smilingjaguar

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1. Getting pregnant while taking lab courses

   smilingjaguar replied to Adams_Mommy_07's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   My professor gives the material safety data sheet to anyone who gets pregnant and tells them to discuss the chemicals with their OB/GYN. It's really the safest thing to do as some of those chemicals...

2. Religious believes expressed in nursing theories. For or against

   smilingjaguar replied to justagirl81's topic in General Nursing

   because i have yet to be harassed, locked in a closet, beaten, or screamed at by followers of thor, buddha, etc, like i was as a child by the fundamentalists who ran my elementary school. the other...

3. A&P II Winter/Spring '08

   smilingjaguar replied to daisyfleur70's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   We have a pretty cool (although pretty tough) A&P prof who likes to go off on tangents. He tried to hit the ground running but we ended up talking about hunting, Britney Spears, and Dr. Phil....

4. Fall '07 Grades!! Be Proud!!

   smilingjaguar replied to modelmama07's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   College Algebra - A Psychology - A English Comp I - A A&P I - A A&P I lab - B GPA of 3.846 and made the Dean's

5. Human Anatomy / A&P I Club for Fall 2007

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

   I had my first A&P lecture and lab yesterday. I have a really passionate, really funny lab teacher who looks like he will be a great teacher. I started my prereqs this semester and am taking...

6. Have any moms skipped ADN and went BSN?

   smilingjaguar replied to JBGC4's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   No, you don't get an ADN if you go straight for BSN. Read some ADN-MSN bridge program descriptions, and most will tell you at which point they award the BSN. Some will say that information is for...

7. Have any moms skipped ADN and went BSN?

   smilingjaguar replied to JBGC4's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   If you read the fine print, you get your BSN a few semesters into the bridge program, so no you don't totally skip the BSN. You can, however, totally skip the

8. What's worst than getting rejected? I know!

   smilingjaguar replied to DesertRain's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   Congratulations, Desert!!! Maybe this weekend was God's way of making sure your heart can take the stress of nursing school.

9. Have any moms skipped ADN and went BSN?

   smilingjaguar replied to JBGC4's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   If it makes you feel any better, my entire family (excluding hubby) thinks I'm insane when I tell them I'm going for my BSN instead of ADN. The way prereqs are set up, it takes 3 years total to get...

10. So very disappointed...

    smilingjaguar replied to julesradio's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I was contacted by the loan servicer, but I found this web site that asks you to contact the federal student aid organizations and gives the phone numbers and addresses....

11. So very disappointed...

    smilingjaguar replied to julesradio's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Even if you defaulted on a student loan (I did...young and really broke), if you participate in a loan rehab program and make 6 on-time payments you can get a loan. Mine is fully rehabbed and I am...

12. What are YOU taking Fall semester?

    smilingjaguar replied to serendipity123's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I start August 13th and am taking A&P I A&P I lab Intermediate Algebra (because it's been too long...my choice) Psychology Western Civilizations I English Comp I I have a part time job and 2...

13. would you tell your teacher about cheating students?

    smilingjaguar replied to NSFA08's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Check your academic honor statement. In most, not reporting cheating is seen just the same as cheating. Report it. Cheating gets them a better GPA that would steal a spot from a deserving nursing...

14. Financial aid

    smilingjaguar replied to goldenscroll's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You could qualify for an unsubsidized Stafford loan, which according to my financial aid office is not based on need. You either pay the interest while in school or it is added to the amount you...

15. It is confirmed!!!!!!

    smilingjaguar replied to karen230's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Check into an online class as suggested or seriously consider a babysitter. Two nights for one semester will not be that big of a deal to them. In fact, you would be teaching them a valuable life...