flysbyemerald08

flysbyemerald08

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  1. Chemistry/Which kind?

    flysbyemerald08 replied to studentnursemon86's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you would like a rudimentary understanding of chemistry then the chemistry for nurses might work out best for you. Unless you are on a clear path toward a chem-major, pre-med, etc then you would be...

  2. Chemistry/Which kind?

    flysbyemerald08 replied to studentnursemon86's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Have you taken any chemistry in high school perhaps? How are your math skills? Could you also elaborate on a course description and if pre-reqs are needed for that 'Physiological Chemistry' course? I...

  3. HELP! Online Nutrition Course

    flysbyemerald08 replied to LoveThemSox's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You might take a look at Rio Salado College as well. You can choose either an 8 or 15 week online course which seems a good fit for your timeline

  4. I guess it's time to find a plan b...

    flysbyemerald08 replied to TKeith8109's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You are not alone in making mistakes. Several years ago I was only at school to socialize and party with my friends. My poor choices and senseless priorities dropped my GPA to a lowly 1.25. It took...

  5. Free nursing school or family and job?

    flysbyemerald08 replied to irisbeth's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I went to job corps many years ago and it was a very good experience. We got a weekly stipend (not much ~20 dollars) however the program issued students a check that ranged from ~$500 to ~$800 upon...

  6. Tips for Organic Chemistry

    flysbyemerald08 replied to Bubbly26's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Attend all lectures and if study groups are your style- form one. Make flash cards and quiz each other. Make each other draw out mechanisms and also simple reactant/ product Q and As (without the...

  7. Your pre req gpa....

    flysbyemerald08 replied to AlleycatLPN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Did good. So far 3.83 cumulative and Sciences and Mathematics about 3.91. I'm pleased as punch

  8. Anatomy & Physiology (1 and 2) + Microbiology = SUMMER

    flysbyemerald08 replied to nerfs-mode-on's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I just have to respond to this because I can totally relate! I did a schedule like that for the last two semesters and it was a test of endurance, multitasking, and everything else in-between! I too...

  9. Just starting out

    flysbyemerald08 replied to laynem's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    12 credit hours for our summers is full-time also. Having taken a horrendous course load the last two semesters (fall 2010 and spring 2011) I have no desire to go kazooey this summer! I'm only taking...

  10. Just starting out

    flysbyemerald08 replied to laynem's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Go to youtube and search for videos that will help in clarifying some questions that you may have. Have you taken any previous courses in chemistry or biology? Those are usually pre-reqs for the...

  11. Should I take two Psychology classes in the summer...would that be hard?

    flysbyemerald08 replied to AspiringRNofLove's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    How are your summer sessions set up? My school has either 5, 8, or 10 week courses. I'm taking Statistics (14 week online course with another school) and Human Development (5 week course) this summer....

  12. Failing Micro

    flysbyemerald08 replied to Chameleonchick's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congrats!

  13. Asking for a change of grade

    flysbyemerald08 replied to cookie91's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    i'm taking some time to study during the summer. i'm taking two courses but those are easy compared to the last two semesters. i've got a couple of books and will youtube for visual learning exercises...

  14. How did everyone do in your Spring classes?

    flysbyemerald08 replied to lifelearningrn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    hahaha EXCELLENT slinky :)

  15. Nutrition

    flysbyemerald08 replied to my4helpers's topic in General Students

    I took mine in the classroom and it was great- very interesting and kept me busy! It was also a reinforcement for what I had learned in my A&P II and General Chemistry courses as we covered a...

  16. How did everyone do in your Spring classes?

    flysbyemerald08 replied to lifelearningrn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Couldn't find the edit button but checked my school account and I got A's all across the board!!! SO HAPPY :):):D Good to see that everyone is doing well also so congrats to everyone Keep that...

  17. How much do you work on top of school

    flysbyemerald08 replied to Rakkika's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    grades mean everything and what a jngo91 mentioned about devoting 2-3 hours per credit hour is absolutely right on the nail! i earned my a's by working my tail off in class and know that if i had to...

  18. How did everyone do in your Spring classes?

    flysbyemerald08 replied to lifelearningrn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Our grades are supposed to be entered in on mon....the suspense is killing me lol I'm expecting Gen Chem II and Lab- B... last I heard I was lacking an A by 2 points >. A&P II- A Nutrition- A...

  19. I did it! A&P I & II in the same semester!!

    flysbyemerald08 replied to ms.hopeful2013's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Things like this are YMMV. If you feel like you have the discipline, time, and energy to do it. Go for it! I've taken my share of full-load courses and it was quite a bit of work! Be prepared to work...

  20. Summer school anyone?

    flysbyemerald08 replied to DarkBluePhoenix's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm in for the summer and will be taking Human Development and Statistics. Both online so I'm looking at it as kind of a break. No getting up early to get ready to go to classes so I'm looking forward...

  21. CHEMISTRY! (your experience/expertise/suggestions pls)

    flysbyemerald08 replied to Selfrespectforwomen's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    There were times I needed reinforcement on some concepts and this guy just explained some things very well! Youtube Help Good luck

  22. last two weeks....

    flysbyemerald08 replied to tmow86's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congratulations! I'm just glad that I'll be taking two online classes this summer versus dragging my heinee to classes. This will be somewhat of a relief for me :) After those two classes- one more to...

  23. Cultural Anthropology or Human Development Psych.

    flysbyemerald08 replied to Chameleonchick's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm going for a BSN also and took the cultural anthropology last summer. It was very interesting and the discussions we had were quite fascinating :) The school I'm wanting to attend for the BSN...

  24. I GOT ACCEPTED!!!!!

    flysbyemerald08 replied to GamerGirL337's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congrats from me

  25. Questions about Nursing Technician Job

    flysbyemerald08 replied to Anthonyp's topic in General Nursing

    Take the Nursing Tech job! I was fortunate to get a job doing tech work at a university teaching hospital so I was exposed to new procedures that I did not see in the long term care setting I had...