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  1. The wait for your acceptance into nursing school

    hearts895, RN BSN replied to jessymarie's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I turned in my application yesterday and already the suspense is killing me. I think I have a good chance, but I have to wait till mid- March to find out. Good luck to us

  2. Has reality TV and Hospital Drama effected the applicant pool & work environment?

    hearts895, RN BSN replied to 13905 BSN's topic in General Nursing

    I personally love real life medical shows like Trauma: Life in the ER etc. I love fictional medical dramas too. That being said, they never figured into my decision to become a nurse. I also like to...

  3. A Subtle Concept for Nursing Students, Nursing Majors and New Grad Nurses

    hearts895, RN BSN replied to cjcsoon2bnp's topic in General Nursing

    Kudos!! As a soon to be Nursing School student, I couldn't have said it better! When I look at jobs in my home state of WA, they all say one thing: must have at least a year of experience. This means...

  4. Organic Chemistry spring2010....questions&help/study group

    hearts895, RN BSN replied to Servingshots's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I just remembered this really good site. He has detailed videos explaining step by step ways of solving basic Intro level chem problems.

  5. Pre-Pre-Nursing: Tips before starting school?

    hearts895, RN BSN replied to elisemichelle's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thank you! :) I'm glad it was useful to you. Good luck - you can do

  6. Anyone else have this problem?

    hearts895, RN BSN replied to cupcake231's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Having it as I type! Applied today (or I should say, yesterday) and now I'm just nervous and sleepless.... Good luck to us

  7. What is the importance of becoming a CNA if you're applying for nursing school?

    hearts895, RN BSN replied to Ted D's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Shows several things to the school: 1. Your not just book smart, your "street smart" so to speak. You know your way around when it comes to the real life clinical situation, you have basic nursing...

  8. Organic Chemistry spring2010....questions&help/study group

    hearts895, RN BSN replied to Servingshots's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm more of a Bio. person myself, but I made it through ok. Unfortunately there isn't much resources, but I took it last semester so its still fresh in my mind, so feel free to PM me with any specific...

  9. Anatomy & Physiology I.. how did you study?

    hearts895, RN BSN replied to ChervRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Could not agree more! I personally believe in flashcards and alot of other things, but 80% of how you'll be tested depends on the teacher. Figure out what their game plan is and study from that angle....

  10. Pre-Pre-Nursing: Tips before starting school?

    hearts895, RN BSN replied to elisemichelle's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I posted this on another thread, but hopefully it applies here too. Here are some things I have done (and still do) - all at once too! Pre-reqs take up your whole life let me tell you I personally...

  11. I hate when my school ______

    hearts895, RN BSN replied to guiltysins's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Could not agree more!!!!!!! I hate when my school lists it as "staff" - great, now I don't know if the teacher is the one I've been waiting to get, or the one you couldn't pay me to

  12. I seriously need some advise from fellow pre-nursing students...

    hearts895, RN BSN replied to DesperateWannabe's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm so sorry about the sciences. They are tough for almost all of us. I myself enjoy Bio., but I don't like Chem. much at all! Honestly, yes it is pretty important to do well with the sciences -...

  13. CNA or Volunteer work?

    hearts895, RN BSN replied to mattattack89's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Do both! Just don't do too many days a week of CNA and Volunteer work, so that you leave time to work on Spanish! I'm going to do both too, and I hope to become fluent in Spanish myself. Good luck to...

  14. A&P at BCC?

    hearts895, RN BSN replied to Mrs.Christie's topic in Washington Nursing

    I just heard from a friend that they are dissecting the fetal pig in Naomi Jones' class at Bellevue College - I would assume this is standard for all A&P classes at

  15. Working as a CNA while being in Nursing School

    hearts895, RN BSN posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hi everyone, I am going to be getting my CNA license after this upcoming semester. I've finished all but one semester of nursing pre-reqs and I know I'll be getting into Nursing School this coming...

  16. Working as a CNA while being in Nursing School

    hearts895, RN BSN posted a topic in General Students

    Hi everyone, I am going to be getting my CNA license after this upcoming semester. I've finished all but one semester of nursing pre-reqs and I know I'll be getting into Nursing School this coming...

  17. Working as a CNA while being in Nursing School

    hearts895, RN BSN replied to hearts895, RN BSN's topic in General Students

    Thank you so much for your thoughts! I don't absolutely have to work, due my student loans, scholarships, and my family's support, however I would like to have extra spending money and I would like to...

  18. Working as a CNA while being in Nursing School

    hearts895, RN BSN replied to hearts895, RN BSN's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Thank you all so much! This has given me serious food for thought. I know CNA experience will make a difference on my resume when I graduate. At the same time, I think I would need to become more...

  19. Washington Externships and Internships

    hearts895, RN BSN replied to hearts895, RN BSN's topic in Washington Nursing

    Thank you for the honest info TristanT. That is some sobering info to think about. As usual, WA is a difficult, competitive situation for future nurses. Thank you for the info though.

  20. Washington Externships and Internships

    hearts895, RN BSN posted a topic in Washington Nursing

    Hi everyone! I have a question I've been dying to know the answer to. The question is this: are there hospitals or medical centers here in WA that have Internships or Externships, esp. ones that...

  21. Washington Externships and Internships

    hearts895, RN BSN replied to hearts895, RN BSN's topic in Washington Nursing

    Thank you so, so much for the info! I have heard wonderful things about both these hospitals. I looked both up and you are correct about both. Thanks

  22. Did you do a new grad residency or internship?

    hearts895, RN BSN replied to MJB2010's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for asking this question! I too, would like to know the

  23. Washington State Externships and Internships

    hearts895, RN BSN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi everyone! I have a question I've been dying to know the answer to. The question is this: are there hospitals or medical centers here in WA that have Internships or Externships, esp. ones that...

  24. Emergency Level One - new medical documentary on TLC

    hearts895, RN BSN replied to letsseehere's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you so much for the info!! I'll check it out and yes, like you, I have seen every single episode of Trauma: Life in the ER! Its why I want to be a ER nurse.

  25. A&P at BCC?

    hearts895, RN BSN replied to Mrs.Christie's topic in Washington Nursing

    They don't use cats at BCC. They may use the fetal pig. They used to use the fetal pig, a couple years ago, but some instructors only use body parts (cow brain etc.). I have heard that there may be...