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  1. TEAS help!

    erin1205 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I start nursing school in October, and have to take the TEAS in a couple weeks. Does anyone have any links to good sites to help refresh and prepare for this test? Or any study tips? Any help is...

  2. TEAS help!

    erin1205 replied to erin1205's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thank you both! I am so glad you sent that link...I did a science practice test and a math, and its got me a little freaked out! But at least I know now some topics to review. Thanks again, and good...

  3. whats it like to take an online accbsn program?

    erin1205 replied to insuelin's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I was just accepted to an accelerated online second degree BSN program at UW Oshkosh. I start in october, and so I can't say yet what my experience is. But from what I have heard, I'll be kissing my...

  4. Anyone trying for a 2nd degree?

    erin1205 replied to FutureRN1908's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I just got accepted to an accelerated second degree BSN program here in Wisconsin. I graduated and got my first degree, BS Biology, in 2002 with a 2.98 GPA. Almost, right? The GPA that my school...

  5. Accelerated BSN - low GPA in college

    erin1205 replied to centralflorida's topic in General Nursing

    You should check out University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh's accelerated BSN program. I just got in for the October cohort, and though competitive, the GPA they calculate is from a smaller, more recent...

  6. Becoming An Rn Online....!!!!!!!!

    erin1205 replied to FutureRN_05's topic in General Nursing

    For the OP...do you have a bachelor's degree in another field already? If so, University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh has an accelerated online BSN program for those who already have a bachelor's degree. I...

  7. the proper way to place a bedpan?

    erin1205 replied to gurly1515's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Definitely roll the patient to there side, place the bedpan, and then roll them back. I had that one for my skills exam in fact! And don't forget to pull the privacy

  8. between a rock and a hard spot.

    erin1205 replied to indierock's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I have been a CNA for almost three years now, and what you are saying is probably the most common thing I hear from my colleagues. CNA's are usually overworked and underpaid :angryfire ...and...

  9. UW Oshkosh Accelerated Program??

    erin1205 replied to erin1205's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I found out about two weeks ago that I made it into the program!! I start in October...anybody else out there joining me? Sail...I know you applied, did you hear

  10. UW Oshkosh Accelerated Online Program??

    erin1205 replied to erin1205's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Great advice! Thanks for the insight...it sure helps to get info from someone going through it right now. I'm actually sorta looking forward to the fast pace. I've found that I learn better when I...

  11. Has Anyone Taken Tabe

    erin1205 replied to ladycool's topic in General Nursing

    I also took the TABE about a year ago, and agree with the previous two posters. Easy, easy, easy...my only advice would be to maybe brush up on your fractions and decimal conversions if you haven't...

  12. I'm in!!!

    erin1205 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I just got word that I have been accepted to start nursing school in October! Thanks to everyone for their advice and help, and I'm sure the questions have only just

  13. I'm in!!!

    erin1205 replied to erin1205's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thanks everyone!! I am so excited, and very nervous at the same time. Four months to go till I

  14. Online Science Courses

    erin1205 replied to Kensington's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I personally haven't had an issue with this as I haven't taken any science classes online. But...I know that the nursing school I was just accepted to does not take online science courses because...

  15. UW Oshkosh Accelerated Online Program??

    erin1205 replied to erin1205's topic in Online Distance Learning

    You're in the program right now? Any advice for next year's

  16. UW Oshkosh Accelerated Online Program??

    erin1205 replied to erin1205's topic in Online Distance Learning

    It's a BSN program for students who already have a bachelor's degree in another field. It's 12 months and very fast paced, and

  17. Interview Advice??

    erin1205 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hey everyone! I am on to the next step of my application process...the interview!!! Its Wednesday morning, and I am trying to prepare as best I can. Wondering if anyone has any advice or tips? I...

  18. Interview Advice??

    erin1205 replied to erin1205's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You can't expect me to believe that not one single person has a shred of advice on the topic!?! Come on out

  19. It's official......I'm nuts

    erin1205 replied to jewelsg627's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I feel all of your pain! And if it makes anyone feel any better, I won't find out if I am in until the end of June!! ARGH!! Seriously, these will probably be the longest three months of my

  20. It's official......I'm nuts

    erin1205 replied to jewelsg627's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have read this thread and thought, my goodness, these people are just like me!!! I really ( and I mean really) could design my school's webpage and repeat every single word to you! I thank you all...

  21. New Program- To RISKY?

    erin1205 replied to ksc0723's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If that is the case, then I would go for it!! It could work in your favor to have a "new program". Administration and instructors will be working hard to create a good reputation for their school...

  22. New Program- To RISKY?

    erin1205 replied to ksc0723's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I wouldn't be as worried that the program is new...I would be more concerned with the fact that it is not accredited yet. If you know for absolute sure that you wouldn't continue your nursing...

  23. Pre-nursing student... What's your job??

    erin1205 replied to peacelovestar's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I took an eight week course through a local vo-tech school to get certified. It was about $600 dollars (including books) but we (my class) had a government grant that paid a little over half of each...

  24. Accreditation ???

    erin1205 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    This may be a silly question, but I would love some insight... I know that there are two major organizations that accredit nursing schools, NLNAC and CCNE....is one "better" than the

  25. Accreditation ???

    erin1205 replied to erin1205's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I don't want to get ahead of myself at all (I'm not even accepted to nursng school yet) but I just don't want to be looking to further my nursing career, say, ten years down the road and not be able...