OnMyWay23

OnMyWay23

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  1. Books

    OnMyWay23 replied to ChooSoul's topic in General Students

    The first semester we had 6 books. The second semester which I start in January we are adding in 7 books and continuing the use of 3 of the books from the previous semester. It seems as if the cost...

  2. I messed up my Hep B vax

    OnMyWay23 replied to kimbap's topic in General Students

    We were allowed to start as long as the series itself was started and we got the rest of the series done on time and when expected. They do check that you continue them, so make sure you have them...

  3. Are you an A student. How do you achieve it

    OnMyWay23 replied to joselyne's topic in General Students

    Be open to accepting change as well. If something is not working for you, ask advice and take it. I had to totally change my way of studying. My past semester I had tons of roadblocks....my 15 year...

  4. Music while studying / textbook readings?

    OnMyWay23 replied to sarahsather's topic in General Students

    I listen to Beethoven, Mozart, and the like while I study and do homework. I cannot have any words or I stop singing and so much for studying!

  5. Any 2015 grads?

    OnMyWay23 replied to GodIs082010's topic in General Students

    May 2015 for me! I attend Mercy College of

  6. First day of Nursing School..

    OnMyWay23 replied to dsf43's topic in General Students

    Thanks for this post! Tomorrow is actually my first day of the semester, actually officially being in the BSN program. Last year I did all my note taking with a laptop, it was just to much to lug...

  7. RN School and Family Life

    OnMyWay23 replied to Mommy2010's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am a firm believer in going after what you know in your heart you want. However, that being said, I also understand some of your struggles. My kids are older than yours...10, 12, and 15 now. But my...

  8. Which Specialty?

    OnMyWay23 replied to RN-BSNheather's topic in General Students

    I have not even started clinicals (this week) and I have already changed my mind. The whole time I was doing pre reqs I swore that the only thing I wanted to do was developmental disabilities. I...

  9. Are these sneakers acceptable for nursing school?

    OnMyWay23 replied to 369XYZ's topic in General Students

    We would not be able to wear these. They have to be all leather and completely white at our school. Someone asked during orientation if they could wear white Nikes and the advisor told her only if...

  10. Last Free Weekend

    OnMyWay23 replied to rubato's topic in General Students

    I went out with my husband tonight. We went to check out the new casino in town (I've never been in one) and have dinner there with the adults in the family. Needless to say, I allowed myself $10.00...

  11. Last Free Weekend

    OnMyWay23 replied to rubato's topic in General Students

    We didn't have to do a boot camp, but our advisors and nursing instructors all told us at orientation that one of the keys to making it through without going completely mad is to schedule a few hours...

  12. "Over studying"

    OnMyWay23 replied to britthohenbrink's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I don't believe you can over study, but you can study at the wrong time! I learned to never pick up or even look at my notes for a test the same day of. You should have all your studying done before...

  13. My bag of struggles.

    OnMyWay23 replied to StudentOfHealing's topic in General Students

    Definitely sending prayers your way! Your right, we all have/have had obstacles of our own. But, that does not make yours any less troublesome. You have been through struggles, and you have been...

  14. When Do You Start Fall Semester?

    OnMyWay23 replied to Exhaustipated's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Our semester starts August 20th, but I have Mondays without classes (plan to use them in the open clinical lab hours). Therefor, my first day won't actually be until August 21st. I am going to Mercy...

  15. I start nursing school tomorrow!

    OnMyWay23 replied to kayruhh's topic in General Students

    Enjoy your first day! My first day is the 21st. I can't wait, I am beyond excited here! Of course my first day entails no actual nursing courses, just my religion, statistics, and pathophysiology....

  16. Has anyone else taken College Chemistry wothout HS chem?

    OnMyWay23 replied to LaceElaine's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I never took Chemistry is high school and I got an A. Mind you, I am older, and graduated in 1993. You need to stay on top of studying and make sure you understand the material. Do not be afraid to...

  17. What specialty are you considering?

    OnMyWay23 replied to daisygarten's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I will go wherever is hiring new grads when I get there. Ultimately, I want to end up in Developmental Disabilities. My heart is there and I believe a lot of things that have happened to lead me down...

  18. Paranoia or Valid Concern, I Don't Know...

    OnMyWay23 replied to Stephalump's topic in General Students

    I agree with everyone. You should try it before giving up on going. I have 3 children, 2 are on the spectrum and would at times have frequent melt downs. One of my boys would have such severe ones...

  19. Anyone accepted for Mercy of NW Ohio Fall 2012?

    OnMyWay23 replied to OnMyWay23's topic in Ohio Nursing

    RN-Indya, I did most of my prereqs at a community college. So, when I applied at Mercy, I was accepted to start in the second year of their BSN program, which is when you start clinicals. This is why...

  20. Anyone accepted for Mercy of NW Ohio Fall 2012?

    OnMyWay23 posted a topic in Ohio Nursing

    I just found out today that I have been accepted, contigent upon passing all my classes at my CC this semester. No problem, I am pulling A's and only one more final to go. I was originally just going...

  21. Uniforms

    OnMyWay23 replied to Crazed's topic in General Students

    We too have navy blue pants and the white top. I am so worried I am going to ruin this quickly, and they were not cheap either! Not to mention, after trying them on I hope a washing helps make them...

  22. Who's getting EXCITED!!??

    OnMyWay23 replied to Mrs.Priss's topic in General Students

    I'm excited too! And, still a little scared as to how I am going to do. I realized last night just how close it is and it kinda freaked me out a tad. But still I can't wait! I am not ordering my...

  23. Should I switch Nursing Schools after finishing my 1st semester?

    OnMyWay23 replied to JCast87's topic in General Students

    I too say switch schools. I just did the same thing myself. Sure, I am going to almost max out my loans thanks to having spent the previous 2 years working on pre reqs somewhere else, but I know that...

  24. Orientation tomorrow!

    OnMyWay23 replied to kayruhh's topic in General Students

    Ooo, I wish mine would hurry up and get here! Ours is not until Aug 8th and I am being so inpatient it is not even funny! I did get to finally order my uniforms and stethoscope, so that helps ease a...

  25. Importance of school prestige for BSN

    OnMyWay23 replied to koolaid3219's topic in General Students

    I have lived in Toledo all of my life and Mercy is very well known here. The graduates from that school find jobs right away as the area hospitals now that the nurses they produce are very good. A...