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  1. Getting a first job out of school

    Shay08 replied to ecf1972's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    It's tough out there, I agree! Sometimes having a connection is key. Do you know anyone at any of the facilities you're interested in who could steer you in the right direction? How about your...

  2. Interview but have vacation planned

    Shay08 replied to MarieRandwood's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    This situation just happened to me. I'm graduating in May and have a vacation already booked shortly afterwards. I recently interviewed for, and was offered a new grad position in the hospital where...

  3. Any mothers in nursing school with preschool-age children?

    Shay08 replied to emptyboxcars's topic in General Students

    hi - my daughters are 8 and 4, and my younger one has been in preschool in the mornings since I started NS a few years ago (my 8 year old goes to full day elementary school). I really try to maximize...

  4. fundamentals of nursing

    Shay08 replied to SANART11's topic in General Students

    hi - I'm taking fundamentals right now and I love it! We are about halfway through, learning all the topics mentioned above. In my program, this class is where the exams start to become...

  5. BYU independent study????

    Shay08 replied to laura06baby's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    hi - I also took BYU's nutrition class through the independent study. I finished it in 5 months, but you have up to a year to do it. I enjoyed it and made an A pretty easily while taking chemistry...

  6. Microbiology-Spring 2008

    Shay08 replied to Scooter321's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I used the Vangonotes audibles as a supplement as well. I liked them because they were clear, easy to understand, and had relatable examples with material that can sometimes be a little bit...

  7. Microbiology - Summer 2008

    Shay08 replied to Gurmo's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    hi there, I just finished micro this spring and I loved it! Here are a few tips that helped me... When you can, get your book and start flipping through it, just to get an idea of some of the topics...

  8. Who Has the Best Accelerated BSN Program in Philadelphia?

    Shay08 replied to smariej14's topic in General Students

    Have you tried posting this question in the Pennsylvania regional forum? You might get a good response there, from people who are attending one of those

  9. Microbiology-Spring 2008

    Shay08 replied to Scooter321's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    nursewannabe, congrats on your A in A&P! Well done!! For micro, I did not use the same book you will be using but if you can find a copy of your book that has a supplemental CD rom with it,...

  10. Any stay at home moms with little ones?

    Shay08 replied to Hausfrau's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    hi - I am a SAHM in a BSN program. My daughters are 6 and 2.5, and right now I am only going part time (no more than 2 classes/semester). So far my classes have been in the evenings, so my husband...

  11. Any Hints for Microbiology "Unknown"?

    Shay08 replied to twins2005's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi - I just wrapped up my second unknown for the semester in Micro. Our entire class knew we had Gr - enterobacteria, but we did about a dozen different tests to narrow it down. One of the big ones...

  12. Microbiology-Spring 2008

    Shay08 replied to Scooter321's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Busymom, I am finishing up micro in a couple of weeks. I have really enjoyed it! One thing I did to familiarize myself with some of the concepts before the class even started, was go to Borders or...

  13. 4.0 GPA people, HOW can you do this?!!!

    Shay08 replied to nursic's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi - it is not always easy. My kids are 6 and 2.5, so I try to maximize my study time when they are in school or asleep. I also only carry 2 classes a semester - it might take a little longer that...

  14. Microbiology or Chemistry for Summer I

    Shay08 replied to lvloverRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi - I would take chem first. I took it last semester and am taking micro this semester, and there are definitely some concepts from chem that I am encountering again in micro. Not sure what kind...

  15. For those taking or have had Micro...this is stumping me

    Shay08 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have Micro this semester and am working through a lab exercise on Kirby Bauer testing for a bunch of different antibiotics. Here is the question I can't seem to get my head around... Two...

  16. For those taking or have had Micro...this is stumping me

    Shay08 replied to Shay08's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thanks for your responses. I think it does make sense now, and we also used a similar chart with measurements that correspond to sensitivity. So essentially, what I think you're saying is that you...

  17. Career Change- Many Many Questions

    Shay08 replied to jistravel's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi there - I am also a career changer, having been in marketing too. I am sorry to hear about your job loss. But it sounds like now you will have some time to gather information about schools and...

  18. Microbiology-Spring 2008

    Shay08 replied to Scooter321's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    We use the book by Tortora, Funke and Case called Microbiology: An Introduction, 9th edition. It comes with a CD-rom that I use sometimes to quiz myself. It is a pretty comprehensive book. If...

  19. Microbiology-Spring 2008

    Shay08 replied to Scooter321's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Is anyone else finding a lot of chemistry popping up in their micro class? We are using the Tortora book and are nearly finished with chapter 5, microbial metabolism. I can't believe how much...

  20. Going back......I feel old!

    Shay08 replied to Bennie44's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    hi, I started back last summer when I was 34 to a BSN program. I'm also 10 years out of school and was terrified! But I LOVE it so far! My children are young like yours (6 and 2) so I study during...

  21. Prenursing-nutrition class

    Shay08 replied to Vontersd's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi - I took my nutrition class online through Brigham Young University's independent study, www.byu.edu. The course title is NDFS 100. You have 1 year to complete it. But for any online class...

  22. Microbiology-Spring 2008

    Shay08 replied to Scooter321's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Sounds like everyone is doing well so far! We have our first exam on Monday, on four and a half chapters - intro/history, microscopy, taxonomy, prokaryotic cell structure and microbial growth. It's...

  23. Can anyone suggest ideas for volunteering?

    Shay08 replied to CNAinNeb's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi - I think volunteering at a local hospital is a nice way to learn about the environment and maybe even pick up some new skills, if they will let you. It depends on the place and their rules. I...

  24. Chemisty Prerequisites

    Shay08 replied to Mnstn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    hi - Chemistry was my first class in 10 years as well, and being mathematically challenged, I was terrified! But it ended up being a really enjoyable class, and the math part wasn't as bad as I'd...

  25. Nursing School Wait Lists

    Shay08 replied to Rosie55's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    hi - I know, the wait lists are terrible in some places. I go to school in Pennsylvania (near Philly), and there was no wait list. But, it is a private 4-year university (BSN program) and pretty...