tfleuter

tfleuter BSN, RN

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  1. I advise you guys NOT to....

    tfleuter replied to CharlotteDarcy's topic in General Students

    We'll just have to agree to disagree then. If you want to go after a "waste of resources" turn an eye to the many (often private, for profit) schools who will accept anyone who can meet the minimum...

  2. I advise you guys NOT to....

    tfleuter replied to CharlotteDarcy's topic in General Students

    I don't see how this is revelant at this point in time. No space will be freed up. No spot will be opened up for a nursing school hopeful by dropping out now and if the OP never takes a job as an RN,...

  3. I advise you guys NOT to....

    tfleuter replied to CharlotteDarcy's topic in General Students

    I don't see how changing majors would benefit anyone. If the OP is already a few semesters into the program, another spot won't be availble for a new applicant next semester just becase s/he drops...

  4. I advise you guys NOT to....

    tfleuter replied to CharlotteDarcy's topic in General Students

    I think the only thing you can do is get good grades for the remainder of your BSN so you can raise your gpa and focus on those extra activities that med schools like to see. I've heard (but don't...

  5. Gain or Lose Weight?

    tfleuter replied to gams77's topic in General Students

    Maybe we should start a new thread with ideas on how to manage weight during nursing school :) For those who've had success (even just a little) could pass on what things they did to loose the stress...

  6. Nursing degree then moving to EMT?

    tfleuter replied to brittanym88's topic in General Students

    I would focus on your nursing courses, they will be more important in the long run. Unless for some reason this particular rodeo job is really important to you, I just can't see trying to complete...

  7. Grades in nursing school

    tfleuter replied to redvelvet20's topic in General Students

    Yowser! That's a tough scale! The only ones I have memorized for my school is: 95-100% A 92 - 94% A- 88 - 91% B+ (I

  8. Grades in nursing school

    tfleuter replied to redvelvet20's topic in General Students

    Even beyond your first RN job, your grades will still matter if you ever decide to go onto grad school. Many individuals decide later on in their careers that they want to move onto their masters or...

  9. On my way to my last semester!!!

    tfleuter replied to blynn9173's topic in General Students

    Congrats! I bet it must feel great to be almost done! I just finished my first semester and can't wait to be where you are!! Good luck on your last

  10. How do I read a nursing textbook?

    tfleuter replied to SockMonkey.ecb's topic in General Students

    The only class that I have actually read every chapter for was Pharmacology and it was beneficial to actually read the whole chapter. LOVED my pharm book, it was concise and only gave the necessary...

  11. penlights always letting me down

    tfleuter replied to larien37's topic in General Students

    New addition to christmas list: streamlight penlight or stethoscope light thingy mentioned before. My first penlight I never even got to use because it must have turned on in my pocket and didn't...

  12. Any Nursing students out there who's had difficulty?

    tfleuter replied to healthcare4life's topic in General Students

    High gpa requirements and ICU experience - are you looking into anesthesia school by chance? If so, stop on by the SRNA forum and you'll see quite a few posts from nurses who had less than perfect...

  13. Nursing School with a 6 month old?

    tfleuter replied to gdoubleu's topic in General Students

    When I started my first semester of actual nursing school (not pre-reqs) my youngest was 9 months old. I am married, also have a 5yr old and my sister lives with us. She and my husband have been...

  14. first semester of finals,any thoughts?

    tfleuter replied to bennettsmith's topic in General Students

    Two of my classes have similar studyguides, but I still think I can pick out what it is that the teacher wants us to get out of those subjects. For pharmacology, our final isn't comprehensive, in...

  15. Question?? Worried about Nursing Program and Grades!!

    tfleuter replied to Minah's topic in General Students

    You really need to talk to the advisor for the program you want to apply to. Only s/he can realistically tell you whether or not you have a chance of getting in. Some programs may accept a C average...

  16. What would you want to hear if you failed a course?

    tfleuter replied to AOx1's topic in General Students

    "There's been some mistake, you are passing after all." Ok, not to make light of a serious situation, but really it comes down to no one wants to hear it. I think the things you have already provided...

  17. having a dog while in nursing school?

    tfleuter replied to sophie<3's topic in General Students

    I have a 4yr old lab and while she doesn't enjoy being home alone, she doesn't get destructive like some dogs can. She still needs exercise to be happy. I would be cautious with getting another dog...

  18. failed my science courses

    tfleuter replied to narditorino's topic in General Students

    Also, have you considered why you did so poorly in your science classes? Failing microbiology and barely passing A&P is not a recipe for success in any nursing program, regardless of where you...

  19. failed my science courses

    tfleuter replied to narditorino's topic in General Students

    Even if the military has a LVN program for 4 years of service, I would advise agaisnt it. That's 4 years of your life to have them pay for something you could save up for in 2 or less and pay on your...

  20. I took all my prereqs...now what classes should I take?

    tfleuter replied to TrinaCNA's topic in General Students

    As long as you have complete all other pre-reqs and co-reqs required for your degree, then I would either focus on taking classes that will prepare you for grad level courses (if that is in your...

  21. What should I expect? New nursing student, begining Jan 2010.

    tfleuter replied to Elizabeth Oliva's topic in General Students

    Best way to know what to expect is by talking to someone who is in your program right now. I remember reading a lot of posts here about how difficult their first semester of nursing school was and...

  22. My be kicked out for plagerism of outlining an article...help

    tfleuter replied to Nurse Allison's topic in General Students

    That is great news! Good to see that your instructor understood the INTENT of the mistake. Good luck on your finals

  23. My be kicked out for plagerism of outlining an article...help

    tfleuter replied to Nurse Allison's topic in General Students

    I agree, true plagerism isn't trivial, but if I'm understaind the OP correctly, then this was an assignment where an article was to be read and then submitted in an outline format. There was no...

  24. Question for those who went to Ameritech College

    tfleuter replied to UtahJay's topic in General Nursing

    I don't blame you one bit. May I ask what made you consider Ameritech in the first place? Maybe knowing what your needs are will help someone here identify another school that would be suitable for...

  25. I passed finals....I am a offically a Graduate PN

    tfleuter replied to deemarys's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Congrats! That is awesome! Good luck on the