karmic_architect

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1. how old were you when you realized you weren't going to make real money as a nurse

   karmic_architect replied to pilotstudentnurse's topic in General Nursing

   I worked in social services. 2 degrees along with being bilingual will get you $13/hr to start (assuming you can even find a job). So yeah, I feel pretty fortunate to be a

2. What was your game plan for the NCLEX???

   karmic_architect replied to snkristen3689's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   coffeefix, you'll pull more from long-term memory than you ever thought possible. Otherwise, I would have failed the pharm

3. What was your game plan for the NCLEX???

   karmic_architect replied to snkristen3689's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   I had a three week plan. Most of the info was relatively fresh from taking the HESI a few months prior. week 1: Hurst live review; review what we went over in class week 2: test myself using Saunders...

4. Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

   karmic_architect replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Got the good pop-up!

5. your views about HURST REVIEW

   karmic_architect replied to Gold2010's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   I took it, but don't take my test until Wed. However, all of my classmates that took (live) Hurst have passed so

6. texas jurisdiction exam... need help

   karmic_architect replied to nepalusarn's topic in Texas Nursing

   I would skip the review course (IMO); it's pretty

7. My psycho Chemistry Professor (long vent)

   karmic_architect replied to justme1972's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   It's possible another student complained about the fact that you (and other students) were allowed the extra time. If you're the curve-killer, any kind of extra help you get (such as extra time) is...

8. Is it this hard to get into med. school??

   karmic_architect replied to jonb1213's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   I agree. (P.S. You didn't miss out on anything -- I did get in, and all I have to show for it is a lot of debt (!)...and a less-than-glowing "image" of doctors:lol2:

9. Is it this hard to get into med. school??

   karmic_architect replied to jonb1213's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   You can't compare the two. The classes required for medical school are much harder and more competitive than the courses for nursing school. organic chemistry... At my school, pre-meds weren't even...

10. Should I keep retaking classes -- TWU

    karmic_architect replied to karmic_architect's topic in Texas Nursing

    I haven't decided. I may apply to both the regular and the fast track

11. Should I keep retaking classes -- TWU

    karmic_architect posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    Hi, I'm a pre-nursing student with BS's in bio and psych, 3.5 gpa overall (graduated 10 years ago). I expect that I will get A's in A&P I and II (have 100+ averages so far). Unfortunately, when...

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

    karmic_architect replied to DigitalWanksta's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    woo hoo! 100 on my first test. I wish all of the exams could be this

13. Do you think grades are universal?

    karmic_architect replied to Mom2J&B's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm getting a better education at my cc than I received at my large public institution. I'm being taught by people who want to teach rather than (1.) indifferent graduate students who are...

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

    karmic_architect replied to DigitalWanksta's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If your bf is already acting like that, I guess it's better to find out now rather than later (when you're knee-deep in a nursing program). I speak from experience. I dropped out of med school...

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

    karmic_architect replied to DigitalWanksta's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi, We don't start until Tuesday, and my prof doesn't even have class info posted on his website yet. I'm taking A&P I, A&P II and