MammaNurse2Be

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  1. Standing out as an applicant...

    What would set you apart from the other hundreds of new grad applicants? I am thinking of getting an AA in Spanish. I am already semi-fluent. What else would be a good
  2. Feedback/help with FNP personal statement appreciated!

    Ok, i am re- reading what they want..How your work experiences and professional interestes have prepared you for the program... You start way to early in the game from when you were a kid. while...
  3. Feedback/help with FNP personal statement appreciated!

    Throughout my life, my father took care of various members of our family that were sick, all the while working full-time as a ???. He lovingly cared for my mother who passed away from complicatios...
  4. Feedback/help with FNP personal statement appreciated!

    Nope I need to rework the opening some more... it still doesnt flow and i am trying to edit too
  5. Feedback/help with FNP personal statement appreciated!

    okay, I am going to offer editing advice to make this flow a bit better. Feel free to disregard as you like. I will take it one paragraph at a time because I have alot going on today!LOL! I am...
  6. Nutrition before Chemistry or vice versa? HELP!!

    Chem before nutrition. I found it helpful in understanding
  7. Who else is having fun with school supplies?

    I always love the back to school time. It is such a fresh, clean, slate! I have been getting the kids their supplies and I found the cutest backpacks at costco for $15. I normally spend much, much...
  8. What are the top 20 drugs to memorize for Med/Surg?

    To piggback on this question.. What would those top categories be? Cardiac: beta-blockers, diuretics, calcium channel blockers, ACE inhibitors - Respiratory: bronchodialators,...
  9. family

    Hi, I am a mother of three, ages 4, 7 , 10. They go to 3 schools in 3 zipcodes. My husband works full time as a VP at a big company. He rarely gets home before 7 and leaves by 7 to go in many days....
  10. I don't know what to do.

    If you have a meeting, I would request another witness to be present. Take in a written report of what happened and have the witness sign it too so you are covering your hide. I would also report it...
  11. How do you decide which pre-reqs to take first?

    Reading back I can't find the post I was replying to but I thought it said something about not taking chem. so ignore the post above i must have
  12. How do you decide which pre-reqs to take first?

    I am shocked to hear that Chem would not be a requirement. There is so much chemistry is Physio. Understanding the flow in and out of the cell with all those action potentials is nothing but...
  13. In need of Advice

    I'd take a break and think about your goal. I have been on the path to becoming an RN for like the last 10+ years. But, I was growing my family and raising kids. I took a class when I could and now am...
  14. How do you decide which pre-reqs to take first?

    Our school gave us a path. Bio and Chem were pre-reqs for Anatomy. Then I took Physio and
  15. Why do people try to discourage you? :(

    All of my kids went to Montessori school. I just love it! I was lucky enough to have a teacher for my kids that was kind of my "teacher" as well. I was used to having my kids glued to my side all the...
  16. Bravo and keep on
  17. Why do people try to discourage you? :(

    I think in your very first sentence you said this person was fairly negative so my question is why would you waste precious moments of your time or life surrounded by people like this? By eliminating...
  18. What's in your lunchbox? Easy, quick and yummy food for school!

    Hi Shrimpchips, I am always willing to share a good recipe! This is very basic and easy. Bon Apetit! Mac and Cheese 1 lb. shredded cheddar cheese 1 ½ Cup dry macaroni pasta, cooked 2 eggs beaten 4...
  19. Odd circumstances, need some advice!

    Datonite, just wanting to clarify...did you mean to say to not submit transcripts from a college with bad grades to present a better profile? On all of my transcripts, it lists at the top others that...
  20. help with teas exam

    I have to take this exam too and I am all anxious over it. I am behind in my math, so that is what I am taking in the fall and spring. I also bought a basic math book and I need to start studying that...
  21. How do you function on little or no sleep?

    I don't do well. I structure my whole life around ensuring I will get a good nights sleep. I hit the ground running first thing in the morning and when dinner is over, I am done with my day. I...
  22. What is the schedule like in nursing school?

    I wonder why the differences in academic load? I know there is a difference with 2 vs 4 year degrees but it seems with some ADNs that they too have some programs with brutal schedules and others like...
  23. Odd circumstances, need some advice!

    Yep, this is my story too. I did pretty badly my first go round out of high school. This has affected what school I will go to now. For example, Sonoma State looks at your FIRST 60 hours worth of work...
  24. What's in your lunchbox? Easy, quick and yummy food for school!

    MimiB, Thanks for the links! I will be trying all three over the next week! I LOVE casseroles!!! Seriously I am always on the hunt for stuff like this one. With three kids, I always have one or two...
  25. Samuel Merritt University Nursing Reputation

    I am applying to schools in my area just not SMU. I will try to pursue my Masters there or at Sonoma State. All the schools here are so impacted so not sure when I'll actually get in! Best of