CDEWannaBe

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  1. General Chemistry

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

    Chemistry was the first class I'd taken in 20 years. I did it online in summer session, since I work full-time and have a young son. The class was really time consuming... took about 30 hrs. a week....

  2. When to give insulin?

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

    I'm late joining the discussion, but had to add my two cents. Like others have said, any long acting insulins (like Lantus, Levemir, NPH) should be given at the same time, no matter what the...

  3. Two Failed Anatomy Tests :,(

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

    What are the tests like? What areas are you struggling

  4. Prerequisite Question

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

    All community colleges and universities have articulation agreements, which is a list of transfer classes they'll accept from each of the other schools. You can usually find these lists on the...

  5. Should I still pursue Nursing as a career even if I'm not excellent in math?

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

    Find different ways to learn the material, maybe work with a tutor or get "Algebra for Dummies" and the workbook. I got a D in college algebra many years ago, but learned the material well when...

  6. Can a single mother survive on less than 20,000 per year?

    CDEWannaBe replied to ladyruth18's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If possible, try to live at home. It's cheaper to pay a small amount in rent to your parents than to try to afford, rent, utilities, food, etc. The emotional support and help you will get with the...

  7. Failed first Chemistry test!

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

    Chemistry is a tough subject and requires some serious time if it's not something you excel at. I did it as a summer class and spent about 30 hours a week on it! But I got an A. First tests are the...

  8. What jobs did you do before nursing?

    CDEWannaBe replied to nursefrances's topic in General Nursing

    Grocery bagger Food service worker Camp counselor Bartender Secretary Museum assistant Conference/Event planner Backstage theatre work (stage manager, set carpentry lighting) When I "grow up" I'm...

  9. Best Ideas for Facilitating Self Management?

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

    With diabetes knowledge is power. A lot of diabetics feel hopeless or stick their heads in the sand. I've been a type 1 for over 30 years and had ups and downs in my diabetes management. I've sat...

  10. What do do while waiting

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

    The CNA idea is good. You will get a lot of patient care experience and may even have an employer who will offer scholarships for you to continue your education. If there are any other non-prereq...

  11. Do I have any chances of getting into a nursing school?

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

    Check with the programs you're interested in and have your transcripts evaluated by the school's nursing program advisor. The Accelerated BSN program (for students who already have a non-nursing BA)...

  12. Immunizations and being a nurse

    CDEWannaBe replied to MrsF26's topic in General Nursing

    To become a nursing student immunizations have to be up to date before you start

  13. This transporter looks as if he wants to punch me everytime I see him and Im scared

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

    It doesn't always work, but I've done well with cranky people to be polite and caring to them. When you see him ask how he's doing, if he's busy that day. Just be normal and nice. A lot of people...

  14. question for nursing faculty

    CDEWannaBe replied to Altra's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    These assignments are good in theory, but doubt there's much learned from them. I've appreciated teachers who use the information available online to further student knowledge, like my Physiology...

  15. Marketing Professional considers career change...

    CDEWannaBe replied to cjeber02's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Most of us making a career change take nursing prereq classes at community colleges, where it's cheaper and there are more evening and online classes. A Bachelor's or Associate's degree is going to...

  16. Math Pre-reqs for Nursing School

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

    Find a good professor from RateMyProssor.com. That makes a huge difference for both classes. It helped me to borrow "Algebra for Dummies" from the library, to see the info presented in a different...

  17. Should I give up:(

    CDEWannaBe replied to FuturePedRN'15's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Since you're struggling in the lecture part you might look for youtube videos or library books that cover the same material in a different way. If you like the lab part, you may be more of a hands on...

  18. A&P II and Micro in the summer - is it possible?

    CDEWannaBe replied to Boxer Mama's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Check about prereqs for each course. In my experience I needed Algebra to do well in Chemistry, and to have Chemistry completed before taking A&P. Online courses are more time consuming, but you...

  19. essay

    CDEWannaBe replied to rafiki121's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    This is good. Are there skills you've gained as an engineer or traits you naturally have that would help you be a great nurse? You may want to include that in your essay

  20. Should I give up:(

    CDEWannaBe replied to FuturePedRN'15's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Why aren't you doing better after taking the class a second time? Are you struggling to learn the information or are you bad at taking tests? Try to figure out where you're weak and deal with those...

  21. Summer Classes - Help!! =)

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

    Summer classes are ususally 8 weeks, so they take twice as much time and are twice as much work. Take half the hours that you can handle in a normal semester. It's important to get an A, not just...

  22. Tips for getting help from family while in school....

    CDEWannaBe replied to hb08491's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    A couple thoughts: - Everyone is different. Some people are neat and others are messy. Guys have a much higher threshold for piles of dirty dishes and filthy laundry than most women do. You may...

  23. To take Micro or not??...

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

    Sounds like you'd really rather wait to take Micro. As long as it's not a required pre-req then wait until spring to take it. You can mention in your application that you will be taking it and maybe...

  24. Quitting Work and Starting Nursing School...

    CDEWannaBe replied to hopeful616's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Verify with your shool, but I've seen posts from others who contact their financial aid office and petition to have their FAFSA revised to show what their income will be as a student so they are...

  25. FT Mom, FT employee, going back to school

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

    Not sure if you'd be interested in switching jobs, but I've had free tuition taking prereq classes at the community college where I work. They offer a part-time ASN program and I'm debating between...