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  1. A&P 1 Summer 2012 Check In

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

    Our instructor told us yesterday the class average for our first exam was a 68! No wonder it looks like quite a few people have dropped out after that. I did ok but it is hard. So much to

  2. Just took my KAT test...whew!

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

    What school are you applying to? I applied to Lewis University in

  3. 2 year or 4 year?

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

    There are a lot of factors to consider...Find out if ADN RNs are being hired in your area. It won't do you much good to get the 2 year degree if no one is hiring. From what I understand, some areas...

  4. A&P 1 Summer 2012 Check In

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

    Just had my first lecture exam and got a 96! Agree with some of the previous posters to study EVERY DAY! There is way too much information to try and cram in at the end. Today is our first lab...

  5. Just took my KAT test...whew!

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

    I was able to answer every question and then go back and check most of my work in the time alotted. That used almost all the time for each section, maybe with a few minutes to spare. I finished the...

  6. Leaving one career for another .... and nervous!

    melc0305 replied to emergenceRN17's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It helps to look around this site and see you are not alone. There are a lot of 2nd and 3rd career people here. I am 39 and in my first semester of pre-reqs. I will hopefully finish nursing with an...

  7. Just took my KAT test...whew!

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

    Math was not too bad. Keep in mind it is my worst subject and I passed with an 82. There were a lot of fractions, decimals, and percents and converting between them. Also some adding, subtraction,...

  8. Down in the Dumps.

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

    First of all, you got accepted! You should congratulate yourself for that. Math is not my strong suit either. The best thing you can do for yourself is to line up a tutor if a subject is causing...

  9. Help! I'm so confused...

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

    I am 39 and just starting my pre-reqs. If all goes to plan, I will graduate from nursing school at 41. So just so you know to start off, there are many others choosing nursing as second or even...

  10. Is 2 yrs really accelerated?

    melc0305 posted a topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I am just signing up for my pre-reqs but am looking ahead to ABSN programs. The closest program to me is Lewis University. Their accelerated BSN program is a 2 year program. Does that seem like it is...

  11. A and P over 7 weeks during summer

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

    I'm taking it this summer in a 9 week course and I'm scared too. Just trying to make you feel better...no real words of

  12. Is 2 yrs really accelerated?

    melc0305 replied to melc0305's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Karolyte thank you for your input. I just attended the information session at Lewis and I must say it was intimidating! Lots of information and I felt they were honest about the time and studying...

  13. Microbiology online

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

    Most of the sciences are difficult to find online because they have a lab component. You should check with your nursing school(s) you are looking into/attending and see if they have any suggestions....

  14. did it take anyone else a few *attempts?* of nursing school?

    melc0305 replied to skim41's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am 39 and although I never got as far into the process as you, for the past 2 years, I've gone back and forth so many times I've lost count. Of course, I've thought "if I'd done this 2 years ago,...

  15. I'm thinking about changing my plan...

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

    You have to be flexible in life. It's not a bad thing to change direction as long as you are still moving forward. I always write out every scenario and evaluate the best route to take. Best of...

  16. Which sciences to take together?

    melc0305 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I need to take 4 classes total over the Fall 2012 and Spring 13 semesters. Organic Chem is only offered in the Fall, so I have to take it then. I also need Statistics, Microbiology and AP II. Any...

  17. pre-reqs

    melc0305 replied to Countrygirl10's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Pre-reqs will vary by nursing school. You should check with the nursing school(s) you are applying to and find out what they require. However, it seems the most common ones are Microbiology and lab,...

  18. Starting my prerequisites in May...anyone else?

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

    I'm starting my pre-reqs this summer too. I'm taking A&P and Lifespan Psych. I am 17 years out of college so this will be a challenge for sure! I will have a year of pre-reqs before I can...

  19. Taking that first step...

    melc0305 replied to 3rdgenRN2B's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    That first step sometimes is the hardest. From your excitement, it sounds like you made a great decision. I started thinking about going the nursing route a year and a half ago. Finally, this...

  20. I'm having an I did it moment!!

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

    Great

  21. Pre req Tuition

    melc0305 replied to St07fwd's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am paying for my pre-reqs with a combination of savings and credit card. At my local community college, it is $100 per credit hour. So I'm paying $700 for 2 classes this summer. Watch out for the...

  22. Summer 2012 - Check in

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

    I'm taking A&P I in a 10 week course - 2 nights of class and 1 night of lab per week. Also taking Lifespan psychology online. My pre-reqs should take a year doing 2 at a time and I hope to...

  23. A&P I during Summer Semester?

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

    Can't tell you from experience but I signed up for AP 1 for this summer. I think it helps to know going in that it will be intense, but for a short amount of time. I'm right there with

  24. Taking Entrance Exam on the 29th, BUT.....

    melc0305 replied to dream79's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am taking the KAT test (Kaplan Admission Test) in April. The school recommended Kaplan study guide as well. Other common tests are the NET, HESI, and TEAS. It doesn't make sense that the advisor...

  25. Switching careers at 42...I have to re-take Mircrobiology???

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

    Same here - I'm 38 and currently working full time and taking my pre-reqs. Although in my case, I have a BA in Communications, so I really didn't have the sciences to begin with. The nursing school...