Sand_Dollar

Sand_Dollar BSN

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  1. Scared about A&P Labs

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

    I am going to be doing my A&P I online, along with the lab at home. I don't know what is involved in it yet and would love to know (I'll be ordering it next week). I did a fetal pig in HS and...

  2. I'm going crazy...I WANT classes to start

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

    I am the type of person who likes to be organized, however I can't maintain it. I find I go in spurts and so have to do what I can, when I can. I have the energy and excitement to do things right now...

  3. What kind of learner are you?

    Sand_Dollar replied to RescueGrrl211's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The test said: Visual 6 Aural 2 Read/Write 4 Kinesthetic 4 I am a mild visual learner. I do know I am visual. If I forget a word, I often 'see' it in my head and actually read it off like it was on a...

  4. I regret!

    Sand_Dollar replied to SurvivorRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks FoundMyCalling! About the dare....only if its a toga party!!! LOL.... yup, animal house generation here.

  5. I regret!

    Sand_Dollar replied to SurvivorRN's topic in General Nursing

    I regret leaving University during my sophmore year, 20 years ago. So I am fixing that - I'm going back to school to pursue my BSN. Life is too short to live with regrets, so I am doing something...

  6. Do we have a CHEM SP 09' thread yet?

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

    I'm taking it online too via ccconline. I picked up Chemistry for Dummies, An Intro to Chemistry for Bio Students (a required textbook in my AP class) as well as CliffsStudySolver - Chemistry. I am...

  7. Fall 2008 Final Grades! BE PROUD!!

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

    I'm proud too, I haven't been in school in 20+ years Biology A English A I'm now excited about my next

  8. Do you wear your seatbelt

    Sand_Dollar replied to Iam46yearsold's topic in Emergency

    I *ALWAYS* wear my seatbelt and I won't move unless my passengers do as well. My Mom was in a fluke accident before I was born where she would have been killed if she actually had been wearing her...

  9. I hate my life.....

    Sand_Dollar replied to MrsIndependent's topic in General Nursing

    I waited until my kids were 10 and 14 before I even started my pre-reqs. I just finished them and start my next batch this Spring. I won't be graduated from my BSN until Spring of 2013. I was in your...

  10. Back to College after 20 Years

    Sand_Dollar replied to azmomof2's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm 40 and have been out of school 20+ years. I am going for a BSN program, I don't expect to be graduated until 2011, but that's OK, I'm doing it at the right pace for me and my family and I am...

  11. 41 and going into NURSING? HELP

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

    Good for you Sandy! I am 40, and just finished my first 2 pre-requisites for a BSN program. If all goes well I will be graduating in the spring of 2011. I find it's actually easier for me now than it...

  12. Those with kids

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

    I have 2 kids, 14 and 10. For the last 9 years we traveled a lot with my husbands work and I was homeschooling both until just recently. My daughter is now in an online prep school but it is still...

  13. what are you doing over the break?

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

    I'm daily working my way through: 'Get Ready for A&P' "An Intro to Chem for Bio Students' 'Chemistry for Dummies' 'Cliffs StudySolver, chemistry' and I'm taking notes and studying my textbook for...

  14. How many classes do you have left?

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

    Hey! I just started... my list sucks compared to yours A&PI (Spring 09) Nutrition (Spring 09) Chem (Spring 09) A&PII Human growth & Dev Micro Pathophysiology Music Appreciation...seriously...

  15. how can i refresh my shoes?

    Sand_Dollar replied to 9livesRN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    What about sneaker cleaner and whitener on top if they need it. The cleaner stuff is great on leather, it won't make them look brand new, but definitely cleans them up. You can find the cleaner at...

  16. update on kizzykat

    Sand_Dollar replied to ohmeowzer RN's topic in General Nursing

    Hooray! That's great news. And yes, give that vet a big hug, he is a rare

  17. family support

    Sand_Dollar replied to Tippy-ta-ta's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am not sure how LPN programs work, but are their pre-reqs or classes you could do online? That way at least you wouldn't lose time to commuting to/from classes and time IN classes, and can work it...

  18. Biology Final Tomorrow!

    Sand_Dollar replied to Princess_M83's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Good for

  19. anyone been to weight watchers?

    Sand_Dollar replied to Mulan's topic in General Nursing

    I did WW at the beginning of last year and lost about 10% of my body weight. I have gained back some (~8lbs) and I'm going to start again in the new year. It is a great program once you get the hang...

  20. A&P 1 - Spring 2009

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

    Awesome! Thanks SO much. It doesn't look too bad, but then again maybe I know so little that I should be scared. lol I'm going to head over and check out that chem thread. Thanks

  21. How I Achieved A 4.0 On All Of My RN Prerequisites

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

    Csantos - Where did you find the common abbreviations list? I'm way behind you in classes, but I'm already thinking of using what I can for shorthand to get used to

  22. Lasik Eye Surgery: Whats Everyones Opinion?

    Sand_Dollar replied to whiteoleander5's topic in General Students

    I had Lasik done about 8 years ago now. I don't remember my prescription, but I had to hold a piece of paper about two inches from my face to be able to read it. My husband knew how much I hated my...

  23. Do you have questions about Nursing School? (BSN Program)

    Sand_Dollar replied to OBGYN*RN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm doing my pre-reqs now, going toward a BSN. I was wondering how much of the pre-reqs do you need to remember for your actually nursing classes? For example, do I need to know all my A&P terms,...

  24. A&P 1 - Spring 2009

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

    xlilchantonx - Thanks, I like to think I'm organized...but then I look at my checkbook. lol I would hate having to wait for books, I went onto our bookstore, found the titles, then went onto amazon...

  25. A&P 1 - Spring 2009

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

    Thanks BusyMomof5, Good for you on your A! I have Intro to Chem for Bio Students, I've ordered Chemistry for Dummies and have my chem textbook on the way. The last time I took it was 20+ yrs ago in...