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  1. Fall 2012 Microbiology Students -- STAND UP!

    melc0305 replied to Exhaustipated's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Got an 80 on first exam. 52% of the class failed. Yikes! Guess I'll be happy with that

  2. A 40 year old should not be this confused, help!

    melc0305 replied to Yolee's topic in General Students

    If it makes you feel better, I am 39 and in the middle of pre-reqs and I debate if this is the right move EVERY day. Maybe because I feel at my age, I don't have a lot of time to make mistakes with a...

  3. Feeling lost

    melc0305 replied to TexasNurse2B's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I hesitate because you say you love your current job. And honestly, the hours sound perfect when you have small kids. Think about what a major life change it will be to go to school. Will you still...

  4. Am I a candidate for Accelerated BSN programs??

    melc0305 replied to minal3890's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am in the Chicago area and the ABSN program I'm attending ( a good school ) only required a 2.75 min gpa. You then had to score a certain percentage on their entrance exam as well. So yes,...

  5. 43 and starting pre-nursing in January !

    melc0305 replied to happytypingirl's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Good for you! I'm 39 and right in the middle of pre-reqs for an ABSN program starting summer 2013. I'd say go for it as long as it won't interfere with the pre-reqs that are required. It also...

  6. ATT Second Career Students in their 40s & 50s

    melc0305 replied to pamelacnj's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm 39 and right in the middle of my pre-reqs. I have 2 more to take in the spring and then I start my nursing program in the summer. I was lucky to get into an ABSN program! I have a degree in...

  7. Kaplan Nursing entrance exam- 2nd time around!

    melc0305 replied to FutureNurse91's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    When I took the Kaplan, I scored a 25% on the science portion! I hadn't taken any of my pre-reqs yet and was completely lost. My school only looked at the math and reading scores, so I still got...

  8. Have BA, want BSN, but GPA is bad - what to do?

    melc0305 replied to Rfrog's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Agree as well. Here in the Chicago area the ADN programs are tougher to get into (from my personal experience). They tend to cost much less and therefore are more attractive. How bad is your gpa?...

  9. Waubonsee Coomunity College

    melc0305 replied to dcw132003's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Hi and welcome to the area! I am currently taking my pre-reqs at Waubonsee although I will be attending nursing school elsewhere. Waubonsee has a lot of good information on their nursing program on...

  10. Statistics Fall 2012

    melc0305 replied to i♥words's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm taking stats now, too. It's an accelerated class - only 7 sessions! Each session is 4 hours. Around hour 3 my brain goes numb! I purposely took the stats class at the same college I'll be...

  11. Fall 2012 Microbiology Students -- STAND UP!

    melc0305 replied to Exhaustipated's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Am I the only one hating this class? So much information and so far it is a lot of chemistry and cellular biology. Way over my head Lab is not taught by the lecture professor so there is not much...

  12. Prenursing/Divorce

    melc0305 replied to Fearless_leader's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I don't have great advice for you, but want you to know I'm in a similar situation (misery loves company, right?) I have also ran a daycare for the past 6 years. I have a degree, but didn't want to...

  13. The good, the bad, the ugly - your first real patient contact

    melc0305 replied to RainbowDash's topic in General Students

    a cloud of dead skin chunks hilarious but really

  14. How Far do you want to go in your Nursing Education?

    melc0305 replied to MusicEMT's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I will be 42 when I complete school with a BSN (2nd degree). I feel I've had enough school for a lifetime! Never say never, but I think I will just want to work at that point. I will need to pay...

  15. 2nd degree nurses

    melc0305 replied to grantchatt's topic in General Nursing

    My degree is in Communications. I had worked my way from a cubicle to an office (no windows, white walls). I just got to a point where I was miserable going to work and sitting all day, not really...

  16. First Lab was Chaos - advice?

    melc0305 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I had my 2nd Microbiology lecture and first lab today. The lecture portion is very interesting so far and the professor seems likable and competent. He teaches one section of the lab. The other...

  17. BSN versus ADN

    melc0305 replied to tenn_bsnstudent's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I personally would not pay that much for an ADN, even if you like the school. In your specific situation, I would go for the BSN if you can afford it. If not, I would get the ADN at the less...

  18. First Lab was Chaos - advice?

    melc0305 replied to melc0305's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thanks for the input. Now that I've had a few days to de-stress, I feel a little better. I'm HOPING she gets her act together and re-evaluates her process. It must have been horrible for her, too,...

  19. NLNAC vs CCNE nursing school

    melc0305 replied to STA51's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I was debating on earning an ADN then bridge to a BSN or go straight for the BSN. Most of the bridge programs stated that your ADN had to be from an "accredited" school. I never saw one that...

  20. Fall 2012 Microbiology Students -- STAND UP!

    melc0305 replied to Exhaustipated's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I started the lecture yesterday and have lecture and lab tomorrow. I think the subject matter is interesting...doesn't mean I think it will be easy though! The prof mentioned we could use...

  21. Obtaining Loans For Pre-Reqs but already have Bachelor's! HELP!!

    melc0305 replied to CareQueen's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Sorry to hijack your thread but I am in the same boat and have a question... I also have a Bachelor's degree and am going for an Accelerated BSN. When I filled out the FAFSA it came back with $0...

  22. Does CNA experience help new RN employment?

    melc0305 posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I know CNA certification does not count toward your RN classes, but I was wondering if it would help getting a job? My situation is that I'm just starting out and all the pre-reqs I need for nursing...

  23. Preparing for the Entrance Exam

    melc0305 replied to Ashleym9831's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    There are study guides available. The school you are applying to should tell you what test they give and then you could find the appropriate study guide. I imagine they are all similar. I took the...

  24. JJC-Looking for another school in area

    melc0305 replied to Soyini's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I am 39 and will be attending Lewis University's Accelerated BSN program in Fall of 2013. I can't believe she told you that! I think nursing is pretty common as a 2nd or later career. I have not...

  25. Focus! What does that mean?

    melc0305 replied to Tricia76's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It is difficult to stay focused sometimes, esp if you are in a pre-req that is not exciting to you or you feel won't pertain to nursing down the road. Try having a dedicated study area and/or time....