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  1. BSU Spring 2013 Applicants

    robyn_a replied to IDalove2's topic in General Nursing

    My prereq GPA was 3.73. I basically have zero healthcare experience, except volunteering at a hospital. You should be fine! I think that the admissions people like to see a well rounded candidate...

  2. ISU vs BSU?

    robyn_a replied to mdcs's topic in General Nursing

    Hi cassiejoy, I just saw this post, sorry. My GPA for pre-reqs is 3.73. Let me know if you have any

  3. BSU Spring 2013 Applicants

    robyn_a replied to IDalove2's topic in General Nursing

    I'm only in my second week of the nursing program so I don't have much advice for those of you apply to start Spring 2013. I just wanted to say good luck and if you have any entrance questions feel...

  4. Please help my school search!!!

    robyn_a replied to fruitypebbles's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yes, there is an ABSN program (at Idaho State University) located near my school as well. They look at prereq GPA, TEAS score and an interview. I was going to apply there to start in the Spring but...

  5. Please help my school search!!!

    robyn_a replied to fruitypebbles's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My school only looks at GPA for Statistics, A&P I and II, and Chemistry along with responses to a few short essays. Oh, I go to Boise

  6. Trying to get into a nursing program, have BS in Bio

    robyn_a replied to esliang's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I applied to Boise State (in Idaho).. for the program, I was able to apply the semester before I wanted to

  7. Trying to get into a nursing program, have BS in Bio

    robyn_a replied to esliang's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    esliang, I was in a similar situation not too long ago. I graduated about a year ago with a bachelor's in Health Science, but knew that nursing was where I wanted to be. I decided to go the BSN...

  8. Fall Semester 2012

    robyn_a replied to ginna121's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    SopranoKris, I took Human Growth & Development online and I didn't think it was that bad. I really enjoyed the material so maybe that's why:) Good luck with all of your

  9. i am a little over an hour away from my final destination:

    robyn_a replied to ashleyisawesome's topic in General Students

    Congrats!!

  10. PATHOPHYSIOLOGY?!!!

    robyn_a replied to KAC123's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    For the program I start this fall, we have the option of taking pathophysiology before or during our first semester of the program. I chose to take it before so I wouldn't have another class piled on...

  11. Pre- Nursing Student + Volunteer Opp.

    robyn_a replied to tn717's topic in General Students

    I currently volunteer at a hospital a couple times each week. The first hospital I called seemed to be annoyed at me asking about volunteer opportunities, so I moved on. I would highly recommend...

  12. ISU vs BSU?

    robyn_a replied to mdcs's topic in General Nursing

    I have heard great things about both programs... I have a previous bachelor's so I was planning to apply for ISU's accelerated BSN for the spring. Instead, I ended up getting in to the program at BSU...

  13. Nursing School Supplies?

    robyn_a posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am trying to buy supplies from the list as I go through the summer so I won't go into shock having to buy everything at once.. I was wondering if anyone has started buying supplies (to start Fall...

  14. Anyone registered for Fall 2012 classes yet?

    robyn_a replied to SopranoKris's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congrats!! I start a BSN program in August and just signed up for classes a couple of weeks ago. Intro to Professional Nursing Health Assessment with Lab Dosage Calculations Patient Care Skills...

  15. Three quick questions

    robyn_a replied to sKris's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    1) what is 'standard' to put on stethoscope id tag? i was thinking first initial, last name? i was just wondering the same thing about what to put on my stethoscope id tag. since i...

  16. Advice on my schedule?

    robyn_a replied to Lizardkixx's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think you can definitely do it!! Last Fall I had to take pharmacology, nutrition, human growth & development and advanced Spanish conversation. Just make sure you stay on top of all...

  17. Considering a move to Boise...

    robyn_a replied to Stitchie's topic in General Nursing

    Hi blu223, I am set to start a nursing program in the Fall and was wondering if you know if that's how the whole hospital is or just the ED? I know I still have a couple of years before I will be...

  18. What should I do before applying to an ABSN program?

    robyn_a replied to soneutral's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I begin a BSN program in the Fall and was wondering the same thing. I also volunteer at a hospital, but have been considering taking a CNA course. I would love to see what experienced...

  19. Pre-Nursing with a Bachelors of Science in Biopsych

    robyn_a replied to jenniferrgraham's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am in a similar situation...I graduated about a year ago with a Bachelors of Science in Health Sciences. This previous degree covered all of my nursing pre-reqs except one. I've heard the same...

  20. A&P 2 dissection.

    robyn_a replied to pixiestudent2's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    In my class, we dissected rats and got to work with a cadaver as well. I thought the rats would gross me out (that tail!!!), but it really wasn't bad at all. :) Good

  21. Breckinridge School of Nursing

    robyn_a replied to pjsmomster's topic in General Nursing

    I start nursing school this fall too (not the same school as you though) and would just like to congratulate you:) Good

  22. Microbiology, A&P I & II

    robyn_a replied to ksecatero21's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I took A&P I and microbiology at the same time, along with two other classes. I did spend a lot of time in lab and studying, but was able to manage. As long as you make sure to set aside time...

  23. Loans for BA holder going to ADN program?

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

    Hi Willowita, I am in a similar situation; I have a previous Bachelors and start nursing school this Fall. As soon as I tried to sign up for pre-reqs, I was sent a notice saying that I would no...

  24. BSU Fall 2012 Hopefuls

    robyn_a replied to DarkLotus's topic in General Nursing

    Hi norvelk! I am not sure about the waiting list but if I find out anything I will post on here. Good

  25. Taking Anatomy and Physiology Online (Condensed)

    robyn_a replied to skarletstarlet's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I just finished taking A&P online...I was very worried going into it but was still able to manage an A. I think what I found the most helpful was talking through the information with a couple of...