AtomicWoman

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  1. Microbiology - Fall 2008

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

    you're welcome. :) since i've already been through micro, i like being able to help other

  2. Microbiology - Fall 2008

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

    Here's where making a chart and organizing the material can really help. I got REALLY good at using the Tables function in Word while taking micro. LOL! For antibiotics, I did one column of names, one...

  3. Advice needed about Drexel's ACE program

    AtomicWoman replied to marie_ash's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    One of the reasons their NCLEX pass rate is so high is because they don't let you graduate until you pass the HESI exit exam. No graduation = no NCLEX. I'm not saying anything for or against the HESI...

  4. Organic Chemistry Studying

    AtomicWoman replied to SusGob711's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    85-100 is an A? Wow, can I be in YOUR class? :) I'm doing orgo, too. Very different from inorganic, I must say! Good thing I love chemistry. Trying to draw and interpret bicyclic compounds is driving...

  5. chemistry and admissions question

    AtomicWoman replied to motherofgirls's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    General chem and intro to chem are generally two different classes. Intro to chem is designed for people who have never had chemistry or who haven't had it in a long time. It's usually meant to be a...

  6. Things to get out of the way NOW if you are starting in the Spring

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

    You *probably* want the CPR/BLS course for health provides offered by the American Heart Association, not the Red Cross. Many, many hospitals offer it on a regular basis. If you get desperate, Thomas...

  7. New case study

    AtomicWoman replied to cmonkey's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yep. Maybe you/we/everyone just found one of this guy's triggers.

  8. Chem Spring 2008

    AtomicWoman replied to kristi1111's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Umm, no offense, but it's not a good idea to start with the 15 grams of ammonia. :) Brismama, I posted an answer to your question in the other chemistry forum. I also posted a link with some helpful...

  9. Chemistry Fall 2008

    AtomicWoman replied to CracklinRose's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    i haven't had time to work out the entire problem yet, but there are a couple of problems: (1) you have more than 3.307 moles of h2. i mole of h2 is 2.016 grams (1.008 x 2). so you have nearly 10...

  10. Having a melt down

    AtomicWoman replied to klkozicki's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm sure you made the right decision for you and your family. And I'm so glad your one daughter won't need surgery! Please let us know how everything goes and come back here often. We can give you...

  11. Microbiology - Fall 2008

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

    Yep, I'm always driving my husband crazy with "fun facts". I find them so darn interesting, but usually manage to bring them up during

  12. New case study

    AtomicWoman replied to cmonkey's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I keep thinking his chest hurting is an important clue. I don't know if that's typically present in CO poisoning??? I know you can have an allergic reaction to mold, especially if you already have...

  13. Things to get out of the way NOW if you are starting in the Spring

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

    That alarm clock IS funny. LOL Seriously, though, be sure to have 2 alarm clocks. That way, if one doesn't work or you forget to set it or set it to the wrong time, you have a back-up. I have to get...

  14. Having a melt down

    AtomicWoman replied to klkozicki's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    So sorry you are dealing with all this!!! If it's any comfort, 75 to 80% of all breast biopsies are negative for cancer. And that's a National Cancer Institute statistic. I've been through 3 of them...

  15. Thomas Jefferson FACT Program

    AtomicWoman replied to jello18966's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Holey moley, 150 applicants for the first review? My goodness, that's a lot. I am glad I got my application in in August... I'm wondering if there will even BE a second review

  16. New case study

    AtomicWoman replied to cmonkey's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    i was originally leaning toward co poisoning. the case states that mike was working in the basement (didn't say his co-workers were), and co is heavier than air, so it sinks as low as it can get. his...

  17. Thomas Jefferson FACT Program

    AtomicWoman replied to jello18966's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Congrats, Junglewarrior! And Aptotic and others who haven't heard, just TRY to stay patient. I know how hard that is! For those who get accepted, do NOT email NK about the list of pre-admission things...

  18. New pathphys case

    AtomicWoman replied to cmonkey's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Cool. Can you post your next case in this thread, too, so I'll get an email notification when it's up? If you've already posted in another thread, that's fine. I sometimes don't have much time to...

  19. Things to get out of the way NOW if you are starting in the Spring

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

    Fabulous

  20. Chemistry Fall 2008

    AtomicWoman replied to CracklinRose's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Here's redox on one of my favorite chem study sites: http://www.chemguide.co.uk/inorganic/redoxmenu.html#top This guy has a wonderful way to explain everything in chemistry as simply as possible. You...

  21. PAX Secrets Study Guide for NLN exam- ANY ONE IS INTERESTED

    AtomicWoman replied to D.Nurse's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have not heard much positive feedback about this website's products. They basically have one generic product and they re-name it the NET exam study guide, NLN exam study guide, etc. Good luck on the...

  22. Microbiology - Fall 2008

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

    my pleasure.

  23. Thomas Jefferson FACT Program

    AtomicWoman replied to jello18966's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I'll keep my fingers crossed for ya, JoJo!

  24. Microbiology - Fall 2008

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

    Here are some different sites for the krebs cycle. My advice would be to look at all of them and see what you can learn from each one. Somewhere along the way, it is likely to all "come together" for...

  25. Things to get out of the way NOW if you are starting in the Spring

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

    Are you sure he didn't just put them in storage? I work in a doctor's office, and we cannot destroy medical records until they are 7 years old. The office manager told me that's federal law... she...