Mama_Cashew ASN, RN

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    HepB titer

    Mama_Cashew replied to nbudo's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    At my school, as long as you have started the process you can start clinicals. They know that it takes 6 months to complete the
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    Ivy Tech - Fall 2012

    Mama_Cashew replied to Mama_Cashew's topic in Indiana Nursing

    If you've lived in Indiana all your life, check with the board of health in your area. When I went for my last Hep B shot, the lady asked me what my maiden name was and was able to pull up every...
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    Ivy Tech - Fall 2012

    Mama_Cashew replied to Mama_Cashew's topic in Indiana Nursing

    I had orientation today and already had all my stuff uploaded and taken care of last week. When we accepted our invitation, we were sent an email with all the stuff we had to do BEFORE orientation....
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    Orientation(s)?

    Mama_Cashew replied to CRNBSN18's topic in General Students

    At my school, we will have only 1 day for orientation. It lasts 6 hours, and we will also get to schedule for our classes that day. Well if we have all the required paperwork
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    Loans for BA holder going to ADN program?

    Mama_Cashew replied to willowita's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have a previous Associates, a Bachelors, and a Masters degree (none of them nursing related) and I have no problem getting financial aid loans. ETA: I never once have had to file any kind of appeal....
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    Anyone familiar with Pell Grants?

    Mama_Cashew replied to LaceElaine's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    To receive the full Pell Grant you have to be a full-time student. If you drop to part-time, your Pell Grant will also drop. Here's an example: If you receive $1000 as a full-time student, you will...
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    Ivy Tech - Fall 2012

    Mama_Cashew replied to Mama_Cashew's topic in Indiana Nursing

    I emailed and found out that the person who's supposed to be in charge of emailing everything was out sick. She's back and working on catching up. Should hopefully have stuff sent tomorrow or...
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    Ivy Tech - Fall 2012

    Mama_Cashew replied to Mama_Cashew's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Has anyone that got accepted to the Fort Wayne campus gotten your email back with all the paperwork in it yet? I sent my acceptance in Friday and I haven't heard anything back and I'm starting to...
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    35 years old with 3 kids and thinking about nursing

    Mama_Cashew replied to plutomickey1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm 35 with 3 children. I was like you and terrified of the sciences. I turned that feeling around and used it to study my rear off and get A's in both A&P classes. I will start my ASN program...
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    Ivy Tech - Fall 2012

    Mama_Cashew replied to Mama_Cashew's topic in Indiana Nursing

    @Cattleshowmom, congrats! With a score that high, was there really any doubt that you wouldn't get
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    Too FAT to be a nurse?

    Mama_Cashew replied to Prtar1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am going to print this out and tape it to my
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    Summer students, sound-off...

    Mama_Cashew replied to TraumaJunkyEMT's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I will be taking College Algebra. And not to add any pressure, I have to pass the class to be able to start my nursing program in the fall. If I fail or withdraw, I lose my seat in the
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    Ivy Tech - Fall 2012

    Mama_Cashew replied to Mama_Cashew's topic in Indiana Nursing

    For those still waiting, the letters do eventually come! I would say if you don't get a letter today, call them on Monday. According to their own paperwork letters were supposed to go out on/before...
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    How many Nursing schools did you apply to?

    Mama_Cashew replied to LaceElaine's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I applied to 1 school. I got my acceptance letter today for the ASN program. My school uses a point system. They have 4 pre-req classes (A&P 1 and 2, English, and Psych 101) that if you get all...
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    Ivy Tech - Fall 2012

    Mama_Cashew replied to Mama_Cashew's topic in Indiana Nursing

    For weeks now, I have been stalking my mailman like a hawk. I saw him every single day, except today. Some how he snuck up without me seeing him. But I don't care because he left me the best thing...
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    1 question about the TEAS V please!

    Mama_Cashew replied to Cheweli's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    Yes. The school I took my test at, I had a print out in my hand of my scores before I
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    Ivy Tech - Fall 2012

    Mama_Cashew replied to Mama_Cashew's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Fort Wayne isn't going out until tomorrow? Oh good grief! That means if I'm lucky I might have a letter by Saturday. I'm going to be drunk and bald by the time all this is over. LOL Which campus...
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    5th Nursing Caption Contest - Win $100

    Mama_Cashew replied to Brian's topic in News, Announcements

    "Well of course they are nurses, can't you see that they are wearing
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    Does anyone else hate being a mailbox stalker?

    Mama_Cashew replied to kayruhh's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I can HEAR my mailman at 100 paces! I actually threw the mail to the floor today when once again there was no
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    College Algebra

    Mama_Cashew posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Is anyone else taking college algebra (MATH 136) over the summer? I have to take it before I can start my ASN program (of which I am still waiting acceptance to). As I have looked through the...
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    College Algebra

    Mama_Cashew replied to Mama_Cashew's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The campus I attend doesn't offer 135, and I don't want to take a math class
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    College Algebra

    Mama_Cashew replied to Mama_Cashew's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I didn't have to take any of the remedial classes because I have a previous college degree. When looking through the book, I noticed it's similar to the Algebra 2 stuff my daughter is doing in high...
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    College Algebra

    Mama_Cashew replied to Mama_Cashew's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thanks lilboop! I will gladly take you up on that if I need
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    College Algebra

    Mama_Cashew replied to Mama_Cashew's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    We'll use MyMathLab also. Which I have used before and really like. I do know that the textbook we are using is used for at least 2 classes so maybe the part that is freaking me out won't even be...
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    Is a laptop handy in nursing school?

    Mama_Cashew replied to Cristina417's topic in General Students

    I am going to use a netbook with Microsoft Office Student edition on it. I know in the program I am hoping to get in to , the teachers post the power points online. By using OneNote, I will be able...