engima2174

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1. Can you complete all pre reqs in 2 semesters?

   engima2174 replied to quiteria's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Yes it can be done- is the outcome great in many cases? Remember some of those classes have pre-reqs also... It is hard to get into any/most nursing programs right now, you've pretty much got to score top scores to be competitive.

2. Bachelor of Science degree in a non nursing major

   engima2174 replied to terp149's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Hi Steve, Congratulations for the Science Degree! 1st thing is you know that you want to pursue nursing! now you have to look for possible schools, and then look at their Requirements/Prerequisites. Look at the prerequisites for the nursing classes-...

3. So sad

   engima2174 replied to coachswife09's topic in Pre-Nursing

   coachswife! I definitely think taking basic bio class will be helpful in the long run. I have just completed my 1st year of nursing school and most everything revolves around your understanding of Biology. Like many posters have said, you are young!...

4. Those who got A's while taking 2 sciences together...

   engima2174 replied to SoCaliGirl's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Depending on your commitment sounds doable! Just plan your time, and make sure you consider your personal life, because all those things factor into your performance. I would suggest you give yourself a head start in reading. How i pulled it off was ...

5. SFSU/Canada College BSN Applicant Thread, Fall 2009 Cohort

   engima2174 replied to torasamu's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Congratulations to you and everyone else who made it in this time around! To answer your question. Yes, you can work if you are organized with your time. I would suggest that you attend the first couple of weeks look at the syllabus, look at your sel...

6. SFSU/Canada College BSN Applicant Thread, Fall 2009 Cohort

   engima2174 replied to torasamu's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Hi Guys/Gals, I was you sometime back... and it was a horrible experience if you ask me... I completely feel for you all. I Kept checking the website for updates....every hour of the day :-( For SFSU, you should be able to check you acceptance statu...

7. SFSU Communication Prerequisite

   engima2174 replied to kmyRN's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I believe for San Francisco State you need "public speaking" Please visit. Assist.org http://www.assist.org/web-assist/report.do?agreement=aa&reportPath=REPORT_2&reportScript=Rep2.pl&event=19&dir=1&sia=MERRITT&ria=SFSU&ia=...

8. San Francisco State Nursing Program

   engima2174 replied to SanFranGirl's topic in California

   ladyrafflesia, i am in the same boat as you. got the package, last week and revisions today. from reading the package, it is my understanding that the ati testing will be an ongoing process. notice that the test areas covered reflect the different cl...

9. Rejected? Then accepted...?!

   engima2174 replied to julz16's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Make the decision and go with it! Spring 2009, you've got about 6months to go, what will you do while waiting? Congratulations! If you REALLY want this, then go for it. I know USF has some crazy tuition and fees, but again, what private school doesn'...

10. Is the nursing shortage over in the Bay Area?

    engima2174 replied to PedsRN1975's topic in California

    A few weeks on TV, there was a segment on the "nurse shortage" they did say because schools have been putting out a lot of students (2 year programs, and accelerated programs were mentioned), there are a lot of new grads applying for the few position...

11. Samuel Merritt ABSN San Fran Fall 2008

    engima2174 replied to hatingthewaiting's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Congratulations to those who made it in! yes! For those who did not make it, I feel for you...If there is anything I have learned, I hope that you find closure on their decision sooner than later. This way, you can move on and pursue other schools, ...

12. Nursing and STD's

    engima2174 replied to Career Student's topic in Pre-Nursing

    i'm not sure i understand the question... with that in mind, i will speculate and say... i believe when we receive a physical for nursing, the school is looking for anything that will prevent a person from working as a nurse.that will inhibit studen...

13. A&P Books SOOOOOOOEXPENSIVE!!!

    engima2174 replied to 9livesRN's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I feel it's wrong that bookstores don't release ISBN. My workaround is to write the professor and ask for the name and the ISBN. That is the least they can do for you.

14. Denial!!!

    engima2174 replied to wbgirl3's topic in Pre-Nursing

    California is very competitive programs, which i am sure you already know. You face a challenge. It is important that you are realistic about your chances, given your GPA. Focus on getting your GPA much higher or going for a less impacted program. Do...

15. Fabulous GPA, horrid NET score!!!!

    engima2174 replied to JettaDP's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Don't sweat it. You must know your stuff to have a good GPA. Some of those tests like TEAS test is ridiculous. I scored an 87% and I know I am better than that. The thing that gets to me was all that Geology stuff. I cannot remember that crap even if...