umbdude MSN, APRN

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    Final Grades for Fall'12

    umbdude replied to professionalgirl80's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congrats to professionalgirld80 and all those who got awesome grades for Fall
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    My grades /:

    umbdude replied to FutureNurseShammy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I wasn't debating whether TA was wrong. I merely pointed out that TA's tone was tactless and I am not wrong on that. If you read the first few replies to OP, you'll see that there was no...
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    My grades /:

    umbdude replied to FutureNurseShammy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Sugar-coating is bad, but there are ways to tell the truth upfront without being discouraging or downright nasty. Learn how to be more tactful and it will serve you well in the real
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    My grades /:

    umbdude replied to FutureNurseShammy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It's true that many 1st year college students don't do well...very common. It's also true that if your GPA remains at 2.6, chances of getting into a nursing program is close to zero. It's not too...
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    Would they consider MCAT score for Accelerated BSN admission?

    umbdude replied to gertel's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Unlikely. If they don't request for MCAT and you submit it, most likely they will just ignore it; or worse, it could possibly make you look bad (you should never give them something they don't ask...
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    Irritated that everyone feels the need to mention they want to help people

    umbdude replied to Trenbolone Acetate's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I understand your irritation. Sometimes the posts on here can come across that way. But I think some are trying to say that one shouldn't go into nursing only for the money, which I agree. If you...
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    Fall 2012 Microbiology Students -- STAND UP!

    umbdude replied to Exhaustipated's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm done too. A in both Micro lab & lecture. A in A&P II lab and, unless something went wrong, lecture should be an A as
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    How many of of you are BLS certified?

    umbdude replied to dkmamato3's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I did mine back in
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    Finally got a letter...

    umbdude replied to gathrightRN2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Good luck to
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    Has anyone taken A&P and Microbiology in the same semester????

    umbdude replied to CNAJessi's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I just did A&P II, micro and a computer class. If you're not working and are academically prepared, you'll be
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    Forced wearing of nursing cap.

    umbdude replied to onetiredstudent's topic in General Students

    Go to your bookmark page, check the box next to this thread, go to the bottom of the page and choose "delete bookmark" from the drop down
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    Failed anatomy and physiology course...questioning my choices

    umbdude replied to dsh0012's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It sounds like you are in some way influenced by your parents' suggestion otherwise you wouldn't be spending all that time looking at other majors. That is ok and you should be researching for a...
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    Forced wearing of nursing cap.

    umbdude replied to onetiredstudent's topic in General Students

    Sorry OP. I think I would be pretty upset in that situation too. This is a ceremony, important but not a life-death situation that they have to force someone to do something. If students want to...
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    Passed my first semester!!!!!!

    umbdude replied to Mrs.Priss's topic in General Students

    Congrats!!
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    BSN or ADN --> RN to BSN

    umbdude replied to Series's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Agree with the others. In your case, being only 19 and probably don't have a lot of responsibilities yet, just go for a traditional BSN. Try finding the most affordable school, such as a State...
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    Am i a nerd

    umbdude replied to cnastriving2brn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    No. Those are pretty introductory courses. Unless someone is doing stuff like quantum mechanics, analytical chem, molecular biology and going for a PhD, combined with no social life or skills, I...
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    Do pre-reqs need to be completed before applying to an accelerated BSN program?

    umbdude replied to nursinghopeful6969's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It depends on the program, and each has its own policy. Some programs require that you complete all pre-reqs before applying, and some allow you to apply if have majority of the pre-reqs done. So...
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    Recording lectures

    umbdude replied to loriinmd's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I use my iPod
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    2nd Degree issues

    umbdude replied to NikkiT's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Talk to the school's financial aid office and explain your situation, and they should be able to help you. If you cannot get any loans or aid, your options are quite limited. You can try asking...
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    My chances and options. Please help! Opinions and advice wanted!

    umbdude replied to murseing's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm thinking that you did not end up getting a college degree from Alice Lloyd College with a 0.9 GPA. A bad start at college is very common, and as long as you increase you grades from now on then...
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    A&P 5 week course- advice

    umbdude replied to havehope's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Set aside enough time you think you will need to do well in the class. If you put in the time you'll be fine. Start reading the first chapter a week before class starts to stay ahead. The hardest for...
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    Pointless to apply before taking a&p 1&2?

    umbdude replied to haileyjewell's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I wouldn't say it's pointless. But you should ask the admissions office directly about this (e.g. How many accepted students have A&P or pre-reqs done). I went to an info session once, and the...
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    When someone mocks you for being a nurse

    umbdude replied to fraydar's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Sorry about that! I've had that happened to me before too. I've found that certain people will always put others down no matter what (they tend to be the ignorant ones). I think the best way to deal...
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    Getting a Boost Because You Are A Minority

    umbdude replied to Clodhopper's topic in Men in Nursing

    It is wrong to say that it's silly for a man to complain about not getting equal treatment. Not getting equal treatment based on gender is discrimination, whether you are male or female. I understand...
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    Will I get in trouble ? ? ?

    umbdude replied to Congababe13's topic in General Students

    I think people nowadays always have knee-jerk reactions to want to pull out their smartphones to take pictures about everything. It's become quite ridiculous. In a professional environment that...