back2school

Latest Activity

1. Looking for online nutrition course

   back2school posted a topic in Pennsylvania

   Would anyone have any recommendations for a good online nutrition course in PA? I'd like to find one for a short winter session or summer. Just wondering which universities offer this option. Thanks for sharing! Toni

2. What is the most helpful book you've used?

   back2school posted a topic in General Students

   Just wondering what 1 book you bought (other than the school recommended texts) that really helped you in nursing school. I'm getting ready to buy my first semester texts and want to add 1 or 2 items that would be helpful for my nursing classes. T...

3. Nursing as a 2nd degree and career

   back2school replied to mspringer's topic in General Students

   Have B. S. in Biology and Psyc. but what can you do with that? That was my frustration. After being out of school a while and having a family, I'd like to go back to work. My choices were limited to getting a master's in one of the previous fields...

4. Class Not Transferred Due to Age?

   back2school replied to KristinWW's topic in General Students

   The nursing school I will be attending has required I retake Micro and A&P since they were over ten years ago. However, they do accept taking an Excelsior exam for those courses, which is what I have chosen to do. I thought once you take a cour...

5. Right now, I'm really not liking this!

   back2school replied to Roozeyk's topic in Online Learning

   I am using an old Marieb textbook also. I borrowed the text recommended by Excelsior from our library and it had way too much extra information. I felt overwhelmed. Marieb also has a web-site to test yourself on each chapter. I have found it help...

6. Right now, I'm really not liking this!

   back2school replied to Roozeyk's topic in Online Learning

   Now you've scared me! I'm supposed to take this test this month. It really is a huge amount of information and it doesn't seem like the content guide narrows it down much. You have to know every chapter. At least when I took courses in college, t...

7. How hard are your Nursing Classes?

   back2school replied to back2school's topic in General Students

   Thank you for the responses. I'll have to admit the answers aren't what I was hoping for but I guess I'll be better prepared if I know what to expect. At least most of the classes will be more interesting since they are directly related to nursing....

8. How hard are your Nursing Classes?

   back2school posted a topic in General Students

   Just wondering what I have to look forward to. How hard are your nursing classes in comparison with your prerequisites? Are they harder, easier, or about the same as A&P or Micro? What are the most challenging nursing classes?

9. take out school loan even if I do not need to??

   back2school replied to jgg765's topic in General Nursing

   I wasn't advocating taking money from those less fortunate. I assumed from looking at the Financial Aid forms that the government would know who to give the money to. They require your previous years tax forms and information on everything you own....

10. Excelsior study tips

    back2school posted a topic in Online Learning

    Just thought a lot of people might appreciate advice and study tips from those who have been there/done that. How much time did it take to prepare for the tests? Which tests are the most challenging? Do the tests follow the course guides reliab...

11. take out school loan even if I do not need to??

    back2school replied to jgg765's topic in General Nursing

    Most of the answers here have seemed negative about a loan. I am in the process of making this decision now and I've been told a loan is often beneficial even if you don't need it. If the interest is deferred until you graduate, how can you go wron...

12. Advice on Excelsior A&P or Micro please

    back2school replied to back2school's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for the advice! It will save me some $$$. The schools make you feel as if you need lots of extra guides.:)

13. Advice on Excelsior A&P or Micro please

    back2school posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm starting back to school in the Fall and would love some advice on exams through Excelsior! I must take A&P and Micro in the next 5 months. For those who have experience with this program, how long did you need to study to feel proficient? Did...

14. Advice on Excelsior A&P or Micro please

    back2school posted a topic in General Students

    I'm starting back to school in the Fall and would love some advice on exams through Excelsior! I must take A&P and Micro in the next 5 months. For those who have experience with this program, how long did you need to study to feel proficient? ...