NurseBettyICU

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  1. Microbiology - Fall 2008

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

    UGH - does anyone else's class go past the chapters needed for a test before taking the test? We are going to be tested over chapters 1-6 in 2 weeks, but last night we finished up chapter 6 and are...

  2. Besides Caffeine, what keeps you energized to study?

    NurseBettyICU replied to Hanna0225's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I try to take a short break every 45 minutes or so. I usually have a snack handy (chocolate or popcorn) Jolt Gum Crystal Light Energy on the go Drink And I switch off between reading, going through...

  3. How do you study?

    NurseBettyICU replied to JustKeepSmiling's topic in General Students

    For those that use flashcards - do you write a question on one side and the answer on the other side? Or do you just write down on the flashcard what you need to know? For example (from the card in...

  4. Microbiology - Fall 2008

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

    Not sure if this is exactly the answer your looking for - but this is something my professor has been stressing each Lab (pretty sure she's going to make it a test question). "When the magnification...

  5. Intramembraneous Ossification Song for AP!

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

    OMG that is

  6. Are family members asking you for med advice?

    NurseBettyICU replied to dorselm's topic in General Students

    I'm still taking pre-reqs - but my family calls to ask me questions all the time. I personally dont mind at all. If I know the answer I gladly tell them, and if I dont know, I go and look it up. Makes...

  7. Micro students will appreciate this...

    NurseBettyICU posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My alarm went off this morning and I hit the snooze button and dozed off for about 5 minutes. In that 5 minutes I dreamt that I was looking through a microscope identifying peptidoglycan layers as fat...

  8. Microbiology - Fall 2008

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

    It does feel like there is jsut SOOOOOO much info!! We've had 3 classes and are already thru chapter 4!! Just stay on top of your reading, its helped me so far. I record the lectures too and listen to...

  9. Microbiology - Fall 2008

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

    Well we got homework on the first day (last monday) which is due tomorrow. Chapter 2 is over chemistry and to save time we are completly skipping over that chapter - but to make sure we know...

  10. TCC TEAS questions

    NurseBettyICU posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    I'm thinking about applying for TCC's nursing program for Spring 09 (FYI the application is up on their website now). The only pre-reqs I have left are Micro (starts later this month) and English 2. I...

  11. Microbiology - Fall 2008

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

    Class starts in 6 hours. :uhoh21: I'm pretty nervous. I think I will head over to Target on my lunch break and buy a recorder. Sounds like it will come in handy. Can anyone recommend a good one (that...

  12. Flashcards for Micro

    NurseBettyICU posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Do you think it would be a better idea for me to buy a box of micro flashcards or make my own as I read through the

  13. Flashcards for Micro

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

  14. A&P I @ Tarrant County College (TX)

    NurseBettyICU replied to future.nurse.2.be's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    First I took DeAngelis - made a F! Then took Rexroat and made a C. (I think it was last Fall semster) Scott is a woman, right? I'm pretty sure thats who my friend took last spring. She loved

  15. Experience from CNA school only

    NurseBettyICU replied to NurseBettyICU's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Thanks. This is EXACTLY the reason I was thinking about going to CNA school before applying to nursing school (I am just about done with the pre-reqs). I think it would help me out while in NS to feel...

  16. Experience from CNA school only

    NurseBettyICU posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    My plan is to get into nursing school - but first I want to go through CNA school to gain a little experience beforehand ( i have NO medical experience what so ever). Do you think I would gain enough...

  17. A&P I @ Tarrant County College (TX)

    NurseBettyICU replied to future.nurse.2.be's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I took AP1 twice at the South campus. 2 different

  18. Experience from CNA school only

    NurseBettyICU replied to NurseBettyICU's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    They dont give any extra points for having experience. The look at only your pre-req grades and TEAS

  19. Could Someone Help Me With This Reading Comp. Qustion from HCFF website?

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

    Usually you will find the main idea in the first sentence or two. In this case - sentence 2. Also, a main idea is going to be short and sweet and to the point. I hope that

  20. preq classes

    NurseBettyICU replied to cherisse12286's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I started pre-reqs back in the fall of 2004 and still have 2 classes to take. I have only been taking 1 class a

  21. Microbiology - Fall 2008

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

    Once we all get started in Micro - if anyone comes across a clever way to remember something (anything), could you please post it? Thats a big part of how I remember stuff - to associate it with...

  22. Microbiology - Fall 2008

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

    I would love to be a part of the study group. Class starts August

  23. how many hrs do you spend a week on studying?

    NurseBettyICU replied to nneokill175's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I ended up with a C in AP1 & AP2 - so I would say I didnt study enough. I tried to get in an hour of reading on my lunch break several times a week, but I did a lot of skimming rather than really...

  24. Hats off to the 4.0 er's

    NurseBettyICU replied to dallet6's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I second that! Great

  25. Spring 09 hopefuls

    NurseBettyICU replied to TeeRN2Be's topic in Texas Nursing

    I am working on my app right now for TCC. I really do not expect to get accepted for the Spring (I still lack Micro and English 2 and need to re-take AP2) - but I thought what-the-heck... I'll give it...