umbdude MSN, APRN

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    Why is it all so difficult?

    umbdude replied to K3ndraR's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    K3ndraR, I personally don't believe that you must be passionate about science to be a nurse, but one should have at least a keen interest and curiosity in biology and the human body. You said no...
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    books - digital, print, new, used??

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

    I personally cannot tolerate digital books...so I always buy used one. But it's even hard to get affordable used text books! Totally depressing. I plan on buying "International Editions". They are...
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    Spring 2012 check in..how did everyone do?

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

    Congrats everyone. I work full time and took Biology 1 and Chem 1, both with labs, and got A in both. It was tough but happy to have learned quite a bit over the past few
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    Full Time Quincy College Sept 2012

    umbdude replied to mollymarie3's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Good luck
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    I think my essay is wrong??

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

    The essay question sounds like they want to know why you think you can handle and succeed in the nursing program. But the traits that make you successful in the program should also lead to success in...
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    How is Nutrition?

    umbdude replied to GodsSon128's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Did you take Nutrition with the lab component? I want to take the class in the fall but don't want to take the lab (although it's a co-requisite). Do most schools require the lab component if you take...
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    Where to take prerequisite classes?

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

    I took Biology at Massasoit and Chemistry at Quincy College (both are great). I'll take the rest of my pre-reqs at Quincy College because it's much closer. At these schools, you can just fill out an...
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    Getting a little discouraged with the overcrowded schools, anyone else?

    umbdude replied to LifeIsGood76's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Sorry that you're having such tough times getting a spot in pre-req classes! I never knew that this is a problem in California. Does that school reserve seats for matriculated students? If so, maybe...
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    Private college or Community college for nursing school?

    umbdude replied to jennyjen87's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The cost between the two probably wouldn't be that different once you factor in day care cost. But if the community college program is only 9 months and you can find a job after, then CC would be...
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    Almost done with a degree in film, want to be a nurse; advice?

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

    I completely agree with de2013. There is no point for you to waste time & money to retake art courses. Remember, most admissions do not just look at the GPA as a number. They look at the courses...
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    In nursing school clinical did you experience discrimination / bias from instructor?

    umbdude replied to biltz's topic in Men in Nursing

    I don't understand this. Male nursing students don't have a choice to opt out of OB/Peds, and many of them probably will never go into those specialties anyway, so why do the instructors and nurses...
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    applying to Quincy College part time program for Jan 2013

    umbdude replied to ryanalice's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Thanks aj207. I wouldn't have found that information myself. The point system makes a lot of sense though but definite requires a lot more work to
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    A and P over 7 weeks during summer

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

    You're only 23...it's not uncommon to not know what you want to do with your life. Chances are, you'll explore, find out you don't like something, and change. Just go with the flow for now. For some...
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    applying to Quincy College part time program for Jan 2013

    umbdude replied to ryanalice's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hi Ericad85- If you have the iPhone you can find the official Accuplacer preparation app. Others have said that it's around $2 and well worth it. I don't have iPhone but there are a few sample...
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    applying to Quincy College part time program for Jan 2013

    umbdude replied to ryanalice's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Same here..I have a BS/MS (finance), but I took bio/chem a long time ago and the grades were bad so I have to retake them. My other general ed courses are fine and should be transferable. I also plan...
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    applying to Quincy College part time program for Jan 2013

    umbdude replied to ryanalice's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Yeah I will retake the reading portion since it can't hurt. I don't know if I can do better though.I'm finishing up chemistry this week and have bio. I'm taking A&P1 in the summer but that won't...
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    applying to Quincy College part time program for Jan 2013

    umbdude replied to ryanalice's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Yes you can take just the reading portion and not the other two. I don't know whether they will still give you 3 hours if you're just taking the reading portion, but I think they probably
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    applying to Quincy College part time program for Jan 2013

    umbdude replied to ryanalice's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    aj207- The reading part is tough. Also, there isn't much prep materials out there specifically for Accuplacer, which makes it harder. The good thing is that you can take your time if you're just doing...
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    applying to Quincy College part time program for Jan 2013

    umbdude replied to ryanalice's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    aj207- do a search on this site and you'll find a number of posts from previous years' applicants. Some of those are pretty telling. Couple months ago I talked to admission and the adviser told me I...
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    applying to Quincy College part time program for Jan 2013

    umbdude replied to ryanalice's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Just want to "revive" this thread. Anyone else applying to the 2013 pt program at QC? How's your preparation
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    Is this a bad time?

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

    Hi turtlezoup- Career changer and interested in psychiatric nursing too (around the same age). I would agree with Shorty. If nursing is what you want, go for it. It's hard to predict how things...
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    Cheating pre-nursing students

    umbdude replied to buttons93's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm glad you brought this up. I had an incident recently where one of my Chemistry lab partners asked me for a "favor" right before the lecture's exam. I got stuck with him in lab because everyone...
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    Full Time Quincy College Sept 2012

    umbdude replied to mollymarie3's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Good Luck, emm90! I would love to use the official prep, but I don't have an iphone. I wish they would have the same app for Android. I bought one prep app on Android, but it wasn't very good and...
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    Is it better to go the ASN route and then the BSN route?

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

    It does depend on your situation. However, in general, BSN is worse than ASN+Bridge program from a financial perspective because (1) BSN don't make much more (if any) than ASN, (2) Entry barrier to...
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    What if I can't do it???

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

    You raised four children and managed to maintain a 4.0 gpa, I think you can do