Boxer Mama

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  1. 4.0 in nursing school?

    Boxer Mama replied to RubySlippers:)'s topic in General Students

    Due to the grading scale at my nursing school, you literally would have to have 100% on everything to get a 4.0. I currently have a 3.93; I think I only have less than a 90% on a test once, but I do...

  2. Any Advice for a Pre-Nursing Student?

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

    My advice to you is remember nursing is a very small community, avoid gossip and drama, and a smile is always

  3. Nursing School Makeup (clinicals)

    Boxer Mama replied to NurseYomi's topic in General Students

    I do wear makeup, but I just make sure nothing dramatic. I wear foundation, highlight with a bronzer, use a light pink gel blush on the cheeks, eyeliner, mascara and some gloss. It sounds like a...

  4. Can you check my dosage calc problem?

    Boxer Mama replied to Qteapi's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Yes, this is what I

  5. how much hire level math is required for nursing?

    Boxer Mama replied to AspiringRN27's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I was required to have college algebra and stats to apply to my program. I also had a math calculation course in my program as well. I also had to take a math test the first day of my first...

  6. Need some advice about what to do!

    Boxer Mama replied to student5063's topic in General Students

    In my nursing school, teachers of the same course are not required to give the same test and could have different formats. In my one of my classes, we were not given study guides or told in advance...

  7. Any Advice for New Nursing Students?

    Boxer Mama replied to jrabbit0811's topic in General Students

    I would just rest and enjoy your time before starting. I am just finishing up my third quarter. I have found that reading ahead does not really do any good, as many of the professors jump around and...

  8. Denver School of Nursing 2014

    Boxer Mama replied to brittni0426's topic in Colorado Nursing

    I transferred in all my pre-req classes, as well as patho. I would suggest calling and speaking with someone there if you have more specific

  9. Med. calc & mEq

    Boxer Mama posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hey all, I am looking for some help with this problem. I have been taught dimensional analysis for solving problems, but I am having a hard time setting this one up to solve: —The doctor orders KCL...

  10. Denver School of Nursing 2014

    Boxer Mama replied to brittni0426's topic in Colorado Nursing

    On the school's website (mydsn.net), they do have the calendar posted through 2016. But, (yup, there is a but), during the two-week break, there is the chance that you will have a clinical or...

  11. Med. calc & mEq

    Boxer Mama replied to Boxer Mama's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I got it. This is solving for how many mls you would put into the bag of D5W, which would be

  12. Med. calc & mEq

    Boxer Mama replied to Boxer Mama's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I have shown you what I have with setting up the "order" and "have." I am just not sure where to go from there. I am confused about what values are used and where they are used to solve the

  13. Worth complaining about or just whiny?

    Boxer Mama replied to melc0305's topic in General Students

    We had our clinical presentation today. We were told that different clinical instructors will do different things and do not come to the clinical office complaining because one instructor has...

  14. Parents who decide to pursue the difficult task of nursing school (Rant)

    Boxer Mama replied to 2k15NurseExtern4u's topic in General Students

    My kids are the main reason that I keep on going in nursing school! They are 11, 9, and 6 and are my biggest cheerleaders! But, it is sometimes tough to make sure that school does not interfere too...

  15. Denver School of Nursing 2014

    Boxer Mama replied to brittni0426's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Good luck to you all! Please let me know if you have any questions. I am starting quarter 3 of the BSN program on

  16. Three months to kill before Nursing School... what to do

    Boxer Mama replied to Myoclonicjerk's topic in General Students

    Sit and do nothing, watch TV, read a book for fun, and just relax! Once you start school, studying and school work take up a lot of

  17. Nursing theorists

    Boxer Mama replied to kp1987's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I have written a paper about Ida Orlando and the Deliberative Nursing

  18. CCConline for prereqs

    Boxer Mama replied to Satori77's topic in Colorado Nursing

    I took some classes through CCConline, mostly gen ed. and also patho. I would be very cautious about taking science courses online. I felt that I missed a lot of things in patho that I should have...

  19. Palpations, physical exams on genitals?

    Boxer Mama replied to lissart's topic in General Students

    In our health assessment class, we watched videos of a male and female genital exam - nothing further. For the other parts of the assessment, the ladies wore sports bras and most students wore...

  20. Could I even survive nursing school? C student

    Boxer Mama replied to MikeDee1234's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am big fan of not giving up on your dreams and trying again, so I will start there. If nursing is what you really want, you should reevaluate how you are studying and retake the course, get someone...

  21. Failed anatomy and physiology course...questioning my choices

    Boxer Mama replied to dsh0012's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Like other posts have mentioned, you need to decide if YOU really want to pursue nursing. If it is really what you want, then I would suggest that you retake the course and try again! Look into your...

  22. accelerated BSN programs without a degree?

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

    Denver School of Nursing has a 21-month (7 quarters) BSN program where you transfer credits

  23. Denver School of Nursing July 2014 Start

    Boxer Mama replied to nursinghopeful233's topic in Colorado Nursing

    If you have questions about the school's accreditation, I would recommend contacting them directly. They are very helpful and can answer your questions specifically. We did just receive our HLC...

  24. Am I being unrealistic? Is nursing maybe not for me?

    Boxer Mama replied to beckyboo80's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You sound a lot like me when I started taking my prereqs for school and for the exact reasons! But, many classes later and my first quarter of nursing school done, my thinking very much has changed!...

  25. Denver School of Nursing July 2014 Start

    Boxer Mama replied to nursinghopeful233's topic in Colorado Nursing

    I just completed my first semester at DSN! As of now, I am so happy with the school! I really think nursing school is what you put into it. The more involved in the school and classes you are, I...