Nurse Allison

Nurse Allison

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  1. Just finished A&P II in 6 weeks..my thoughts

    Nurse Allison posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Just wanted to share with you guys how difficult this course was to take in six weeks. I will never take a science course in six weeks again. I took A&P I in the spring of 2007 and got an A. I am...

  2. Just finished A&P II in 6 weeks..my thoughts

    Nurse Allison replied to Nurse Allison's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    After a week and a half of waiting for my grade, it came today, I got a "B", thank goodness. I have been on edge waiting. I'm sure like many of you, I really wanted that A, but knew after the second...

  3. Anyone from the Lehigh Valley area?

    Nurse Allison replied to mafiamom's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I live in Allentown. I'm currently going to LCCC finishing up my pre-reqs. I'm hoping to work for LVH as an RN after I graduate in 09' (seems like a lifetime away). My neighbor is a PT at LVH and...

  4. Something that I'm so SICK of hearing...

    Nurse Allison replied to missymarie26's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    One of the things I have noticed since I started was the respect I'm getting from my family members. There is nothing more rewarding than to hear my parents say how proud they are of me. Yes at 36, it...

  5. A&P I Spring 2007 Semster - Welcome!

    Nurse Allison replied to DigitalWanksta's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My final grade was just posted this morning...A. Yahoooo!!!! :cheers: This course was hands down the hardest class I've taken so far. Glad it's over with, I'm starting A&P II in 8

  6. Why do you want to be a nurse?

    Nurse Allison replied to ceraleigh's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My son was injured at birth five years ago (brachial plexus injury). I spent countless hours around medical professionals, and realized how important the support and compassion from the professionals...

  7. Mnemonic for cranial nerves

    Nurse Allison replied to KR's topic in General Students

    Nerves: Oh, Once One Takes The Anatomy Final, Very Good Vacations Are Heavenly Motor, Sensory, or Both: Some Say Marry Money But My Brother Says it's Bad Business to Marry

  8. Summer Session Sign In

    Nurse Allison replied to misserlizzer's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm taking my math placement test tomorrow (just found out my college algebra is not valid since it wasnt within the last two years), hopefully I'll test out. If not, I'm taking college Algebra (12...

  9. A&P I Spring 2007 Semster - Welcome!

    Nurse Allison replied to DigitalWanksta's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Our semester is winding down. Finals are in two weeks. I've got an A and lecture and an A in lab so far. Hope I can hang on. This was hands down the hardest class I've taken. I'm amazed at how much...

  10. Anyone else taking on-line courses?

    Nurse Allison posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I've registered for the fall semester. I'm taking Intro to Computers and Applications, Human growth and Development, Modern Social Problems, and College Eng. II...all online. I've never taken an...

  11. Devastated

    Nurse Allison posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I got my denial letter for the fall 2007 program. I don't get it, I have a 4.0 GPA, and got a 79.45% on the TEAS test. I also do supplemental instruction for BIO students (I was recommended for the...

  12. Devastated

    Nurse Allison replied to Nurse Allison's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    500 applied/50 slots, so I know I'm not alone in my misery. From what I understand there is a shortage of teachers. That's why so few get

  13. Devastated

    Nurse Allison replied to Nurse Allison's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thank you for all of your kind words and advice. I'm feeling better, I realize it's not the end of the world. I have scheduled a meeting with the nursing advisor for Thursday. Hopefully I'll have a...

  14. Tired all the time!!!

    Nurse Allison replied to LMRN10's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I understand how you feel. I have a 5 and an 8 year old at home. My husband travels ALL the time (weeks at a time) So I'm single mom trying to do everything. I feel the best studying time I get in is...

  15. So who is still waiting on a letter?

    Nurse Allison replied to GottaGetIn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm still waiting, they just said sometime in "March" I'm wondering if anyone has been accepted before taking A&P II or Micro. I still need these two classes, but plan on taking A&P II in the...

  16. convincing yourself nursing isn't for you?

    Nurse Allison replied to nynurse2be's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm doing the same thing right now waiting for my letter. I have no idea what other avenue I will pursue if I dont get in. The thought of having to wait another year as my life passes by nauseates me....

  17. A&P I Spring 2007 Semster - Welcome!

    Nurse Allison replied to DigitalWanksta's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yes, congrats to all, and keep up the good work! I'm going on my second week in A&P and we're flying through the material. When I got home from lab on Friday there as a message on my machine from...

  18. A&P I Spring 2007 Semster - Welcome!

    Nurse Allison replied to DigitalWanksta's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    A funny....After the study skills course I took for A&P, she suggested we make photo copies of the various body organs, systems, etc. and pin them up around the house to become familiar with the...

  19. What age were you when you went to nursing school?

    Nurse Allison replied to Imissthefall's topic in General Nursing

    Just started school last semester. I'm 35. Hoping to get into the nursing program fall 2007. It's difficult juggling two children, home, and class, but I'm loving every minute of it. I'm anxious to...

  20. A&P I Spring 2007 Semster - Welcome!

    Nurse Allison replied to DigitalWanksta's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    great idea! i just purchased my books today too. $184.00 in the hole. luckily this will be the same book used for a&p ii. i also attended a 3 hour study skills course to prepare for a&p. she...

  21. Watch a webcast of an entire semester of A&P, Chemistry, or Biology from UC Berkeley.

    Nurse Allison replied to blueyesue's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm taking A&P I next semester and have watched 1 1/2 of the lectures as well. I appreciate these being posted I'm using my break to become familiar with the

  22. A&P I Spring 2007 Semster - Welcome!

    Nurse Allison replied to DigitalWanksta's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Well I see you've got a full plate too. Luckily my school offers A&P together with a separate lab: total of four credits. It's been nice taking a bit of a breather between semesters. We've just...

  23. A&P I Spring 2007 Semster - Welcome!

    Nurse Allison replied to DigitalWanksta's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    doulalizzie, I am so sorry to hear about your daughter. I hope things are going ok. It's is amazing how these life changing experiences make you a stronger person. For us it's been four years of...

  24. A&P I Spring 2007 Semster - Welcome!

    Nurse Allison replied to DigitalWanksta's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I just found out I got an "A" in biology. Wow, did that ever boost my confidence level. I'm a returning student after a 15 year hiatus. My son was injured at birth. If anyone wants to check out a...

  25. A&P I Spring 2007 Semster - Welcome!

    Nurse Allison replied to DigitalWanksta's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hello jmmckeith, I purchased a study manual on-line from Atitesting.com. It was about 40 dollars. It contained 4 sections: reading, grammar, math, and science. After taking the test I realized that...