Julesmama28

Julesmama28

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  1. 2013-2014 HRSA Nursing Scholarship Program

    It's due next May, we won't hear till
  2. Can I get into nursing school with a so-so GPA?

    Depends on where you are! I have a 3.3 gpa overall, but higher in my pre req sciences. I got into our Bsn program with 3.8 in the classes they count! Plus, they interviewed so that helped. Find a...
  3. Passing Med/Surg 2 So happy!!!!

    Congrats! I start med surg in January. Everyone says it is the hardest semester! Hopefully it won't be that
  4. What classes are you taking in spring

    Level 2 out of 5: med surg 8 credits, pharm 2, family 2 and leadership 2. A little scared!
  5. 2013-2014 HRSA Nursing Scholarship Program

    I'm going to apply and worry about that after I am blessed to get it, and graduate! We have a few facilities in my area, the VA is one approved place I believe. At the worst, I'll have to pay it...
  6. what school are you going to?

    Just finishing up level 1 at Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction
  7. 2013-2014 HRSA Nursing Scholarship Program

    Thanks for starting this! I'm just finishing up my first semester of nursing school, but I have 4 more to go! HRSA would be a huge blessing to me and my
  8. Nursing school and kids? HELP!

    Good luck! If you want it badly enough, you'll make it work! My program is 5 semesters long, seems like forever, but I know it'll go
  9. Thoughts on Nursing Students Association

    I am a newly "elected" Sna Vice President at my school. (Read: no one else wanted the job!). Ours is just state level and a school club, but we are working to get enough board members to be...
  10. Fall semester is almost over. How did everyone do?

    It's been harder in some ways and easier in others. I have 90-92% averages in all classes. I have not studied as much as I need to to get A's, but I'm passing and my kids are still alive! I've had...
  11. New Nursing Student Book List

    I have most of those books, honestly I've cracked Fundamentals book like 4 times. I bought the older version and I am so glad I didn't waste 140$ on the new one! The page numbers changed, not the...
  12. Nursing school and kids? HELP!

    I'm in a regular BSN program with eight kids! It's crazy, but I'm doing fine. Prioritize, just remember, it won't be this crazy
  13. 4.0 in LPN program, not admitted to RN program

    I can relate to your friend, somewhat. I applied to our schools BSN program with a 4.0 and after the interview was not accepted. I felt like a failure, like, if they don't want me then who do they...
  14. Advice for a new nursing student?

    Lots of great advice! heres mine: Don't get overwhelmed! There is a ton of information, work etc that is thrown at you in the beginning. Just take it one day at a time. Don't miss class!!! We...
  15. Keeping Family Intact

    Ditto the previous posters. I've relied on good friends to help pick up kids from school etc. Ive also given back when i can- swap driving, babysit for them etc. so i dont burn out my friends. Dh...
  16. How many semesters is your program?

    Ours is 5 semesters long, no summers. It's a BSN program with about 70 credits of other credits besides the actual program
  17. We get 50 question tests. 93 and up is A, 83 and up is B, and you have to get 76 average on all exams or you flunk. Flunk two classes and you're
  18. I'm in level one- supposedly the easiest level but im barely keeping my head above water with school and my hubby/kids/home life. Maybe if in higher levels I can feel a little less stressed I might...
  19. Can't wait for the whole thing is
  20. Calling graduating class of 2014!

    They haven't even told us what to expect for our test- it's Kaplan. End of the month, I'm not going to stress about it yet. I have enough to worry about with 3 more weeks of clinicals and 3 more...
  21. First day of clinical!

    I am soo nervous! After 12 med prep pages till 11:00 last night, and then still not being able to shut my brain off...here I am! Bright and early ready to do my best! I am so nervous though. 4...
  22. Nursing Scholarships?

    Look at your schools financial aid web page, ours has a huge list of pertinent ones for
  23. First day of clinical!

    Thanks everyone! I survived! So did the patient. Whew! I think my instructor was more nervous than we were- if that possible! She is new to the school though, and the clinical site. We all did...
  24. No time in the day!!

    I feel the same way! Only im in the first semester of a 5 semester BSN. I have a hubby and kids who are already sick of hearing about my school and not getting enough of ME! It's rough, but I just...
  25. Just got my acceptance letter!!

    Congrats!! I was there 6 months ago. It has gone fast. Enjoy the