Shorty11

Shorty11 BSN, RN

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  1. Midwestern State University Spring 2014 hopeful

    Shorty11 replied to TresesPieces's topic in School, College Programs

    Hello future MWSU students! I am about to start my final semester of the BSN nursing program at MWSU. (I graduate in May 2014! Yay!) Anyways, I am here and listening.. If anyone has any questions, you...

  2. Nursing school orientation

    Shorty11 replied to PurpleLover's topic in General Students

    To be forewarned.. Not all schools pay for your drug screen, background check, etc. We didn't have to pay for these things at orientation, but at orientation we were informed that very soon (within...

  3. Problem with Low overall GPA

    Shorty11 replied to Aspiringnurse13's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Overall GPA is calculated by dividing the total amount of grade points earned by the total amount of credit hours attempted. A point scale is used by your school. The most commonly used scale is A...

  4. So I failed my HESI Really bad... :( Am I going to fail the nclex?!

    Shorty11 replied to futuresctRN's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    I haven't taken the exit HESI yet (I graduate in May, so it is coming up soon though!). But i did recently take the MedSurg HESI. I studied the online Evolve MedSurg Case Studies and the MedSurg...

  5. TCU HESI component?

    Shorty11 replied to nursinghereicome27's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    I am assuming the OP is talking about taking the HESI Admission Assessment, i.e. the HESI A2 (and not the HESI exit exam.) While there may be exceptions to the rule, I feel it would be safe to say...

  6. "What are you studying in university?" "Nursing." "Oh wow! Then a MD!"

    Shorty11 replied to succinate's topic in Nursing Career

    My older sister (2 years older) and I decided that we would both be physicians at a relatively young age.. Around 11 & 13 I believe. We both have always been very passionate and fascinated by...

  7. Want to go into nursing, but seriously off track, help?

    Shorty11 replied to VitruvianMan's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    How many prerequisites will you need to take before being eligible to apply/be accepted to the nursing program(s) you are interested in? I feel that the amount of prereq courses you still need to take...

  8. Can't get federal aid, best private loans?

    Shorty11 replied to Wrestler133's topic in General Students

    I have a previous BS degree. I payed for this degree using a combination of federal loans, grants, & scholarships. I was ineligible for additional federal aid to go to school for an associates...

  9. When does/did your semester end and how did you do?

    Shorty11 replied to Caribbean Character's topic in General Students

    Just finished my 4th semester of nursing classes (of 5). I am in a BSN program. I finished the semester with straight A's. So excited! (A in Pediatrics & Clinical, A in MedSurg 2 & Clinical,...

  10. Struggling in nursing school..

    Shorty11 replied to EmilyEmily's topic in General Students

    I am a senior in a BSN program (I graduate in May). I have made an A in every single nursing course I have taken, except one (I got a B in one course do far). First, organization is key. Make a...

  11. Most Challenging Prereq?

    Shorty11 replied to rednotebook's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I had no idea that some schools required Philosophy as a Pre-req! Interesting. (I graduate with my BSN in May 2014, so it's been a while since I did my Pre-reqs). I wouldn't have been thrilled to...

  12. Most Challenging Prereq?

    Shorty11 replied to rednotebook's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You had to take Philosophy as a Pre-req for nursing

  13. Most Challenging Prereq?

    Shorty11 replied to rednotebook's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Chem. Mainly because I found it boring. Sadly, even Organic Chem was more interesting that Gen Chem! (I have a previous BS in Biology with a minor in Chem so I have taken a lot of Chem. Currently...

  14. Clinical and nursing shoes

    Shorty11 replied to msnursecp's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am in a traditional BSN program in Texas. Fortunately, the city is large enough that we have an off-campus Simulation Center (i.e. programmed manikins in a mock hospital setting), 4+ nursing homes,...

  15. Finding health insurance...

    Shorty11 replied to Cortney2013's topic in General Students

    My school suggested (if we didn't already have coverage) to purchase health insurance through Academic Health Plans. I am fairly confident that your school must offer this service to be eligible for...

  16. Nursing scholarships?

    Shorty11 replied to RNnewbie2014's topic in General Students

    I would contact the financial aid dept of your school and see if they have any suggestions. Search your school's website for links to reputable scholarships. I attend a BSN program at a public...

  17. Midwestern State University Fall 2013

    Shorty11 replied to chipkali's topic in Texas Nursing

    I start my senior year of the nursing program at Midwestern in the fall. (Only 2 semesters left for me! Yay!) Anyways, I am actually a Wichita Falls native. Besides living in Denton, TX for a few...

  18. Pathophysiology online?

    Shorty11 replied to djaltic's topic in General Students

    I took patho online. (Our exams were proctored and on campus though). I made an easy A. Our only grades were 4 exams plus a final. I finished the semester with an A+. The key to online classes (in my...

  19. Do I have a good chance?

    Shorty11 replied to BSNinprogress22's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I attend a traditional BSN program at a public university in Texas. I got into my program with a 3.28 (I think anyways. I am about to start my senior year so its been awhile, but I remember it was...

  20. Is the application process through a community college a lottery?

    Shorty11 replied to Sofia15's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm sorry. I thought your question was more general. I just noticed that you are trying to get into a specific school/program in Arizona. I would contact an academic advisor in the nursing dept. You...

  21. Is the application process through a community college a lottery?

    Shorty11 replied to Sofia15's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Schools have different processes for admission. Some are based on GPA, some use a point system (where points are derived from GPA, pre-reqs completed and where, experience, previous degrees, etc)....

  22. Can they give you clinical times on weekends?

    Shorty11 replied to nursing_student93's topic in General Students

    I attend a day-time traditional BSN program. At the beginning of every semester, we fill out a "clinical preference form." The form asks if we are are able to attend weekend clinicals. It also asks...

  23. is nursing school challenging enough?

    Shorty11 replied to Melly6212's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I agree with Christine. I start my senior year of a traditional BSN program in the fall. I have a previous BS in Biology with a minor in Chemistry. I found the BS in Biology to be technically harder,...

  24. Financial Question for Direct Entry MSN Programs

    Shorty11 replied to vleary77's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    There are direct-entry MSN programs which do not require a BSN, just a Bachelor's degree in general. These programs are very competitive (from what I understand), but they do exist. If you have a...

  25. Doing a project- I need you! Please read!!

    Shorty11 replied to gabriellegoss's topic in General Students

    BSN 28