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  1. STUDY TIPS

    jjsrn1 replied to ChicagoICU_RN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Before each class, I read the chapters that the prof will be lecturing on. When I get home from each class, I usually re-write my notes. Re-writing helps reinforce what I learned and helps for...

  2. Bad grades.. :( please help

    jjsrn1 replied to 2bRN4BABES21's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Usually, 2 or more W's raise the suspicion of admissions committees. They might think you will have trouble in nursing classes, especially if you had to withdraw from several science classes....

  3. How hard is Microbiology?

    jjsrn1 replied to Sophia Petrillo's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    This Tuesday I will be taking my LAST exam in my microbiology class (I have an A going into it). Overall, it was an interesting and fun course!! I had a great professor who is the director of the...

  4. I GOT MY LETTER!!!

    jjsrn1 replied to O2BNRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Awww, that's wonderful!! Congratulations and welcome to AllNurses!

  5. walden university MPH prgram

    jjsrn1 replied to coolvibesRN's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Cool! It was kind of the opposite for me. I was pre-med in college and decided to do public health school first, mainly to get a break from the sciences for a bit. I got to public health school and...

  6. walden university MPH prgram

    jjsrn1 replied to coolvibesRN's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hey Nika, No I don't have my nursing degree yet, only my MPH. I'm hoping to do a direct-entry level MSN program after I finish 2 more pre-reqs. What about

  7. walden university MPH prgram

    jjsrn1 replied to coolvibesRN's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Tilelene, I would recommend going after the MPH next since you are already a nurse. An MPH would get you more into the realm of public health, since many public health jobs require an MPH at the...

  8. walden university MPH prgram

    jjsrn1 replied to coolvibesRN's topic in Post Graduate Students

    You are right. There are some people out there now with online MPH degrees that are holding high positions. However, their online programs could have been offered by accredited schools....which means...

  9. walden university MPH prgram

    jjsrn1 replied to coolvibesRN's topic in Post Graduate Students

    What do you mean by "traditional schools"? Accredited programs are designed to give students the "best quality" public health education possible, according to ASPH, because they are held to high...

  10. walden university MPH prgram

    jjsrn1 replied to coolvibesRN's topic in Post Graduate Students

    no, unfortunately walden's mph program, itself, is not accredited (though the online school as a whole entity is accredited). on walden's accreditation page:...

  11. Microbiology study group spring 2009

    jjsrn1 replied to ladyscorpian14's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I just finished taking my second exam on microbial metabolism! Things you should concentrate on vary from instructor to instructor. First understand how red-ox reactions work. I also strongly...

  12. Pre-Nursing hospital jobs?

    jjsrn1 replied to bluechick112's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    So are you insinuating that the reason this girl got the job was because she was a minority? Or that you feel you are more deserving of this job because she is a minority and you are not (taking a...

  13. Microbiology study group spring 2009

    jjsrn1 replied to ladyscorpian14's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Does your textbook have a supporting website where you can go online, get more info, and take practice quizzes? I usually just study from my prof's powerpoint slides and the text. But I think I may...

  14. Seattle University BSN applicants???

    jjsrn1 replied to seamel's topic in Washington Nursing

    You're right, there aren't many topics on here related to SU. I'm planning on applying to their APNI program this Fall. Good luck to you!!

  15. Microbiology study group spring 2009

    jjsrn1 replied to ladyscorpian14's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I just had my first micro exam this past week and already have my results: 99%!! Yaay! Studying every single day really does pay off :) Good luck to the rest of you on your first

  16. walden university MPH prgram

    jjsrn1 replied to coolvibesRN's topic in Post Graduate Students

    MSN/MPH is a great combo!! Not only will you have clinical skills, but you will be able to work in and develop programs that are effective at preventing disease. I'm currently seeking my MSN now (got...

  17. walden university MPH prgram

    jjsrn1 replied to coolvibesRN's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hi Hzrizen, No, Walden University is not a CEPH (Council on Education for Public Health) accredited school according to the Association of Schools of Public Health, which represents the accredited...

  18. Microbiology study group spring 2009

    jjsrn1 replied to ladyscorpian14's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thanks Kimberly and BlueMalibu! :) I better know this stuff since I'm having a test on it this Tuesday....been studying alllll weekend! I'm using the book "Microbiology: A Human Perspective" by Nester...

  19. Microbiology study group spring 2009

    jjsrn1 replied to ladyscorpian14's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    1) You could use a Gram stain to identify bacillus anthracis. 2) Penicillin will destroy the gram positive streptococcus because it contains exposed peptidoglycan in its cell wall. Penicillin binds to...

  20. Microbiology study group spring 2009

    jjsrn1 replied to ladyscorpian14's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Isitpossible, I just started Micro last Tuesday and we are already deep into the material. We have covered basic intro to Micro (the history, modern uses of microorganisms, Linnaean taxonomy, etc.),...

  21. Drexel ACE Program

    jjsrn1 replied to BusyBryRN2B's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi Cat, I'm fairly certain that Stiles is only for single students, though you might want to double check as their policy might have changed since two years ago. No pets, though I know a few students...

  22. Any Direct Entry NP programs that will take a non-RN with a BS from another field

    jjsrn1 replied to Teapot12345's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Yes, there are several schools out there with direct entry MSN programs that train you to be an NP. It's perfectly fine to have a BS in another field, as long as you have satisfied the pre-req classes...

  23. Where did you buy textbook for pre-requisite courses?

    jjsrn1 replied to greenland's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I like to shop for books on Half.com or

  24. Microbiology study group spring 2009

    jjsrn1 replied to ladyscorpian14's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Mine is Tuesday and Thursday: 6:30pm - 10pm. I believe we get a 15 min

  25. Microbiology study group spring 2009

    jjsrn1 replied to ladyscorpian14's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I start January 6th and have also started reading in the text. What book are you all using? My class is using "Microbiology: A Human Perspective" by