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  1. General Chemistry or College Chemistry?

    jdlabadia posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    So one of the prerequisites before I can apply for the nursing program is to take either Gen Chem or College Chem. Does anyone happen to know the difference b/w the

  2. Essex County College (Newark, NJ) Students ?

    jdlabadia posted a topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Hi All! Well next week I will be going back to school after 6 years of being MIA from college because I want a career change. Obviously I will be going for nursing. Is there any one else here on the...

  3. Christ Hospital School of Nursing - Application Date?

    jdlabadia posted a topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Hi everyone. Does anyone know the application deadline for the school? I would like to try for Fall of this year but I'm not sure if it's too late to apply. I should be completed with all my pre-req's...

  4. Student @ Essex County College (Study Buddies/Support)

    jdlabadia posted a topic in New Jersey Nursing

    ]]Hi Everyone, So I will be starting classes for the first time next Tuesday after being out of the college scene since 2002. So far I will be taking my prerequisites (Eng 101, Psych 101, and Elem....

  5. Summer 2012 - Check in

    jdlabadia replied to SopranoKris's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Got my final grade for Chem class and ended up with a B. Considering my professor was awful and I taught myself everything, I'm pretty proud of the turn out. I'm mailing off my nursing school...

  6. Summer 2012 - Check in

    jdlabadia replied to SopranoKris's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi All! Today was my last day for summer class (Gen Chem). It was one of the most brutal tests I have taken so far. I am finally done and can breathe a sigh of relief. I have to wait for my final...

  7. Summer 2012 - Check in

    jdlabadia replied to SopranoKris's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My last day for my summer class will be next Monday the 18th. So far we had our first exam 2 weeks ago on the first 6 chapters and I came out of it with a B. Chem class drives me crazy especially...

  8. Is 31 too old to start a nursing career?

    jdlabadia replied to dannygurl84's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Not old at all! I am in the same boat as you. I'm turning 29 in 2 months. This summer semester I'm just finishing my pre-requisites and applying to hopefully get in to the evening program in January...

  9. Summer 2012 - Check in

    jdlabadia replied to SopranoKris's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm on my second week of summer class for Chem 101. I'm still trying to grasp conversions while doing all the chapters at a high speed. I feel a little behind but I know I will eventually get it. I've...

  10. A&P 1 what would you do?

    jdlabadia replied to southphilly_chic's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I wouldn't retake it. I got a C+ as my final grade due to personal issues affecting my school work. I would just do better in A&P 2 and study everything you learned from the class again. I'm going...

  11. A&P 1 Spring 2012 Check-in

    jdlabadia replied to leenak's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    This will probably be the last check in for me - we had our final exam on Monday. A&P is now done for me until this fall when I take A&P II. The final was 50 questions, multiple choice...

  12. If I could go back to when I started college, I would have choosen nursing.

    jdlabadia replied to MissNancy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I will be 29 in a few months and I just started my pre-req's to hopefully get into the nursing program next year. Believe me, it's never too late. You are super young to do the degree you are trying...

  13. General Chemistry

    jdlabadia replied to rystle's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Well, everyone is different. Each person will handle the pace in their own way. It might be overwhelming at first but you have to figure out how to manage it. Many people here in the forums are taking...

  14. General Chemistry

    jdlabadia replied to rystle's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Starting next week I will be taking General Chem for summer session and I'm very hopeful for it. It all depends on how dedicated you are. I will have plenty of time for it since I'm not working so...

  15. A&P 1 Spring 2012 Check-in

    jdlabadia replied to leenak's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Tonight was our last ever lecture night. We ended the class with Chapter 12, which is the Central Nervous System - stopped it at the blood brain barrier and just reviewed the last two chapters for the...

  16. What classes are you taking in the Fall 2012?

    jdlabadia replied to havehope's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Currently I have A&P 2 scheduled for Fall but if I get into the nursing program near my home, then I will be starting the official nursing classes. *crossing

  17. A&P 1 Spring 2012 Check-in

    jdlabadia replied to leenak's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Update: My class is now winding down. We just need to read one chapter and the semester is over. We had an open book exam this past Monday and let me tell you, that was one of the hardest exams thus...

  18. A&P 1 Spring 2012 Check-in

    jdlabadia replied to leenak's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Update: Next Monday is our third exam. It will include bone/muscle tissue, the skeleton, joints, and muscle tissue. On Wednesday we finally did dissection as our professor would rather us dissect...

  19. How many schools are you applying to?

    jdlabadia replied to peachshan's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm applying to two schools. The college I'm currently attending has an ADN program that will start in January 2013 but all pre-reqs need to be done before Summer II sessions and another school is...

  20. Summer 2012 - Check in

    jdlabadia replied to SopranoKris's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm taking College Chemistry (Chem 101) from Monday thru Thursday. Two lab days, two lecture days from 1pm-4pm. I'm excited and nervous at the same time. Classes start April 30th and end June

  21. A&P 1 Spring 2012 Check-in

    jdlabadia replied to leenak's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hey everyone! Doing my check in for this semester. I had my bone practical today. Our professor gave us only 2 weeks to study 140 bones and get the spelling correctly for the exam. I've had a lot of...

  22. Anatomy and Physiology I

    jdlabadia posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    So it's my 4th class in and we're already on Chapter 3. It's been over 10 years since I've been back in school but is this normal? I feel like our professor is rushing through this course. He has...

  23. Anatomy and Physiology I

    jdlabadia replied to jdlabadia's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thanks everyone for the posts. I still feel like I'm swimming in the first 3 chapters alone but I am trying not to get my anxiety get the best of me. Unfortunately I realized note taking was my...

  24. Anatomy and Physiology I

    jdlabadia replied to jdlabadia's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thank you :) I've spent literally all morning and now afternoon catching up on all three chapters to get ready for tomorrows class. I think because my first semester was a breeze with the easier...

  25. Essex County College Fall 2011 Nursing Exam

    jdlabadia replied to SNHRN2B's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Does anyone know where clinicals are being held if you get into the nursing program? I do not drive and rely on public transportation so I'd like to get a rough estimate of where clinicals are so I...