Nurse Jeni

This may seem like a silly question, but since I truly don't know the answer, I'll ask anyway! :chuckle A student friend of mine wondered about our medical histories and if it would have any affect on future nursing careers. Her example was a dx of...

I think adding the word "may" into that sentence is better. Here, here and here are some interesting, but not conclusive, short articles on studies about hair dyes. The risk appears greater for those who'd been coloring pre-1980s, used dark colors...

I'm hoping to transfer to CSULB in Fall 2005. I've heard the program is pretty great there. I will have to transfer pre-nursing with hopes of getting into the BSN program in Spring 2006. Fingers, toes, elbows and eyes crossed! :chuckle

The program at my CC suggests pharm as a prereq, and taking it will give you more points (selection is based half on points in specific classes, half on your slot on the waiting list). The class is feared by most students and is a 100% pass or fail ...

I am humbled by your determination and gratitude/attitude about continuing your studies. Your situation reminds us to keep things in perspective and to again realize that what we are trying to accomplish is worth all the effort and waiting and sacri...

I've had to make some serious decisions this last week as I lost *both* my part-time jobs due to cutbacks. I live in a very expensive county in California and can't afford not working a decent paying job much longer. Our debt just sits there, as we c...

I'm taking a six week Stat course (final is in 6 days) and I'm all over the place with it. I've been averaging a B, but have received 2 100%, 1 70%, etc. I guess that means I really just don't know what I'm doing? Most of the problem is the fast p...

My school suggests at least Intro to Bio and Chem for Healthcare Students prior to Micro. However, Chem is just recommended, not required. The pre-nursing order is this: Semester 1: Anatomy (4units), Chemistry (4units) Semester 2: Microbiology (5...

Next semester I've got a big schedule with Anatomy, BioChem, Gerontology, History...so I've been trying to think of ways to become a better student, notetaker, etc. I'd love to hear about how others study, takes notes, organize and memorize informa...

All great suggestions, and great links too. I picked up a book at the college library for $1.00 that has lots of great suggestions for managing full-time studies, work and family, too. Although I've done well in college in the 60+ units I've taken ...

My CC doesn't require it either, however, after the first year you can work in the local hospitals as one. I do have CNA cert that I haven't really used for employment purposes (it pays too little to live on 'round here). I did care for my grandmot...

May 24-June 11 Gerontology (1 Unit) May 24-July 16 Anatomy (4 Units) June 26-Aug 8 Statistics (3 Units) I think I can, I think I can.... :)

Hi everyone! I've been visiting the boards for a long time, but just recently started posting. I'm just about finished with my first two years of college (GE classes), but have yet to take the science prereqs for the nursing program. I'll be done ...

I also like using those pore strips that you paste on to your nose and then *gently* pull off after it has dried and has a complete death grip on your nose. It isn't entirely pleasant, but it is very satisfying to see all those icky things on the st...

Whodathunkit?! Thanks for the info!

Interesting stuff. When I was young I applied at a LTC facility and was required to fill out a form similar to what you might fill out at a Drs office...current meds, previous surgeries, and any dxs. I didn't know any better and didn't think to que...

Many of the MSN Direct Entry programs on the west coast are three year programs. The first year is spent earning your RN. Although no BSN is earned, you are able to get an RN license after passing the NCLEX. The final two years are spent learning ...

To get on the waiting list at my CC I need to take Anatomy (4 units), Physiology (4 units) and Microbiology (5 units). These are semester long classes. Have any of you taken all three of these classes in the same semester? Each one of the classes h...

Hence my question. My school only suggests you take these classes in a certain order, so I wondered how everyone felt about spacing those classes out (or not). At my college A & P are seperate classes. It is suggested you take Anat and Chem pri...

Yeah, I was thinking it was going to be far too difficult to pull off those three classes well (meaning A/B grades). I will most likely take Anatomy over the Summer and take Physiology and Micro in the Fall. I'm just getting overly anxious thinking...

I read Echo's first two non-fiction books when I was 18 and it solidified my thoughts on nursing. Twelve years later I'm working on Pre-reqs and finally headed towards becoming an RN. I think I'll go back and read those books a second time. I'm su...