CourtneyLR

CourtneyLR

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  1. Are community colleges really good for prereqs?

    Community colleges are excellent places to complete pre-reqs. They are cheaper, with smaller class sizes and depending on the school, potentially more one-on-one help (should you need it). I doubt very much that most nursing schools would consider w...
  2. A&P I and A&P II - need suggestions

    Most schools require pre-reqs to have been completed within the 5 years prior to application. If they are confident admitting students who completed those courses years ago, then you shouldn't be worried. Just save your notes in case you wish to refe...
  3. Computer Literacy Requirement- Is a class needed?

    This is a requirement at my school, and it's stated just like that. Read the catalog or program handbook (if it's available on the school's website) to find out for sure, but at my school this means you must pass a computer literacy test prior to gra...
  4. Psychology

    Some "advisors" don't have a clue. Do the course descriptions for either class mention this as a pre-req? The advisor could be wrong. For example, I've heard of advisors telling students at my school that they need to take Biology & Chemistry bef...
  5. How to transition from pre-nursing to nursing

    Don't think of it that way. The competition is really only beginning, and the small things you will triumph over in nursing school will mean so much more than just the fact that you got in. Sure, you don't have to beat anyone else out but you are com...
  6. Are all Allied Health programs as competitive as nursing?

    Class size is a valid point that I didn't really consider. Nursing students are entered into the program multiple times per year, as compared to the other programs which enter once per year. Also, there are two Universities offering nursing very near...
  7. I have noticed that almost everyone I have classes with is pre-nursing. My school has the same pre-reqs for many allied health programs, so I expected more of a mix. But it's nursing, nursing, nursing. Has this been your experience? Are other allied ...
  8. Worried. Am I making the right choice??

    DO NOT go for sonography at that price. Many community colleges have programs; if moving out of the area is an option or commuting to another school, explore that first. I agree that you should do "what feels right" but sometimes that isn't always s...
  9. I love my A&P coloring book! This is the one that I have. The illustrations seem a bit overwhelmingly detailed at first but once you start working through it, it really comes together.
  10. Another Rant on Obesity and Children

    Exactly. Parents need not only nutritional education, but more information on stretching their dollars to make fresh fruits & veggies and unprocessed foods affordable. There are ways! Cooking lessons, healthy recipes and free or discounted kitch...
  11. so confused with school

    An A.A.S. is a career preparation degree that qualifies you to work in the field of your major upon graduation (presuming you pass any relevant licensing exams, like in this case, NCLEX). An A.S. degree is generally a transfer degree.
  12. Most schools have tutoring centers which are free of cost to students. Also, office hours and open labs are excellent "free" resources (although you could say you are paying for these services with your tuition- another great reason to USE THEM).
  13. How to prepare yourself for school??

    I echo what everyone else has said re: organization. Review is definitely important. This is my second run at school and the first time, I was fresh out of high school and my brain seemed to absorb information a lot more easily! Now, I find that I ne...
  14. Let me first say that I'm not in nursing school, but I'm currently taking pre-requisites. I can't tell you anything about what nursing school is like, but there is a good reason A&P is a pre-requisite. My guess is that it's a good indicator of su...
  15. Do you think that making friends in your classes is important? Do you think it gives you an "edge" over those who do not make friends in class? What are the advantages/disadvantages (if any)? I have never really sought out friendships in college. I'...
  16. I'm still in school, but I am currently in management at a non-health care related business and interviewing/hiring is a major part of my job. I think the basics of interviews (at least in terms of this question) are probably quite similar, so I'll o...
  17. Is making friends in school important?

    I think it is actually more important to me now than it has been in the past. I think perhaps it's because making friends does not come as easily as it once did (when immersed in social situations like high school and extracurricular activities). Thi...
  18. Is making friends in school important?

    Thank you to everyone who has shared their thoughts so far. It seems like a mix of opinions on the subject. To respond directly to Samantha79- my current job is in management and because I both work and go to school full time (for now) those are my ...
  19. CHEMISTRY! (your experience/expertise/suggestions pls)

    I just checked this out and WOW! I have to have one of these! I think the price is very reasonable, all things considered. Do you think there is any reason you wouldn't be allowed to use it in a class? Did any of the other students ever have a probl...
  20. Could it be...don't have to take Chemistry? :)

    At my school they do not require Chemistry at the college level as long as you passed with a C in high school, which I think is laughable! Unless you are fresh out, you probably don't remember enough to apply it. Even still, I fulfilled my Chemistry ...
  21. This. I am actually not surprised that prescription medication kills more people than street drugs. More people use prescription medication, and unfortunately accidents and interactions do happen. Everyone I know personally who has died of a drug ove...
  22. Could it be...don't have to take Chemistry? :)

    My school does not require Chemistry, either. However, it is a pre-req for many BSN programs, so you might eventually have to take it if you choose to go that route. I do think it's interesting that at my school, Chemistry is required in almost ever...
  23. Rejected and Im not sure what to do? ),:

    I agree with others...work on finishing your pre-reqs and reapply. Also, consider how these schools rank applicants. If they use a point system, there is a good chance your science courses (like Chem and A&P) carry more weight, so simply lacking ...
  24. Quick question regarding pre reqs

    I would say definitely yes, use this time to work on pre-reqs. Especially if you are not working right now, or are working a schedule or type of job that makes it easier for you to attend classes and devote time to studying. I'm not sure what you mea...
  25. Can an AS get you into a Bachelors in Nursing Program?

    Are you planning to complete your current Medical Assistant program, then apply to an online BSN program? To the best of my knowledge, most online BSNs for nursing are RN-BSN. I just checked one of the programs I am familiar with and while the admiss...