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  1. I just don't know what to do

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

    Sounds like you'll probably get a C. Is that good enough to be admitted into your nursing program this fall? Meet with your teacher to get his/her recommendations on your situation. If the teacher...

  2. I still have many courses for only 2 semesters. Your advise is appreciated!

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

    You might also check and see if any of the classes are offered in a fast track, intercession version. I'm going to take Nurtrition in the intercession between Summer and Fall

  3. Wage garnishment related to student loans...has this happened to anyone?

    CDEWannaBe replied to RNewbie's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    It's called the Federal Loan Forgiveness Program. Like Leo said, it applies only to federal loans and you have to work at a state instituion and make regular loan payments for 10 years (the actual...

  4. International version of Seeley's A&P 9th edition

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

    If you get the International version you won't be able to sell it back. I've heard that the International versions have some different information, but you'd have to compare it against the real...

  5. Should I Go To Galen (Not Accredited)

    CDEWannaBe replied to dcranmer311's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'd go the cc route. Non accredited schools are faster and are great at showing you how to tap into financial aid. And you may be able to get an LPN job with your degree. But long term, you'll be...

  6. Amount of Mealtime Insulin, calculation question

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

    Justabitoff- Think the 10u was because the patient's normal insulin routine consisted of taking that amount at each meal. Adio needed clarification that the ICR and ISF dose would take the place of...

  7. Need help deciding what path to take...

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

    Another issue is that most ADN programs take 3 years. There are a lot of requirements before you can even apply for nursing programs at community colleges. I would take the prereqs at community...

  8. Amount of Mealtime Insulin, calculation question

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

    The Rule of 500 you're using to calcuate the ICR isn't reliable for a type 2 diabetic because they are still producing meal time insulin. If you decide to use it, be VERY conservative starting out....

  9. When to give insulin?

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

    Thanks for correcting my typo hey-suz. Regular shouldn't be included with the super fast actings like Humalog and Novolog. I've actually been an insulin user for 35 years (diagnosed at age 4) and have...

  10. Why is it all so difficult?

    CDEWannaBe replied to K3ndraR's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    When you're doing your prereqs take the stuff you'll need for any program: Composition History Algebra Biology for Healthcare Majors Chemistry Anatomy & Physiology Microbiology Check the...

  11. College Algebra

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

    Borrow "Algebra for Dummies" from your library and review before the course starts. Will give you a great overview. Then just attend the classes and do the homework. If you hit a difficult concept...

  12. Is anyone part of The National Society of Collegiate Scholars?

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

    It's just an honor society that wants lots of members. I wouldn't bother with it unless you're planning to attend school at George Washington University where they give most of their scholarship...

  13. Should I take Intro Bio before Anatomy?

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

    You can do Anatomy without any prereqs. It's just memorizing the bones, muscles, tissue types, organs, and systems of the human body. Definitely take Biology before Physiology. You need to...

  14. School

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

    You might consider becoming a d Certified Nursing Assistant or LPN/LVN first. Then you can get a job and valuable experience in healthcare. Many employers will help pay your tuition for programs at...

  15. How long does it take to complete a pre-nursing program?

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

    I work at a community college. Start to finish to earn and Associates in Nursing it usually takes 3-4 years going

  16. books - digital, print, new, used??

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

    I'm a student but I also work at a community college. Textbooks are a racket. The publishing companies change a slight amount of information and call it a new addition so that at the end of the...

  17. Where to take prerequisite classes?

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

    Visit with the nursing schools about the other schools from which they'll accept transfer credits. CCs are great... small classes and excellent teachers. They also have lots of online, fast track and...

  18. How to become a Certified Diabetes Instructor

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

    That great Klimpys! It will mean so much to the parents of newly diagnosed type 1s to have you as an educator. I've had type 1 since age 4 and am pursuing a nursing degree with the same goal....

  19. anyone noticing a massive increase in angiedema in patients on lisinopril?

    CDEWannaBe replied to Sirapples's topic in Patient Medications

    I'm a long time type 1 diabetic who takes it. Most diabetics are now put on Lisinopril to prevent kidney

  20. Is taking Intro To Pharmacology online a bad idea?

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

    Look for professor reviews on RateMyProfessor.com Some teachers are great online and the quality of the class is as good, or better than in the classroom. I took Chemistry and was worried it wouldn't...

  21. Doesn't an ADN take 3-4 years?

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

    I work at a community college. Even taking classes in the summer and intercession it takes most students 3 years. Typically in the Nursing program students can only handle 9-12 hours because...

  22. I don't know what to do!

    CDEWannaBe replied to IdianaCNA1993's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You can gain these skills. Get the "Basic Math & Pre-Algebra for Dummies" book and do the problems. In Chemistry you use a calculator to do the equations. My chemistry textbook acutally came...

  23. racism?

    CDEWannaBe replied to dcw132003's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you have heard this from multiple people I'd ask to meet with the program director to discuss the allegations in advance. If the school has an internal issue, it may encourage the program director...

  24. Starting my prerequisites in May...anyone else?

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

    I started taking nursing school prereqs after being out of school 20 years. It's so different as an older adult... I do well because I want to become a nurse and also because my husband and son are...

  25. Stuck with Unaccredited Degree forever?

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

    I'd start calling schools with Masters programs and get their advice. My guess is that you're going to have to start over and retake classes to get your BSN. If that's the case you may be able to...