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  1. Do you read the entire book?

    thenameismac replied to Tonks57's topic in General Students

    In a way i have to disagree. I think GPA matters if you plan to go to graduate school. Some people spend their time just trying to pass and then are left taking extra classes for a few years to boost...

  2. Took a Break

    thenameismac replied to Tricia76's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would rather have taken the break when I needed then be in the position that I am in now. I graduated in 2006 from high school and went straight to community. For the next 6 six years (yup until...

  3. How Far do you want to go in your Nursing Education?

    thenameismac replied to MusicEMT's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Oh dear! The internet ruined our conversation. Lol. I took what you said at face value. I know you mean well and i really appreciate it. Im sorry if my reply came off as something it isnt...rude? I...

  4. How Far do you want to go in your Nursing Education?

    thenameismac replied to MusicEMT's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have to agree that being an MD is different than being an RN. I'm not using it as a stepping stone but it's just something that I want to do. Besides it's just 1 year of 4 different classes...

  5. Prospective students, tell me what you think? I need opinions :)

    thenameismac replied to SB113's topic in Maryland Nursing

    I just read on the website that Towson doesn't allow more than 2 retakes. Is this true? Also does anyone have any idea how universities feel about a not so stellar GPA 3.something but a serious...

  6. Fall Semester 2012

    thenameismac replied to ginna121's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Checking in: ENG 121- Honors English MAT131- College Algebra BIO 101 w/ lab- Intro to Bio HIS 211- US History SPA 111- Spanish I I'm kind of starting over with school but that's

  7. Do you read the entire book?

    thenameismac replied to Tonks57's topic in General Students

    Just curious, whether you read all of the chapters, charts, tables five times or whether you just skimmed the notes what is/was your GPA? I was just wondering if there is a correlation between those...

  8. How Far do you want to go in your Nursing Education?

    thenameismac replied to MusicEMT's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    This sounds really bizarre but if I decide to stick with nursing, I'll just go as far as my RN and just work in multiple units, like a float nurse or something. On the other hand, I would like to go...

  9. Pt's/visitors reading Fifty Shades of Grey???

    thenameismac replied to neverbethesame's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It's people like the OP that made me feel embarassed when reading 50 shades. Therefore it took me over a month to read the triology. I had to read it in my car on lunch breaks or skip the gym to...

  10. Pre reqs for nursing !!! HELP

    thenameismac replied to Agreen911's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Are we including retakes? What should have taken me 1.5 years (summers not included) to complete is now taking me 4 years. I've changed my major a few times, failed a few classes, taken a year or so...

  11. Should I go back to nursing or stick with accounting?

    thenameismac replied to angelicasongs's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think you have to really understand the duties of a nurse first before you decide that's something you want to do. I work with a few nurses who say all the time that if they knew this is what...

  12. When Do You Start Fall Semester?

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

    August 27th. AACC in

  13. "Over studying"

    thenameismac replied to britthohenbrink's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I used to think there was such a thing as overstudying. Here's how I learn: I read every part of every chapter in every textbook every semester...at least in the beginning of the semester. I would...

  14. Working during Nursing School?

    thenameismac posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I was just wondering if there are any of you who are currently working full time (whether it's 5 8-hour shifts or 3 12s) and going to nursing school. I'm reading everywhere that you won't have a...

  15. Looking to find CNA classes for weekend possibly??

    thenameismac replied to seasons18's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Have you tried Community Colleges in your area? I also work the same hours and I got my CNA/GNA in one semester. Class was 6-930 Tues and Thurs and the clinicals were on the weekend. I live in the...

  16. finding a brachial artery

    thenameismac replied to bubbasmom's topic in General Students

    I find that with bigger people I just apply a bit more pressure. The anatomy is roughly the same for everyone it's just a little bit harder to find certain things when the person is bit bigger than...

  17. My first patient death...

    thenameismac replied to guest042302019's topic in General Students

    This post is so intense. I just finished my PCT courses and I've only cared for a patient who dying but they transferred him to a hospice before he passed. I helped with chest compressions when...

  18. advice!!!! on going from law school to nursing school and having a family as a nurse

    thenameismac replied to kmJD's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I say go for it. However, if there is any way that you could work at the law firm and get your degree then do that. I volunteered for almost a year at a hospital (I also have a fulltime, am going to...

  19. How hard is nursing school for a student who is average or below in math & science?

    thenameismac replied to kelkel587's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I failed A&P I, retook it, got a C, and failed A&PII twice. I know where I went wrong. Because I was taking other classes, I underestimated how long I needed to study for A&P and...

  20. Which Specialty Do You Have Your Eye On?

    thenameismac replied to palemoon's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Whenever I make it into the field I would love to do either ER or Psych. I've had PCT clinicals in the ER and it was just the place for me. I am all about blood and guts and the fast pace of it all....

  21. 2011 Air Force Nurse Enlisted Commissioning Program (NECP) Applicants

    thenameismac replied to kynchanted's topic in Government, Military

    What are the chances of getting accepted into NECP if you are in a job that is in

  22. 2011 Air Force Nurse Enlisted Commissioning Program (NECP) Applicants

    thenameismac replied to kynchanted's topic in Government, Military

    I am actually enlisting now. But at the previous person stated I will be going in as an E-3. I am in college now (long way from my degree) but the more classes I can take now the less I will have to...

  23. 2011 Air Force Nurse Enlisted Commissioning Program (NECP) Applicants

    thenameismac replied to kynchanted's topic in Government, Military

    I am still a while away from applying. I don't know exactly when I'll apply though but it's way down the road. I'm not exactly sure where Shady Grove. I would figure since UMB is in the city they...

  24. 2011 Air Force Nurse Enlisted Commissioning Program (NECP) Applicants

    thenameismac replied to kynchanted's topic in Government, Military

    Kynchanted, Thank you for your response. I understand about the 2 year thing. That makes senese. I checked out UMB and theirs is 2 years and you can come in as a junior. A lot of schools aren't...

  25. 2011 Air Force Nurse Enlisted Commissioning Program (NECP) Applicants

    thenameismac replied to kynchanted's topic in Government, Military

    Thank you for responding. Some universitites spread out their nursing classes for 3 years. Do you think they would let me take them in 2 instead of 3? Or should I just look for schools that just...