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  1. What is your grading scale?

    My school will not round. 90 - 100 = A 88 - 89.99 = B+ 84 - 87.99 = B 81 - 83.99 = C+ 75 - 80.99 = C Below that is
  2. Studying during break...

    I'm studying. I took about a day off. It's kind of nice studying without a deadline of an exam hanging over my head. Taking it slow, learning and enjoying
  3. Do I really need ebooks?

    I thought I wouldn't use e-books. And it turns out I hardly ever use the "hard copies"! I have all my books on my kindle with very easy access, virtually problem-free. It cuts down on so much time...
  4. Class of 2014

    I'm graduating in December of 2014, so I have a year to go. I keep telling myself that this time next year I will be preparing for the graduation ceremony. It gets me though to keep my eye on
  5. Should I miss the first day of nursing class?

    I wouldn't go to the nursing office. I would communicate with the teacher directly. Tell him or her the situation and see what they advise. It's right to think of your future job opportunities.
  6. Failed first semester by very small amount...

    My school also won't round up AT ALL. So where I am they certainly can fail students on tenths of a point. I can't imagine how you must feel. I'm sorry. I know a couple of people who had to repeat...
  7. Is 22 credit hours a semester too much?

    Seems like a lot. It can be done for sure and it can be done well depending on your other obligations. Personally, though, I wouldn't want to do it, lol. Rethink the CNA class. Find out if you can...
  8. I can't be excited

    Yes! You rocked it and SHOULD be proud! Congrats and keep it
  9. End of Semester Hesi Exam

    I recently took my end of the semester HESI for medsurg and did extremely well on it. I used the HESI review for the NCLEX mentioned in this thread as well as the practice tests. During the semester I...
  10. As stated already, I would imagine if you don't do pre-reqs, you will still need to do those classes. You will just do them while taking your nursing classes. Personally, I would not want to do that....
  11. Nursing Studens and Depression and/or anxiety

    I agree with krisiepoo. I was going to write a similar post. In addition, do you have a nursing school friend you can talk to? I made a really good friend in school who understands how it all feels...
  12. Huh? That's crazy! There are many things I would do to try to resolve the situation. But starting the program all over again from the beginning isn't one of
  13. Graduate Nurse

    Awesome! Congrats to you and best, best wishes for your nursing
  14. Does anyone enjoy Nursing School?

    Every nursing school is different as well as every personality, so obviously opinions and experiences will vary widely. My own feelings about nursing school fluctuate. I am just finishing up my second...
  15. YOU CAN'T BE SERIOUS

    Oh dear. Well, congrats on the excellent grade. But yeah, that stings a bit, huh? Still, you did
  16. It just has to be said (vent)...

    Thank you for sharing
  17. Hang in there for the RN. I know it's hard, but if you can just push through I think you will be glad you
  18. Continuing my education after my ADN

    My opinion is go for the MSN. I have a bachelor's degree in another field and am in an ADN program. I will mostly like start an MSN program after I graduate and work a bit. I don't have interest in...
  19. First semester down

    Excellent attitude! Keep your head
  20. does anyone else dread the clinicals?

    I have mixed feelings about clinicals, but dread is a common one. I think what bothers me most is the possibility that I will be paired with a nurse who hates students. That makes for a really...
  21. What does your countdown look like?

    Almost the end of this semester! 1 lecture 1 exam 1 clinical 1 HESI I am going to love winter
  22. Hesi every semester, this time over fundamentals

    I am an A student and I did very well on the HESI at the end of Fundamentals. I did not study much except to do practice questions at my leisure. Good luck to you. You will probably do just
  23. Accepatnce letter to NS with a catch?!

    I didn't have to take a math test until a few weeks into my first semester. We had to get a 90% or better and we had two tries. After that, calculations were routinely put into all of our exams. I am...
  24. I actually couldn't care less even if I
  25. We have lecture two days a week. Then we have clinicals and simulation labs. We have a different instructor for all of these classes. Plus, we have learning/resource labs where there are instructors...