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  1. Experiences with going to school with a commute

    leenak posted a topic in General Students

    So I figured out recently that I won't be eligible to apply to one of my primary choices for Fall 2012. It is about a 10 minute drive from my house so that is a shame. I will be able to apply to one...

  2. Graphing Calculator for Statistics

    leenak replied to professionalgirl80's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    For our statistics class, we used minitab and I don't remember heavy calculator usage as part of the program. I have a TI-83 though that I bought 15 years ago? It still works. I did use it for some...

  3. Is college algebra (MAC 1105) hard?

    leenak replied to f_nurse2b16's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It definitely depends. I never actually took college algebra because I tested out of it. For any math class, seek out tutoring and/or help from your professor if you don't understand

  4. Financial aid at community colleges as second degree student

    leenak replied to sweetstrwbrry1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am working full time and taking pre-reqs part time. I pay for my classes out of

  5. What are some tips for Microbiology?

    leenak replied to EMT89's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Don't miss any labs. I loved my Microbiology class but it wasn't

  6. Biochemistry 4 credits instead of Chemistry for Entry Level MSN?

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

    Oh I should've also said the 1 semester biochem at the community college near me only requires high school chem as a pre-req. I only noticed this class because 1 of the BSN programs required Biochem...

  7. Biochemistry 4 credits instead of Chemistry for Entry Level MSN?

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

    The community college that I take pre-reqs at offers a 1 semester biochem class that fulfills chem and biochem requirements at nearby nursing schools. Most nursing schools in my area don't require...

  8. Im scared out of my mind for Anatomy

    leenak replied to NurseLizzy13's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    In general, traditional vocational programs (not nursing specific) were designed to have few requirements beyond a GED/high school diploma and possibly a placement type test. You basically enrolled...

  9. Applying to BOTH nursing and physician assistant programs?

    leenak replied to Jzuri91's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Since they are two separate careers, I think people make a choice and focus on one versus the other. I looked into PA school and have no interest, I rather be a

  10. What a coincidence. . .every single student nurse who shadows me. . .

    leenak replied to thesundowner's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not a student (yet) but I have no interest in NICU or flight nursing and definitely not L&D. And no interest in CRNA. I'm pretty open though, I wouldn't write off something like ER and I...

  11. Im scared out of my mind for Anatomy

    leenak replied to NurseLizzy13's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    A&P 1 isn't bad at all. Yes there are regular tests and labs tests and its quite a bit of information but not too bad. Just keep up with your studies as each week builds upon the previous. I...

  12. "When you are a nurse you will always have a job."

    leenak replied to buttons93's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    One thing I'd say about the money, as someone who is in a job that pays a lot more than nursing, there are better jobs out there for people if they are only in it for the money. I'm not sure about...

  13. Not even a word of English

    leenak replied to MomRN0913's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    California has a history of Spanish influence that continues to this day. My great grandmother moved to California in her 20s and never spoke English but understood it. All her friends spoke Spanish...

  14. What do you do in lab for A&P?

    leenak replied to sckooshy1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The first 30 to 45 minutes will most likely be demo of what you will be doing. Then the rest of the time, you do what is assigned and ask questions as needed. I often left lab early in AP1 (taking...

  15. Lost On My Educational Track

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

    Are you moving to La Jolla for any particular reason? Honestly, your plan just sounds bad. Are you planning on getting a BS/BA with Kaplan? USD might not accept that as a valid BS/BA because...

  16. Finishing Up Pre Reqs...FINALLY!

    leenak replied to devyn renee's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Devyn, It has always been a 'big scary change' for me but since I'm a career changer, I am trying to weigh staying in my current career vs changing to nursing. My current career has actually picked...

  17. Community college has a 7% graduation rate...

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

    If it is for the entire school, I'm not surprised. I'm taking pre-reqs at my local community college but I'm not going to graduate from anything. People often transfer to 4 year...

  18. Finishing Up Pre Reqs...FINALLY!

    leenak replied to devyn renee's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have one class left (AP2) and was planning to apply for the January start date. Now with things so close, I'm doubting myself. So I will be taking a semester to think whether this is the right...

  19. Is Pre-Nursing considered an Associate's Degree?

    leenak replied to asker101's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Other than a 'feel good about a completion of something', there is not much sense in getting an associates degree (there are few exceptions such as an ASN, which is different). I know some people...

  20. terrified i will never get into nursing school

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

    You should check their GPA requirements. From what I've seen most BSN/2nd degree BSN programs require a 3.0 overall GPA. Since your GPA is significantly lower than that, you may need to look at...

  21. UMSON Spring 2013

    leenak replied to eodenwal's topic in Maryland Nursing

    I'm trying to re-assess my priorities right now. I've had a really rough past year and want to make sure I'm doing the right thing before I leap. Part of me says apply because I can always change my...

  22. Calling second degree students..... Competition

    leenak replied to sweetstrwbrry1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The problem is you are competing with a lot of other students who may have better qualifications. If they show mercy to a student with lesser qualifications then they may be passing up someone...

  23. A&P

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

    Human development is a fairly easy class. I took it with Micro. A&P requires a bit of memorization but isn't too tough. If you have never had Bio before, you may have a steeper learning curve...

  24. What is Chemistry Like?

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

    I just took Gen Chem over the summer. I thought it was fairly easy but made for a hectic summer because the class/lab was 20 hours/week and I worked upwards of 60 hours/week.Most schools seem to...

  25. How do you afford /pay for school?

    leenak replied to GodIs082010's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I started saving money specifically for school when I knew I wanted to go back. We started living completely on my husbands income and saving a good portion of my income specifically for school. I...