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  1. Type of calculator needed for pharmacology class

    GeekGirl replied to Truth14's topic in General Students

    Like others, we were required to have just a basic calculator - and it was necessary for our class as the calculations on the exams were more complicated than one could accomplish by doing long-hand...

  2. Made Incredibly Easy Books

    GeekGirl replied to shoebottom's topic in General Students

    Another tip for anyone looking for these books is to check with the library at your school. Our community college system has the "Made Incredibly Easy" books along with others like Lippincott's...

  3. I can finally say it

    GeekGirl replied to Unique87's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congratulations!!!

  4. Best site for used textbooks?

    GeekGirl replied to Tryxie's topic in General Students

    Another nod to Amazon, eBay, and adding Craigslist (if you have an active local list). I bought my Summer texts that were going to cost between $200 and $300 used for under $75 off of Craigslist....

  5. HESI A^2 Exam

    GeekGirl replied to nnicolee's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Here's a West Coast Hesi study guide link that works: http://www.westcoastuniversity.edu/uploadedFiles/20_Admissions/HESIStudyGuide.pdf

  6. Austin Community College Fall 2009 Entry

    GeekGirl replied to beccabee's topic in Texas Nursing

    What a ride you've had! Doin' a happy dance with you, Little Bird!

  7. Microbiology over the Summer - New to Forum

    GeekGirl replied to WWE DiVa's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm taking Microbiology and Pharmacology pre-reqs over the summer session but the courses are 11 weeks long (vs. 16 weeks in the Fall or Spring term) and have several young kids at home. I would base...

  8. How do you select your Professors?

    GeekGirl posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Besides picking a professor based on what classes are OPEN and what fits your schedule, what criteria do you use when selecting a professor? I'm having a tough time selecting a professor for one of my...

  9. How old is too old?!?!?

    GeekGirl replied to Amy Married to Art's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Go for it! Everyone brings something unique to the table as a nursing student and future nurse. Young students *may* have an advantage in terms of physical endurance but think of everything you...

  10. Where to find cheaper A&P books

    GeekGirl replied to ckkala's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I also have good luck searching with http://www.bestbookbuys.com The nice thing about this site is all you have to do is enter the title, author, or ISBN and a comparison of available books through...

  11. For those familiar with MRIs of the lumbar spine

    GeekGirl replied to AtomicWoman's topic in General Nursing

    I've had ruptured/herniated discs in my lumbar and thoracic regions and contrast was never ordered for diagnosis. Both acupuncture and epidural steroid injections worked wonders for me. Best wishes...

  12. Austin Community College Fall 2009 Entry

    GeekGirl replied to beccabee's topic in Texas Nursing

    Yes - thanks for the info Little Bird! I think retaking a class could be a great strategy to bump up your ranking for the next application cycle. Adding in the additional 5 review points should...

  13. Austin Community College Fall 2009 Entry

    GeekGirl replied to beccabee's topic in Texas Nursing

    I called to confirm - they do count BOTH pre and co-reqs in the GPA calculation for the ranking. This all can be very confusing!?!

  14. Austin Community College Fall 2009 Entry

    GeekGirl replied to beccabee's topic in Texas Nursing

    :thankya: I don't know if I had it right (I thought they considered both pre and co-req GPA for the calculation) but I sure do appreciate you clarifying it with the Nursing department...

  15. Austin Community College Fall 2009 Entry

    GeekGirl replied to beccabee's topic in Texas Nursing

    Thanks editor2rn for the clarification. If I understand correctly then they only count the GPA of the pre-reqs but they multiple by the number of classes you have taken, including co-reqs? Example -...

  16. Austin Community College Fall 2009 Entry

    GeekGirl replied to beccabee's topic in Texas Nursing

    Thanks for the insight on the HESI, editor2RN! From the ACC Nursing Department website, I understand that the ranking formula for selection is: Rank = (Nursing GPA) X (# of degree plan courses...

  17. Austin Community College Fall 2009 Entry

    GeekGirl replied to beccabee's topic in Texas Nursing

    Yay - Congrats! I, too, am curious about the Online option, HESI pointers, and the points you all were finding were required for admission. My goal is to apply for the Fall 2009 class so fingers...

  18. Austin Community College (ACC)

    GeekGirl replied to FilipinOOO's topic in Texas Nursing

    Oops! Should have read my own link! Here is what it says on the bottom of the Assessment Center page about results being entered into the ACC computers: "The written test results will be mailed out...

  19. Austin Community College (ACC)

    GeekGirl replied to FilipinOOO's topic in Texas Nursing

    You *have* to take the Anatomy (Biology) assessment exam before the ACC computer will clear you to register. On the upside with the Anatomy assessment exam, you can gain a provisional approval by...

  20. Austin Community College (ACC)

    GeekGirl replied to FilipinOOO's topic in Texas Nursing

    Anatomy is a challenging class. It requires a different type of studying because of the extensive amount of memorization involved. The lab portion requires visual identification and lots of...

  21. Austin Community College (ACC)

    GeekGirl replied to FilipinOOO's topic in Texas Nursing

    And the Biology Department now has an "online self-prep course" for both the Anatomy (Biology-based) & Physiology (Chemistry-based) assessment exams here:...

  22. Austin Community College (ACC)

    GeekGirl replied to FilipinOOO's topic in Texas Nursing

    HappyHr04 - Who gave you the advice to take the Intro Anatomy course? Have you attempted the Biology pre-assessment exam yet that is required to register for the course? I know the recommendation is...

  23. Austin ACC - Should I be bummed about a B?

    GeekGirl posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm a Mom of 3 returning to school to pursue my ASN-RN degree through Austin Community College (ACC) in Austin. I have a fair number of the pre and co-requisites completed thanks to previous college...

  24. Austin ACC - Should I be bummed about a B?

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

    Thanks for the encouragement! I'm a bit limited in my options in applying elsewhere because I have to take account my hubby and 3 kiddos and the financial implications for all of us if we were to...

  25. Is anyone else addicted to nursing student vlogs on youtube??

    GeekGirl replied to greeniebean's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I love the YouTube video's too . . . . although as a nursing student in my 30's with 3 kiddos some of the lifestyle issues and challenges are vastly different. Hmm . . . maybe I should post some...