smellyacres

smellyacres BSN, RN

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  1. San Francisco State University (SFSU) BSN Program

    smellyacres replied to julz16's topic in California Nursing

    But you never know. The person who said they didn't get in on a 4.0 and 3/3 may not have had many volunteer hours and may not have spoken another language fluently-just comprehends some. (I didn't...

  2. San Francisco State University (SFSU) BSN Program

    smellyacres replied to julz16's topic in California Nursing

    Right, sorry, thats what I meant. I thought you said applying FOR 2009. that would have been a bummer... But yeah, SF State is rough, I think about 1200 students applied last year and I believe they...

  3. San Francisco State University (SFSU) BSN Program

    smellyacres replied to julz16's topic in California Nursing

    I think you mean Fall 2010 since the 2009 deadline has already passed. But yeah, I'm applying then too, but its not my top chocie (thank god because its so competetive to get into SFState). Basically...

  4. Anatomy bad news

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

    I know, thanks. I have calculated.. there are about 700 more points left to the class. 300 of it are lab exams which I'm pretty good at. But the other 400 pts are from the next midterm and the...

  5. Anatomy bad news

    smellyacres posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm usually a straight A student for the most part, a few B's here and there. I got my midterm back today in anatomy and I got a D... We've had 4 other tests, all of which I've managed B's on while...

  6. For all pre-nursing students

    smellyacres replied to NickiLaughs's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Plus, the major factor here is the economy. People have been saying nurses can find jobs anywhere for so long, I think they've just kept saying it without realizing that jobs are suffering

  7. For all pre-nursing students

    smellyacres replied to NickiLaughs's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Well the truth is, there is NOT a nursing shortage in many areas of California theses days. The only guarunteed jobs you could find is probably in Central California, and there is a reason no one...

  8. CSU Long Beach Students???

    smellyacres replied to smellyacres's topic in California Nursing

    the courses they look at for csu long beach are: Anatomy Physiology Microbiology Chemistry Statistics English Critical Thinking Speech I dunno about the TEAS, i havent taken it yet. the csulb nursing...

  9. What to say to a man who cannot speak

    smellyacres posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm doing my CNA training at a nursing home, and one of my residents is a man who has a disorder that is basically deteriorating his physical capabilities (i forget the name of it). He can barely...

  10. What to say to a man who cannot speak

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

    thanks for the replys. yeah, i have talked to him some about the current news, such as the plane crashing in the hudson river and obama's inaugeration. they've been on his tv when i was with him. i...

  11. Can I become a nurse with only a G.E.D?

    smellyacres replied to jetles's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    yah you can. I don't even have my g.e.d., i took the california high school proficiency exam so i could leave high school when i was 16. i know people who dropped out of high school. as long as you go...

  12. What is your pre-nursing GPA?

    smellyacres replied to ToxicShock's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have a 4.0 in prereqs so far (i still have quite a few left, i'm taking anatomy now ) 3.74

  13. What classes will I need to take?

    smellyacres replied to sbm3x's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    you'll probably have to finish a general education pattern as well as additional prereqs for your nursing program. (note: it will take you more than two years to finish everything). check with a...

  14. You know you are a CNA when....

    smellyacres replied to ham272's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    when you're eating dinner with friends and one of them gets food on their face, you reach over to wipe it off with their

  15. Fall 2008 Final Grades! BE PROUD!!

    smellyacres replied to AlishiaRN77's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Chemistry - A Speech - A Biology - B (doesn't count for NS) I'm happy. Next semester is gonna be tuff though. Anatomy here I

  16. How many classes do you have left?

    smellyacres replied to Hausfrau's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Nope, I'm in northern California. Sonoma

  17. Anatomy - Spring 2009 - What to Study?

    smellyacres posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    For those of you have already taken anatomy, can you tell us what the most important things to study beforehand are? I already have my textbook and I'm ready to go, there is so much information, what...

  18. A&P I for Spring 2009 who else??

    smellyacres replied to khuship's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    woo, common theme running around here. I (too) am taking Anatomy - 5 credits English II - 3 credits Psychology - 3 credits (+ ballet & jazz = full time) I'm also taking a CNA training at the Red...

  19. How many classes do you have left?

    smellyacres replied to Hausfrau's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    English (1st sem.) - Done - A Nutrition - Done - A Biology - Done - B (doesn't count for NS, prereq for Anat) Chemistry - Done - A Speech - Done - A To Go: Anatomy - Spring '09 English (2nd sem.) -...

  20. what are you doing over the break?

    smellyacres replied to butterfly135's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm taking a CNA class at the local Red Cross. Every night (M-F) from 4-8. Also working on studying for anatomy. I got the textbook and (luckily, i didn't get in at first, but someone dropped and i...

  21. WOO HOO ! The semester is over!

    smellyacres replied to Scooter5's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Just finished my last final (biology). A in Chemistry and Speech, B in Biology (bio doesn't count for NS for me so its all good). I don't get much of a break, I'm doing a CNA class M-F 4-8pm, started...

  22. Chemistry Fall 2008

    smellyacres replied to CracklinRose's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I've gotten A's on all of the tests and assignments. My final is tomorrow but she basically told me that if I do poorly on the final, it won't affect my A in the class. Woo

  23. CSU Long Beach Students???

    smellyacres replied to smellyacres's topic in California Nursing

    So I know all about the Trimester versus Basic programs and that its a lottery system of who gets in, but I'm unclear on how one goes about doing it... Is everyone automatically a candidate for the...

  24. TEAS Study guide

    smellyacres replied to seasoned hopeful's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    There is only one official TEAS study guide and its sold on the ATI

  25. Who Else Is Anxious to Get the Prereqs DONE and Start NURSING SCHOOL!!

    smellyacres posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    ME!!!!!!but i've got a ways to go...