queserasera

queserasera RN

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  1. Considering the persons user name is anabolic steroids and this is their only post, I'm going to go ahead and call
  2. Winter Session '13 Schedule

    6 weeks! That's awesome, I changed my comment above to explain what my nutrition class was like, I didn't in my original
  3. Winter Session '13 Schedule

    My nutrition class was totally different than the one described above. Mine was a science course to boot. I had to learn the break down and digestion of all the macro and micro nutrients in the body...
  4. You're right, I would rather be medically treated by a brilliant doctor with all the answers and no bedside manner than a doctor who has given up trying to find better treatment and is just there to...
  5. I'm So Lost Trying to Schedule Classes

    My heaviest semester was Chem I, College Alg, Spanish II, English and Sociology. I got all A's. I didn't have a life, but I got all A's
  6. Help with pre-reqs

    Stay on top of your work in both courses. I'm taking A&P this coming semester so I can't speak to that, but only reiterate what others have said to me, and that's DON'T FALL BEHIND! There is so...
  7. College Algebra

    I skipped college Alg and went right to pre calc. The math is much the same and this way if I want to I can take Calc later
  8. Is taking A& P 1 and general psychology too much?

    I'll cosign on what everyone else is saying in that Psych really is an easy A. It's so general, for me, most of it was common sense. I think you have a well rounded schedule for the upcoming
  9. Pre-Nursing Anxieties

    Anatomy will be so drilled into your head by the time you're done the program I wouldn't wouldn't worry about retaining everything
  10. Pre-nursing (BSN) Student admission competition?

    I also have an nontrad path to my BSN. I scored 98th percentile on my GED and have since been able to maintain a 3.7 GPA through the pre reqs I've taken thus far. Competitiveness varies from school...
  11. Preparing for A&P1

    I've found some really excellent A&P material on youtube. I'd suggest taking a gander at that. I also got netters Atlas of Human Anatomy which is great if your just trying to
  12. Bio,Chemistry,Labs,Nutrition and more?

    I've taken these courses separately myself, but I think if you don't have anything else on your plate (like working full time) you should be okay. I highly suggest Biology for Dummies if you haven't...
  13. Help please

    English is also not my second language but I am second generation to this country and my aunt, whose first language is spanish did great in nursing school and got hired more quickly thanks to her...
  14. Passed Statistics with an A-

    YAY!! Congrats, that's awesome. I have Pre-Calc and Stat to take still before I transfer.
  15. Pep talk time! I want to touch on 2 things in this post for you. Both the A&P fail and the undecided major thing. My parents wanted me to be a lawyer. I don't want to be a lawyer, and while the...
  16. What classes did you pair with A&P I (Anatomy)?

    Thanks for the advice Tobs31! And the
  17. I'm seeking the advice of those who've done it before me. What courses and how many did you take with A&P I. I don't work and wanted to really get a chunk of credits out of the way, what do you...
  18. BSN or ADN --> RN to BSN

    In my opinion if you have the resources to do the BSN right away, do so. Doing the ADN-->RN has its benefits too though. The major plus I see with this is if you go this route you can get hired in...
  19. What are your ultimate goals?

    Awesome question, I love knowing what people are aiming for in their education. While I am still early on in my journey to becoming even a BSN prepared nurse (last year of prereqs!), I know I'll want...
  20. Ways to prepare for nursing school!

    Here's some great skills videos to watch. http://www.learnerstv.com/Free-Nursing-video-lecture-courses.htm Also, I downloaded some nursing books... I'll PM you about
  21. What classes did you pair with A&P I (Anatomy)?

    Tmartin! Wow! I am inspired by your load for the spring. That's one hell of a schedule, congrats on a successful
  22. Study habits

    Havehope- glad I could help not only OP but other students looking for effective study habits! This method has been really great for
  23. Study habits

    Well, of course they cover things in lecture, but have you ever used the cornell note taking system? http://lsc.cornell.edu/Sidebars/Study_Skills_Resources/cornellsystem.pdf I use this system and I...
  24. Am i a nerd

    I don't really understand what you're looking for in this thread. Why would it matter if your family thinks your a nerd for previewing very difficult coursework? Obviously you know that it would be...
  25. What classes did you pair with A&P I (Anatomy)?

    If you can pull B's working 4-5 days a week I feel confident I can do the same in A&P I and Micro plus two humanities courses! Thanks for the vote of confidence. Thanks to everyone else for your...