Julesmama28

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  1. Kaplan Nursing Entrance Exam

    Julesmama28 replied to ndb0001's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    We take the Kaplan here too (Colorado Mesa University) and I have to agree, the study guide is crap! Doesn't prepare you at all. I think I did the worst on science, and I've had a ton of science...

  2. How much extra time do you spend in the Nursing Lab?

    Julesmama28 replied to edatri's topic in General Students

    None, outside of lab hours. I was a cna before though, so nothing aside of med admin. Is really new or scary. Like a previous poster, I walk through it at home with my kids as patients if I'm...

  3. Calling graduating class of 2014!

    Julesmama28 replied to Jamaicandol's topic in General Students

    We graduate fall of 2014. i am in week 8...I think. Lol. We have had 2 tests in all the classes- I have three main ones plus labs. Heath assessment, fundies, and pharm. All the fundies lab pass...

  4. mom vs nurse

    Julesmama28 replied to rn2bnok's topic in General Nursing

    I have eight kids, 14 down to 2 year old twins. I just started my program this fall. I made 28 freezer meals before the semester began. I also have a day planner (and phone) that keep all my...

  5. CSN RN Spring 2013

    Julesmama28 replied to christina731's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Good luck to you all! I almost went csn for nursing but life happened and then we moved to Colorado. It's a good school though, I took lots of pre reqs there. Hang in there. The wait is tough, but...

  6. Nursing school discouragement

    Julesmama28 replied to KarmenB's topic in General Students

    I'm so sorry! I'm in now, and I can really sympathize! I am doing ok so far, but I have been a cna for years and I think my life experiences have helped too. Hang in there! There are a few in my...

  7. I'm 23 and doing my pre-reqs...wondering...

    Julesmama28 replied to taraer1206's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm 34 with kids and a whole bunch of school behind and ahead. Just started my BSN program and ill be 36 when I'm finished! I am not too old, so you are a baby compared to

  8. Leave you family for nursing??

    Julesmama28 replied to litebrightgirl's topic in Nursing Career

    Absolutely not! I'm in nursing school now, I have kids and a hubby who travels for his job. It is hard! I cannot imagine how hard it would be, and how much we'd grow apart if I was in another place...

  9. How many must make 80% or better on each exam?

    Julesmama28 replied to Stoogesfan's topic in General Students

    Ours is 76%, average over the semester on all exams. It's stressful, even though I've been getting 90s, there's still the thought I could really bomb one or

  10. The "Nursing Games" claims it's first victims...

    Julesmama28 replied to Klimpys's topic in General Students

    We have pharm one and two, a whole year in our BSN program. To be admitted, we have to have passed statistics and get 85% or better on the entrance exam. We are doing dimensional analysis and...

  11. How many must make 80% or better on each exam?

    Julesmama28 replied to Stoogesfan's topic in General Students

    Ours is 76 or above (average) or you fail. Our first pharm test- 5 people failed. It's stressful, but not impossible if you

  12. They make nursing school much harder than it needs to be

    Julesmama28 replied to Anoetos's topic in General Students

    I agree with the previous poster, our school is ver well respected. It's tough to get into, but now that I'm in I'm finding it really well organized. No tricks or surprises so far. It's been tough,...

  13. I quit! :(

    Julesmama28 replied to Stoogesfan's topic in General Students

    I can relate! Only I just started my program. My house is never super clean- kids have a great remedy for that. Nursing school is tough, you don't need extra criticism on top of all the stress!...

  14. Bahhhh who needs a life

    Julesmama28 replied to Austincb's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You're getting good practice for the program! I just started mine and I'm already completely overwhelmed. I took 13-14 credits the last year straight too, this is a whole different animal! Good...

  15. How Do You Get Motivated?

    Julesmama28 replied to Stephalump's topic in General Students

    Ah, love this thread! I'm in week three, and already feeling so tired. Hubby works lots, and my kids are demanding and messy. I love them all, and I'm so thrilled to be in nursing school but I'm...

  16. Calling graduating class of 2014!

    Julesmama28 replied to Jamaicandol's topic in General Students

    We've been in for a week and a half now! It's great, but so far a ton of administrative stuff, syllabus, Kaplan intro etc. can't wait to start clinicals in 6 weeks! I love pharmacology, seems like...

  17. week 1 over!!!!

    Julesmama28 replied to Mrsladysoul83's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Ditto! I'm into our second week and things are starting to jel a bit. I love that we have all the same people in every class, and the classes are lumped together so I can be home with my kids when...

  18. Any advice on statistics

    Julesmama28 replied to Simplytasha's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Math is not easy for me either. I studied my butt off, and still struggled! I discovered that I was over thinking most of it. I found that the practice test problems directly correlated with the...

  19. When Do You Start Fall Semester?

    Julesmama28 replied to Exhaustipated's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Colorado here, August 20th is our date to start! First day of the last day of my life!

  20. Anyone On Here Just Starting Out?

    Julesmama28 replied to TheLordIsMyStrength's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Good luck to all of you! I know what it's like, I'm 34 and just starting my BSN program this fall! It felt like forever away at times. I can't believe it's finally here. Don't give up, keep...

  21. Fall 2012 new nursing students roll call!!!

    Julesmama28 replied to ixchel's topic in General Students

    I feel the same way! When I got my letter back in April, August seemed so far away! Now, it's about a month away, and I'm starting to get nervous. I have all my shots, physical, registration etc...

  22. Fifty-four and I start school on Monday

    Julesmama28 replied to cindyjo's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Congrats! Way to go for your dream! I'm 34 and starting this fall too. Sometimes I get a little discouraged thinking I'm not the traditional student, but I know I have a leg up on them in...

  23. How many times/years did it take to get accepted.

    Julesmama28 replied to ambergoeke's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I applied to an adn program in another state, but missed having enough points by 1. We ended up moving with my husbands job and I got pregnant and finished a med terminology certificate instead. We...

  24. Current RN Payscale in Colorado

    Julesmama28 replied to lonestar9918's topic in Colorado Nursing

    I'm in western co, grand junction to be exact. We have two good sized hospitals here. Starting pay is around 23$ an hour, can't tell you much more than that as I'm only starting nursing school this...

  25. ISU vs BSU?

    Julesmama28 replied to mdcs's topic in General Nursing

    I attended ISU for my first year of school. I think they have great programs, faculty, and school in general. Good luck with your