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  1. Nursing Pathophysiology Spring 2007

    shoegalRN replied to bblair's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am taking Patho now as part of my nursing program. It is a very hard class and I suggest you take Chem and pay close attention in Physiology. Get your critical thinking skills up to par. The test...

  2. Questions about Accelerated Nursing Programs

    shoegalRN replied to IcanHealYou's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    For the accelerated program at my school it is. As long as you have a minimum of B's in all your pre-req's you are good to go. I think they have the essay and interview process to make the...

  3. Questions about Accelerated Nursing Programs

    shoegalRN replied to IcanHealYou's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The nursing school I currently attend has an one year accelerated BSN option. There requirements are you must have B's in ALL your pre-req science coures before being accepted. You must also...

  4. How do you get scholarships?

    shoegalRN replied to GottaGetIn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You can try some loan forgiveness programs. I am currently attending a nursing school that is very expensive, it's 10,100 per SEMESTER and my tuition is paid if I agree to work for one of their...

  5. Anyone taking Physiology separately?

    shoegalRN replied to dienne's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I took Anatomy separate from Physiology and I was glad I did it that way. Out of all my pre-req's Phys was certainly the most hardest. But I got a B in it and it really is helping me in my Patho...

  6. Having a boyfriend while in nursing school....

    shoegalRN replied to sheridan3456's topic in General Students

    My advice is to wait until AFTER nursing school to find a boyfriend. I'm dating a guy right now and I'm in my first semester of nursing school and I'm seriously thinking about ending this...

  7. Current CRNAs - I am seeking advice, please help.

    shoegalRN replied to wildfire2098's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I'm not a CRNA, not even a nurse (current nursing student) but I have a good male friend of mine who is a CRNA and has been for the last 4 years now. He is 32 years old, single, and with no kids. He...

  8. Interested in hearing from JCCC and/or KU Med Nursing students!

    shoegalRN replied to momma&nurse2B's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not in JCCC or KU Med's BSN's program, but I am currently attending Rockhurst/Research College of Nursing in Kansas City MO and I am a single mother of a 10 yr old son. It's hard I must admit....

  9. Going To Nursing School

    shoegalRN replied to sissyboo's topic in General Nursing

    I'm in my first semester of nursing school (havent even started clinical rotations yet) but I have always had a vision of working in the OR or ER. I like the OR because I would love to see a surgery...

  10. May I have a moment to whine?

    shoegalRN replied to MrsBradyMom's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would like to offer some words of advice. I am a 32 yr old nursing student who worked in the corporate world for almost 14 years before I decided to take the plunge and go back to school fulltime....

  11. Research College of Nursing/Rockhurst ??

    shoegalRN replied to walkingonsunshine's topic in General Nursing

    Hello All, I'm currently attending Rockhurst/Research as a traditional student and I will graduate in 2009. My experience thus far has been very positive. I am currently in Patho, Nursing...

  12. Flirtatious student

    shoegalRN replied to quinze's topic in General Students

    As a current nursing student coming from the corporate world, I've seen this type of behavior constantly. Instead of the flirting, it's the brown-nosing, the snitching, the moral police, etc. These...

  13. Questions to ask when looking at a school?

    shoegalRN replied to Jax3683's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My main concerns are the following: The percentage of students passing the NCLEX the FIRST time. Is there a waiting list and if so, how long is the wait? What is the GPA cut off point (although they...

  14. Got my acceptance letter

    shoegalRN replied to Howie781's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Congrats and good luck to you! Be prepared, it is a very HARD road, but you can do it! Wishing you the best of

  15. Solely responsible for Hepatitis AND HIV

    shoegalRN replied to ChadleyNC's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I don't know what rock your instructor has been under, but for the last couple of years, the highest growing group of new infected HIV/AIDS cases are HETERSEXUAL women, particularly in the Black...

  16. How hard is nursing school?

    shoegalRN replied to WannaBeNrse's topic in General Students

    Let me just say this: I am 3 weeks into a BSN program and I'm on the verge of seeking professional help for the anxiety that I have been experiencing. I have already had 2 tests and I passed (Thanks...

  17. Is this average class score in Patho normal?

    shoegalRN replied to ARRR10's topic in General Students

    That is about right. In our Patho class, it is an average of 75% on ALL your tests. In our class, we don't get anything to help our grades at all. No papers to write, nothing. We do have pre-class...

  18. What is the best study method? To cram or not too cram?

    shoegalRN replied to jbjints's topic in General Students

    Do not cram. I crammed through my AS and I'm now in nursing school and it does not work. You need to actually understand the material and know it to apply it to the next class. Nursing school is...

  19. Wait list for KC area nursing programs

    shoegalRN replied to Medic74's topic in General Nursing

    Have your friend considered a one year acelerated BSN program? If so, he can apply at Research/Rockhurst College of Nursing. I don't think they have any waiting lists for the acelerated option....

  20. Vent... Why was I so stupid?!?

    shoegalRN replied to mommy2boys's topic in General Nursing

    I feel you! Why didnt I stay in college after high school? I will admit, I wasnt even thinking about nursing at 18, but I was in college and just majored in partying and having a good time. I...

  21. First day back!

    shoegalRN replied to DesertRain's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Today is my first day of nursing school. I am so excited! I also have my back pack packed up and I'm settling into a new routine from working during the day to going to school during the day. It's...

  22. What did u buy your first year of nursing?

    shoegalRN replied to rn2bn07's topic in First Year After Licensure

    OMG! I love this car! I already own a 2001 Mustang Convertible that is currently sitting in my garage because I don't drive her in the winter. I am planning on getting a new Mustang when I graduate...

  23. All good things must come to an end

    shoegalRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Today, it's my official last day at my job in corporate america of 13 1/2 years. Been with a major telecommunications company since the age of 19. I am taking an extended non-pay leave of absence...

  24. Can someone please provide a comparsion?

    shoegalRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am starting nursing school next Wed (01-17-07) and I am going through Research College of Nursing. I have no hospital experience and I am taking the plunge of leaving the corporate world and going...

  25. Can someone please provide a comparsion?

    shoegalRN replied to shoegalRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for posting the link. It seems to me the same complaints in this report is about the same complaints I hear about nursing in general. Mostly about the nursing shortage and the working 12 hours...