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  1. ADN Program Lone Star College

    Kyla.ann replied to taylorxteddy's topic in Texas Nursing

    Why don't you take your Psych class during the Spring minimester and then take Micro next fall? If you have completed all other pre-req courses other than Micro, you will still be able to get in with...

  2. A&P Help

    Kyla.ann replied to alabamamalenurse's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Things that helped me were flashcards (mostly for all the stuff that was pure memorization - bones, nerves, muscles) I found my study group to be invaluable. Like a previous poster said, we were able...

  3. How long did it take you to get into nursing school?

    Kyla.ann replied to emily_ganshert's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I started this summer and will hopefuly be applying for Spring of 2011. I had 2 classes I was able to transfer that I took back in 2000 though. My GPA is

  4. Spring 2010 A&P 2

    Kyla.ann replied to jennylouwho's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I was wondering if anyone else was taking this during the spring semester. I finished up A&P I with a B. Not really what I was hoping for but I honestly didn't put as much into is as I should...

  5. What is the best coloring book for anatomy and physiology?

    Kyla.ann replied to TrinaCNA's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I was one of the ones that HAD to have a coloring book for A&P. I heard everyone say they were a waste of time and didn't really help but I just had to get one and see for myself. Come to find...

  6. Should I take A&P I class with a Sociology class and Fitness for Life I class?

    Kyla.ann replied to tammyw31's topic in Texas Nursing

    It really depends on how you learn best. I used flashcards. Lots and LOTS of flashcards. I took them with me everywhere and studied them whenever I could. I also got involved in a study group that my...

  7. Should I take A&P I class with a Sociology class and Fitness for Life I class?

    Kyla.ann replied to tammyw31's topic in Texas Nursing

    I took A&P I and Lifespan Psych while working a full time job and trying my best to raise my 2 kiddos. I think the classes you have planned are perfectly doable. Great idea about taking your PE...

  8. Question about psych class - Human Development

    Kyla.ann replied to pipsi's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    We have about 3 weekly discussion topics we have to post on, a 300 word debate we had to turn in, plus when our debate is posted we have to moderate it. We have three exams plus the final, 4-5 quizes,...

  9. A&P 1 students,,,, How ya doing?

    Kyla.ann replied to crazytonurse's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The lab practical is just an exam. It was basically walking around the lab room and identifying whatever our professor had labeled and looking in a microscope and identifying

  10. A&P 1 students,,,, How ya doing?

    Kyla.ann replied to crazytonurse's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It was going great for me...until my lab practical last night. I went into it feeling pretty confident, but as we were walking around answering and labeling I realize how underprepared I was. I will...

  11. Dem' Bones (A&P Help)

    Kyla.ann posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    OMG! I am struggling with the skeletal system. I breezed through the first 5 chapters but now that we are in the skeletal system I feel like I am in way over my head. We have a quiz on Monday on the...

  12. Flashcards and Coloring Books?!?

    Kyla.ann replied to mrsb04's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Save your money and make your own flashcards. It will help you learn it better when you are writing it down yourself. I just made a bunch for all the tissues and I can't even tell you how helpful it...

  13. New mom wanted to go to a Nursing School

    Kyla.ann replied to mtopolinski's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I work a full time job, go to school part time for my pre-reqs and have two children ages 5 and 1. My husbands job requires quite a bit of travel so I do a lot of juggling on my own. Online classes...

  14. Things to look for in a CNA Program

    Kyla.ann posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    What kinds of things do I need to look out for while looking for a CNA program? Are some of them out there no good? Is a CNA course, a CNA course or are there special credentials the school should...

  15. I need help majorly

    Kyla.ann replied to Judy Manzanares's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You do not need to get a BSN to become an RN. There are several Community Colleges that offer the ADN program which will allow you to get your RN License as well. I have found that they usually take...

  16. Outside interests and hobbies

    Kyla.ann replied to queenmalka's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Do my kids count as an interest? I think I gave up all of my hobbies when my kiddo got old enough to develop her own. Now we have soccer, karate, swimming, etc. Between work and her hobbies, there...

  17. Pointscale they look at when you apply

    Kyla.ann replied to amandabrown23's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You really need to sit down with an advisor at the school and go over all of that. I have also found that most nursing departments hold information sessions once a month or so to go over all the...

  18. AP I & Inorganic Chem Help!

    Kyla.ann replied to mrsb04's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you can, get involved in a study group. This has been so helpful for me so far. We all meet once a week and go over our professors lecture slides, and answer the questions at the end of each...

  19. I am so nervous!

    Kyla.ann replied to krimicrat's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Good luck!!!! Sending you patient vibes and hope that you get your answer

  20. Professors who grade based on 'looks'

    Kyla.ann replied to Ms. Nurse Assistant's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Blah! I'm sure those girls are the ones that are completely full of themselves. Like another poster said, wait until they enter nursing school. Those high heels and tube tops won't get them very far...

  21. taking out a loan for school am I wrong

    Kyla.ann replied to Unique87's topic in General Students

    How do you use those loans for living expenses? I thought they were paid directly to the school and only for the amount of your tuition and books for the

  22. What is the HESI Test?????

    Kyla.ann replied to spacecitygroover's topic in General Nursing

    It is a basic entry test. It all depends on your program but for mine, they only take the math and reading scores from the test with emphasis on the reading portion. From what I have heard it is...

  23. some encouragement please? i need it!!

    Kyla.ann replied to espo44's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi there! I started my pre-reqs this summer after a 10 year hiatus as well. I do not have a previous degree and am going for my ADN then will move on to my BSN after some work experience. I have two...

  24. CA to Houston,TX...looking for good LVN programs.

    Kyla.ann replied to aking28223's topic in Texas Nursing

    Lone Star College has a LVN as well as an LVN to RN transition program at all of their locations. http://www.lonestar.edu/nursing-dept.htm I think Houston Community College as well as Alvin Community...

  25. I have a question about taking A&P 1 and 2 together

    Kyla.ann replied to Tracy B's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    IF they allow it, I honestly wouldn't do it. Since most programs are so competitve, you really need to ace the courses. I can't imagine having the stress of two anatomy courses and being able to pass...