Jilaweez

Jilaweez BSN, MSN, RN

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  1. And now we wait!!!

    Bummer!!!
  2. When you begin your clinicals.....

    I will be finished with all my pre-req's before starting clinicals. I think NUR classes will be hard enough alone. Props to all those who can do their co-req's at the same time....I don't know how...
  3. The letter......Spring 07

    Good Luck NRS2bNFL
  4. I think you don't need to put in the 10 if you use the e button so it would look like this -log(1.0e-6) or -log(1.0x10-6). I hope that
  5. ? about Physiology before Chem

    I think taking physiology right after anatomy would be more helpful. I didn't really find that I needed a background in chem to be successful in physiology. I also think it will be helpful for you...
  6. Almost talked myself out of attending school.

    you can totally do it, just utilize your resources at the college. If you get some extra help with math you'll do just fine. Good
  7. Are we all old???

    Hi everyone, us "non-traditional" students are becoming quite "traditional"!! I'm 32, 3kids..8,3 and almost 2, and a 12yo stepson. I am waiting for two letters, one any day and one in March for next...
  8. The letter......Spring 07

    I am still waiting.....my letter is supposed to be here any day. They said two to three weeks after the 21st of Sept. It is now two weeks and two days. The letter I'm really hoping for won't be here...
  9. Who is tired??

    Yes, exercise can give you more energy throughout the day and help you sleep more restfully at night, but you still need a healthy diet and plenty of rest. If you want to fit in exercise you can try...
  10. mis-diagnosis

    Hi NP's, My daughter was seen in an urgent care clinic over the weekend by two NP's. She was diagnosed with a virus, when I took her to her pediatrician for follow up on monday she was diagnosed with...
  11. Fate determined

    Wow, I thought I had it rough, I should know in the next week or so. I couldn't imagine waiting until december, although I finished my application in August. Now I have to wait until March for my...
  12. Fate determined

    Well, a group of mostly strangers sat around a big boardroom table and determined my future/or lack thereof at their institution. I can't believe my name sits in a stack with 30 or a stack with...
  13. Job ideas to make extra money for school?

    I sell Mary Kay. I don't really have time to do shows but I give out books and samples to all my classmates and friends. I'm not the pushy type but I've done pretty well with it. There are tons of...
  14. NIU Nursing Students

    Thanks again. I will be in touch with an admissions advisor soon for all my other questions. I have no illusions as to the amount of study and prep time required to make it through nursing school,...
  15. NIU Nursing Students

    Thank you sooo much for the feedback. I know there is a ton of work outside of class but I have great support from my husband for study time. I am happy to hear it is three days a week. The other...
  16. NIU Nursing Students

    Hi Jov, Thanks so much for responding. I meant to ask what a typical week is like for a first semester nursing student...is it monday through friday, do the times vary by day or week. Is it mostly...
  17. New wannabe Nurse :)

    Since you already have your first two years under your belt you can get into a BSN program and finish it about two years, same as ADN. That is what I did since I am waiting for my children to get a...
  18. AN IMp question someone help!!

    I think if you are applying to A university you do your undergrad app first, which is Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Then after you complete that and any other requisites, you apply for
  19. Hi everone, I'm new

    Hi, I'm fairly new around here too. I have quickly become an allnurses addict. It has been so helpful. The moderators are always very informative too. Congrats on taking the first steps to your...
  20. Any Harper College Students?????????

    Hi Roxy, Just wanted to see how your semester is going? I applied to NIU last night and still haven't heard back from SACN...should be anyday now. I am kind of leaning toward NIU more now. Their...
  21. NIU Nursing Students

    Hi NIU Students, I am in the process of applying for NIU next fall and was wondering if 3.79overall and 4.0nursing pre-reqs is competitive for entrance to NIU. I am also wondering if you have to take...
  22. forgiveness...

    It just depends on your schools policy. Where I go you can retake your classes and replace the lower grades. There is also academic forgiveness in certain situations but you have to get it approved...
  23. Questions re:Bible passage and nursing

    I know it depends on your own opinion as to which side of the fence you stand, but it kind of makes me think of Terri Schiavo and other cases such as
  24. It seems as though many of us have the same obstacles with childcare. I'm glad we all took a leap of faith and went forward...there is never the perfect time, you just have to keep moving toward your...
  25. Fate determined

    I knew I was very far from alone!! I wish they'd post it on their website. I hope you let me know when yours come. If I don't get into this one I am applying for another as well, but that app...