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  1. Any recommendations for easy-to-read study guide for A&P?

    thatsthekeyRNC replied to stefanyjoy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you're looking for a book-like study guide, I used the Cliff Notes A&P book and it was helpful, but I don't know if it will make a lot of sense before taking the class. I used it during the...

  2. Join honors program in nursing school?

    thatsthekeyRNC replied to Rhapsody86's topic in General Students

    Welcome! Wow, it covers your tuition? We have an honors program at my school but it's basically just something to add to your resume. I'm not in it, but I know a few people who are and it is...

  3. Anyone else hate group projects?

    thatsthekeyRNC replied to citylights89's topic in General Students

    I'm so glad I saw this post because this semester has been the worst for group work and right now I'm in the middle of a group PAPER. It has to be the most frustrating experience I've ever had in a...

  4. Which class to take?

    thatsthekeyRNC replied to GavinsMom's topic in General Students

    I also agree that medical terminology would be the smartest. First of all, it will probably be the easiest - allowing you the time to focus on a&p. Next, the information is definitely important -...

  5. Listen up future Nurses. I have some news...

    thatsthekeyRNC replied to Nurse-One's topic in General Students

    I don't know why this issue is extra dramatic for nursing...all fields are the same, I think we all know what we're getting in to - that doesn't mean we shouldn't get an education. People still go...

  6. Medical terminology with a full load?

    thatsthekeyRNC replied to MissChloe's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It's definitely doable - med term is VERY straightforward and once you learn most of the prefixes & suffixes, it's so easy to figure out what things mean. I took it just because I needed credits...

  7. how do YOU take notes?

    thatsthekeyRNC replied to glitterygirl's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I don't think cornell or mind maps work for taking notes IN class, but maybe for notes out of the book if you think they'll work for you. I never found either way very helpful though. In most classes,...

  8. A&P and Micro at the same time?

    thatsthekeyRNC replied to rcfj2290's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you're confident that you can handle it, I'd go for it! I took a&p II, Micro (+labs), medical terminology, and public speaking together AND worked. It was probably my most difficult semester,...

  9. how to get motivated for pre reqs

    thatsthekeyRNC replied to JonB04's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Do you know what programs you want to apply to? Do your research beforehand because they all require different things (recommendations, entrance exams, etc) Example: my school ONLY looked at gpa &...

  10. how to get motivated for pre reqs

    thatsthekeyRNC replied to JonB04's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Do not lose sight of the end of the tunnel! Keep your nursing school goal in your mind at all times, because if you don't, you'll lose focus. When I started school I couldn't see the end..I couldn't...

  11. Rutgers Nursing Students

    thatsthekeyRNC replied to Dreaming1007's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I'm in the same boat! I don't know if you're at Newark or NB so I don't know if the classes are the same, but I'm going to take a lit class in the spring & I have no idea what to take because...

  12. starting MSN right away

    thatsthekeyRNC posted a topic in General Students

    I thought it'd be nice to hear different opinions on this. I may have the opportunity to go into a masters degree program right after graduating with my BSN, but I don't know if that is the best...

  13. Anyone else have this set up?

    thatsthekeyRNC replied to RNstdntSVSU's topic in General Students

    I'm starting in the sophomore level of a 4yr BSN program and you can't start clinicals until your junior year after completing ALL lower level nursing classes and general ed classes, which include all...

  14. any extra classes that help?

    thatsthekeyRNC replied to glitterygirl's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I also suggest Med Term! I took it just to stay full time at my old school and I'm glad I did, it's SO helpful. I just finished patho and many people said that they wished they'd had a med term class...

  15. How to get into competitive BSN program

    thatsthekeyRNC replied to AL1992's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It always depends on the schools, so definitely look into requirements for all the schools you plan to apply to. Like others have said, in most BSN programs it comes down to gpa. It's great that...

  16. Nutrition

    thatsthekeyRNC replied to OBplease's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    definitely do it! The good thing about Nutrition is that it's interesting, so it won't be boring like most other pre reqs! haha I worked hard for my A, but my prof was very detailed and there was a...

  17. Anyone else feel dirty after Microbiology lab?

    thatsthekeyRNC replied to happy2learn's topic in General Students

    Micro did turn me into a germaphobe :-X I wash my hands SO much more now, and touching stuff freaks me out more, but I've only been sick MAYBE three times since I took the class in 2008! I loved the...

  18. Summer is almost over

    thatsthekeyRNC replied to ~Mi Vida Loca~RN's topic in General Students

    In June I got to spend a week in Florida and last week I stayed at the shore in a beach house, so I'm not too depressed that I'm stuck in patho until mid August! haha When it's over I'll have a short...

  19. Nursing major w/ a minor

    thatsthekeyRNC replied to Dreaming1007's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I think Spanish would be a great idea...many places only want nurses who can speak spanish because it's so helpful. I suggest talking to a nursing advisor to see if it's a good idea and how the...

  20. What is your school's GPA requirements for acceptance?

    thatsthekeyRNC replied to princsheather's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    To apply to my BSN program, you have to have a 3.0, but to be competitive, you need at least a 3.6 and it gets higher every year. I got in for fall 2010 with a

  21. Nursing major w/ a minor

    thatsthekeyRNC replied to Dreaming1007's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I'm minoring in Psych along with my BSN program, but only because I have room in my schedule and I need to be full time. Minors aren't many credits, so I think it could be doable for anyone. What are...

  22. Fall 2010 Classes!!

    thatsthekeyRNC replied to MzRN2B's topic in General Students

    I register next week, but these are the classes I should get! Pharmacotherapeutics Research Process in Nursing Human Interactive Processes Abnormal

  23. transfer from a CC to Rutgers without associate degree?

    thatsthekeyRNC replied to epicness's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would probably finish your nursing program and get your RN and then apply for RN-BSN programs (Rutgers, etc). Rutgers is not accepting transfers for the traditional BSN for 2011.. I found the...

  24. How did you memorize path of bloodflow in the heart?

    thatsthekeyRNC replied to mysticpenguin's topic in General Students

    I memorized it by drawing the heart and the blood flow through it and then writing the description of what happens over and over until I could do it without referring to my notes. It may seem like a...

  25. Celebrate Your Fall 2010 Acceptances Here!!!

    thatsthekeyRNC replied to starmickey03's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congrats and I know exactly how you feel! It's such an honor to be accepted into a competitive program - we beat the odds!! I'm still numb with excitement and I'm ready to register for classes and go...