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  1. a 4.0 GPA does not help

    leenak replied to adriano's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It really depends on your area and the types of jobs you are looking for on whether an ADN vs BSN is an issue for you. One person I know who had other higher level degrees got a ADN and had trouble...

  2. Waiting game!

    leenak replied to RNhopeful21's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am waiting but I just got invited to interview for the nursing program I'm applying

  3. What is the best course of action?

    leenak replied to Tofukid's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you got a 4 on the AP Bio test, then you might not have to take intro to Bio but that is it. You'd need the other Bio based

  4. Should I take physics in highschool or no? why or why not

    leenak replied to futurenurse1248's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I never took physics in high school. I did take a class in college as I was exploring the option of going into engineering. It wouldn't hurt you to do

  5. What are helpful prequalifications?

    leenak replied to ocela09's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The school I want to go to looks at a number of things and although I don't have it, they do like volunteer work. Otherwise, they only look at your GPA and classes that are official pre-reqs. They...

  6. What is the best course of action?

    leenak replied to Tofukid's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would agree with target the schools you are interested in going. My target schools started with those that are within an hour drive. I figured I'd apply to those first and then apply to other...

  7. Help me figure out a study technique!

    leenak replied to lindsayk728's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm not really a flash card learner but it helps me to write things to commit them to memory. So I definitely write out my notes. I also answer the questions at the end of the chapter. If there is...

  8. Duke, UPenn, John Hopkins ABSN - Worth the Price Tag?

    leenak replied to 2bEsqtoRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    So I'm applying to 1 school for the fall, Johns Hopkins. It is $66k for the length of the program. Very expensive and I'll be paying out of pocket. Luckily, my savings account will cover it. My...

  9. Tattoo??

    leenak replied to beff's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    From the comments I've seen previously, you'll just have to keep it covered at work. Seems fairly simple to do since you can always wear a long sleeve

  10. Telling your boss you're going to nursing school....

    leenak replied to Ellis02136's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It definitely depends on the type of job you have and your employer. I'm planning a major career change by going into nursing. I told my manger and he is working with me. I can set my own hours,...

  11. a 4.0 GPA does not help

    leenak replied to adriano's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My first time in undergrad, my GPA was 2.8/2.9. I had a lot going on and honestly grades weren't a priority. Now though, it is different and I'm definitely shooting for a 4.0. It is a totally...

  12. Starting Micro Tomorrow...oh gosh...

    leenak replied to mamaxmaria's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Our tests were similar, 2/5 essay, 1/5 fill in the blank and 2/5 multiple choice. So definitely be able to describe things such as how you do a Gram stain and why you are doing each step. This will...

  13. Any Pre-Nursing students working full time or know anyone that is working full time?

    leenak replied to babyv15's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I work full time, go to school part time. I only have 6, possibly 7 pre-req classes to take though. I've taken as many as 2 classes per semester but I think 3 are possible if I needed to. It...

  14. has anyone been in engineering

    leenak replied to Nolander's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Well what kind of engineering are you looking into? It would depend on your job and what you are developing as well as your role within the job. An electrical engineer is different than a civil...

  15. Financial aid with 2nd degree...

    leenak replied to pinayluv78's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yeah the BS/BA has some restrictions or used to, I'm just not sure if there are any of the same restrictions on AS/AA degrees. I used $12k in loans for my BS so I think I can still used unsubsidized...

  16. Starting Micro Tomorrow...oh gosh...

    leenak replied to mamaxmaria's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Did you have your first class?! :) One thing I took away from the class is to learn how to describe things. You will be doing various tests in the lab, what do they show you? Visual tests will show...

  17. Financial aid with 2nd degree...

    leenak replied to pinayluv78's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Does getting an AS, especially in something so non-specific, buy you anything? If your goal is an ASN or BSN than the previous AS would be irrelevant. I could understand possibly if you were trying...

  18. has anyone been in engineering

    leenak replied to Nolander's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My husband actually has an engineering degree but the field was so crowded, he wasn't actually able to get a job. (He went into a different field though, similar to mine) The engineers who I knew who...

  19. How am I evaluated when applying?

    leenak replied to teminahan's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It would depend on the school and I'd talk to them. The schools I'm looking at don't require any exam like the TEAS but they look at your grades, letters of recommendation and

  20. Quit work for nursing school?

    leenak replied to Luckynumber9's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I definitely feel for those that are single and especially raising kids. I said I planned to quit work but I didn't provide details. I am married and for the last year, we have been living off my...

  21. has anyone been in engineering

    leenak replied to Nolander's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Not quite engineering but I've worked with a lot of engineers and I went into computer science. The part I hate about my job is sitting in an office all day long. I know a civil engineer (pretty...

  22. A&P I/Chem OR A&P II/Micro ?

    leenak replied to 2bEsqtoRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Chem/API seems like it would be an ok mix. If your spring semester hasn't started yet, then you might also try to see if you can crash a chem or micro class. Our micro class was overbooked but 3...

  23. A&P I/Chem OR A&P II/Micro ?

    leenak replied to 2bEsqtoRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    So I'm guessing you can't take Chem or Micro for the Spring? I prefer to take 1 lab class per semester so if you could juggle to put a lab class for the upcoming semester, I'd say go for that....

  24. Summer Entry 2012 Accelerated BSN Johns Hopkins

    leenak replied to MarwaT's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Thanks Aggie! I'm considering getting rid of my car only to go to a 1 car household. My husband will be working from home if we move to Baltimore. It is good to know that some clinicals can be...

  25. Ipad 2...should I buy?

    leenak replied to chall2011's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I like my iPad 2 and I can see some uses in school. I actually plan to get an iPhone when I go to nursing school though. I think between that and my laptop, I'd be