MoniqueS

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  1. Are people less likely to congratulate older or younger students for getting into RN?

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

    Sometimes parents are selfish, hopefully without realizing it. People sometimes hesitate to appreciate something, that they have never experienced. .. If you want to be a RN - go for it, dont'...

  2. Discouraged Pre-Nursing Student

    MoniqueS replied to jellybean321's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Since its July, I'm assuming that you are taking Micro over the summer semester? This is an intense course.... you might have to see if you can take some vacation days, especially around finals to...

  3. best way to schedule classes to maximize degree progression

    MoniqueS replied to makingithappen3's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I took 3 classes a semester. I think less classes is better, because your grades will be better. It took me a little under 2 years to finish my pre regs. I'm starting my nursing classes next month...

  4. Getting vaccinated for Nursing school?

    MoniqueS replied to cmj1986's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You do have to have great immunity as a nurse. I respect that you have your values and you distrust some vaccines. However, sometimes in life... you just have to do things you don't want to, to...

  5. Finger Prints

    MoniqueS replied to Thujone's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    you should call your school - when I was fingerprinted, I told them what school it was for and it was sent directly to that school. -- Call to make

  6. How can a ASN program be 2 years if you have to take prereqs and nursing classes?

    MoniqueS replied to mee9mee9's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    When it comes to nursing classes and clinicals, the colleges set the schedule.. not you. I am unsure how long a nursing portion is for BSN but its 2 years long for ASN (At least, that's how it was...

  7. A&P 2 What part was the hardest for you?

    MoniqueS replied to CinDRnyc's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    hormones ----- aside from that, I would say diagnosis was the hardest. I took A&P 2 during the summer which was more intense.. if I could redo it, I would definately do it during a full...

  8. Advice...please

    MoniqueS replied to Toaster's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    why was the enviroment horrible at the university? Do you want to be a nurse? If you don't, do something else. You said that you want to work at a hospital so you need to work towards getting...

  9. Students & Nurses- How do I get into nursing school with low undergrad gpa?

    MoniqueS replied to clg0213's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    the past is the past. Do your pre-regs and attempt get As. When I did my pre-regs, I normally took them with less-challenging classes to make sure that I made great grades. For ex: A&P with...

  10. How far do you drive for nursing school?

    MoniqueS replied to %63theend's topic in General Students

    45 minutes to get to my ns. There is a LPN school near my house but I wanted to go for my RN. An hour of driving is nothing if nursing is your dream... I only wish that gas prices were lower. I...

  11. Any nursing students with small kids?

    MoniqueS replied to tmnursingstudent's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have two children 7 and 9. I am starting nursing classes in the Fall. You can do it, you just have to make studying a priority. If I have a big exam, one of my children might miss boy scouts...

  12. This is the "new" policy..denied admission based on low compass math score

    MoniqueS replied to suzilks1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I went back to school as an older student. I ended up having to take learning support math, which took me a semester but I did learn a lot. However, if you can't take a learning support math, then...

  13. What time do you start clinical?

    MoniqueS replied to SBJustBreathe's topic in General Students

    7am! I am a bit concerned about this, because its an hour commute and my kids get on the school bus at 630 am. On days that I do not have clinicals, I can get them on the bus and make it to my...

  14. Did you take all non-nursing classes first?

    MoniqueS replied to haileyjewell's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I took all of my ADN pre-regs before starting nursing school. Most schools need recent A&P classes (within 5 years), so you might want to do the basic pre-reqs first like math, micro, psych etc...

  15. Advice/critique for a scholarship essay!

    MoniqueS replied to SubSippi's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Many months have gone by, but I wanted to still give my opinion about this essay. Great job! I think there are too many adjectives. You are a good writer but sometimes shorter is better. Shorter...

  16. Do you have a lot of Debt to pay off

    MoniqueS replied to pat8585's topic in General Students

    I'm accepted to a great nursing program, but it is costly. Great program though! -- I feel that it will be worth it, although I will have to take out loans. Do your best to get any scholorships...

  17. Am I capable in being an RN?

    MoniqueS replied to JazzyJasmine's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Don't think about everything you have to know... just take it day by day, test by test. You can do it! Science classes are a lot of work but focus on the wonder of human body. Don't let anything...

  18. Are these legitimate concerns, or am I psyching myself out?

    MoniqueS replied to mom_coach_nurse's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I was never good at math and I ended up with great grades. Math takes lots of practice and it is hard to learn by yourself. Tackle one day/ one grade/on problem at a time. You can do it! Aim at...

  19. Advice and info on loans and debt.

    MoniqueS replied to Luckynumber9's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Take a loan if you have to, your education is most important and nursing studies are hard. If I can get a good-paying job, I plan to keep my standard of living low, so I can repay the loan back...

  20. Why bother...?

    MoniqueS replied to CRNBSN18's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm not retaking A&P but I am studying it for a couple hours each day, over the summer. I start nursing school in the fall and realize how important A&P is.

  21. Too FAT to be a nurse?

    MoniqueS replied to Prtar1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You shouldn't put anything on hold. Some people are negative - that is their problem and not yours. Take walks, be active and go for what you want. I am overweight too but I'm not going to let that...

  22. Nashville State CC Nursing Program Fall 2012

    MoniqueS replied to jjordan8130's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    just rec'd my NSCC letter - it's a NO. However, I am happy to get a letter so I can go another path. Good luck everyone, whether you are going to NSCC or another college. Have a great day. Stay...

  23. Nashville State CC Nursing Program Fall 2012

    MoniqueS replied to jjordan8130's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    I emailed ***** yesterday morning - a very-short inquiry letter - rec'd no answer back. I'll let you all know if I find out anything. I'm happy with the college I am going to go to, but I am...

  24. Nashville State CC Nursing Program Fall 2012

    MoniqueS replied to jjordan8130's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    ty socal for the info on St Thomas Now that the may 25 contract date has passed for NSCC, I assume the rest of the letters are going out, since now they know exactly how many seats are left to fill....

  25. Does it matter what college you go to for nursing?

    MoniqueS replied to futurenurse97's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    nursing school is hard - nursing students who do well as not the ones partying.. :) I say go for it! Aim for being a nurse and getting your RN status by an accredited school