livinglighthouse ADN, RN

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  1. It is harder to get into the Physiology class and I have a spot in summer school. I don't know if I can handle both Physiology and Anatomy over an 8 week summer course........so I would like to get...
  2. i live in the area and have a friend that just graduated from CSU Chico's nursing program. I don't know about that points cutoff, but the admissions office said they got 300 applicants and admitted...
  3. My lab partner is a snob and a half. I am stuck with her for the rest of the semester.........no more switching, and I wish I had known then what I know now. She spends 3 hours 3 nights a week...
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    Hate my Micro lab partner........3 more months of this......ugh!

    All of these are great suggestions and things that I have already decided to do.......so I know we are on the same page. I too believe that people who have money don't talk about it so there is...
  5. So..........Microbiology is my last class I have to take before I can apply for our nursing program. I am currently enrolled in the class and have gone to two classes so far. At our school...
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    Should I wait on Microbiology.......I'm a mess trying to decide

    Thanks for the input.......yes I do have a spouse, however he works 10 hours a day. I think I will look into the high school tutor from the local school and see if that might be helpful. I'm also...
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    Physiology ONLY Summer 2007

    It seems like this site, and maybe most schools, seem to do only A&P..........but aren't there others out there like me whose school does anatomy and physiology as separate classes? I would love a...
  8. I'm so jazzed. I was going to have to take Anatomy and Microbiology this fall. I've already taken Anatomy, but it has to be in the last 10 years, so I was going to have to take it over. The...
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    A&P I Summer 2007

    Next week is my last week of Physiology summer school..........8 weeks of crazy! I had a test Tuesday, another one Thursday and 2 next week. I have a solid B in the class. I wanted an A, but with...
  10. My friend got in on her first try a year ago and now there is a 3-4 semester waiting list. You have to have all your pre-reqs done before you can even apply........so here I am busting my butt to...
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    Totally Dejected........2 year waiting list!!!!!!!!!

    Thanks for the encouragement....... I too am an older student with a family so moving isn't a possibility for me. I also live in a rural area so there are only 2 schools near enough to be a...
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    What the "bleep"?!?!?!?

    My situation is slightly different in that I have 3 older children, but I can certainly relate to your dilemna. The ONE biggest thing I did that made a difference is making a list for my husband of...
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    Will this be too hard??

    I am registered to take "anatomy" (not A&P) and microbiology this coming fall semester. I am not, however, taking any other classes and I think it is doable. I AM raising a family (3 teenagers)...
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    My first day was great!

    Today was my first day too! Physiology......I could hardly sleep last night either. I was so excited just to be moving forward. I'm 37yo and just went back to school last fall. I'm just jazzed to...
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    Best study advice for A&P

    i took all the great ideas given so far and put them in one post in case someone wants to print them out on one sheet.......... study tips for anatomy and physiology - take notes and...
  16. what do I need to do to get ready for this? I'm 37yo and have been out of school until this last year........what do I need to know for this test and what are the key things to focus on brushing up...
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    A&P I Summer 2007

    I feel your pain, I start Monday the 4th at 8am and our text has 29 chapters and 8 weeks to do it. There is no way they can do everything in that book......at least that's what I"m hoping :) Heck I...
  18. Thats good to know.......and I'll check out the study guide. What gets me is this...........you've gotten through Microbiology, Anatomy, Physiology..........haven't we proven we have the skills needed...
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    Northern California Schools

    I attended Delta College (and UOP) 15 years ago...... Now I'm waiting for Chico State or Butte College up north of
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    Who has kids?

    I'm coming at this from the other side of parenting as my children are 15 and almost 13. I stayed home with them up until this year, even homeschooling them, so we were together a lot. I would...
  21. Now I'm ready for Physiology this summer (I'm dropping Anatomy) as I think it would be GPA Suicide to do both..........Micro in the fall and I'm
  22. I don't work. I have 3 kids home for the summer, but they are older.......15 and 12 1/2 twins. The classes I'm signed up this summer are basically all day Tues and Thurs if I take both Anatomy and...
  23. They require anatomy before physiology, but like I said, I have already taken it before so I can "legally" enter the class........I'm only retaking anatomy as they added the requirement (this year I...
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    Totally Dejected........2 year waiting list!!!!!!!!!

    I think I will work toward my pre-reqs for my bachelor's. I only have 3 courses to take I believe, but that will let me take one class a semester and take it easy..... Maybe I can find a hospital job...
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    Totally Dejected........2 year waiting list!!!!!!!!!

    I think it is a great idea too, unfortunately, at my school, they penalize you if you are in another health care program. So, I would not get on the waiting list if I apply or am in another health...