ThePhilster

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  1. Any easier nursing programs in PA or NJ? Keyword easier relative to other programs

    ThePhilster posted a topic in School, College Programs

    Not saying nursing programs are easy, but looking for a program that is *easier* than other programs. I have a disability that may slow me down. However, I have many people tell me at the chiropractic...

  2. Just failed Nursing 307 Fundamentals Clinical, need guidance

    ThePhilster posted a topic in General Students

    I suffer from mild depression and sometimes I get violent thoughts though I am not a violent person. A guy in my class is very entitled and makes rude comments at people during class. My friend who is...

  3. Just failed Nursing 307 Fundamentals Clinical, need guidance

    ThePhilster replied to ThePhilster's topic in General Students

    I've actually been doing lots of research on Physical therapy programs in my area. Looks like I have all pre-reqs done for a couple programs that do not require a Bachelor's degree in my area. I come...

  4. Just failed Nursing 307 Fundamentals Clinical, need guidance

    ThePhilster replied to ThePhilster's topic in General Students

    Right now I am talking with my therapist and researching some intensive therapeutic programs. Maybe something inpatient. I need to get my issues resolved before even attempting to become any type of...

  5. How to get straight A's in nursing school?

    ThePhilster posted a topic in General Students

    Pros: I'm single, no children, only part time job. I am however am an adult student, so I have to do my own chores errands etc. Not enough time isn't really a factor.

  6. How to get straight A's in nursing school?

    ThePhilster replied to ThePhilster's topic in General Students

    It matters to me because I want to go to grad school and want a competitive

  7. Did being unattractive hurt your career?

    ThePhilster replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Nursing Career

    I'm like that too. I'm 30 but look 21. I get 40 year old women saying, O you're my son's age! lol I also get younger kids talking to me like I'm their

  8. R.N. Going To Massage Therapy School

    ThePhilster replied to smilingrn1's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    I'm a massage therapist and in my junior year for BSN. If you want the best massage techniques for injuries and pain management, the best types are: Tui na chinese massage, Trigger point therapy,...

  9. Did being unattractive hurt your career?

    ThePhilster replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Nursing Career

    I've suffered from this problem in the past. I'm not a nurse yet but in general on the job people made comments that I always looked too serious, or mean etc. I spend a lot of time in the mirror...

  10. Tips on effectively using evernote?

    ThePhilster posted a topic in General Students

    Hello, I've recently installed evernote. It's awesome! I'm looking for general tips on how to use it best. Also specifically I'm looking to be able to type text and add in...

  11. Tips on effectively using evernote?

    ThePhilster replied to ThePhilster's topic in General Students

    No Evernote is made by another company and competes with onenote. It has a PC/mac/android/ipad

  12. Starting school in two weeks!!! ahhh

    ThePhilster replied to Marleeblyss's topic in General Students

    I'm starting school Aug 26th!! My orientation is tomorrow night!! I felt fine all summer until Aug 13 when the nerves finally kicked in!! I think what did me in was looking at some of the material in...

  13. Advantages of E-books?

    ThePhilster posted a topic in General Students

    Hello, I am starting nursing school in the fall. I've been researching e-books and found most people dislike them. However, I've gotten straight A's in pre-reqs and what I did was create study...

  14. Advantages of E-books?

    ThePhilster replied to ThePhilster's topic in General Students

    Yea, good point. Was thinking this myself. Typing out the outlines helped tactile

  15. Advantages of E-books?

    ThePhilster replied to ThePhilster's topic in General Students

    I'm a heavy PC user so I will probably operate the e-book quickly. Also I'll download some good programs to read the

  16. Help with taking out private loans, starting nursing school in fall

    ThePhilster posted a topic in General Students

    Hello people, I need help! So far I've filled out fasfa and pheaa and got grant money from both. I haven't been able to get scholarships because my program is "part-time" program for adults even...

  17. Spending habits during school while on loans

    ThePhilster posted a topic in General Students

    Hello, I am starting nursing school in the fall. I am taking out loans for school, so any money I spend will make me more in debt. However, I'm not sure what expenses I should count as necessary. For...

  18. Help, second day of pre-nursing school and a lady in my class keeps bugging me

    ThePhilster posted a topic in Male Nursing Students

    I met her yesterday first day of school, she taps me at the end of class and tells me we in the same class in 2 of our classes. She wants to get into the school that I got into. She asking me...

  19. My girlfriend is afraid that I might meet another girl in the nursing program...

    ThePhilster posted a topic in Male Nursing Students

    She has some concern, but honestly I don't blame her. I'll be going to school with lots of beautiful nursing students and we will all be working closely together. Also they say your classmates in...

  20. Lasalle Achieve students/graduates, what was your gpa and nln score going in?

    ThePhilster posted a topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I'm attempting to get in as a provisionally accepted Achieve nursing student finishing up my pre-reqs at La Salle. My gpa's are: Drexel U 1.6 I was greiving the death of my father. I already told...

  21. My girlfriend is afraid that I might meet another girl in the nursing program...

    ThePhilster posted a topic in General Students

    (I'm a male) She has some concern, but honestly I don't blame her. I'll be going to school with lots of beautiful nursing students and we will all be working closely together. Also they say your...

  22. as a prenursing student, do video games and studying mix or bad idea?

    ThePhilster posted a topic in General Students

    I used to get all A's and B's in school, knew calculus in the 8th grade, and competed in national math contests. Then my dad died while I was in high school. I got my first F senior year. I go to...

  23. as a prenursing student, do video games and studying mix or bad idea?

    ThePhilster replied to ThePhilster's topic in General Students

    Hey if anyone is wondering, I have been playing games but only as a reward to myself for studying. I use a timer to time my study time and breaks. I got a 99.5 on my first anatomy and physiology...

  24. Hey guys! Post what you are going to do right after you graduate. I'll start.

    ThePhilster posted a topic in Male Nursing Students

    Hey All, My name is Phil from Philadelphia and I got accepted to nursing school. I will probably start in Fall 2013. Please post, assuming you land a job etc etc. (Let's be optimistic) This is what...

  25. as a prenursing student, do video games and studying mix or bad idea?

    ThePhilster replied to ThePhilster's topic in General Students

    Well the timer works great. It gives me a sense of control. I studied for 8 hours total last couple of days. I can control how much break time I get. No more taking breaks and noticing you've been...