NurseBettyICU

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  1. I Feel Like An Idiot!

    NurseBettyICU replied to BIG DREAMER09's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm where you are - I'm 28, have 2 kids (9 & 2), work full time and have been going to school since 2004 trying to knock out these pre-req classes. Peytonsmom gave some great advice and I second...

  2. What wakes you up in the morning?

    NurseBettyICU replied to redtshirt's topic in General Students

    I have to chew Jolt gum on my drive

  3. Anyone Hating what IKE has done to our schedules?

    NurseBettyICU replied to pinkynbd_99's topic in Texas Nursing

    Just wanted to you all a "pat on the back". You are very strong to have gone through what you all just went through and are still trying to focus on your study. I am praying that everything can get...

  4. Microbiology - Fall 2008

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

    THANK YOU!!! This is great advice and I cannot tell you know much I appreciate

  5. TCC Nursing Info Session

    NurseBettyICU replied to NurseBettyICU's topic in Texas Nursing

    From the last few years - is what I believe she

  6. Microbiology - Fall 2008

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

    Our test is going to have 75 multiple choice (1 pt each) and 5 essay questions (5 pts each). I am not too worried about the 75 questions - seriously worried about the essay questions

  7. Is it bad...

    NurseBettyICU replied to Corkybabe12's topic in Texas Nursing

    At the info session - we were told that about 1/2 of the applicants wait until the last week to start getting their apps in. I dont believe it will affect their decision though. Its all about your...

  8. TCC Nursing Info Session

    NurseBettyICU replied to NurseBettyICU's topic in Texas Nursing

    The more pre-reqs completed the better. She did mention that the lowest gpa accepted was 3.0 and the next lowest was

  9. Micro: Bergey's Manual

    NurseBettyICU posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    In lab Wednesday we spent just a short amount of time looking through Bergey's Manual to learn how to classify bacertia. Well we werent given any direction on how to use this book at all. Just skimmed...

  10. TCC Nursing Info Session

    NurseBettyICU replied to NurseBettyICU's topic in Texas Nursing

    Thanks for this info. I am going to look into WC. And congrats on being accepted! Thats

  11. Microbiology - Fall 2008

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

    Good luck to all who are taking tests right now. Our 1st test is on Monday over chapters 1-6. I feel alright about it - just hope it does get into TOO much detail.

  12. Microbiology - Fall 2008

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

    Woohoo!!! thats

  13. Microbiology Game

    NurseBettyICU posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thought this might help us Micro students out a bit. I'll ask a question - someone responds with the answer and asks another question. Easy right? Ok - here's an easy one... A thin, threadlike...

  14. Microbiology Game

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

    you must be a teacher? :) my book says koch. mycoplasma's cell membrane is stabilized by ___ and is resistant to

  15. Microbiology Game

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

    Gram Stain! Woohoo! I like the easy ones. LOL 1st scientist to clearly link a specific microorganism to a specific

  16. Microbiology Game

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

    parasite?

  17. Microbiology Game

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

    hmmmm.... is it

  18. TEAS test?!

    NurseBettyICU replied to justastudent08's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I took the TEAS 9/13 and got my results instantly. They printed me a copy and kept a copy for the school. Maybe you should give your school a call and see what the deal

  19. What a rush. Adrenaline is an amazing thing.

    NurseBettyICU replied to lemonaidangel's topic in General Students

    WOW!! I got all pumped up just reading your post. Sucks that the patient didnt make it though. But props to you for stepping in and doing what needed to be

  20. How much chemistry is there in NS?

    NurseBettyICU posted a topic in General Students

    Just curious - how much chemistry do you go over while in NS? How important is it to REALLY know and understand? Or is it more just for pre-req classes to give you some idea about whats going

  21. AAS vs Bachlors

    NurseBettyICU posted a topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I hope this question doesnt make me look too much like a giant idiot... but I have to ask. Whats the difference between getting an Associates of Applied Science vs a

  22. Took TEAS yesterday

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

    I studied the ATI study guide which was a HUGE help. I highly recommend it. The test really wasnt as bad as I had expected. But be sure to eat before testing. About half way through (right about the...

  23. Spring '09 TCC- Who has...

    NurseBettyICU replied to Corkybabe12's topic in Texas Nursing

    Cool - maybe I'll see you at the info session.

  24. Spring '09 TCC- Who has...

    NurseBettyICU replied to Corkybabe12's topic in Texas Nursing

    I just took the TEAS yesterday morning. I made an overall grade of 81.2%. The general science kicked my butt!! I had to guess on so many of the questions about rocks. I did send in my application a...

  25. I am tired

    NurseBettyICU replied to niali's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hang in there!! AP is just SO MUCH! I took it last semester. It was my only class but I also worked a full time job and have 2 small kids. I feel your pain! i was so drained. Plus I just wasnt...