MyOwnBlueSky

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  1. If you have kids, when do you study?

    MyOwnBlueSky replied to mz23's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Please teach your little one to sleep in her own bed and to stay there. I have two that are just 19 months apart. There are many techniques but the ones used by the lady the Supernanny Joe Frost, are...

  2. Career change to Nursing?

    MyOwnBlueSky replied to maxvoca's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would say that if you have been volunteering and do understand that some aspects of nursing can be quite grueling but can also be very rewarding..... Then go for it. I started my pre reqs last year...

  3. Stuck..AP Related

    MyOwnBlueSky replied to Idiosyncratic's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    This is really good advice from Chealsea. My AP professor says that you don't really know it until you can teach it to someone else.... Like Chelsea said. And if you have no one to teach, say it out...

  4. Taking the next step in beginning my nursing career!

    MyOwnBlueSky replied to missemilyjane's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi Emily! I am 40 years old and I was a mortgage broker for 12 years. I am now only two classes away from applying to BSN program. I was at a crossroads back in 2011. I too had always wanted to be a...

  5. Microbiology Fall 2013!!!

    MyOwnBlueSky replied to 16mm's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi micro students! You think I could handle AP2 with Micro next semester? My last two prereqs! Any advice / plan of attack? Geez I'm nervous about it and I gotta make A's! Thanks for any

  6. bump in the road!

    MyOwnBlueSky replied to 16mm's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yep, for my BSN program I am applying to in Feb the one math pre req requirement is a choice of either Algebra 1 or Probability/Statistics. I am 40 years old and only had some Alg in high school 20+...

  7. Microbiology Fall 2013!!!

    MyOwnBlueSky replied to 16mm's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Loosing steam..... That is so spot on. Trying to refresh my self after a brutal exam in AP1 we've had 4 exams so far, a pop quiz every chapter and various labs plus projects. and thankfully I am...

  8. Plans for Spring?

    MyOwnBlueSky replied to Idiosyncratic's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    AP 2 and Microbiology. Apply to BSN program for Fall 2014. Last semester of prereqs... YAY. Planning a huge vaca for this summer since or will be my last free summer. I'm thinking Hawaii or

  9. Any other students who are mothers?

    MyOwnBlueSky replied to goldenanchor's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Mother of 2 ages 8 and 9. One more semester of pre reqs and will apply in Feb for fall 2014 BSN program. In talking with my Anatomy professor who also sits on the nursing advisory board about how hard...

  10. Web help for Biology and Chemistry

    MyOwnBlueSky replied to gcc8's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Mr Fords Anatomy ... His website and his youtubes are extremely helpful. Remember... Anatomy / Physiology is not just about memorization but also comprehension. Study smart.. Not

  11. A&P II with Micro...has anyone done it??

    MyOwnBlueSky replied to NeoNurse2Be's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'll be taking them together next semester...totally doable but gotta stay

  12. How do you stay motivated..??

    MyOwnBlueSky posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am having my most challenging semester of pre reqs. I'm a second degree seeker with children and a husband and a home to care for. Some days... There doesn't seem to be enough hours in the day to...

  13. How do you stay motivated..??

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

    Thanks for the responses you guys... As the original poster, it feels a little better knowing there are others out there feeling the same as me and who are going through your own life challenges on...

  14. A&P II with Micro...has anyone done it??

    MyOwnBlueSky replied to NeoNurse2Be's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thanks for asking this..... Those are also my last two pre reqs that I plan on taking next semester and together. Some have warned me but like you if I don't take them next semester, I will be faced...

  15. Age of a late bloomer

    MyOwnBlueSky replied to lilbrice25's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I just turned 40 and have just two classes left of pre reqs and apply to my BSN program this Feb. I too was in your position a few years ago. I thought long and hard and talked to anyone I could and...

  16. How is everyone doing in class?

    MyOwnBlueSky replied to Idiosyncratic's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    So far.. 92 in AP1, 100 in Stats and 94 in Nutrition. Lots of studying. I hope I can keep it

  17. What type of nursing do you want to specialize in?

    MyOwnBlueSky replied to bluesky94's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Entrepreneur, advocacy, rep or

  18. hours per day

    MyOwnBlueSky replied to schoolforever's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I like your perspective here, I can tell you are a guy. Refreshing and a real perspective from someone who is not with in your usual type of nursing

  19. Relocating to TN

    MyOwnBlueSky replied to heather0924's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    I am in Nashville and would be happy to offer some suggestions. Feel free to private message

  20. Just had my first A&P lab test. Study hard pays off

    MyOwnBlueSky replied to Futurenurse75's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I had my first AP1 exam today. Lecture plus lab included chapters 1 and 2. Chemistry.. Lots of Chemistry, surface anatomy, systems organs and fictions, pH, and much much more. I got an A. Class...

  21. How much time do you put into homework and studying?

    MyOwnBlueSky replied to megkat's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My AP professor teaches a separate workshop on "how to study". She says that just because you are reading for 3 hours does not mean you are studying for 3 hours. Your eyes are skimming the words but...

  22. What can i expect after becoming a Nurse & Nurse Practitioner?

    MyOwnBlueSky replied to Jessica_RN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Juan... Very helpful and informative response. I have wondered about the NP specialties as well. Thank

  23. How was everybody's first day of class (Aug 26th)?

    MyOwnBlueSky replied to Futurenurse75's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I was singled out in class as being the only one who completed the online assignment before the first day of class. Showing up to class early means your on time. Pop quiz the first day... Ouch. My...

  24. A&P 1 Fall 2013

    MyOwnBlueSky replied to sno87's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Oh and look up MR. FORDS ANATOMY! He has instructional videos that are

  25. A&P 1 Fall 2013

    MyOwnBlueSky replied to sno87's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I started AP1 one today! The whole first class was about how to study and how to understand the material as a student. Our professor said that if we thought this class was about memorization, we are...