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  1. Basic classes to become an RN

    x_factor replied to drake2012's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    What line of work is your employer in? Some of the pre-req classes for a nursing career vary greatly from classes for, say, a degree in business management. Examples are, Biology for SCIENCE majors...

  2. Study habits

    x_factor replied to GivingLove's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I just finished this past semester of pre-reqs and currently hold a 4.0 GPA. I'm going into Spring semester with the mindset that I plan to keep my 4.0 intact, as I will be applying for my program...

  3. Johns Hopkins!! I've Been Accepted!!!

    x_factor replied to CareQueen's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Congratulations, that is wonderful

  4. Forced wearing of nursing cap.

    x_factor replied to onetiredstudent's topic in General Students

    *Shakes head* In my nursing program I was in previously, our clinical uniforms were different for guys than girls. The guys were allowed to wear cargo scrubs, the ones with all the extra pockets on...

  5. Need advice please.?!

    x_factor replied to ccarri03's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you plan to apply for a nursing program, you will obviously need to re-take it, and aim for higher score, preferably an A or B. However, before you do anything, you need to step back and re-examine...

  6. Forced wearing of nursing cap.

    x_factor replied to onetiredstudent's topic in General Students

    Gotta love it when the "discrimination" card is pulled out over something this mundane. It's a hat. Wear it or don't. But out of all the trials and tribulations of nursing school, and a HAT is what...

  7. Compass Test...

    x_factor replied to cw55's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The test conforms to how many problems you answer correctly. They progressively get harder but if you start getting them wrong, they progressively get easier. The math is the only thing that I scored...

  8. What should I do?

    x_factor replied to maax's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would start at a community college. It's much cheaper than a University. When you apply, you'll need to fill out the FAFSA financial aid form online. You may be eligible for grants or student loans....

  9. Just took HESI A2...any questions?

    x_factor replied to From_nanny2nurse's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    I take mine next month. I have the HESI book, would you say the math examples in the book are a good resource compared to what's on the actual exam? Math is my weakest area. As far as the vocabulary...

  10. RN pre req GPA

    x_factor replied to GivingLove's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Your pre-req GPA is a 2.4 just from those 2 classes? What other pre-reqs have you completed? As nguyency suggested, look into other community colleges that have a different repeat policy if you plan...

  11. RN pre req GPA

    x_factor replied to GivingLove's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The minimum is the minimum required to apply, but is NOT the cut-off. Almost no student ever makes it into a nursing school with just the minimum pre-req GPA. My college has a minimum of a 2.8, but...

  12. Having a GED

    x_factor replied to msmartel bee's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have a GED, and it's never been an

  13. Confused on what route to take...

    x_factor replied to cannolis's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would look at each school's requirements, see what you have completed and what you still need, and then decide. I am finishing up pre-reqs at my local CC that has a good ADN program, and I will be...

  14. All BSN programs in Georgia

    x_factor replied to SunshineSara's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Pathophysiology isn't a nursing course. It's a standard pre-req at many colleges, including the one I'm at. Not only that, but it is a very important course that SHOULD be required, because it teaches...

  15. I feel very overwhelmed about my clinicals.

    x_factor replied to NurseKis's topic in General Students

    So many things wrong with this picture. First, OP, you act shocked that the school isn't even accredited, yet you've been there along enough that you are already in clinicals. Did you not do a little...

  16. What was your HS GPA & SAT score before getting accepted into nursing school?

    x_factor replied to prenursingprincess's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    After googling a little bit, I see this is a route that is possible, though it seems to be fairly rare and only in select few schools. With that said, I have no idea what the HS GPA requirement or SAT...

  17. Spring '13 & Summer '13 Class load

    x_factor replied to pda1984's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Your spring schedule looks fine. Your summer schedule, not so much. I wouldn't cram Micro and Patho into one SUMMER semester, and then taking patho online? No way. A hard science being done in the...

  18. What was your HS GPA & SAT score before getting accepted into nursing school?

    x_factor replied to prenursingprincess's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    That's how most 4 year colleges are -- you spend the first two years doing your pre-reqs, and it's the GPA of your pre-reqs that determines if you get accepted into the actual nursing program to...

  19. What was your HS GPA & SAT score before getting accepted into nursing school?

    x_factor replied to prenursingprincess's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I got my GED, so my highschool GPA didn't matter. Nursing school isn't based off your highschool GPA. You generally have to get into a college and start on your pre-req courses before you can apply...

  20. It's getting real!

    x_factor replied to Racer15's topic in General Students

    Congratulations, what a wonderful

  21. College Math

    x_factor replied to Cilc's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would talk with the specific college you are interested in. I've never heard of a typical math pre-req requiring 11 credits just to get into the class. Unless it's a higher up math class, then you'd...

  22. CNA Resume - How's This Look?

    x_factor posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    i am trying to create a strong resume as i look for a cna position. i completed 2 semesters of a 5 semester lpn program, and decided to transfer to a different school to pursue my rn degree. i have no...

  23. I Did Not Make It In :(

    x_factor replied to Puddin2day's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    According to your above statement, you dressed unprofessionally, failed to submit transcripts from prior colleges, were 2-3 hours late for the interview, and did not adequately study for the required...

  24. I Did Not Make It In :(

    x_factor replied to Puddin2day's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    What was their reason for why you were not accepted? Was it your test score, GPA... ? If you plan to re-apply, I would find out why you were not accepted and then take steps to correct the problems...

  25. ITT Tech Arizona

    x_factor replied to FutureNurseLCW's topic in Arizona Nursing

    ITT Tech has extremely mixed (mostly not so good) reviews, I would do a search on this forum and read through the multiple threads on ITT Tech's RN program. One thing that's been said time and time...