Michaela, RN

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  1. I'm in panic mode! Just got accepted into my school's ADN program!

    Michaela, RN replied to angelfocusbroken's topic in General Students

    We learned in nursing school, that when patients have some level of anxiety about there ailment, it facilitates better learning. Apply this to yourself. The fact that you are anxious shows that you...

  2. Saint Luke's BSN Program

    Michaela, RN replied to reyezc's topic in General Nursing

    @jesimskc -- To be completely honest, I was accepted into the Fall 2012 class with a 3.91. I believe that semester the average (or possibly the lowest) GPA that was accepted was in the 3.7 range....

  3. Doing a project- I need you! Please read!!

    Michaela, RN replied to gabriellegoss's topic in General Students

    BSN, 26yo, 4.0

  4. I'M A JUNIOR!!!

    Michaela, RN replied to Skips's topic in General Students

    I am officially a SENIOR!! Ah! I can't believe time has gone so fast! Congrats to all of you, it will go faster than you can

  5. Is there anybody out there doing well in nursing school?

    Michaela, RN replied to StayHumble11's topic in General Students

    I have a 4.0 and I am in a BSN program. My lowest A so far is in MedSurg and it is a

  6. Is there anybody out there doing well in nursing school?

    Michaela, RN replied to StayHumble11's topic in General Students

    I am doing well :) I am finishing up my second semseter of NS and so far have a 4.0. I am borderline in med-surg with a 92, so hopefully I can do well on my final. But like others said, if you can't...

  7. Saint Luke's College of Health Sciences - Kansas City

    Michaela, RN replied to Michaela, RN's topic in General Nursing

    When I got in (Fall of 2012) the average accepted GPA was a 3.7. I got in with a 3.91, however, we did not have to submit TEAS scores so that may make a difference for you

  8. Any Advice on Pathophysiology & Applies Pharmacology taken Together!!!

    Michaela, RN replied to Soon2BNurse88's topic in General Nursing

    Honestly, I didn't (and still WOULDN'T even after going through the experience) study a thing in preparation Take these last few months of freedom you have an enjoy it!! I am a student at St. Luke's...

  9. Saint Luke's BSN Program

    Michaela, RN replied to reyezc's topic in General Nursing

    Hello! I am currently a 2nd semester student at Saint Luke's. I'd be happy to give you some information! So far my experience has been pretty average. Since the school is "hybrid" first semester I...

  10. Hardest pre-req?

    Michaela, RN replied to fbrlauren's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Chemistry, if it's taken in the summer, but overall....COLLEGE

  11. just started nursing school now all these bad things are happening.

    Michaela, RN replied to FutureRNKKP's topic in General Students

  12. Wages for new nurse in Missouri/Kansas area

    Michaela, RN replied to Michaela, RN's topic in General Nursing

    Great! Thank you so much

  13. IV drip formula

    Michaela, RN replied to BajanCherry's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I still use the mlxgtt/time... then to find units/hr just multiply gtt/min x 60min. To find mls/hr just do

  14. Med Surg

    Michaela, RN posted a topic in General Students

    Hi guys, I will be in my 2nd semester of NS starting in January and will be taking med surg along with 5 other classes. I have heard varied opinions on med surg and just want your take. What exactly...

  15. Med Surg

    Michaela, RN replied to Michaela, RN's topic in General Students

    Well unfortunatly, I don't have a choice. My school makes you take particular classes each semester and 2nd semester we have 6 classes equaling 15 or 16 credit hours. First semester was the same and I...

  16. What was the hardest course youve taken?

    Michaela, RN replied to MeekaNichole's topic in General Students

    Chemistry was my most difficult prereq. Pulled an A off at the last second, but BARELY. I'd have to say the worst nursing class so far has been Health Assessment. My teacher expected us to know every...

  17. What was your GPA, when you got accepted into nursing school?

    Michaela, RN replied to Kimynurse's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Total undergrad GPA : 3.6 Total Prereq GPA: 3.92 Total Nursing school GPA : 4.0 after the first semester :) I am in a BSN

  18. Will my course load be too much to handle?

    Michaela, RN replied to msmartel bee's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I agree with X_factor. Chemistry is challanging by itself, as are all of the other classes you've mentioned. If you are trying to raise your GPA I think taking Chem over the summer is the way to go

  19. IV drip formula

    Michaela, RN replied to BajanCherry's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I use: ml x gtts / time. Works great, and really

  20. Semester 1 down!!! Thank you AN!!!

    Michaela, RN replied to hope4ccns's topic in General Students

    Congrats! I too, just completed my first semester and like you I feel accomplished! Lolita, I am in a BSN program and we had 6 classes our first semester. Patho/Pharm, Fundamentals, Skills Lab,...

  21. I' m done and it feels good!!

    Michaela, RN replied to snbonbon's topic in General Students

    One of the best thing you can do in clinicals is to SEEK OUT OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN! If you see a nurse going to perform a procedure and you are not busy, ask if you can help or at the very least,...

  22. How old were you when starting prereqs and did it discourage you?

    Michaela, RN replied to princesax11's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I didn't start pre reqs until I was 22. I had a baby and wanted to wait until she was a little older, because I was a single mom. I am now 25 and will be starting my 2nd semester of a BSN program in...

  23. What are my RN program options in and around Leavenworth, KS?

    Michaela, RN replied to Principessa22's topic in General Nursing

    There is also St. Luke's, which offers a BSN and has several hospitals in the area. I currently attend the school and it is great, although, it is more pricey than others. They have an AMAZING...

  24. Will being on anxiety medication hinder me from becoming a RN?

    Michaela, RN replied to Amdecl6's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Rubato is right, however, not all schools require a drug test. Mine did

  25. Having a GED

    Michaela, RN replied to msmartel bee's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Don't let people intimidate you. I have my GED and it didn't effect me at all when applying to NS. I applied at 3 schools (CCs and University) and got into all three. As long as you have at least 12...