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  1. Taking Chemisty fall 2010

    racquetmom replied to SkyMeadow's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I took an algebra accelerated summer class starting back to school and then my first science was Chemistry on a Sat. and psych during the week (kids at home) so no class support with chem during the...

  2. Is it too late for nursing???

    racquetmom replied to xInspiredx's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm not sure I understand your question. You are asking if you can go to college after you get a degree? Many people have multiple degrees and some people go to college their entire life for pure...

  3. How many extra credits should I take?!

    racquetmom replied to Kamdyn's topic in General Students

    My schedule is 4 days/wk for block 1 with two of them starting at 6:30 and going til 3:30. (W/TH) which leaves out the MWF class option and the T/TH option of the traditional classes. I am curious...

  4. No one thinks I can do it!

    racquetmom replied to MKO90's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Some of life's biggest stressors are wedding, buying a house, having a baby. Perhaps your family is hesitant because you have a lot of starts coming at you. People are always going to make comments...

  5. Im scared.............

    racquetmom replied to amara827's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I know exactly how you feel......how in the world am I going to learn all this information:confused:. I start the program in the Fall. Something I continue to remind myself and my girls often is if...

  6. I got into NURSING!

    racquetmom replied to moosespb's topic in General Students

    I start Fall as well. I don't think you can make a set day in the week. Well, at least I am not because it will depend on what assignments or tests are due etc. I know that after my kids get home...

  7. My ADN program does NOT

    racquetmom replied to itsnever2L8's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Exactly my thoughts. I start in the Fall. I also didn't need CNA

  8. My ADN program does NOT

    racquetmom replied to itsnever2L8's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Neither does

  9. Is it hypernutremia or hypernatremia

    racquetmom replied to satyadhi's topic in General Students

    You have the answer so why are you asking the clinical instructor? I don't think it is a good idea to ask this question to your instructor since you already asked here and received an affirmation....

  10. Fall 2010 Class Schedule: Is it too much?

    racquetmom replied to itsnever2L8's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You don't have to be nervous, the point was to not overload and do average when you can take less of a load and do fantastic. As in another post, it depends on your location, what type of school and...

  11. Feel like such a failure..

    racquetmom replied to BanoraWhite's topic in General Students

    sending mean messages should be reported imo. that is unbelievable behavior and they are going to take care of patients. so, the patient doesn't understand how to take the meds they are going home...

  12. Pre-nursing student in need of advising on a few things plz

    racquetmom replied to TG14's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I totally

  13. Trying to transfer to another RN program with an undeserved Fail

    racquetmom replied to wishingupon's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I was involved in a bike accident and my lawyer had a background check done on the driver. This was in the early 90's and it even showed a library card and some other goofy information. I remember...

  14. Pre-nursing student in need of advising on a few things plz

    racquetmom replied to TG14's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you are applying to a 4 year top notch nursing school then no you cannot get in with a 3.0 grade point. My point is gpa isn't the only item assessed. Perhaps a person works full-time, has a...

  15. i was kicked out of nursing school

    racquetmom replied to student_nurse_11's topic in General Students

    We know your distraction and circumstances, but what did you do to own up to the

  16. i was kicked out of nursing school

    racquetmom replied to student_nurse_11's topic in General Students

    This incident should make you stop and think. I sympathize with you and the hard work you have done up til now, but this hurry up and I need to get into another program is not good. You make it so...

  17. Anybody put their home on line for nursing school

    racquetmom replied to labchic's topic in General Students

    You also have the responsibility of the home when you rent it out and perhaps your husband doesn't want those calls as well. If something is not working, you will get the call and the bill so you are...

  18. Pre-nursing student in need of advising on a few things plz

    racquetmom replied to TG14's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Wow! This was quite the thread. I just want to point out all schools have different requirements and so who are we to say 3.02 will not get in. Also, some people excel in clinical and patient care...

  19. Do you ask Q's for the truth, or to hear nice things???

    racquetmom replied to Texas247365's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Not sure about your personal incident, but I understand what you are talking about. I think people in general do want the truth, but sometimes it is hard to hear the truth no matter what. I think...

  20. Dosage Calculations

    racquetmom replied to minnielynn's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hi, Some of the info you don't use. You need to do the conversion lbs to kg as the problem states 0.02 mg per kg per 24 hours. Patient weighs 35lbs so divide by 2.2 to get kg = 15.9 Now take 0.02 mg...

  21. Made Incredibly Easy series

    racquetmom replied to BacktotheBeach's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I have the fluids and electrolytes and dosage calculations. I now have calculate with confidence which is a required math book. I am still reading through fluids/electrolytes. They are a little...

  22. Teacher falsley accused me

    racquetmom replied to tallystudentnurse's topic in General Students

    I agree with RN2BDFW that focus on holding yourself to the highest standard possible. If others are not then that is certainly out of your control and one can't worry, dwell, or think favoritism...

  23. Need feedback on nursing job description

    racquetmom replied to Sera Blue's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Aren't all jobs somewhat robotic? Even CEO reports to a Board. I had micro instructor (MD) who basically said if you want to follow orders then be a nurse, but if you want to be in control of the...

  24. Which type of watch do you reccomend?

    racquetmom replied to perseveRaNce23's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I start Aug. as well and just went ahead and purchased at the nursing store. The watch was under 20.00. It is white and looks cheap (IMO) and not sure why it had to say nurse on it but it is water...

  25. 29 too old to start nursing school?

    racquetmom replied to SeeTheMoon's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I look at it as not how old I am, but how many years will I be working as a nurse when I finish. Look at your social security statement to see what your age is for a full SS. Yes, assuming it is...