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  1. Best Organizational Tip For Surviving Nursing School

    polka-dot replied to LovingLearning's topic in General Students

    If you want to get organized and STAY organized, try www.flylady.net... It would be a great thing to start while on break, so that all you have to do during school are the daily and weekly routines to...

  2. Is Anyone Applying For Or Has Applied For Csu Chico State Nursing Program???

    polka-dot replied to JYCVTY's topic in California Nursing

    futurebsn... go to www.icanaffordcollege.com. It's a great starting place for

  3. autonomic nervous system

    polka-dot replied to sm357's topic in General Students

    I am by no means suggesting that anyone here is against providing help to students. Daytonite is known for her willingness to help others and I see every day what a wonderful impact that has on...

  4. Best PDA for nursing school??

    polka-dot replied to getting in's topic in General Students

    I think I'm going to get the iPod Touch...not only does it have great nursing apps, but also all kinds of other cool stuff to help keep me organized. I think Skyscape has some kind of deal right now...

  5. autonomic nervous system

    polka-dot replied to sm357's topic in General Students

    Is this the same person who asked the exact same question a day or two ago and got pretty much the exact same response? The people here are more than happy to offer help, but generally you need to ask...

  6. CAn anyone tell me about the TEAS test????

    polka-dot replied to veronica77's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My test was on paper, which was great...you could take more time on the stuff that's harder for you and whiz through the easier stuff. I finished in about an hour and twenty

  7. WOO HOO ! The semester is over!

    polka-dot replied to Scooter5's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Done done and more done! Moving on to NS in January and so so so glad the pre-reqs are over! For those of you waiting on notes, I should have things more together toward the end of the week-ish. I...

  8. OMG!!! we had our orientation day!!! it was awesome!!!

    polka-dot replied to 9livesRN's topic in General Students

    Thanks so much for the tip about gflash...I checked it out and it looks amazing! I am a flashcard junkie, but they're a pain to carry around, so I am hoping Santa brings me an iPod Touch for...

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

    polka-dot replied to PharmaRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    This is one of the things that has really helped me with a very important aspect of studying: knowing when to stop! Before a test, I go through my notes and the chapters to review. Anything I don't...

  10. Anyone have any tips on studying for Organic and BioChem?

    polka-dot replied to kristi1111's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Definitely study your reactions...once you have those down you'll sleep better at night, guaranteed! For my first exam, I mostly studied reactions, drawing and naming...and got an 82%. For my second...

  11. A&P II Spring 2009, anyone?

    polka-dot replied to Nepenthe Sea's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Did your textbook happen to come with all the CDs and whatnot? Maybe you've already seen these, but the Interactive Physiology or whatever it's called CD is fantastic for explaining the concepts. Good...

  12. TEAS Test

    polka-dot replied to caryannw's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Just so you're aware, discussing the content of the exam is a violation of the agreement each student signs when they take the exam. Your best bet is to use the ATI study guide. It has sample...

  13. A&P II Spring 2009, anyone?

    polka-dot replied to Nepenthe Sea's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would say that AP2 was about twice as difficult as AP1 ..well, maybe not more difficult, but a LOT more physiology. The plus side, is that the anatomy in AP2 was a

  14. PDA suggestions...

    polka-dot replied to 2bnursteph's topic in General Students

    Does anybody have any insight on how well the iPod Touch works with wifi hotspots? I really really want to get one, but don't want to be frustrated if the internet service is horribly slow.

  15. A&PI&II cumulative final!!

    polka-dot replied to htinker's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    For the most part I would suggest knowing how all the systems you've studied so far hang together. For example, if your teacher wants you to write about the temporal bone, then know what muscles it...

  16. These Pre-reqs... are making me nuts!

    polka-dot replied to averna's topic in General Students

    I have that particular book...it's called "Get Ready for A&P" I'd be happy to send it to you, but you can also order on Amazon for less than $7 (used). If you want my copy, PM me with your...

  17. These Pre-reqs... are making me nuts!

    polka-dot replied to averna's topic in General Students

    It's good. You'll love

  18. Chemistry Warm Up

    polka-dot replied to WhiteShadows23's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think it's a fantastic idea...that way you'll know the math when class starts and can focus on all the other content. Good

  19. For Stats Project...How many NCLEX Qs did you have?

    polka-dot replied to polka-dot's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for your responses everyone...I needed 50, so I'll have to do something else for my stats project...it's due next week. THANK YOU SO MUCH just the same. And congrats to all of

  20. To Flu Shot or Not??

    polka-dot replied to nurseinprogress2010's topic in General Students

    If you get sick despite a flu shot you may also have been exposed to a different strain of the flu. They try to predict what strains will be heading our way, but aren't always 100%

  21. Rn nursing program with easy entrance

    polka-dot replied to Dionyonce's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    People's lives are on the line...in my opinion, it SHOULD be difficult for that reason

  22. should I take MicroBiology before Anatomy and Physiology?

    polka-dot replied to jimbojonesey's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I took Micro first and got a 98%...and my last bio class before that was 18 years

  23. Nursing school information

    polka-dot replied to relaxed39's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Google

  24. Things to get out of the way NOW if you are starting in the Spring

    polka-dot replied to AtomicWoman's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    This is a great thread...bumping it up for all those who just got accepted for

  25. 39 year old Graphic Designer

    polka-dot replied to Mr_Tom's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I don't have any advice either...just wanted to let you know that you're not alone! I left a 15 year career as an advertising copywriter and I so totally understand your need to do something more...