AtomicWoman

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  1. Getting Ready for Micro

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

    In my school, A&P I and II were prerequisites, OR BIO I and II. I had the A&P courses done, and they were plenty of background for Microbiology. As long as your school doesn't teach it with an...

  2. A&P I - Is it that bad?

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

    You're right. And I love the small class sizes in community colleges. My science courses have a maximum of 24 students. That means my teachers get to know all of their students. And yes, no graduate...

  3. Has anyone considered going all the way?

    AtomicWoman replied to Aariah's topic in General Nursing

    Jasmine, someone has misinformed you. The only thing you cannot get for a second (or third) Bachelor's degree are GRANTS. You are still eligible for Stafford Loans, up to the maximum lifetime amount....

  4. Organic Chemistry Fall 08

    AtomicWoman replied to twinjeep97's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Any favorite websites, anyone? I have a jillion inorganic chemistry websites, but almost no organic chem websites. I'll be taking it, too, starting September 3. Good luck,

  5. A&P I - Is it that bad?

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

    I have to agree. I have a Ph.D. from a large university, and my community college science courses have challenged me in ways I never

  6. Chemistry Fall 2008

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

    Are you doing equilibrium in Chem I? Dang, that's usually Chem II. I just finished Chem II and we spent more than 50% of the semester on various types of equilibrium. I felt like I had signed up for...

  7. Nurse Patient ratio in NJ

    AtomicWoman replied to Charles Brown's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    That is really sad for the LPNs. It seems so insulting to those of them who have lots of experience. I wonder... do hospitals get a break on their malpractice insurance if they have mostly RNs and few...

  8. Older Nursing Students

    AtomicWoman replied to Neats's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Who is Mr. Ford? Lisa, I forgot to mention one of my favorite A&P "tips" for the visually-challenged. (I don't know if you are, but I sure am.) Whenever I had an exam that required me to label...

  9. Thomas Jefferson FACT Program

    AtomicWoman replied to jello18966's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Ah, Bailey, I owe you a root beer or something; you always answer my questions with so much detail! :) Thanks for reassuring me about clinicals. I'm sure I'll still be scared to death the first time I...

  10. Thomas Jefferson FACT Program

    AtomicWoman replied to jello18966's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    How nervous were any of you FACTers when you started clinicals? How long did it take you to get comfortable doing vitals and all

  11. Thomas Jefferson FACT Program

    AtomicWoman replied to jello18966's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I have a question about student loans and the FACT program. Since FACT is a one-year program that starts in May, are you eligible to apply for one or two rounds of Stafford loans? In other words, can...

  12. Is it too late for me?

    AtomicWoman replied to Kimba819's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    OK, Fairy Godmother here to grant your wish: :wshgrt: Voila! You now have a second chance to fulfill your dream! You're going to take prerequisites and maybe take some older courses (that you did...

  13. I'm so bummed!!!

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

    They might if you traded them for something *they* really want. Like watching *their* kids for a couple of weekends. Or a promise to help them clean their house at Christmastime... you know your...

  14. Nurse Patient ratio in NJ

    AtomicWoman replied to Charles Brown's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Wow, that is A LOT of patients to care for! How on earth are you supposed to avoid making mistakes when you must be running from pillar to post from the moment you step on the

  15. Pre-Nursing Students & Volunteer Work

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

    I applied to and was accepted by 3 nursing programs and NONE of them gave a rat's backside about where or if I had volunteered. They didn't ask about it on the application or in the interview (I had 2...

  16. I Got the Minimester A&P II Blues

    AtomicWoman replied to Absolutely13's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congrats! That's wonderful news! Now treat yourself to an antacid and this:

  17. Older Nursing Students

    AtomicWoman replied to Neats's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    If you can continue to read ahead a bit, that will help you. I have found that even if I was totally foggy on the concepts when I was reading them, hearing them for the *second* time in class really...

  18. New Grads - where is there a nursing glut?

    AtomicWoman replied to spudbunny's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Gad, this is really getting depressing! If the hospitals in NYC are reluctant to hire GNs, you can be pretty sure there's a glut going on in the NY metro area. Well, let's try to think

  19. Older Nursing Students

    AtomicWoman replied to Neats's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Yes, looking at the textbook ahead of time can be a bit overwhelming. I was just doing that this morning with my organic chemistry text. But I had to stop and remind myself that I will be learning the...

  20. Older Nursing Students

    AtomicWoman replied to Neats's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I feel the same way. Although I do like teaching material I've already learned to other students. It helps me get the big picture straight in my mind.

  21. A&P I - Is it that bad?

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

    I agree. I will compare my community college science teachers to university teachers any day! I go to a lot of websites from big universities and to their practice chem tests, tutorials, etc. I always...

  22. Chemistry Fall 2008

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

    Don't stress about it... I had a wonderful Chem teacher that many students hate. Why? Because he expects you to work hard and his tests are not easy. But boy, did he (and my equally wonderful Intro...

  23. Older Nursing Students

    AtomicWoman replied to Neats's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    lcamp99, I am 50. One year ago, I started my science prerequisites, telling everyone I was sure to be the class idiot. I had a Ph.D., but it was in a social science, so I was sure I would have a hard...

  24. NCLEX pass rates 2007 for all NJ programs

    AtomicWoman posted a topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Here's the link so you can compare your (prospective) school. I tried to add this to the sticky thread, but that thread is closed.

  25. Here is a crazy question

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

    Did it have Barbie on it? :chuckle Other mothers would understand if it