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  1. So frustrating feel like crying ...there is always something in the way of my dream

    gr8txrn2b replied to Divalish918's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    What gpa do you need to get in? It's good that they want a cumulative GPA...it can work in your favor. Try taking a few of the second level classes that are required for the BSN then apply again. My...

  2. Calling All 2012 Nursing Applicants!

    gr8txrn2b replied to DarkBluePhoenix's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hey Bunchies...You don't have to have an ADN before the BSN. The difference is that they are doing the full 4yrs including pre-reqs at a larger university for their BSN. I'm doing it the other way...

  3. Please!!! Someone tell me how does Externships work?

    gr8txrn2b replied to healthnut84's topic in General Students

    RN2BDFW....I understand about your job situation too. I've been looking at a lot of area hospital websites. Can you tell us how far in advance did you apply? Did you wait until you finished the...

  4. Please!!! Someone tell me how does Externships work?

    gr8txrn2b replied to healthnut84's topic in General Students

    Hey that's great that you got an externship after your first semester! I'm in the DFW area also. I was thinking that we had to wait until after our second semester, but I guess it depends on where...

  5. Calling All 2012 Nursing Applicants!

    gr8txrn2b replied to DarkBluePhoenix's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm in Dallas and will be applying for ADN for fall 2012. My application period is Sept through Jan, so while I wait I will be taking courses for my BSN. They don't send out acceptance emails until...

  6. What should I do?

    gr8txrn2b replied to rusure's topic in General Nursing

    What can/should I do or not do? what

  7. Highlighting?

    gr8txrn2b replied to princsheather's topic in General Students

    I use 3 different colors. I like to use the good post-it notes also for jotting down additional info about the

  8. Stay at home mom...scared to go back to school

    gr8txrn2b replied to learningmom's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    When do you plan to go back? You said your youngest is 8 months old. You have plenty of time to get your dates/deadlines together. Plan your semesters and figure out the shortest path to reach the...

  9. I want to become a CNA...need a program in Dallas area that's reasonable if not free!

    gr8txrn2b posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hello everyone, I am currently taking prereqs for ADN at Mountain Veiw College in Dallas Texas. Lately I've been thinking ahead about the possibility of not being accepted the first time I apply. I...

  10. I want to become a CNA...need a program in Dallas area that's reasonable if not free!

    gr8txrn2b replied to gr8txrn2b's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    yes they

  11. What do you guys do to wake up in the morning?

    gr8txrn2b replied to wannabeanRN90's topic in General Students

    I have 3 alarms that are set 10 mins apart...2 to actually start moving around in the bed and the 3rd one is on the dresser which force me to acctually get up. By that time the Community Coffee is...

  12. What happened!!!!!

    gr8txrn2b replied to Steveo.O's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    At my school they also use a point system. They don't use the gpa for acceptance, they only look at it for the points. They look at the classes that will get us the points needed. The total max points...

  13. just a few questions....why 5 yrs? & only concider gpa?

    gr8txrn2b replied to its_meee's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    In order to do pre-reqs in a year most people will do a full load of classes for the fall and spring semesters and take additional classes through the summer. At my school we can take up to four...

  14. Dinner ideas for busy class nights!!

    gr8txrn2b replied to sugarmagnoliaRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I like those Healthy Choice Fresh Mixers, you can find them on the soup isle at wally world. They don't need refrigeration so you can throw it in your bag for later. They only take 3 min in the...

  15. Grade Inflation in Nursing School

    gr8txrn2b replied to Rhapsody86's topic in General Students

    I have a teacher that will throw out questions if we can show her that she was wrong. She does't curve grades because there is no need to. There are only about 20 students in the class and we are...

  16. UT Arlington Academic Partnership BSN Program

    gr8txrn2b replied to Nguyenap87's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    Does anybody know if you can be a new ADN grad to enter the RN to BSN program at UT Arlington. I heard that they want you to have worked at least a year before you can enter. Is this true? UT...

  17. Tvcc 2011 applicants- any status emails yet

    gr8txrn2b replied to Belli 40 LVN's topic in Texas Nursing

    thanks TXGRL...im applying there this fall with 11pts and no classes to

  18. Tvcc 2011 applicants- any status emails yet

    gr8txrn2b replied to Belli 40 LVN's topic in Texas Nursing

    Hey Tiffanyn...Congrats to all who got in!!! What do you mean when you say you have 10 points with 2 classes? I understand the points but confused on the

  19. Baylor (or similar accelerated BSN) vs. Brookhaven... need some advice!

    gr8txrn2b replied to sugarmagnoliaRN's topic in Texas Nursing

    Go for your ADN @ the community college and while you wait for acceptance you can be take BSN courses. That's how I did it @ DCCCD. There was no way possible for me to pay for UTA from jump. This is...

  20. Heading Back to School -- Hitting a Brick Wall

    gr8txrn2b replied to funky917's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you are thinking about LPN then why not associate in RN. Where I am they are the same amout of time. What about taking classes at a community college...it's way cheaper but make sure your classes...

  21. Are all states moving to BSNs?

    gr8txrn2b replied to njmeninga's topic in General Students

    I'll be finished with my pre-reqs this semester and will ready to apply in Sept of this year. I'm persuing my associates but while I wait for acceptance I'm going to be taking other courses to fulfill...

  22. A&P PLEEEASE help!!!

    gr8txrn2b replied to sk8inghunny's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi there...are you having trouble with "the life cycle of a cell" or with "cellular metabolism"? (in my book they were 2 seperate chapters). I took both A&P1 and 2 and can spit out anything EXCEPT...

  23. first day of A&P

    gr8txrn2b replied to JonB04's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi there...I just started my second week of A&P and I was overwelmed too at first. I found that prereading each chapter before class is very helpful. Even if you don't really understand what you...

  24. A & P 1 -- Fall 2010

    gr8txrn2b replied to 3rdgenRN2B's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi there all...I also will be taking A&P 1 this Fall @ DCCCD...along w/ Spanish I (the first of 3 so I can fully learn the language by the time I apply...living in Dallas it's a must!) and Med...

  25. I want to become a CNA...need a program in Dallas area that's reasonable if not free!

    gr8txrn2b replied to gr8txrn2b's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Thanks for the info Prettyladie...I just called MV and they said I can take the CNA course along with my other courses...things are looking up!!!thanks