Sand_Dollar

Sand_Dollar BSN

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  1. Any thoughts; LiveScribe pen vs digital voice recorder?

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

    I'm going to pick up a LiveScribe as soon as I find out if I have been accepted. I like that it links my notes with the voice recording. I will be checking with the school to make sure its okay, of...

  2. What is your "Dreams" for the rest of your life!!

    Sand_Dollar replied to carlasbizz's topic in General Nursing

    Once I'm done nursing school (I'm just finishing pre-reqs) and start working my entire pay will go to get my husband and I totally out of debt. Once that's done we plan on cruising extensively on our...

  3. Might Be Getting In Over My Head

    Sand_Dollar replied to MzRN2B's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think Micro, Chem and Anatomy are plenty by themselves, let alone adding the gen eds. I totally understand about wanting a time limit. What about taking Physiology with a couple of those gen eds?...

  4. anyone applying to CU for 2010?

    Sand_Dollar replied to Sand_Dollar's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Cool! I wasn't sure, just checking! That's the one I've applied to as well. Man, the wait is driving me crazy!

  5. anyone applying to CU for 2010?

    Sand_Dollar replied to Sand_Dollar's topic in Colorado Nursing

    alippin - Are you doing the accelerated program or the two

  6. DVD/CD ROM For Skills??

    Sand_Dollar replied to freesia29's topic in General Students

    I found this one interesting. Any others? We could make a great resource list here.

  7. Looking for LPN school in Colorado

    Sand_Dollar replied to phines8098's topic in Colorado Nursing

    I took it through ccconline, it worked out great for me and I got an A. Good luck

  8. Off Topic: Did anyone else join Phi Theta Kappa?

    Sand_Dollar replied to BlindMouse3's topic in Indiana Nursing

    I just joined PTK. In our school you need a 3.75 to join. I am thankful for the scholarships they offer, the school I am transferring into has one just for PTK

  9. College help

    Sand_Dollar replied to TeeGuneys23's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know about William Paterson U, but here in CO there is a program called 60/60. You take 60 credits in CC and they are transferable to the state U where you take the last 60. In the CC is where...

  10. End of the semester laziness

    Sand_Dollar replied to ~Mi Vida Loca~RN's topic in General Students

    lol....no worries

  11. End of the semester laziness

    Sand_Dollar replied to ~Mi Vida Loca~RN's topic in General Students

    Amen to that Mi Vida Loca! I covet my grades and will do whatever it takes, no matter how painful or

  12. DVD/CD ROM For Skills??

    Sand_Dollar replied to freesia29's topic in General Students

    Have you looked on youtube? I saw some video on catheters and injections. Some are better than others and you can save some

  13. UCDHSC - Colorado applied!

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

    Hehehe! I'm so happy for you!! :anpom:

  14. anyone applying to CU for 2010?

    Sand_Dollar replied to Sand_Dollar's topic in Colorado Nursing

    CONGRATULATIONS alippin!!!! :clpty: I'm stuck waiting till March, lol. Keep your fingers crossed, maybe we'll be in the same

  15. Opinion: Your thoughts on the BEST BSN program out there?

    Sand_Dollar replied to calliern3711's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Be sure to not confuse best with most prestigious.There may be some very prestigious schools that are well known, but other less known ones may actually be 'better'. As guiltysins said, every program...

  16. End of the semester laziness

    Sand_Dollar replied to ~Mi Vida Loca~RN's topic in General Students

    The same thing happens to me Mi Vida Loca. I'm still in pre-reqs (in CO too) and I hit the same slump every semester at this time... about a month before the end. I haven't figured out any way to stop...

  17. Micro (online) in sping or summer 2010?

    Sand_Dollar replied to jpgmavs's topic in General Students

    I did mine through ccconline.org, which is in Colorado. It's a great class and is offered in both spring and summer. Registration for spring opens next week. Hope that

  18. Am i too old to start aiming for a nursing career

    Sand_Dollar replied to rompril's topic in General Nursing

    I'm older too...older than you anyway rompril, lol! I'm 41, my youngest is 11 and I had started to wonder what I was going to do with myself when he is out of the house. I finish my pre-reqs this...

  19. liability insurance-personal stories

    Sand_Dollar replied to bjaeram's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not even a student yet, but I have already made plans to have it the day my clinicals start. Just like car insurance, you can pay and pay without ever needing it, but it takes just one incident to...

  20. Is this True?

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

    I think it might depend on the school and the state. If I remember correctly it was mentioned in our info session that once we finish the first semester we can get our CNA. I would be surprised if you...

  21. Just appled for Spring 2010!

    Sand_Dollar replied to NerdyNurse2012's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Oh no! I'm sorry. Can you find out what # you are on the

  22. How important is having WORK/VOLUNTEER Experience on your application?

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

    The University I am applying to requires only good grades and a good essay for their BSN application. There are no letters of recommendation or even a space to enter work or volunteer experience....

  23. Questions about online prereqs?

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

    I am in Colorado and taking mine through ccconline.org. 13 or so community colleges around the state have come together to provide classes online. They offer many classes that are considered State...

  24. Biology on Itunes...would it help?

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

    I have an iphone and found an app called gFlashPro. It allows me to download flashcards I entered into my account on StudyStack. You can use lists other people have made too. The app cost me 4.99 but...

  25. Do you REALLY learn in on-line classes?

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

    I am doing algebra and although I think it would be much easier in person because you can ask the prof questions, I am doing OK so far, and I haven't taken it in 18 years. We have a list of questions...