♑ Capricorn ♑

♑ Capricorn ♑

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  1. a 4.0 GPA does not help

    ♑ Capricorn ♑ replied to adriano's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    @ adriano i'm sorry to hear you didn't get accepted into your nursing program. that really sucks. you did well in school and didn't make the cut, it happens. try applying to other schools and see if...

  2. Why am I taking Zoology.....ugh

    ♑ Capricorn ♑ replied to RM27's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I've never heard of zoology for nursing or a BSN. Interesting. I don't know what to tell you. Normally all the science classes one takes for pre-nursing fulfills some/most of the BSN requirements....

  3. worried about dissection

    ♑ Capricorn ♑ replied to Fruit Sucker's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    @ captainmeowbot as terrible as it is, there honestly is no other way. you'll need to put aside your differences for one semester and just get through anatomy. sad, i know. i am an animal lover,...

  4. Fulltime in the OR and PRN elsewhere?

    ♑ Capricorn ♑ replied to ♑ Capricorn ♑'s topic in Operating Room

    Thank you ladies :) Your input has been very helpful. I'll remember this and consider it after I graduate and start my job hunt. As of right now, I see OR nursing in my future but I'd also like to do...

  5. Higher Rank Harassment

    ♑ Capricorn ♑ replied to GitanoRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    @ gitanorn: its a good one. i hope you'll like it. best wishes to you and your colleague. i am sorry he had to experience that. -

  6. Anyone had to group interview to get into the nursing program?

    ♑ Capricorn ♑ replied to staceym's topic in General Students

    hi staceym :) congrats on almost being there! my nursing school interview with the dean of my school was a one on one experience. so, i can't really speak for the group interview type. but, i can say...

  7. Getting all pre and co reqs done before nursing program

    ♑ Capricorn ♑ replied to rys22's topic in General Students

    hi rys22 :) at my school, all prereqs need to be completed and transcripts sent to the nursing school before acceptance into the program. i find its easier to have them all done and out of the way so...

  8. Nursing school Intro letter

    ♑ Capricorn ♑ replied to YKloops's topic in General Students

    Very touching and heartfelt. Good

  9. feeling terrible about bad grade

    ♑ Capricorn ♑ replied to Fruit Sucker's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    you're being too hard on yourself captainmeowbot. a 'b' is not a bad grade! just do the best you can do in your classes and try not to worry so

  10. Need help and advice please!

    ♑ Capricorn ♑ replied to npang's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    hi npang :) welcome to allnurses. it doesn't hurt to try. you can finish your last two prereqs and apply to the nursing program of your choice, and see what comes of it. it would be a good idea to...

  11. Have a done too much damage?

    ♑ Capricorn ♑ replied to MarkieMark's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    good luck markiemark. :) i think everyone above has mentioned what i would have to say. whatever you decide to do make sure you them for the right reasons. know your limits and what you are capable...

  12. Need to share my feelings

    ♑ Capricorn ♑ replied to KAW1962's topic in General Nursing

    Such a touching story, thanks for sharing. :) As sad as it is, one can't help feel for one's patient. Its so difficult sometimes to notice someone who was so 'up' and so full of life and then see...

  13. In a few years all RNs will be required to have a BSN?

    ♑ Capricorn ♑ replied to FutureNurse2B's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Sorry. Every state is different. Yet, I know eventually all of them will follow suit. I have yet to hear anything definitive in my state if a law is being passed which requires all RNs to have their...

  14. ADN=RN

    ♑ Capricorn ♑ replied to Birdbr's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Doesn't matter to me. An RN is an RN is an RN. Diploma=RN; ADN=RN; ASN=RN; BSN=RN See where I'm going

  15. Nursing student confusion!

    ♑ Capricorn ♑ replied to Timetofly23's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Nursing school is as hard as you make it out to be. You will be challenged and its not a free ride. Take your education seriously. As far as I know, ASN degrees can take 2+ years depending on if...

  16. Can you take classes towards bsn while in adn program?

    ♑ Capricorn ♑ replied to craigp14's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I'd say yes you probably could if you're allowed to do so, then why not, right? As long as you're not drowning in your actual nursing classes and up to the challenge of it, go for

  17. References for a new grad

    ♑ Capricorn ♑ replied to mell260's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Out of courtesy, yes I would ask them. There is nothing like getting a phone call out of the blue from someone you have no idea who or why they are calling and then making heads or tails of

  18. If I see one more post titled....

    ♑ Capricorn ♑ replied to PinkRocksLikeMe's topic in General Nursing

    Trolls will be trolls. And, if they are not trolling and need real, seriously help, then why are they here and not asking the people in real life these real questions. I digress... I do and help with...

  19. Higher Rank Harassment

    ♑ Capricorn ♑ replied to GitanoRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Wow. I'm really sorry about your friend, that is awful. I'm happy to hear that he's almost done with his CRNA program. Here's hoping to greener pastures. :) I'm sorry, but I can't help but think of...

  20. i have no clue why i'm doubting myself :(

    ♑ Capricorn ♑ replied to babyv15's topic in General Students

    you need to do what is best for you. you've asked many questions. what answers do you come up with when you ask yourself these questions? i agree with ivanna_nurse. speak with financial aid at your...

  21. biology 1?

    ♑ Capricorn ♑ replied to sriffey's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Some schools require a general Bio class, some do not. Mine, did not. I went straight in to A&P and then Micro. I can see how a general Bio class would be helpful, but honestly in my opinion, a...

  22. IM IN :)))

    ♑ Capricorn ♑ replied to patty89's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congrats!

  23. New nursing student question...what do you use to carry all these books?!

    ♑ Capricorn ♑ replied to TiffTiff's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I will be purchasing a backpack on wheels and praying I don't have to carry every book for every class. To me, thats rediculous...but whatever. I'll either leave my books in the car and carry the...

  24. New Student

    ♑ Capricorn ♑ replied to ginna121's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Take your education seriously and do the best you can. Learn to juggle and cope with school and your personal life. Enjoy your classes, even if you hate them.

  25. New Nursing Student seeking info about clinicals

    ♑ Capricorn ♑ replied to tippeny's topic in General Students

    Ha! Yes, we can dream. As far as I know, my first semester will be one clinical day a week, plus Lab and lectures. Second semester will be 2 clinical days a week, but no Lab, plus lectures. After...