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  1. Getting a head start on A&P

    kalley replied to Sand_Dollar's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I definitely agree on learning the bones/muscles and all parts of them. The biochem stuff can be a little confusing too. That is as far as we are so I can't really give you much more info than that....

  2. A&P Midterm Grades

    kalley replied to 2bJoshRN9788's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am not totally positive where my grade stands. This week will tell though. My first test I only missed 2 (95%) and the second I haven't gotten back yet, but I should have done at least that well....

  3. failing A+P what to do?????????

    kalley replied to jakaden's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My A&P teacher doesn't give study guides either. He said, the best study guide that you can use is the book. So that left me a bit overwhelmed. I noticed that his powerpoint is straight from...

  4. Mom Needs Study Tips PLS!

    kalley replied to itsa307's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Also, if you have a ipod, you can buy a recorder attachment and you can record directly to it, just like with a voice recorder. One of the girls in my class has one and it looks really easy to use....

  5. Mom Needs Study Tips PLS!

    kalley replied to itsa307's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have a 3 yr old and a 1 1/2 yr old and am taking 13 credits which include A&PI and Descriptive Chemistry. I put the boys to bed at 8 and that gives me a solid 2 hours to devote to school work...

  6. How many accepted in your future program?

    kalley posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I just found out yesterday that they only accept 60 into the nursing program at the school i am taking pre-reqs at. It is completely GPA based. Currently I have a 4.0 for the sememster, but the fact...

  7. Online Interactive Bones Practice Quiz

    kalley posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I was just working on memorizing my bones and googled for an online quiz. I came across www.getbodysmart.com. I am sure it has been posted here before, but I thought I would put it on again. It not...

  8. Anatomy & Physiology Fall 2008

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

    Our labs are about 2 weeks ahead of our lecture. For instance, our 2nd or 3rd lab was histology. We are just now doing histology in lecture. Now I want to go back and look at the slides again so...

  9. is anyone taking a minor?

    kalley replied to able2009's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If I don't get accepted into the nursing program for next fall I will probably take chose a minor, but until I get my letter either accepting or declining my application I don't plan

  10. how long does it take to finish the prerequisites?

    kalley replied to able2009's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    For us, the only classes that we HAVE to have before being considered is a lab biology (A&PI is considered lab biology), lab chemistry, and have tested to be proficient in Prep. Algebra, and...

  11. A&P in first year nursing school. OMG

    kalley replied to phuture_rn's topic in General Students

    One thing that is truly helping me, as little as it may sound, is coming to class fully prepared. I make sure to take notes for the entire chapter before coming to class. I type them and then...

  12. GPA REQUIREMENT: Overall or Pre-Nursing Courses

    kalley replied to gkbroaro's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    For the community college that I am going to they require a 2.5 overall GPA to apply for the program. When considering you for the program they will only look at your grades of the classes that you...

  13. Scared of being an RN in a hospital but need the experience

    kalley replied to wannabmidwife's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    I was totally in your shoes. I have wanted to be a midwife for years, but had and still have no desire to become a nurse. I would have become a Direct Entry midwife if I could have in my state, but...

  14. Anatomy & Physiology Fall 2008

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

    We did 4 chapters for our first. Our next will be on 4 of them. Then our midterm will be on the first 9 chapters. I believe it will hit the fan then. More than half of our class failed the first test,...

  15. Anatomy & Physiology Fall 2008

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

    Don't know if this will help anyone or not, but in lab the other night we separated out all of the vertabrea in order to get a good idea how they differed. What we noticed is that the cervical had 3...

  16. Anyone applying of attending UPMC Shadyside

    kalley replied to megank5183's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm not going to UPMC but I am in the area. I am pre-nursing at BC3 and know there are ADN programs there, at CCAC, and La Roche. The director of admissions at BC3 told me that the average GPA for...

  17. Filling My Plate

    kalley posted a topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    I am a full time pre-nursing student and a mother of two. I have wanted to become a midwife for 10+ years. I hope to get into our nursing program beginning next fall. Hopefully, I will have my regular...

  18. Anatomy and Cadavers

    kalley replied to Diver Dude's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    When I took A&PI the first time, 10 yrs ago, we saw a cadaver. Teacher brought it in and let us see her. She was partially disected. The A&P II students did the disection. It was...

  19. A & P 1 at community colleges

    kalley replied to williams3929's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am in A&P I at a CC for the second time. The first time I got an Incomplete. 10 yrs later i am in it again. The first time we didn't do any disection while I was in the class, but the prof...

  20. Chemistry Math Review?

    kalley posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am taking Chemistry and A&PI this fall. I do not however have to take a math because i passed pre-calculus with an "A" when I was in college 10 yrs ago. Needless to say, I need some brushing...

  21. Endocrine System

    kalley replied to JustKeepSmiling's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My textbook has an excellent online resource. Go to www.mhhe.com/saladin4. You have to click on resources at the top. The Endocrine system is chapter 17. Click on chapter 17 to expand and then...

  22. Am I Crazy?

    kalley replied to Hoping2beRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you are crazy then I am crazy too. I am taking A&P 1 and Descriptive Chemistry this semester along with Wellness and Human Growth & Development. Best of luck to you. It will be hard, but...

  23. Contacting a Birth Center

    kalley posted a topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    I have decided to start working towards my future as a CNM. I have registered for my pre-nursing classes which begin next week. I am excited and nervous at the same time. This has been a dream of mine...

  24. Shoes for clinicals?

    kalley replied to cpartrid's topic in General Students

    My Dh is a chef and spends 12+ hours on his feet on the days that he works. He also wears Danskos and says they are the best thing he has ever worn. I imagine if I can't wear tennis shoes for my...

  25. Scared, Disappointed, Stressed. Very long but I need some advice.

    kalley replied to Comfortably_Numb's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would take the opportunity to live with your uncle. Your current living situation is obviously bringing you down. Tell your mom that moving is what is best for your future and that you will have...