NurseJeanB

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  1. Life and Nursing School.

    NurseJeanB replied to motivated2nurse's topic in General Students

    Hello sister student, I am 40 turning 41 and I quit my job of 21 years to pursue nursing as well. I have only one 15 year old son, but he is high maintenance. I just got back from a trip to San Diego...

  2. Thinking About Going Into Nursing

    NurseJeanB replied to Change27's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hello Change27- GPA is also very important in getting into most nursing schools. You may have to repeat some classes, but it sounds like you are willing to do it. I would research the local nursing...

  3. Taber's or Mosby's

    NurseJeanB replied to piggysk's topic in General Students

    I have both, but I have to say that I use Tabers more. That's because I have it in hard copy and I have a PDA version which came with a free computer web version. This has proven to be useful when...

  4. Ugh, my insomnia is killing me

    NurseJeanB replied to ThatPoshGirl's topic in General Students

    I have insomnia occasionally and it is usually brought on by stress or something that my mind won't give up thinking about. I ditto all the suggestions, especially that of going to a Dr. I also will...

  5. Trying to compare my GPA with others who have already gotten accpeted

    NurseJeanB replied to scubapupet's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My overall GPA 3.8 and my sciences were 3.9. There were well over 800 applicants for about 120 slots. The minimum required GPA was 3.0, but they told us that you really had to have over 3.7 to be...

  6. It all starts tomorrow!!!! AHHH!

    NurseJeanB replied to Kamdyn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Kamdyn, I dreaded chemisty as well. I would have to say it was one of the harder prereq classes, but I managed to get an A. My advice is that keep up on the homework and reading. If your school has a...

  7. Got Rejected

    NurseJeanB replied to GreenGlassCastle's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    GreenGlassCastle, I applaud your determination to not give up. If nursing is what you want then don't let one rejection stop you. I think getting any degree whether it be a major or minor can only be...

  8. starting school this fall

    NurseJeanB replied to kassi30's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I started on prereqs when I was around 35-36. It is such a different experience as an adult. I was never brilliant in math and sciences in high school, but as an adult I have different study habits...

  9. How many classes and what classes are you taking?

    NurseJeanB replied to 987!'s topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Good luck to you. It is doable. I worked full time and I have a teenage son and it took me 3+ years to get all my prerequisites done at night. I took at most 3 classes a semester, and at the end when...

  10. Im so happy right now

    NurseJeanB replied to Bornleader-NP-C's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congratulations. I think you will love it. Hmmm. Advice? Spend the summer organizing your home and spending time with friends and family. Try to make friends with people who started last year. I love...

  11. Familyof7isUnsupportive...WhoDoITurnTo?

    NurseJeanB replied to Student179's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    IMO You tell them that you are going to school to be a nurse, because it is one of the most admired professions in the world. That even though nursing is a high pay recession proof field, that you are...

  12. If you don't get into nursing school.....

    NurseJeanB replied to NatashaFromOregon's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    We had a respiratory therapist talk to us during clinicals and it was fascinating. Although I think they have to deal with a lot of sputum, which is not my favorite thing. I hope you get into nursing...

  13. CSU East Bay Applicants

    NurseJeanB replied to Siberian Husky's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congratulations to those that have been accepted. The Hayward campus is looking at holding orientation the last Saturday in July and the Concord campus is looking at August 2nd. I am currently in the...

  14. Question about tb skin test

    NurseJeanB replied to Iwannabeababynurse's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yup, intradermal (which is just under the skin) with a very small needle at 10-15 degree angle (goes in very shallow)It shouldn't be

  15. What kind of calculator did you buy for Statistics???

    NurseJeanB replied to dee78's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I agree with the previous poster, try ebay. I got one that was unopened and I got it for around 60 to 70. I know it is expensive, but I still use it and it is now several years old, but works like a...

  16. Denial!!!

    NurseJeanB replied to wbgirl3's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Are there some classes you can repeat to get a better grade? Some of the ADN programs admit on a lottery basis but you have to have a minimum GPA to qualify. I think it is 2.7, but I am not all the...

  17. I need a hug...

    NurseJeanB replied to PreRN Katie's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Sending a big hug your way. I hope it all works out for you. You are strong and you can do this. Problem solving is going to be very important skill in nursing school. I worked full time and got...

  18. I have decided to pursue Nursing... Am I crazy??

    NurseJeanB replied to skinangel4's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Wow, you totally can do this. You are still young. It took me a long time (try 3-4 years) to get through prereqs because I worked full time and am a mom also. I only could take a class or two at...

  19. GPA high enough?

    NurseJeanB replied to ~Belle~'s topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    In my area the minimum GPA to apply to the local ADN programs was 2.7 and they accepted based on a lottery system. So it depends on what programs you will be applying, but I urge you to give it a try....

  20. About to Take TEAS (in need of look-outs)

    NurseJeanB replied to arshputhota's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hello welcome to the boards. There is a lot of information on the TEAS on these boards. Just search on TEAS. The study guide from ATITesting.com is a good place to start. The information is harder...

  21. Making Sure to ACE Nursing I

    NurseJeanB replied to mrandmrsRN's topic in General Students

    Before I started nursing school I read a book called Test Success: Test Taking Techniques for the Beginning Nursing Student. It is a quick read and I think it was useful in preparing me for the NCLEX...

  22. Accepted!

    NurseJeanB replied to AtheistRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congratulations GeneraLee!! What a wonderful way to go into Summer.

  23. First Day! First Class!!!

    NurseJeanB replied to 9livesRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Wow, excellent scores. Keep up the good work! Best regards,

  24. cumlative gpa or pre req gpa?

    NurseJeanB replied to uquack4me's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Well I may be wrong, but I go to CSUEB and they calculate based on prerequisite GPA. They also look at overall GPA to make sure you have a minimum which I think was 3.0, but I was told that you want...

  25. Still in shock...

    NurseJeanB replied to dannibee's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congratulations!! It is so wonderful to hear a happy story. Your persistance paid off.