Sand_Dollar

Sand_Dollar BSN

Critical Care, Clinical Documentation Specialist

Member

  • Content

    1,130

  • Visitors

    19,976

  • Followers

    0

  • Likes

    16

All Content by Sand_Dollar

  1. Med Terminology

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

    We are using 'Exploring Medical Language' by Myrna LaFleur Brooks in my online Med Term Class. It is a very useful book and comes with a CD full of practice activities and games to make it that much...

  2. Pathophysiology Fall 2010

    Sand_Dollar replied to Sand_Dollar's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hi llubega, Does your prof have powerpoint notes s/he goes off of? I find in my pharm class my prof uses them and says to use them to study for the tests. They are well laid out and organized. They...

  3. Well I wasn't accepted

    Sand_Dollar replied to TexasNurse2B's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I was denied last year, it sucks but life goes on. I decided on plan B and am now finishing off the additional pre-reqs I need for the new program. I put in my application this month and will hear in...

  4. Pharm Help: Most Effective Route for Morphine Other Than Oral

    Sand_Dollar replied to bewitched's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Our teacher told us that morphine is very effective through inhalation, but I haven't found any specific information on that. What about intrathecally? My Mosby book says "Intrathecal: Onset rapid,...

  5. Pathophysiology Fall 2010

    Sand_Dollar replied to Sand_Dollar's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    HI llubega....welcome to allnurses! I finished the class in the fall, so won't be going along with you on this one. However, I do have some tips to share with you. For studying, I highlighted the...

  6. How hard is Psy 101 online

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

    I took it online and it was one of the easiest classes, ever. I did my entire A.S. online and as long as you are organized, manage your time well, do all the required assignments/discussions and don't...

  7. Schools that select based on GPA and tests.

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

    I just applied to the University of Northern Colorado, which is strictly GPA based. The do want you to include a resume, but it is only used when it the last few people have the same GPA. They...

  8. Will you delete your Facebook account of you get into nursing school?

    Sand_Dollar replied to RscodADN10's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The only thing I will get rid of are the few FB games that I have started over winter break because they are time wasters. I rely on FB to keep far away friends and family updated with my life....

  9. Pre Nursing: CCD Pathophysiology online?

    Sand_Dollar replied to dddduncan's topic in Colorado Nursing

    dddduncan, you'll have to remove the prof's name or staff will do it for you (against AN's terms of service). I had a different professor than the one you named. I finished the class with an A. The...

  10. Lots of FREE medical, etc. books on Kindle today!!

    Sand_Dollar replied to RileyPuggle's topic in General Students

    Fantastic! I just downloaded a slew of nursing and non-nursing books to my Kindle. I signed up for the newsletter as well. Great resouce, thanks

  11. Prereqs Done....Now What?

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

    Congratulations DoingGodsWork!!!

  12. Vail Valley Medical Center

    Sand_Dollar replied to Argo's topic in Colorado Nursing

    I don't know the Vail area personally, but we have lived outside Denver since '99. In that time I have read various articles about the high cost of living in Vail (Aspen, Telluride, etc). Many people...

  13. UNC - 2011 start

    Sand_Dollar replied to Sand_Dollar's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Is anyone going to be taking the last of their pre-reqs on campus this spring? I will be in Nutrition on T/Th and Pharm on Tuesdays. Thankfully, they changed the scheduling conflict and now I only...

  14. How to do well in Pathophysiology

    Sand_Dollar replied to brbowen9's topic in General Students

    I just finished the class with an A. I found actively reading using different colored highlighters worked well for me. I'd put general info in yellow, patho reasons in pink, clinical manifestations in...

  15. Prereqs Done....Now What?

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

    I'm not much of a sit and wait type. I'd suggest researching your other options, making a list and then figuring out what plan B would be *IF* you don't get in. If you do get in then it was something...

  16. TEAS and Critical thinking test

    Sand_Dollar replied to Path's topic in Colorado Nursing

    At the top right on this page is a search box. If you type in 'teas test' you will find pages and pages of posts regarding the TEAS test. The TEAS is used all around the country, not just solely in...

  17. Phi Theta Kappa - Haven't we all been invited?

    Sand_Dollar replied to SDChargersGirl#31's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have been awarded a 500/semester PTK scholarship to the University I'm transferring into next month. The U itself awarded me another 1000/semester scholarship because of my grades. For both...

  18. CCCONLINE.org

    Sand_Dollar replied to mr.hustle's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Tuition for ccconline is Residents 232.15- 62.00 (COF) = 170.15/credit Non-residents = 259.30/credit I have heard there are other online classes out there, such as EduKan, but I can't help you on the...

  19. Taking prerequisites while still in high school -- advice?

    Sand_Dollar replied to tritowin's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Colorado has a program called "Post-Secondary Enrollment Options" that will let you take college classes while still in HS (link is below). I assume much of your post is about EduKan or similar...

  20. Wish me luck!

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

    This is the last semester of grades that will be counted towards my NS entrance as well. Acceptance to my school is strictly GPA based, so I had made up a list of every possible grade combination from...

  21. G.P.A....

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

    It depends on the school. The first school I applied to looked at my entire GPA from the beginning of time (>20yrs ago). But, the second school I will be applying to looks at the GPA from...

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

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

    I saw this thread pop up recently, and since it's been about 11 months, I decided to add an update. I graduated with my A.S. Summa Cum Laude (4.0). I sent in my first NS application, but was turned...

  23. Chemistry requirement on it's way out?

    Sand_Dollar replied to CER022512's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm in CO and the University I am applying to has not only Chem as a pre-req but Biochem as well. And, another U in the state that did not have Chem as pre-req last year, has just added it to their...

  24. Pharmacology in prep for NCLEX

    Sand_Dollar replied to babygerri's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Although I don't start my pharm class until spring, the book we will be using is Lehne's "Pharmacology for Nursing Care". There is a study guide that you can get to go along with it. Maybe that can...

  25. Paranoid student requires help regarding ASN. Help Please?

    Sand_Dollar replied to hopefulnurse117's topic in Colorado Nursing

    I can't answer your questions since I am finishing up my pre-reqs and will be applying to a BSN program myself. However, before you decide on Concorde, I would look at their NCLEX pass rates. For 2010...