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  1. grades

    Maseca replied to nazareth's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You should check with the schools you're interested in regarding their course retake policy. I know most of the schools I've investigated only allow one retake, and even then, they average both...

  2. Best makeup for clinicals?

    Maseca replied to chinacatSN's topic in General Students

    I used to be hooked on Bare Minerals, but recently switched to an independent mineral makeup company called Meow Cosmetics. Not only is Meow WAY cheaper than Bare Minerals, they have a huge array of...

  3. Feeling totally overwhelmed - venting

    Maseca posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I just feel like I need to vent about how much I have on my plate right now. I'm currently taking prerequisites to enter an MSN-E program. I'm finishing my BS in Public Health, and am enrolled in two...

  4. advice for SMC prereqs

    Maseca replied to allnursesstylez's topic in California Nursing

    I'm taking most of my prereqs at SMC. I highly recommend finding an online course that your'e interested in. It requires less time commitment than actually going to campus, and most that I've taken...

  5. Has anyone used an e-book instead of a textbook?

    Maseca replied to mariposabella's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I love e-books, and am always a little bummed when a course I take doesn't offer an e-book. But like the others said, it's really up to your learning style. If you're the type of person who likes...

  6. Comparing MSN-Entry Programs - Need CSULA Info

    Maseca replied to Maseca's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Thanks for the reply innatchka! That's somewhat disappointing that you're not guaranteed the track you apply for, and actually might be a deal-breaker for me. My only goal is to get that FNP, and I'm...

  7. Need advice on taking out loans for living expenses!

    Maseca replied to LW1017's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I absolutely plan on taking out fairly substantial loans to replace my lost income while I'm in school. When I start school full-time, our income will drop by 1/2, since my husband and I both earn...

  8. Is it to late for me to become a Nurse?

    Maseca replied to louis345's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Too old at 30???? Not a chance. I'll be almost 40 by the time I finish with the MSN/NP program I hope to enter. And I'll probably be one of the younger ones in the program! My own mother got her...

  9. Comparing MSN-Entry Programs - Need CSULA Info

    Maseca replied to Maseca's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Bump.

  10. Science classes without taking any math in over 10 years, help?

    Maseca replied to jwannab's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Chemistry is definitely do-able without recent math experience. I just finished Chemistry with an A and I hadn't taken Algebra for 15 years. At one point I remarked to my husband, "Hey, Algebra is...

  11. Algebra & Chemistry Advice

    Maseca replied to my4helpers's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Does your college offer a resource center with tutors? I know at the community college where I'm taking some of my prereqs they have a great lab with free tutoring. I've used it a couple of times...

  12. Algebra & Chemistry Advice

    Maseca replied to my4helpers's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I just finished Chemistry with an "A" last semester, and I hadn't had an Algebra class in 15 years! There aren't any real Algebra problems in Chemistry, just dimensional analysis, which is working...

  13. Looking for post-op bariatric surgery patients for dissertation study.

    Maseca replied to nikita101's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Nikita101, The most prominent online community is ObesityHelp.com Also, I'm 2 years out of lap RNY gastric bypass, and would be glad to help you with your

  14. Summer school blues

    Maseca replied to HumorHeals22's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Same here, except my summer school anatomy course is 6 weeks. I prepped by reading before the class actually started, and that's helped immensely. Our first "real" test is tomorrow, and I'm starting...

  15. how do you support your family and attend nursing school

    Maseca replied to MyWorld's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm working FT while completing my prereqs, and we are saving as much money as possible right now while we're both working. Once I start nursing school, I'll work part time, and we'll probably have...

  16. A&P/Micro Online Courses for California

    Maseca posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi all, I'm new to the Forums, although I've been lurking for a few months. I'm one of those semi-mid-life career changers who is planning to enter Nursing after 15+ years in a different and...

  17. Just looking for some feedback

    Maseca replied to dallet6's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I can't speak to the application dates, but I am an annual passholder at Disneyland, and can tell you that you'll have NO problem getting a hotel room nearby, even at the last minute. Hotel...

  18. How long of a commute do you/will you have to your school

    Maseca replied to nursing8648's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The college I'm planning to go to is 30 miles away, but with California traffic, that can take either 40 minutes, or an hour and 1/2... it just depends. The good thing is that 75% of the drive time...

  19. EduKan

    Maseca replied to KAMARAkamara's topic in General Nursing

    Can someone here speak to arranging for a "cooperating lab"? Who did you use for your in-person lab work? Was it difficult to find someone to accommodate

  20. A&P/Micro Online Courses for California

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

    I spoke with someone directly in the nursing program at SMC and she said it was fine. Because I'm paranoid, I just called and left a message with another counselor in the health sciences office....

  21. A&P/Micro Online Courses for California

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

    That stinks about Moorpark. I'm glad that I was able to confirm with Santa Monica College (directly from the nursing program) that the online courses are okay with them. I'm nervous that they'll...

  22. A&P Coloring Book Suggestions

    Maseca posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I've read a lot about coloring books for A&P, and think that would really help me with studying. Does anyone have suggestions of which ones are the most useful and comprehensive? I haven't the...

  23. A&P Coloring Book Suggestions

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

    I'd love to hear some feedback on that one as well. Marieb is the author of my A&P textbook, so my initial thought was to use this coloring book. But it's 3X the price of the Elson book, I'm...

  24. Overwhelmed!

    Maseca replied to duhmanduh's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you're insane for trying to take that on, I must be completely certifiable. It's been almost 10 years since I last took a real college class, I'm working full time as a corporate paralegal, am...

  25. A&P Coloring Book Suggestions

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

    Thanks Kel. The Kapit/Elson book was one of many I was considering. It's nice to hear that there is a fair amount of additional information in the