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  1. Taking classes before pre-req's?

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

    My Chemistry and Statistics classes required Algebra as a prereq. I just borrowed "Algebra for Dummies" from the library to brush up on math and tested out of Algebra. Wish I'd had more time to...

  2. Accelerated A&P and 2 weeks to learn a ton of info!

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

    Sorry that I assumed you procrastinated. It seemed weird that you'd only covered skeletal system in first 6 weeks and had to do everything else in the last 2. I've never had an online class paced...

  3. HELP! Applied & got denied what to do now?

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

    Anyone interested in nursing school should contact the school and ask for the typical grades and test scores for the students typically accepted. Then ask if you can do anything to improve your...

  4. Question about injection of insulin

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

    Just don't pinch too hard. Insulin likes to leak back out. After pushing the plunger it's best to count to 5 before removing the syringe so it can act like a cork and give the insulin a chance to...

  5. online anatomy class?

    CDEWannaBe replied to meg2014's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Physiology might be okay online but I'd take Anatomy in person. It's really helpful to learn the bones, muscles and organs by studying the 3D models and doing dissection. The class covers so much...

  6. Accelerated A&P and 2 weeks to learn a ton of info!

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

    Fast track online classes usually require me to study about 30 hours a week for the full 8 weeks. Because you've kind of procrastinated you may need someone to babysit your son in the next couple of...

  7. Volunteer & work experience

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

    Call the BSN program and see what they recommend. Some prefer volunteer or medical background. Others could care

  8. Take micro with anatomy, or with physiology?

    CDEWannaBe replied to space monster's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    As others have said take micro with anatomy. In anatomy you learn the bones, muscles, and organs. In physio you learn the purpose the bones, muscles and organs serve and how they work

  9. Dr Oz's show on antidepressants...your thoughts?

    CDEWannaBe replied to Marshall1's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I wouldn't get my medical advice from Dr. Oz. I'm a longtime type 1 diabetic and was shocked by the outdated and flat out wrong information he shared about diabetes. Not surprised that he also...

  10. Sense of Entitlement or Right to "Sample"

    CDEWannaBe replied to Tait's topic in General Students

    Can't the student just look at RateMyProfessor.com to find a teacher and class they think will be a good fit and then live with their decision, like the rest of us? Not every class is

  11. Chemistry and I are not friends.....

    CDEWannaBe replied to tdee17's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I failed high school chemistry. Since I knew it was a required prereq for nursing I did it as my first class so if I failed it I wouldn't waste my time taking other classes. I took Chemistry as a...

  12. How are you paying for Nursing school?

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

    SopranoKris- Fill out a FAFSA appeal form since your family income has changed.

  13. Accelerated BSN prerequisites

    CDEWannaBe replied to JT1111's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You won't be eligible for federal financial aid if you used it up for your first bachelor's. I'd still fill out a FAFSA and see if you have any aid left. You can still get loans and apply for...

  14. Essay: Why nursing?

    CDEWannaBe replied to bizzylizzy3's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    This is a good first draft. I work at a community college and part of my job is to read essays for scholarship applicants. My recommendations are purely personal, you can take them or not. The best...

  15. If half the class failed the course, who's to blame?

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

    Complain to the dead or associate dean of the liberal arts department. Make sure to check RateMyProfessor.com before taking any class. Most bad teachers are exposed on

  16. Statistics

    CDEWannaBe replied to BSNinprogress22's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm doing a classroom statistics class, but because we use My Math Lab (hate it!) for homework and quizes I spend at least another 3 hrs. a week online doing the work. The formulas aren't difficult,...

  17. school,work,child

    CDEWannaBe replied to aperry05's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Everyone is different. Is this your first semester of school? If so, I would start with just one tough class like A&P and see what you can handle. It's not enough to just take the class, you...

  18. Near 40 w/ 1 yr. old wanting another soon. Crazy to start classes?

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

    I wouldn't start nursing school with a 1-year-old and hoping to have another in the next year. But you should be able to pick away at the prereqs. I've done mine at a community college and appreciate...

  19. Pseudo Munchausen parents...

    CDEWannaBe replied to wooh's topic in Pediatric

    Some people are drama seekers and like having craziness in their lives. Or as I affectionately call them "drama llama ding dongs." If the parent can't be reasoned with or educated, then stop trying...

  20. Dietary Information

    CDEWannaBe replied to 84RN's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    There's no clear answer. Different people with diabetes find different ways of managing. With your personal experience it may help her a lot to learn about carb counting so she can make decisions on...

  21. Looking at Master's programs in US w/ diabetes specialty- any thoughts?

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

    Cool Justabitoff! I've had type 1 for 35 years (diagnosed at age 4) and it was online diabetes blogs and forums that made me realize how much diabetes education is needed. That started me on to...

  22. Looking at Master's programs in US w/ diabetes specialty- any thoughts?

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

    I don't know of others, but thanks for the information. Both programs sound amazing and it's great that they're online. You may also contact the International Diabetes Center at Park Nicollet (suburb...

  23. Pre requisite Help!!!

    CDEWannaBe replied to determined_30's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Your schedule looks smart. Basically you'll need biology before you do A&P. And you'll need strong algebra skills before you do Chemistry. As mentioned above, ratemyprofessor is a great...

  24. Accredited vs. Not

    CDEWannaBe replied to Spartanguy625's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    About 1/4 of the nursing students at the community college where I work earned LPNs at non-accredited (or under accredited for-profit schools). They're now having to retake all of their classes to...

  25. Am I too old to start a new career in nursing?

    CDEWannaBe replied to tr1216's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You're not too old to start, but know that becoming a nurse takes time. The first step is to research programs in your area and to start taking the prerequisite classes you need to apply to nursing...