Sand_Dollar

Sand_Dollar BSN

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  1. Has anyone found a 100% online Micro class with lab (4 credits)

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

    ccconline.org has a micro class. You have to buy a labpaq to do the labs at home but everything (exams, etc) is online and not proctored. Microbiology was my favorite class and I finished with an A....

  2. Online A&P1

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

    I took it online and finished with an A. I never took notes, but strictly used my book. I would highlight as I read and would use every resource from the publisher. I'd take their practice tests, then...

  3. What classes are you taking in the Spring?

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

    I know exactly what you mean Student4_life! This past spring I had no science classes and was stuck with the gen eds only. I took 6 classes and I was SO bored, I missed the sciences so much. I changed...

  4. What classes are you taking in the Spring?

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

    I'm taking Pharmacology, Nutrition in Health & Illness, World Geography and Medical Terminology. These are the last of my pre-reqs -

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

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

    I joined PTK last year and it has already been worth it to me. I did not get involved in the chapter because I was just too busy and my lack of involvement did not affect my membership or my...

  6. online Anatomy and Physiology

    Sand_Dollar replied to becks77's topic in General Students

    I took AP 1&2 through ccconline. The lab is not 'online' but rather has a full lab that you do at home. Nothing is proctored, so you can do it wherever you are at. At for Nurse2b9742's concerns:...

  7. Any nursing schools out there that don't solely look at your GPA?

    Sand_Dollar replied to sourapril's topic in Colorado Nursing

    I am sorry sourapril After I was denied by CU last year, I decided to apply to UNC this next spring. It has a smaller program, but still thought highly of. The lowest GPA they accepted last year was...

  8. Competative GPA

    Sand_Dollar replied to Kat23_23's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    With the university (BSN traditional) I will be applying at acceptance is strictly GPA based. A minimum of 3.0 is required to apply. However the lowest GPA of those students accepted last year was a...

  9. Pre-Nursing student going overboard

    Sand_Dollar replied to cookie91's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You aren't doing anything wrong, it's just how school work. When I started, I found out what each program required and went with the one that needed the least amount of pre-reqs. I did not get into my...

  10. Tips from you morning people! :/

    Sand_Dollar replied to NICURN2013's topic in General Students

    My CNA clinicals start at 06:30 tomorrow. Oh man! This is going to be the hardest part of this class for me, by far and if we are late, we fail it all. What I have done is set 3 alarms. One nice...

  11. Statistics online? good/bad idea?

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

    Stacebake, Don't worry, you will do great! I did take mine in a longer 16 week session, but I was taking 5 other classes as well. The information is actually relevant to real life (as opposed to...

  12. Statistics online? good/bad idea?

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

    I took stats online. I heard tons of horror stories about stats, but I found it pretty easy. I actually enjoyed it and I'm not much of a math person. It was an easy A for

  13. Pre Nursing: CCD Pathophysiology online?

    Sand_Dollar replied to dddduncan's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Hi dddduncan, I'm taking this class right now through ccconline. It is NOT easy online, but definitely doable. Although it is probably different than yours, here is what mine entails: The text...

  14. Statistics Class PLEASE HELP

    Sand_Dollar replied to KeavenKE's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    As I said in April (above), I took mine through ccconline. I heard the horror stories about stats and was leary, but it was the easiest math class I've ever taken. If you have a hard time with math, I...

  15. anyone applying to CU for 2010?

    Sand_Dollar posted a topic in Colorado Nursing

    Is anyone going to put in their application this fall for Spring or Summer 2010?. I'm excited about finally getting to put in my application, I'll be attending the August 1st info session and be...

  16. I'm scared to death??????

    Sand_Dollar replied to Darkpk55's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have ADD, in my 40s and thought I was not smart enough to go back to school. I was told my entire life that i was stupid and because of this I had zero self confidence. This past spring I graduated...

  17. UNC - 2011 start

    Sand_Dollar replied to Sand_Dollar's topic in Colorado Nursing

    I got a little bit more info yesterday. The lowest GPA accepted last year was a 3.4 and the average was 3.7. They have usually between 140-150 applicants for the 72 spots. About the program: their...

  18. Is B a good grade? What you think.

    Sand_Dollar replied to EduardoLugo's topic in General Students

    I know you want to get the pre-reqs done as fast as possible so you can get into a nursing program and get on with your life... it's that way with me at least! Anyway, you may want to consider slowing...

  19. UNC - 2011 start

    Sand_Dollar replied to Sand_Dollar's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Do you already have a PIN, Blueberry? I wish I didn't have to go to an advising session, but I guess it's required to get that darn PIN. It's not like I don't know which classes to take this spring....

  20. How much homework for CNA class?

    Sand_Dollar replied to cantfindmyshoes's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    The class I am taking now is 3 days a week for 5 hrs/day for a total of 90 hours (including 3 days of clinicals). I have had a single page paper, a 15 minute presentation and a 2 page ethics paper to...

  21. Is B a good grade? What you think.

    Sand_Dollar replied to EduardoLugo's topic in General Students

    I think it depends on the program & the competitiveness. Since all our university programs around here in CO look at GPA, personally, I would try and bring some of those up. The first University I...

  22. CCC online questions...

    Sand_Dollar replied to SMOKEY2112's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi Smokey2112, I took Bio 105 (Science of Bio), Bio 201 (AP1), Bio 202 (AP2), Bio 204 (Micro), and Chem 101 (Intro to Chem). I'm currently taking Chem 102 (O/Bio Chem) and Bio 216 (Pathophysiology)...

  23. CCC online questions...

    Sand_Dollar replied to SMOKEY2112's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I went with Pueblo CC because I was in the area when I started school. As for teachers, you don't get to pick who you want. Thankfully, I haven't found any science teachers that were bad. Some were...

  24. I just need some type of support or advice.

    Sand_Dollar replied to sunshine1782's topic in General Students

    I'm not in NS yet but finishing up the last of my pre-reqs. I do however have ADD and I am on medication for it. I went to the Dr one semester into school; I had all A's and asked him why would I go...

  25. UNC - 2011 start

    Sand_Dollar replied to Sand_Dollar's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Well, it's close to that time again - the new applications are available on the nursing program site. I am attending an advising meeting this Tuesday from 4-5 so I can get my PIN that allows me to...