f...

I'm DONE!!! My last class was Thursday the 7th. I have done nothing this weekend but play video games and lay around. It has been wonderful! But reality check, the house is still a mess and everyone needs some clean clothes. Guess that means I'l...

I plan to: 1. Take the family back to DisneyWorld (if my youngest is 40 inches by then!) 2. Gut and remodel my crappy, outdated kitchen and then move my master closet and gut and expand my crappy, outdated, tiny master bath! (My DH and I are self-p...

I recommend going to Best Buy, Circuit City, or a local office supply store (Office Max/Depot) and playing with them. It will be the best way for you to discover what you will be comfortable with! When I purchased my books recently, I ordered the p...

I am not sure--maybe different first semester classes? I truly wish we had fewer books as the thought of the work load that it implies scares the mess out of me! As most of ours were required to be new, I ended up buying at Barnes & Noble. Bou...

I know exactly what you mean. I had her evaled by our school with no results. She scored in acceptable ranges on everything. But as a parent, I just knew something was off. I talked to our pedi who finally referred us to an OT (outside of the sch...

Took mine this morning--it wasn't too bad, mostly what was reviewed, but I didn't spend as much time looking back over it as I should have. Grades will be posted Monday so I'll know how I did then. Good Luck!

Things we do: For my oldest, 5 yr old DD: she does her "homework" by typing on the computer or working in her workbooks while I study; gets to invite a friend over to play, or the good ol' TV for my youngest, 2yr old DD: lots of paper and crayons, ...