Boxer Mama

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  1. December 2013 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    Boxer Mama replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    I am sorry, but I cannot tell you how Grandma is doing at this

  2. How hard is it to become a nurse after starting a family?

    Boxer Mama replied to amirana1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    There is no flexibility in nursing school. I am told when my classes are, attendance is taken every class, and we are expected to be there. Labs and clinical rotations must be 100% attended. I have...

  3. Should I not buy (or rent) any text books?

    Boxer Mama replied to ThatNursingDude's topic in General Students

    I use my book all the time. Like mentioned in a previous post, there is so much more material in the book you need to know that is not covered in class. In my Health Assessment class, we do have...

  4. General question about which Stethoscope and Shoes :)

    Boxer Mama replied to nasam's topic in General Students

    I have the Littmann Classic SE II, which I do like, and I will upgrade to the cardiology III once I graduate. So far, it has worked for me. For shoes, I have tried on Dansko and am just trying to...

  5. Denver School of Nursing Process Information

    Boxer Mama replied to jjhc2006's topic in Colorado Nursing

    I started a month ago, and I am having a great time so far! My cohort is starting to settle in, and I think it is going to be a fun group to be with. I would take lightly what you hear from others...

  6. denver school of nursing, has anyone gotten with a 2.0 gpa?

    Boxer Mama replied to KINGJAMES22's topic in Colorado Nursing

    I heard back from DSN between 5-6 weeks after the application deadline. The HESI was not bad. You should study the review book and know your conversions. There is a basic calculator built into the...

  7. Why do Nurses tell students to go BSN??

    Boxer Mama replied to besaangel's topic in General Students

    One other reason for going directly for a BSN: There are at least two nationally ranked hospitals (both magnet) where I live that have nurse residency programs. To apply, you must have completed an...

  8. Embarrassed to even post this.

    Boxer Mama replied to NoWomanNoCry's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I also did not consider math a strong subject for me. I ordered Davis's Basic Math Review for Nurses, and it is a great book! It begins very basic and will take you through basic math skills to...

  9. Oldest in cohort...feeling out of place

    Boxer Mama replied to melc0305's topic in General Students

    I am pretty sure I was the oldest taking the admission exam (I am 36). Also, as I sat in the waiting area of the school, I am still pretty sure I was the oldest. But, I was told that 30's is the...

  10. Denver School of Nursing Process Information

    Boxer Mama replied to jjhc2006's topic in Colorado Nursing

    I am getting ready to start the RN/BSN program, having completed all the prerequisites, and the cost is between $52,ooo-$53,000. You can find the exact cost on their

  11. How old were you when you started Nursing School?

    Boxer Mama replied to NursingStudentMomof3's topic in General Students

    I am 36, have three children ages 10, 8, and 5, and I start my BSN program next month and will graduate in June

  12. Out of town clinical sites?

    Boxer Mama replied to sjalv's topic in General Students

    I have not started nursing school yet, but I was informed that our clinical sites can be up to 100 miles

  13. Just wondering something.. Application

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

    My program did not require either. I actually started volunteering after I had submitted my application. It was nice to be able to talk about my volunteering at my interview, though. But, I had...

  14. The waiting game

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

    The waiting game is tough! I was still taking classes (college algebra, stats and nutrition) at the time, so I had plenty on my plate to keep my mind off of it. I really was able to not think too...

  15. Denver School of Nursing Process Information

    Boxer Mama replied to jjhc2006's topic in Colorado Nursing

    How has your first quarter been? Everyone so far has just been amazing! My kids got to see Annette's "candy drawer" and take some candy when they met me down there after my HESI, so just off of that...

  16. Denver School of Nursing Process Information

    Boxer Mama replied to jjhc2006's topic in Colorado Nursing

  17. Who has volunteered?

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

    I am a volunteer at a local hospital, but I applied with a very specific position; I was placed in this hospital for animal-assisted therapy with my dog through the organization that we are certified...

  18. denver school of nursing, has anyone gotten with a 2.0 gpa?

    Boxer Mama replied to KINGJAMES22's topic in Colorado Nursing

    The best thing to do is contact them and ask if that would be competitive. I have found them to be honest and upfront with any question that I have

  19. No longer a Pre-Nursing student!!!

    Boxer Mama replied to Nurse2b7337's topic in General Students

    It is crazy! Just made a call to schedule an appointment with financial aid.....now, that is too

  20. No longer a Pre-Nursing student!!!

    Boxer Mama replied to Nurse2b7337's topic in General Students

    Congrats! As of this past Wednesday (July 31st), I officially became a "nursing" student too! I do not think it has sunk in. I have been sized for scrubs, tested for drugs, titers obtained. I...

  21. Math rage

    Boxer Mama replied to tayloramaRN2be's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I felt that way at times this past spring semester while taking college algebra. I was frustrated and could not see the point. Now that I am done with the class, I can see the value in taking it....

  22. Discouraged...first bump in the road:(

    Boxer Mama replied to 7237dallas's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I know how you feel when things change. For years, I had planned on going to my CC to get my ADN and then bridge to my BSN. With half a semester to go before I could put my name on the wait list...

  23. For-profit nursing school/hands-on training practice at home/

    Boxer Mama replied to successinnursing83's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    What comes to my mind when reading your post is the highly over-used phrase, "If sounds too good to be true, it probably is!" First, I am not a nurse, but I am starting my nursing program this fall,...

  24. Denver School of Nursing, BSN completion option start, July 2013

    Boxer Mama replied to mrnightinggale's topic in Colorado Nursing

    I had my interview on Monday, and I am scheduled to take my Hesi in 2 weeks! As long as all goes well, I will start September 30th!! Glad to hear it is going well. There was definitely a lot going...

  25. Denver School of Nursing, BSN completion option, September 2013

    Boxer Mama posted a topic in Colorado Nursing

    My interview is tomorrow! The beginning of May seems so long ago when I set this up, and I cannot believe it is here! For those that have been, will a skirt (to my knees) and blouse be appropriate...