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  1. A&P 1: The Skeletal system

    FLDoula replied to QuarterLife88's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm in A&P 1 using the same Marieb/8th ed you are. We just finished chapter 7 and have a test on Tuesday over chapters 4, 5, 6, 7!! Eeek! We also have a practice midterm practical lab on...

  2. A&P I is not going well

    FLDoula replied to SingDanceRunLife's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I too have trouble with just reading as a way to absorb so much critical information. I had biology in high school.... 30 years ago. I never had Chemistry. Reading can be boring...that is why you use...

  3. I want to practice my injectables

    FLDoula replied to Jeri22's topic in General Students

    My aunt also said they used oranges to practice

  4. A&P I is not going well

    FLDoula replied to SingDanceRunLife's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    We also have a professor who does not lecture well. Don't get me wrong...he's one smart cookie, knows his stuff inside and out!! BUT he's not a teacher...big difference. He told us after most of us...

  5. Question about psych class - Human Development

    FLDoula replied to pipsi's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hmmm. Seems a bit stiff. Would depend on what your other class load is. I have online Sociology. We have 6 units, each unit is 2 chapters. We have two weeks to read and do the following: post a 250...

  6. A&P I is not going well

    FLDoula replied to SingDanceRunLife's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Sorry this is happening to you. I'm in kind of the same situation. Our Prof rambles about a lot of stuff, half the class period is done by then and we end up behind. We had the same issues as you on...

  7. Taking A&P I Fall 2009?

    FLDoula replied to Hoping2BeStudent2010's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    What is it you dislike about the lab? I'm enjoying lab more than lecture. At my school all science classes have a lab and they are required co-requisites.....and are scheduled separately of each...

  8. Anyone here that is in their 50's and going to school for Nursing?

    FLDoula replied to chesneyone's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm almost 48 and will be pushing 51 when I graduate. It is going to be a long haul but will be the best thing I've ever done for myself. It's my time in life

  9. A&P, Chemistry, and Nutrition - Too much?

    FLDoula replied to QuarterLife88's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm personally not taking those courses yet...just the A&P. I do have a good friend however who is taking all 3 of those courses and working full time. She's doing just fine...she stays on task...

  10. AP I & Inorganic Chem Help!

    FLDoula replied to mrsb04's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm taking A&P 1 now. What has helped me is reading, re-reading and reading some more the chapters. I also use one of the coloring books! I also agree to talk through some of the stuff you are...

  11. IF I had any idea

    FLDoula replied to thejourney's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    :icon_hug: I'm sorry this has happened to you and I do hope that you find a way to recover from it. Hang in

  12. A&P Help... From My Brain to Yours!

    FLDoula replied to polka-dot's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thank you so much for taking the time to post all your notes and list the helpful ways to study! I have been a studying fool and am loving this class and lab!

  13. taking out a loan for school am I wrong

    FLDoula replied to Unique87's topic in General Students

    Yes, I'm taking out a Stafford Unsubsidized. (Well, I will be if my school can ever get caught up on their financial aid stuf) Did last year also. $4300 so far. My two kids have to take out loans...

  14. Frustrated, need to vent

    FLDoula replied to MelanieS's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm sorry this happened to you. I'm in the same boat. Our school here in FL is so far behind they were reviewing June submitted FAFSA's in August. I also was chosen to be audited. Here it is...school...

  15. Smells

    FLDoula replied to Divest's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The strong smell of pepermint masks other smells AND is good for nausea. I use it for clients.... put some pepermint oil on a cotton ball in a baggy and that way when not in use you're not smelling...

  16. Looking for fellow male pre nurses that are big guys feeling discouraged

    FLDoula replied to akadimkz's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    What "exactly" does a nurse look like? Don't listen to negative people! Follow your heart, follow your dream. As a birth doula I've seen that some of the most compasionate nurses for my clients have...

  17. Rolling Backpacks

    FLDoula replied to HisBrownEyedGirl's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I found a Pacific Coast rolling backpack at Walmart for about $25. This was 2 years ago and I use it as my birth bag. (I'm a birth doula & lactation counselor) Cannot find another one for school...

  18. Question about books/new student

    FLDoula replied to SpencerFLA's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I was wondering the same thing. I have a catalog case on wheels for mine. I'm in school on Tuesdays for 9.5 hours and Thursdays for 6. Whether we uset hem or not I'll take them all because I have one...

  19. Is algebra used by nurses?

    FLDoula replied to Coruscatedgirl's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Good question..I've heard, maybe someone can correct me, that there is 'some' algebra in nursing. I'm not good at math but sure better than 30 years

  20. I am seriously freaking out

    FLDoula replied to Coloradogrl's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Breathe! I agree...this is just the start. Do you normally get freaked out over blood? As a birth doula I've attended many births...and they are not exactly "clean." Lots of body fluids, blood,...

  21. Started the Pre-Reqs Today

    FLDoula replied to chloejean104's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I like this! Stressed about being stressed! Yep! Soundsl like me too! :chuckle I'm also stressed about starting next Tuesday. How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time! Good luck to

  22. HELP!!! trying to get into pensacola LPN program

    FLDoula replied to Leobaby's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    What exactly on the math are you having issues with? I'm at PJC doing my 2nd semeser of RN pre-reqs. How about that financial aid line last Weds,

  23. Holy crap....chemistry? math? MICRObiology? Physiology?

    FLDoula replied to Lala27poodles's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi! Yes, I've been a practicing doula for 2 years and also a lacation counselor. I'm certified through DONA. If you are interested email me off post and I'll be happy to answer any questions you may...

  24. Holy crap....chemistry? math? MICRObiology? Physiology?

    FLDoula replied to Lala27poodles's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    At some point in life we all figure out what path we are to be headed on after taking various detours along the way. :wink2: Sometimes we totally reinvent oursevles! I'm pushing 49, 4 kids, husband...

  25. What is the DEAL with these textbooks?

    FLDoula replied to 2ndLife's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    No, these were for pre-reqs... Scared to see what the textbooks for nursing are going to cost. I have 2 college kids at UCF. They've been thrifty about getting their texts but in recent years it's...