MoniqueS

MoniqueS

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  1. 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' let anyone say you can not or should not. Age doesn...
  2. Discouraged Pre-Nursing Student

    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 up your grade. If you do not do well, you can alw...
  3. best way to schedule classes to maximize degree progression

    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 and will graduate in late 2014. However long it ...
  4. Getting vaccinated for Nursing school?

    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 protect others and also to get a job.
  5. Finger Prints

    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 certain..
  6. 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 at the two colleges that I applied to) I wish I...
  7. A&P 2 What part was the hardest for you?

    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 semester. :)
  8. Advice...please

    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 past shyness Everyone is a scared when they start a...
  9. 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 psychology. A&P is much more intense. I th...
  10. How far do you drive for nursing school?

    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 am thinking about trading in my SUV for a little c...
  11. Any nursing students with small kids?

    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 but its all for the better good. I can't do everyt...
  12. 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 you really have to learn on your own to pass the c...
  13. What time do you start clinical?

    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 school on time. My husband sets his own hours...
  14. Did you take all non-nursing classes first?

    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 etc. It took me two years to finish my pre-reqs ...
  15. Advice/critique for a scholarship essay!

    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 sentences get to the point and have more impact on...
  16. Do you have a lot of Debt to pay off

    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 or grants! I managed to get two scholorships and...
  17. Am I capable in being an RN?

    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 stop you from getting to your goal... step by ste...
  18. Are these legitimate concerns, or am I psyching myself out?

    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 the long time goal and realize that you have the po...
  19. Advice and info on loans and debt.

    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 faster.
  20. Why bother...?

    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?

    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 stop me :)
  22. Nashville State CC Nursing Program Fall 2012

    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 strong, and study hard :)
  23. Nashville State CC Nursing Program Fall 2012

    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 still worried about $. Part of me says to give up b...
  24. Nashville State CC Nursing Program Fall 2012

    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. Have a great long weekend everyone - I'm off tod...
  25. Does it matter what college you go to for nursing?

    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 :)