Shorty11

Shorty11 BSN, RN

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  1. Desperate help needed!!! Please answer if you know a solution

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

    After reading your post, I looked up the deadlines for about 7 accelerated BSN programs in my state and the surrounding area, that I have either heard good things about and/or applied to in the past,...

  2. Childhood Obesity

    Shorty11 replied to ParkerRN's topic in Patient Education

    Enrolling children in sports (i.e. soccer, basketball, football, baseball, softball, volleyball, tennis, gymnastics, etc.). Activities such as jump rope and swimming can provide cardio. I played games...

  3. second semster.

    Shorty11 replied to Aamaa's topic in General Students

    I would take the summer to relax because you won't have time to when classes start. I haven't taken pre-natal.. Take that in the fall. I just finished up Mental Health (what Psych Nursing is called at...

  4. Having issues with death anxiety

    Shorty11 replied to amberdawn85's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am a BSN student (just finished my 3rd of 5 semesters). I, too, have anxiety about death. In my Intro to Nursing course last year, our professor "introduced" us to the topic of post-mortem care. She...

  5. Will I use my knowledge from prereqs in nursing?

    Shorty11 replied to RHill9919's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I just finished my 3rd (of 5) semesters in a traditional BSN program. You will mainly use your A&P. For example, in the MedSurg 1 class that I just finished, when we were doing a unit our teacher...

  6. Before transferring into the nursing program

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

    You could get an Associates before going on to a BSN program or you could just do the 60 hrs and transfer to a BSN program without getting an Associates. You won't "technically" have an Associates...

  7. Will I be able to get my license if I am currently on probation?

    Shorty11 replied to cathysimon83's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I would suggest seeking counsel. Contact a lawyer familiar in manners related to criminal records, probation, etc. as it relates to nursing licensure in your particular

  8. Questions about costs

    Shorty11 replied to NCmcMan's topic in General Students

    1) Yes, you can rent or buy your textbooks online. Amazon, half.com, etc. 2) My experience with paying for school has been that you pay for each semester as you progress. You register for classes,...

  9. Help! How do I pass general chem?

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

    Like a PP already, utilize your professors office hours. Your professors don't want you to fail! Hopefully they can offer you specifics on what to focus on (i.e. harder topics). Also, my university...

  10. Math section (measuments)

    Shorty11 replied to k7k58's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    A lot of problems were conversions. Granted I took the test almost 3 years ago, but I don't really remember any difficult word problems. I would know metric to metric conversions (based on system of...

  11. Nursing advice!!

    Shorty11 replied to joshm212's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Nursing school is quite stressful! I'm inclined to say relax and enjoy your summer! You will have more than enough to focus on when the fall semester starts. That being said... If you are planning to...

  12. scholarship? loans? advice please!

    Shorty11 replied to meg2014's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Where I live, the health dept. provides vaccinations at a seriously discounted rate for low-income persons/families. My vaccines ended up costing me less than half of what they would have. I would...

  13. So Happy

    Shorty11 replied to Stephalump's topic in General Students

    You should be very proud!

  14. How can I prepare myself for Med-Surge

    Shorty11 replied to Buckeyes6245's topic in General Students

    1. Brush up on your A&P. If you know how things "normally" function, it makes it much easier to understand disease processes. Nothing crazy, just review each body system as you progress to...

  15. Is my GPA & background too average? Need Advice!

    Shorty11 replied to Ames808's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I agree with zoe92. Since you are already applying for different programs across the country, why not apply for more? I have a Bachelor's in Biology from 2009. After several years in the hearing aid...

  16. how to go about becoming a nurse......... HELP!!!!!!!!!!!

    Shorty11 replied to dom215's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think it is a good idea to at least make a 'working list' of potential nursing schools you may attend. This way you can check out what pre-reqs you will need for which programs. Many pre-reqs are...

  17. Studying Accelerated Nursing Program in the USA as an International Student

    Shorty11 replied to Motun's topic in International Nursing

    Good point TWiersch! I was under the impression that you meant you were planning to (physically) move to the US to attend an accelerated BSN program. If your thoughts were to do a "distance education"...

  18. Studying Accelerated Nursing Program in the USA as an International Student

    Shorty11 replied to Motun's topic in International Nursing

    I attend a university in Texas. (Midwestern State University.) I hold a previous bachelors in biology. I am currently in a traditional BSN program, but the university I attend just recently added an...

  19. RN Job Search:

    Shorty11 replied to pumpkinspice555's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I would put n/a. You never had a part-time job or anything in high school that you can mention? I understand if you don't, but if you have ever had any job of any kind, I would mention it. If you...

  20. Has anyone ever failed and had to readmit?

    Shorty11 replied to tabz4u2's topic in General Students

    Nearly impossible? Maybe...but not completely impossible! I will agree with you that it would be quite the feat to make a 64/65 on the final (98.46 %), but it is still possible! Don't give up yet!...

  21. Has anyone ever failed and had to readmit?

    Shorty11 replied to tabz4u2's topic in General Students

    Like the last poster said, if there are 50 Q's on the test then you will need to make a 100. (2 pts per question. Since you said you can only miss 1 point, you can't miss any if the test has 50 Q's.)...

  22. RN Job Search:

    Shorty11 replied to pumpkinspice555's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Clinical experiences do not count as past employment. I recommend that you do not list your clinical experiences under the past employment section. (They are not the same! Clinicals are an unpaid...

  23. What is the grading in you school

    Shorty11 replied to Kimynurse's topic in General Students

    90-100 = A 80-89 = B 74-79 = C Anything less than 74.0 = fail No rounding of grades. (i.e. a final course grade of 73.9 does not round up and fails you for that

  24. Buying books in advance for Fall 2013 NS

    Shorty11 replied to rocababy119's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Spend the extra time with your kids over the summer. Unfortunately, you (probably) won't have much free time to spend with them once you start NS. Best of

  25. How Expensive Is Nursing School?

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

    My BSN will cost me around $28,000. I attend a public university in