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  1. Need to make an A in microbiology.. what are your study tactics and strategies?

    Cortisol replied to tinkerbell89's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Clinical Microbiology made ridiculously simple is a great book, but it may be a bit more advanced than what you need. It definitely can't hurt to use it though! Clinical or Medical Microbiology is a...

  2. Help with Biology.

    Cortisol replied to asma6's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Good

  3. Certified nurse midwife or nurse practitioner?

    Cortisol replied to raecudzy1's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I would try to shadow NPs, Midwives, and even other APNs during this time. Don't be afraid to ask them as many questions as possible about their career, schooling, and current position....

  4. Help with Biology.

    Cortisol replied to asma6's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Have you tried Wyzant or Varsity tutor? If you google these sites, you should have luck finding tutors in your area. It's not that people here, myself included, are not willing to help you. People...

  5. Help with Biology.

    Cortisol replied to asma6's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have a B.S. in Biology and have tutored students so I know that needing help with some of these topics is no joke. I would strongly recommend talking to your professor and visiting the tutoring...

  6. Summer I & II A&P - 12 weeks into 5 (per smstr) Smart Idea? Or wast of Money?

    Cortisol replied to Mxgrl124's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Honestly, it really depends on the type of student you are and how much time you will have to study. The summer after my freshman year of college, I took a 4 week A&P I course at my community...

  7. TEAS; timing questions (time/section)

    Cortisol replied to Traveler0202's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    @Nanou1969 I had also heard that skipping ahead was not allowed, but I was definitely able to skip around. I kept track of unanswered questions on my scratch paper. There was a feature that allows...

  8. Geology and TEAS V?

    Cortisol replied to karamarie91's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    I took my TEAS V at a testing center (not at a specific school). My exam had one question that could have been considered geology, but it could easily be answered applying concepts from general...

  9. how long did you study for the TEAS

    Cortisol replied to tammy_zeidan09's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    McGraw-Hill Nursing School Entrance Exams. It was from 2008 or 2009 and had 8 practice exams (2 for each subject). It is orange and white with a person in scrubs on the front. The Kaplan book I used...

  10. TEAS V: Math

    Cortisol replied to AddisonLawrence03's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    Once they are reduced, you just leave them as they are. Here's an example. What is the square root of 125? Square root of 125= (square root of 25) X (square root of 5) Square root of 125= (5) X...

  11. TEAS V: Math

    Cortisol replied to AddisonLawrence03's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    Here is a list of topics that appeared on my TEAS test: -adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing: mixed numbers fractions decimals -simplifying algebraic equations -finding the value of x -finding...

  12. TEAS V: Math

    Cortisol replied to AddisonLawrence03's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    I took my test on Nov 2 and there was TONS of Algebra (FOIL, solving for x, simplifying

  13. how long did you study for the TEAS

    Cortisol replied to tammy_zeidan09's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    I agree with AddisonLawrence03 about the geometry covered in McGraw-Hill. It covered EXACTLY what I saw on my TEAS in terms of

  14. how long did you study for the TEAS

    Cortisol replied to tammy_zeidan09's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    The McGraw-Hill book was good for basic math review and science. The only thing I felt those books didn't help with was reading. When I took the Kaplan Nursing School Entrance Test, I scored a 98%...

  15. how long did you study for the TEAS

    Cortisol replied to tammy_zeidan09's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    I studied roughly 1.5 weeks using the Kaplan and McGraw-Hill books. Adjusted Individual Score: 88% Percentile National: 99 Percentile Program 95 Relax. Do a lot of practice questions, and focus on...

  16. Seeking advice: CNA or other profession while a student?

    Cortisol replied to pouncing's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you have a BA and a good GPA, why not apply to an entry level MSN program? If money is an issue, you'd be able to get more financial aid as a graduate student. You may not even have to work, or...

  17. Seeking advice: CNA or other profession while a student?

    Cortisol replied to pouncing's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm not yet in nursing school, but my sister graduated with her BSN a few years ago. She was a CNA in high school and continued to work registry in college. This way she was able to schedule her...

  18. Samuel Merritt ELMSN Fall 2012

    Cortisol replied to lliu1109's topic in California Nursing

    I was told that applications will be reviewed by the admissions counselor in December and go on to the faculty for review in January. Interviews would be scheduled in February/March. I called the...

  19. Samuel Merritt ELMSN Fall 2012

    Cortisol replied to lliu1109's topic in California Nursing

    @yllekah: Congrats on the perfect science GPA! I am also wondering how the TEAS is weighted. I'm a bit nervous about my reading score. :uhoh21: Heck! I'm on pins and needles already, and I was...

  20. Debates over next test date

    Cortisol replied to bmh1992's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yikes! I'm sorry about that. I'm wondering what they actually mean by three months. January is three months before April, so I'm wondering if the January 14th date is the last date for the April...

  21. Debates over next test date

    Cortisol replied to bmh1992's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hmmm. . .have you tried emailing

  22. Debates over next test date

    Cortisol replied to bmh1992's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you take it on December 2 and don't like your score, can you re-test in January? The only thing I can say is my TEAS scores were emailed to me within 36 hours of taking the exam. I know it takes a...

  23. Can Bachelor's degree in other area affect pay?

    Cortisol replied to cljonesfuturenurse's topic in General Students

    While some hospitals still pay nurses the same (regardless of education level), many hospitals do pay more to MSNs and DNPs. My sister, an RN-BSN, works at a hospital that pays her about $2/hour more...

  24. Can Bachelor's degree in other area affect pay?

    Cortisol replied to cljonesfuturenurse's topic in General Students

    @Spore2008 While I don't have a PhD. I was a biology major in undergrad. I also have a medical diploma from a foreign school. Basically, I completed four years of a six year foreign medical program...

  25. Can Bachelor's degree in other area affect pay?

    Cortisol replied to cljonesfuturenurse's topic in General Students

    Having a bachelor's or master's in a field other than nursing does not necessarily increase pay. There are times where a past degree may definitely give you the edge over another job applicant, but...