Sand_Dollar

Sand_Dollar BSN

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  1. Looking for LPN school in Colorado

    Sand_Dollar replied to phines8098's topic in Colorado Nursing

    JamieA0321, You know my view of online classes and I love them. But, if you think classroom would work better for you then go for it! With the online freedom comes greater responsibility (hmm...isn't...

  2. RN Program or BSN Program

    Sand_Dollar replied to beckamarie's topic in General Students

    In CO, there is very little money difference between a graduate RN with an associates or another with a BSN. You could always get the ASN that is cheaper, and maybe look for an online or weekend...

  3. Nursing School Loans!?!

    Sand_Dollar replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    The advice I gave my daughter was to live as cheap as she can for a few years and pay the loans off ASAP. Pain at the beginning for benefits later. Sounds like nursing school!

  4. What specialty do you want and not want to work in?

    Sand_Dollar replied to guiltysins's topic in General Students

    I think I would like to do ER, Trauma or Critical Care, especially cardiac. I don't think LTC would be a very good fit for me. I'm have only just applied, still waiting on acceptance - so you never...

  5. A&P and microbiology in the same semester?

    Sand_Dollar replied to magn1jes's topic in General Students

    I actually took Micro, AP2 and general psych all online during last summer semester. It was a very busy semester. I was putting in 20+ hours into my labs and sometimes working 16 hours on both...

  6. So where is everyone applying?

    Sand_Dollar replied to cupcake231's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Only one for me, University of

  7. Looking for LPN school in Colorado

    Sand_Dollar replied to phines8098's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Don't worry JamieA0132! Going into something unknown is always nerve wracking, your're just experiencing natural worries - you will be fine!:heartbeat How many classes are you taking? I did 5 last...

  8. Taking prereqs and applying spring 2010 for fall 2010

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

    I sent in my application and now just waiting to hear back. I am taking the last of my pre-reqs this spring and have finalized them to: Western Civ, Stats, Music Appreciation, Logic, Sociology and I...

  9. A&P II online

    Sand_Dollar replied to BeachCathyRN's topic in General Students

    I have taken those classes online (through ccconline) and got all A's. Even got over 100% in Chem because of extra credit. If you are organized, can find information yourself and don't fall behind,...

  10. Looking for LPN school in Colorado

    Sand_Dollar replied to phines8098's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Well, like I said at the beginning of my post, I am seriously anal retentive about my GPA! I am so freaked about keeping it high (to be competitive for CU) that I do anything remotely helpful - I...

  11. anyone applying to CU for 2010?

    Sand_Dollar replied to Sand_Dollar's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Hi ada324, You should be getting an email by the 15th if there is anything additional they need OR they will let you know they have everything to process your application. I still posted the...

  12. The wait for your acceptance into nursing school

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

    Good for you Coriander!! That's fantastic news!!!

  13. Pre-Pre-Nursing: Tips before starting school?

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

    I bought High School Advantage for my kids when we home schooled and I didn't like it at all, it seemed like it was just stuff thrown together, nothing really flowed. But it worked for Water83, so...

  14. Looking for LPN school in Colorado

    Sand_Dollar replied to phines8098's topic in Colorado Nursing

    I hear you on the syllabus thing, I would LOVE to have it ahead of time too! You are welcome, I hope you can find something helpful in all of that. The most important thing for me is that spreadsheet,...

  15. Looking for LPN school in Colorado

    Sand_Dollar replied to phines8098's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Here is how I get ready for an online class and just so you know ahead of time... yes I am anal retentive about my schoolwork and marks! lol When I get my book(s), I always make myself a study guide....

  16. Looking for LPN school in Colorado

    Sand_Dollar replied to phines8098's topic in Colorado Nursing

    I was that way Suesquatch! I was going to drop algebra after the first exam - 34%!! I found a website that helped me (had vids, walked you through the stuff and had extra work) for the first 3 units...

  17. Looking for LPN school in Colorado

    Sand_Dollar replied to phines8098's topic in Colorado Nursing

    If you both take it through ccconline, I can share how I get ready for my classes and my 'start up' routine once class starts - I have it pretty much down by now, lol. Don't worry amac71, online...

  18. Looking for LPN school in Colorado

    Sand_Dollar replied to phines8098's topic in Colorado Nursing

    I will be taking it through ccconline starting Monday. I did Algebra last semester and that class was H*LL, but I still got an A. I'm expecting this class to be easier because it actually makes...

  19. I get so excited at the beginning of the semester

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

    I just consider it practice for nursing

  20. help!! SO nervous about my app/essay

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

    Good for you rayhay! Glad to hear you feel better about it. I'll be here whenever you want a fresh pair of eyes.

  21. help!! SO nervous about my app/essay

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

    Maybe it is because your new. I do know you need 15 posts to send a PM, maybe its the same for email too. Try and post it on my profile as a message to me, I will delete it if it works. And if we...

  22. A & P 1&2

    Sand_Dollar replied to my4helpers's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Mine were called Human Anatomy & Physiology 1 and 2... nothing tricky, lol. They were both 4 credits with 3 lecture and 2 lab. I would research it further, my4helpers, the last thing you want is...

  23. help!! SO nervous about my app/essay

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

    Below our names you will see 'Registered User' and a bunch of icons. The email icon is the letter looking one in the middle. You can cut and paste it there, or for me, you can send me a message with...

  24. help!! SO nervous about my app/essay

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

    I totally understand your anxiety rayhay, I worried about my essay for weeks - still do for that matter. I'll be worried until I get that acceptance letter!! If you email me a copy, I will critique...

  25. A & P 1&2

    Sand_Dollar replied to my4helpers's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    my4helpers - just be sure the NS you are applying to accepts that class. If you're taking it at the school you'll do your nursing at then there should be no worries. The University I applied to wants...