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  1. Barely pulling a 'C' in Micro, and need some advice please

    emily_ganshert replied to emily_ganshert's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The lecture and lab grades are combined. We are graded on exams and labs

  2. Nursing programs that don't require Chemistry?!

    emily_ganshert posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm applying to 2 programs next year, neither of which require Chemistry! Anyone experienced this? Believe me though, I'm not complaining...I hated Chem in high school and probably still

  3. Nursing programs that don't require Chemistry?!

    emily_ganshert replied to emily_ganshert's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    lol yes that is what we're learning right now...and trust me, it hasn't been a cake-walk. I've been studying more than I ever have in my life. I can see why having Chem would've

  4. Nursing programs that don't require Chemistry?!

    emily_ganshert replied to emily_ganshert's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Well....I'm in Physiology right now and am doing well in the class. I actually did try to get into Chem this sem. too (thinking it would help me for Phys and Micro) but it was full. Still not sure if...

  5. What helped you learn Physiology? Any tips would be greatly appreciated!

    emily_ganshert posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Specifically, I'm having a difficult time understanding the sodium-potassium pump. Anyone else struggle with this? Please

  6. How long did it take you to get into nursing school?

    emily_ganshert posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    What was your gpa? I'll be applying next year :) Thanks

  7. Microbiology: Spring 2010

    emily_ganshert replied to blueyesue's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hey that's the same book I'll be using :) I start class on the 19th. I can't

  8. Has anyone here gotten into nursing school with a 'B' in Anatomy?

    emily_ganshert posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I still have the final to take, but sincerely don't think it will bring me up enough. I have an 85 in the class. Am I even going to be able to get in to

  9. Has anyone here gotten into nursing school with a 'B' in Anatomy?

    emily_ganshert replied to emily_ganshert's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Wow, you guys gave me LOTS of helpful and encouraging comments!! Thanks

  10. Should I take Chem before taking Microbiology?

    emily_ganshert posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm due to take Micro next semester, but am extremely nervous b/c I have not taken Chem yet. What do you

  11. How long did it take you to get into nursing school?

    emily_ganshert replied to emily_ganshert's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Oh my gosh my husband used to go to FSCJ when he was stationed there! I'm sorry to hear your husband will be deployed soon. As a Navy wife, I feel your pain! Best of luck to

  12. How long did it take you to get into nursing school?

    emily_ganshert replied to emily_ganshert's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Where are you attending that doesn't have a waiting list?! Every school in my area (California) the wait on average is 2-3

  13. Should I take Human Phys and Chem together?

    emily_ganshert posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm in anatomy right now, and want to hurry up and get my last prereq's over with so I can start applying to nursing school. Did anyone take these two together? Was it difficult?

  14. Has anyone here ever taken an anatomy class online?

    emily_ganshert posted a topic in General Nursing

    How'd it work out for you? How did you do labs? Any answers would be greatly

  15. Nursing prerequisites vs. nursing school - degree of difficulty?

    emily_ganshert posted a topic in General Nursing

    Someone told me that she thought the prereq's required for nursing school were actually harder than nursing school itself. Did anyone else have this

  16. My State exam is Saturday...and I need some encouragement please!!

    emily_ganshert posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    If anyone has any advice to share, feel free!

  17. When/how do you apply soap when doing perineal care/bedbaths?

    emily_ganshert posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    My state exam is coming up soon and we never learned this

  18. Can you apply for a CNA job if you haven't taken the state exam yet?

    emily_ganshert posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I graduated from the class yesterday, but won't be taking the state exam for a couple of weeks or so. A guy in my class said that you can still apply for work, and your new employer will just ask for...

  19. When/how do you apply soap when doing perineal care/bedbaths?

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

    Well, I did peri care a few times in clinicals, but we didn't use washcloths and soap. We used clean wipes. Anyway, I know it seems like common sense (as do a lot of my questions, lol) but I do NOT...

  20. Question about perineal care for a male?? Please help!

    emily_ganshert posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Do you have to elevate the hips with a bedpan for a male the way you do with a female? Thanks in

  21. Question about perineal care for a male?? Please help!

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

    Well, my Red Cross book shows that you CAN use a bedpan to elevate the hips (or a towel or folded up blanket) when doing perineal care. But it doesn't show whether or not you could do that for a man....

  22. how many cna's plan to continue their education?

    emily_ganshert replied to jynxa17's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Yeah, I'm basically doing what you're doing. I'm finishing up my CNA course right now, will work as one for about a year while I do my Nursing prerequisites, then try to get into Nursing school. I've...

  23. My CNA clinical exam is this weekend and I'm FREAKING OUT!

    emily_ganshert posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Does anyone have any advice on how to memorize the steps? My instructor, although nice, didn't teach us ANYthing! I'm a nervous wreck, and feel like crying at the thought of failing this exam. Please...

  24. Did you work while in Nursing school?

    emily_ganshert posted a topic in General Nursing

    How many hours? Did you think it would've been easier if you hadn't?

  25. What exactly does an OR nurse do?

    emily_ganshert posted a topic in General Nursing

    Can you please list the responsibilities one might have? Thanks a