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    Requirements for ADN?

    Cowboys_RN replied to Remnants's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My school requires College Algebra, College English, A&P, Microbiology and a Nursing philosophy class before you apply. You get points for all the other classes you have completed which are...
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    what is a good stethoscope for nursing student?

    Cowboys_RN replied to nurse051's topic in General Students

    I don't have the steth yet, I am picking it up at the buddy tea at my school. My sister is a med student and she brought me over a single tube Prestige today. Unfortunately the tea isn't until August...
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    Done with my A.A. degree now....

    Cowboys_RN replied to mary777's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I don't know if it will help your chances but I would think Nutrition and more psychology classes would be good. Check out http://www.ratemyprofessor.com for info on the
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    what is a good stethoscope for nursing student?

    Cowboys_RN replied to nurse051's topic in General Students

    This is the one I bought at my orientation, the current students and instructors recommended it. They said two tubes made it easier to hear. I ordered a few things from the same vendor, Prestige...
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    Got my acceptance letter!

    Cowboys_RN replied to nicuRN2007's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congrats!!! Start saving your money... I've spent $150 so far and still have a huge list of things I need to buy before
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    nursing program entrance

    Cowboys_RN replied to mary777's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The criteria to get into nursing school is different for all schools. My community college doesn't consider your GPA (as long as it's a 3.0) or NET scores for entrance. The only requirements to apply...
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    Question about Shoes and Fanny Packs

    Cowboys_RN posted a topic in General Students

    I had my orientation last night and they gave us the info on our uniforms and equipment. The requirements for shoes are they have to be white leather and not open toe or heel. I'm looking for...
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    Had interview, took NET- NERVOUS!!

    Cowboys_RN replied to dettwiller5's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Good luck!!! I am so thankful I don't have to interview for my school. With age and experience I interview better than before but it's still a nerve racking thing. I too always questioned myself after...
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    new students - what do you fear most?

    Cowboys_RN replied to speedykicks's topic in General Students

    I forgot to add one of my biggest fears because I usually try not to think about it. I'm afraid that I will start nursing school and realize I don't like it. When I decided I wanted to be a nurse I...
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    Hi I'm new and want to know about NET

    Cowboys_RN replied to chprout's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    When we took the NET we had to write an evaluation on our results. I remember the only thing that was a little below normal was my reading speed. You had to read a page and then push a button when you...
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    Question about Shoes and Fanny Packs

    Cowboys_RN replied to Cowboys_RN's topic in General Students

    That's the main reason I couldn't bring myself to buy one last night... I was having horrible flashbacks of the 80's
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    Roll Call--Fall '05!

    Cowboys_RN replied to LeiaT's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Orientation was great last night, I learned so much! They ended up accepting 50 students this time instead of the usual 40. I recognized a bunch of people from my prereqs but none of my friends made...
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    Roll Call--Fall '05!

    Cowboys_RN replied to LeiaT's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am starting an ADN program in Fall, I start August 22nd :) It's also 4 semesters with summers off. My mandatory orientation is in an hour, I can't wait to finally have answers to all the questions I...
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    Chances of getting in????

    Cowboys_RN replied to Hodge's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My school maintains two waiting lists, one is chronological from the time you apply and the other is based on points. They take 40 students a semester, 30 from the points list and 10 from the chron...
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    new students - what do you fear most?

    Cowboys_RN replied to speedykicks's topic in General Students

    My biggest fear right now is starting IVs and taking blood. I have a very strong sense of smell that also scares me. When I was younger I came close to vomiting every time I heard someone else doing...
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    It's official...I'm now a pre-nursing student, Lord help me!

    Cowboys_RN replied to RDH2RN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I've been a pre-nursing student for 3 semesters now and I still freak out wondering if I'm crazy for switching careers. I was a computer programer with a very good salary but just wasn't happy with my...
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    What is the name of the college you will be attending?

    Cowboys_RN replied to PCGrad06's topic in General Students

    Cypress College, Orange County,
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    How do I interpret my NET score?

    Cowboys_RN replied to grapejuice01's topic in General Students

    My school doesn't use the NET for admission but they still make you take it during the nursing concepts class. Then you have to write a paper about your strengths and weaknesses according to the test...
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    Anybody had online science classes actually accepted?

    Cowboys_RN replied to d&d's mom's topic in Online Distance Learning

    How does the lab portion of the science classes work if it's all online? Like for micro, don't you need a microscope, organisms, media, petri dishes, etc? I would love to take my last science class...
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    California, RN degree requirement

    Cowboys_RN replied to marshalbc77's topic in Online Distance Learning

    What part of CA are you in? I go to Cypress college in Orange County. The prereqs before you can apply are A&P and a nursing philosophy class. You have to take micro during the first semester...
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    Has anyone taken A&P through Rio Salado?

    Cowboys_RN replied to klone's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I wanted to take online classes but my college requires a lab for all science
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    roll call!!

    Cowboys_RN replied to FutureNurse2005's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi all! I decided to change careers a year and a half ago from computer programming to nursing. I always wanted to go into nursing but started my family life young and fell into the programming...
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    When do the pre classes END!!!!!

    Cowboys_RN replied to txspadequeenRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have all my necessary prereq classes completed but still can't get in due to the waiting list. My school lets in 40 students per semester, 10 off the waiting list and 30 based on points for their...