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  1. Cringing at venous sticks...

    jamieekins posted a topic in General Students

    I have been watching venous sticks and IV insertion on youtube to sort of "desensitize" myself to the sight of it. I cringe and get butterflies in my belly at the sight of the needle going under the...

  2. Cringing at venous sticks...

    jamieekins replied to jamieekins's topic in General Students

    Thanks ladies! I definitely think it would be interesting to view an autopsy but I don't think that my school offers that. How would I find out? I guess I would feel strange asking...maybe its not a...

  3. HELP-Pharmacology

    jamieekins replied to Bridges003's topic in General Students

    I am starting an accelerated program in January and am really nervous about pharmacology as well. I was told to buy the Davis drug guide...if you have not already. Also, if you have an ipod/iphone...

  4. Nerves

    jamieekins replied to jamieekins's topic in General Students

    That does suck! I will check into those websites you suggested and see if I can find one for cheaper. It sounds like that is the book I need to get. Good luck with the rest of your semester and on...

  5. Why nursing hits home.....

    jamieekins replied to MrPopeye's topic in Nurses Rock

    LOVED reading your story Sean! Good for you pursuing your dream. It brought tears to my eyes reading your story about you and your dad. I am a firm believer that everything happens for a...

  6. Week 4 of clinicals and loving it!

    jamieekins replied to edatri's topic in General Students

    That is great! I was so encouraged to read your post. I can only hope my experiences are as great as yours. I feel the same way as you did going into the long-term care facility..I don't think I...

  7. Nerves

    jamieekins replied to jamieekins's topic in General Students

    Thanks so much! Also thanks for the tip about brushing up on my math. I was looking into purchasing a review book the other day and decided I would wait until I figured out what sort to buy- I was...

  8. Class of 2013 anyone?

    jamieekins replied to Lizzyru's topic in General Students

    We start in January and are done in December 2013! ABSN! Woot woot class of

  9. Supplies

    jamieekins posted a topic in General Students

    I am going to start nursing school soon and I am trying to get a list together of school supplies that I might need. I am not sure if I should just get the typical list that I normally do...1 large 3...

  10. Supplies

    jamieekins replied to jamieekins's topic in General Students

    Great ideas! I am such an auditory learner I sure hope that I can have a tape recorder but I get why they may not allow it. I will hold off on buying one until after orientation. At least I will...

  11. Kennesaw State University Nursing Program Acceptance? What are my chances?

    jamieekins replied to SunshineSara's topic in Georgia Nursing

    I went there for 5 years, had a 3.6 GPA, applied there 3 times and got rejected every time. I got an 81 on the TEAS. I am not saying it is impossible, nothing is but it is darn hard! I have known...

  12. New grads in Kansas City area....

    jamieekins posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am enrolled in a accelerated program just outside the KC area and will graduate in December of 2013. Does anyone have any advice about getting a job after graduation, when/where to start looking,...

  13. Accelerated BSN Programs - Kansas City Metro

    jamieekins replied to Jahblsd's topic in General Nursing

    I got in!!! Just got my letter about 15 mins ago and I cried...I have been working so hard for this for many years and it is finally here! Good luck to you all, I hope to see you all this coming...

  14. Accelerated BSN Programs - Kansas City Metro

    jamieekins replied to Jahblsd's topic in General Nursing

    Being on the waiting list is so frustrating. I feel like I don't have a very good chance just because of my 3.0 cumulative GPA I know it is not competitive at all, I too am taking classes but I...

  15. Accelerated BSN Programs - Kansas City Metro

    jamieekins replied to Jahblsd's topic in General Nursing

    Hopefully grants and loans cover 3/4 of it..I am definitely going to have to go the alternative loan route because I need a bit extra to pay for my kids to go to daycare. My husband's income alone...

  16. Accelerated BSN Programs - Kansas City Metro

    jamieekins replied to Jahblsd's topic in General Nursing

    I also got waitlisted. I did call and speak to Crystal and she said that I should be excited because last year they accepted the entire wait list. I am not entirely counting on being in the program...

  17. University of West Ga..how competitive?

    jamieekins posted a topic in Georgia Nursing

    I am planning on applying at Kennesaw State University but also at West Ga but I really don't know alot about their BSN program. Is it as competitive as KSU's? I have heard KSU's is EXTREMELY...

  18. Kennesaw State University Nursing Program and LOW GPA??

    jamieekins posted a topic in Georgia Nursing

    I am brand new to this site, just literally registered :) I wanted to know if anyone has gotten accepted to KSU's Nursing program and not had the best GPA? I have a 2.3 right now based upon my...

  19. Kennesaw State University Nursing Program and LOW GPA??

    jamieekins replied to jamieekins's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Hey Gina, I am at KSU. I got into the Fresh Start program there and I am in A&P 1, lab, and statistics in the summer- its kicking my butt with having 3 kids to keep up with as well, but I am...

  20. Kennesaw State University Nursing Program and LOW GPA??

    jamieekins replied to jamieekins's topic in Georgia Nursing

    The fresh start program at KSU is if you have not been to school for 5+ years they "clear the slate" on your GPA once you have reached 15 credit hours, basically you start over on your GPA from that...

  21. TEAS test

    jamieekins posted a topic in Georgia Nursing

    I am going to take the TEAS test in a few months and wanted to start preparing for it soon. I have not been to school in 6 years and just started again this semester. I need to do really well on it...

  22. Kennesaw State University Nursing Program and LOW GPA??

    jamieekins replied to jamieekins's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Thanks for the response, come to find out I am eligible for the academic fresh start and I am going to apply for it this summer semester. I anticipate I will probably apply for KSU's nursing program...

  23. Kennesaw State University Nursing Program and LOW GPA??

    jamieekins replied to jamieekins's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Thank you for your response, I appreciate the input. I definitely plan on applying to several schools around in the area, I am not one to put all of my eggs in one basket either. I just really would...