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  1. runners in nursing school?

    ashulee89 replied to swoody's topic in General Students

    I'm sort of in the same situation. I used to go to the gym 3-4 times a week. When I started the program I had to bring it down to twice a week. Its all about time management and scheduling a slot...

  2. slowly losing hope...

    ashulee89 replied to Liilmiizzashley's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I completely agree with this post. I'm doing the ADN program through a CC and in my opinion its alot better for different reasons. Its closer to my job so once i get out of work, i can go to classes...

  3. Giving up your seat...

    ashulee89 replied to miyhaka's topic in General Students

    I agree, try every outlet possible to try and get some assistance. The school should do its very best to help you out in any way. But if it turns out you have to wait until next semester, know that...

  4. My chances?

    ashulee89 replied to sbem10's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    First off, congrats on your grades! With my school, it just depends on what the average GPA is that year for people applying. We're also very competitive. I'm going to tell you this from experience,...

  5. Just for fun; Quotes you use for encourgement

    ashulee89 replied to havehope's topic in General Students

    My ALL time favorite quote which i re-read everytime I'm discouraged... "Don't think of retiring from the world until the world will be sorry that you retire. I hate a fellow whom pride or cowardice...

  6. Hesi A2 Chemistry - periodic table?!

    ashulee89 replied to pamski0069's topic in General Students

    If I remember correctly, we didn't need a periodic table for chemistry. What i did is study the terms atomic weight, atomic number, etc. I studied what they meant. It would ask questions like what...

  7. Best way to save money when buying Text Books for BSN program?

    ashulee89 replied to Sweetaprils's topic in General Students

    This is such a big thing for me. I hate spending more money than I have to, especially on books. lol. I always buy mine because in my program (ADN) they tell us we'll be reusing our books in the other...

  8. Where has the excitement gone??

    ashulee89 replied to clucito01's topic in General Students

    I think its completely normal how you are feeling. I started an online ADN program at my CC in January 2011. At the end of this month I SHOULD be starting level 2 but instead i'll have to wait until...

  9. LPN / ADN / BSN / MSN. Whats YOUR plan?

    ashulee89 replied to peacelovestar's topic in General Students

    No worries, I felt the EXACT same way. I also started pursuing pre reqs for the nursing program when I was 21. I'm 23 now and I'm I start level 2 in January. Not saying I was late or anything. But i...

  10. book...where to find cheaper books

    ashulee89 replied to faithfulstudent's topic in General Students

    I agree on amazon, ebay, etc to get cheap books. If you have a half priced book store I would definitely recommend stopping over there. Sometimes you can get really lucky and find the books you need...

  11. Help! Severe Anxiety

    ashulee89 replied to Isabellah's topic in General Students

    I agree with all previous advice! Everytime I've taken a really big exam, such as the HESI, I listen to mozart before hand. Some people think its weird, but the music will get stuck in your head and...

  12. Online Programs... good or bad? Your opinion please!

    ashulee89 replied to Enza's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hi, I'm in the ADN online program right now at my school. We basically do all lecture time online. Its a do it yourself type of thing. They break everything down into modules. Each module contains...

  13. Online Classes

    ashulee89 replied to JonB04's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I personally love online classes. The ONLY one i hated was math. I really dont recommend anyone take a math class online. However, I'm also taking nursing classes online. It allows me to keep my job...

  14. Helpful information to have handy during clinicals/lab/lecture?

    ashulee89 replied to Jrh121's topic in General Students

    I start clinicals next month for level 1 and several of my classmates who are in clinicals have recommended Rnotes. Its like $25 at barnes and noble. But its got a ton of assessment info, lab values,...

  15. Extra Books/Materials (that aren't required)

    ashulee89 replied to Iridescent Orchid's topic in General Students

    Hi, I didn't have alot of money to spend for books, but me and my sister did whatever we needed to make the content stick. I'm not sure where you are, but if you have a half price bookstore anywhere...

  16. Advice? Tips? I start the RN program this month and I am terrified to say the least

    ashulee89 replied to clclc4444's topic in General Students

    Hi, All I can advise is that you take things one day at a time. Focus on the stuff thats in front of you. All i can think about is graduating and I'm barely finishing level 1. lol. I'm trying my best...

  17. Nurses and the LORD

    ashulee89 replied to Seiya174's topic in General Students

    When I'm scared of an exam and I tell someone about it, if they say "Just pray and everything will be fine" I dont take it as "Dont study, just pray and your good". I've always taken it as study....

  18. Nursing School and working

    ashulee89 replied to Mars88's topic in General Students

    Hi, I understand that you love your job, but as you said you've worked very hard to get into this program and you have to give it your all. If your current job won't let you cut down your hours, then...

  19. Any phobias you overcame to become a nurse?

    ashulee89 replied to linzjane88's topic in General Nursing

    I agree completely. All my life I've been the one that was very secluded and VERY shy. Some people have gotten offended by it, but I honestly mean nothing by it. I just like doing things on my own....

  20. Is it possible to work while attending RN school?

    ashulee89 replied to AmberLeigh000's topic in General Students

    If its not mandatory, no. I wouldn't work. I'm in an online ADN program and its hard working 6 days a week and then going home trying to focus. Rest assured, it can definitely be done. There are...

  21. 2nd degree student, having financial aid issues--anyone else?

    ashulee89 replied to NurseMaybeBaby's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hi, This is only like 16 days late but I wanted to put my 2 cents in regarding financial aid. I also received a notice in the mail that I was being suspended from financial aid because of excessive...

  22. Is nursing right for me?

    ashulee89 replied to cincin1222's topic in General Students

    I think this is a normal feeling. Its like almost every other thing in life. Or atleast for me. If I start a new class, job, or whatever and I feel out of place or embarassed I always find that second...

  23. Backpack???

    ashulee89 replied to RN-4Ever's topic in General Students

    I second getting a backpack from North Face. I got the north face surge back pack and its really durable. Tons of padding for your back as well as laptop protection, plenty of pockets(my favorite is...

  24. how long does it take your profs to grade?

    ashulee89 replied to anonymousstudent's topic in General Students

    I'm in the online version of the ADN program. Haven't seen an assignment grade in about 5 months. Test grades are immediate if multiple choice. When I email a question to my instructor, it takes about...

  25. too much load???

    ashulee89 replied to Al.ginger's topic in General Students

    Hi, 14 credits is definitely FULL time. But im sure it's been done. Taking a class on top of the nursing program can prove to be difficult. But again, it can be done. I've had a friend who took...