grad08

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1. How many don't make it out?

   grad08 replied to LadyEJ BSN, RN's topic in General Students

   I just started my first semester of an ADN program. My school admits 40 students each fall, and 5 have already dropped out of the program. The percentage that pass the NCLEX is pretty high. I think the 2006 grads had 95% or 97% pass. The average NCLE...

2. Start nursing school tomorrow. I am giong to barf!

   grad08 replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Students

   I start tomorrow too and I am feeling the butterflies (or giant killer moths). They have been in there for weeks now and I guess that is why I've lost five pounds. I am super excited but so nervous about how everything will go and actually assessing ...

3. 77% Rule

   grad08 replied to Sunshine Sweetheart's topic in General Students

   At my school, you must make an average of 78% to pass the course. The grade is comprised of unit exams, comprehensive final, homework, quizzes, etc. Before the homework, quizzes and other grades are averaged in you must score a 78% on the unit exams ...

4. Rheumatoid Arthritis??? Scared to Death

   grad08 replied to mappy122's topic in General Students

   I am so sorry to hear that you likely have RA. I am beginning my first semester towards an ADN and one of my biggest motivations has been my father who has had RA since he was 30. I always loved taking care of him when I was a little girl, but it bro...

5. Welcome Class of 2008!

   grad08 replied to Dublin37's topic in General Students

   GRAD 2008!!!!! I am soooo nervous and excited. I have orientation this tuesday and we'll order our steth and other supplies!!! I am really scared because I have fundamentals plus two co-reqs. I'm in for 15 hours this fall and I haven't had that heav...

6. Are nursing schools in Arkansas impacted?

   grad08 replied to Otm777's topic in Arkansas

   The community college in NWA doesn't keep a waiting list. You just have to reapply each year if you don't get in.