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  1. Getting Financial Aid for A.S in Nursing and the 150% rule:earned AA degree already

    CDEWannaBe replied to ArrowRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Federal financial aid is based on the number of hours you have taken, not on any degrees you've earned. The regulations have really tightened up in the last year because so many people don't repay...

  2. Pre req courses

    CDEWannaBe replied to Agreen911's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Mine also requires non-science classes like Comp 2, American Federal Government, and American

  3. Ex Patient's Mom Badmouthing Me

    CDEWannaBe replied to TiggerFreak's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    She sounds like an unpleasant person and anyone who knows her would take her complaints with a grain of salt. Frankly, I wouldn't want another patient whose mom was friends with this lady. It likely...

  4. "Why does a nurse have to go to college?"

    CDEWannaBe replied to bookwormom's topic in General Nursing

    There's nothing as valuable as learning each topic from an expert. Each of my teachers LOVE the subject they teach and are extremely knowledgable on that topic. I've learned so much more than I ever...

  5. Experience vs. Reward: Working in the field

    CDEWannaBe replied to Rosenhammer's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    In real life you have to pay the bills. If you can afford to leave your current job for a lower paying CNA/MA assistant job, then it's okay to do that to get experience. But I think it's smart to...

  6. How did you manage General Biology as PreNursing Student??

    CDEWannaBe replied to keithm1012's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    When you learn about cellular respiration, you might look for YouTube videos or borrow Molecular Biology for Dummies from the library. It's kind of a difficult concept to grasp and one I've needed in...

  7. Victoza

    CDEWannaBe replied to mmc51264's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    Victoza is another drug that stimulates the pancreas in a type 2 diabetic to make more insulin. It also slows stomach emptying, which can cause the patient to feel full longer and eat less. Since...

  8. New to Endocrinology and Diabetes Physicians office

    CDEWannaBe replied to EbonyRN1162's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    in addition to checking vitals you'll probably do a blood sugar test with a glucose meter (gluco check). some offices also do a1c tests, but many have the blood lab run this test. you may also...

  9. Difference in gluco checks

    CDEWannaBe replied to laderalis's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    Sorry, but that's just not true. I'm a type 1 who's used glucose meters since they first became available for home use in the early 1980. One finger is as good as another. The FDA requires meters to...

  10. Calling second degree students..... Competition

    CDEWannaBe replied to sweetstrwbrry1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You need to contact each school and ask about the grades and qualifications of students who were accepted. And ask if there's anything you can do to increase your odds. In my experience accelerated...

  11. Accelerated BSN or Entry-Level MSN to be NP or CRNA?

    CDEWannaBe replied to cookiecalifornia's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Don't do the entry level MSN. When you have a masters employers expect you to have clinical experience that matches that level of education. Get your BSN, then get a lot of hands on experience and...

  12. A Diabetic rant

    CDEWannaBe replied to veggie530's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    Sun0408 is correct. As a long time type 1, I'm always amazed at how little MDs know about diabetes and the medications that treat it. When I was in the hospital delivering my son I was surprised...

  13. Anatomy Flashcards: YES OR NO?

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

    Sams club has Anatomy flashcards. I thought they were priceless. In my Anatomy class we had to learn all bones, and many muscles and origination and insertion points. During lab we had "bone boxes"...

  14. BSN vs ABSN

    CDEWannaBe replied to KDSkyy44's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Each ABSN program is different, but they usually are 14-18 months straight through, including intercession and summer classes. Not possible to work since it's very time intensive. The traditional...

  15. Help! Need advice about references to get into an accelerated nursing program!

    CDEWannaBe replied to brista's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'd go with the A&P professor too. But get reference letters from each of your choices and use all that are flattering. Having additional references will never hurt

  16. Good Online Anatomy and Physiology I and II Classes? Or Nursing Prereqs

    CDEWannaBe replied to evenstevenz's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I wouldn't take Anatomy or Microbiology online. You need the hands on labs to make the info

  17. Coordinating insulin admin +/- 15 mins of tray being passed

    CDEWannaBe replied to bclem05's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    Never give insulin based on a reading more than 30 minutes old. Frankly, I wouldn't dose off a blood sugar check more than 10 minutes old. Blood sugar is constantly changing and am results can be...

  18. I'm never goin to reach my destination

    CDEWannaBe replied to LaceElaine's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Most Associates degree RN programs take 3 years to finish now. Lots of prereqs and hoops to jump

  19. Any nursing students with small kids?

    CDEWannaBe replied to tmnursingstudent's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Think you can only do it if you have family help. Especially someone willing to cover sick days and other emergencies. Most nursing students take about 9 credit hours, but once clinicals start...

  20. Starting nursing later in life

    CDEWannaBe replied to Mgjn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm a 39-year-old female taking nursing prereqs. There are many guys in my community college classes between the age of 30-50 doing the same. A few have worked as paramedics, but most had...

  21. This is the "new" policy..denied admission based on low compass math score

    CDEWannaBe replied to suzilks1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thanks for explaining. Now I understand why you feel compelled to write the the dean about the unfair policy. That's crazy that you can't enroll in a developmental math class if you feel the need...

  22. This is the "new" policy..denied admission based on low compass math score

    CDEWannaBe replied to suzilks1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I wouldn't expect leniency. This is a basic requirement. It doesn't matter if you're accomplished in other areas academically or that you're an older student who did well in the past. You need math...

  23. Second-degree programs - don't think I'll ever get in

    CDEWannaBe replied to cakeums's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You may be smart but you haven't been practical in applying to nursing school. If you decide to continue to try to pursue this goal you need to: * Realize you might not be able to afford to go to...

  24. How do you think I'm doing for a Pre-Nursing student???

    CDEWannaBe replied to keithm101's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Are you sure you're up to a nursing degree right now? You have to understand Algebra, to take Chemistry, and then Physiology. Doing well in school doesn't just require intelligence and tuition money,...

  25. Thinking about a career change!

    CDEWannaBe replied to ddmill03's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I had a BA in Business and am pursuing a nursing degree now. A local university offers an accelerated program for students who already have a non-nursing bachelor's degree. It's full-time but takes...