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  1. Crisis Mode!

    I am feeling very overwhelmed at the moment . Not sure how to proceed. Huge workload and family conflict have me feeling blue. Any advice for a new nursing student on striking a good balance?
  2. Crisis Mode!

    Thank you. I am feeling so much pressure from the time crunch. So much reading and studying and assignments. I think I need to address my time management and delegating skills. I try to do it all. We are just starting week 3 and I already feel like a...
  3. Communicate

    Wish we michiganders communicated more.
  4. Discouragement from others - Do I have what it takes?

    Follow your heart. Don't take it personal. Irked is one thing, but if you let her get under your skin, she wins. You can do it. You have enough experience to know if its what you want to do. She was probably being a catty B-word because she is jealou...
  5. Baker Flint Nursing Program Questions

    I already got accepted with 92.52 points
  6. Baker Flint Nursing Program Questions

    I am getting ready to start at ct campus. Although its not flint, I'd love some advice
  7. Anybody awaiting Baker College acceptance letters?

    With the writing, u can save a bit of time by focusing on the specifics asked. The a&p portion, I don't know what to offer. Study electrolytes, heart, Neuro, and metabolism. Those were my hard part. I did the worst in the science with a 65% but d...
  8. Study Groups

    I am sure I will be doing study groups. I am fortunate that all my kids will be in class from 8-4 m-f . That will actually help me I am sure. Lecture is on Mondays from 8a-5p. Clinical is on Fridays from 7a-3p. We will have lab one of the other three...
  9. Calling graduating class of 2014!

    I start Sept 24 and am. N E R V O U S ... to say the least. I graduate in March 2014 if I've done my math right. Lol. Its all good.
  10. How does one prepare to enter an ADN program?

    Most ADN PROGRAMS are either long wait lists or competitive. They all require pre reqs that vary from school to school. You usually have to do pre reqs prior to applying to the nursing program. All pre reqs are basic. English math speech computers pa...
  11. LPN Baker Auburn Hills 2012

    I start the Clinton township RN program September 24th . It took a lot to get accepted, but I am sure it will be worth it! I was told we would get a list of books on the 13th at orientation which was when we would be registered for our classes and as...
  12. I need some advice, 72 On first Exam :(

    Argh sent too soon. Get an NCLEX study guide. That should help with understanding format and rationale. Maybe download a nclex flashcard app if you have a smart phone. Mine offers rationale. And try changing the way you study. Understand more memoriz...
  13. I need some advice, 72 On first Exam :(

    Keep your chin up. Get an NCLEX
  14. Not willing to do the dirty work?

    Wow, appalling. I think learning to be a nurse should be from the ground up so to speak. No person ever won a spelling bee without first learning the alphabet. What happens if your CNA calls in sick, or the patients on your floor catch the flu and ma...
  15. Large dose of reality just received!

    You guys,are scaring me, lol. My first day of nursing school is not until Sept 24tg
  16. What is your opinion of lucid dreaming?

    As far as I know hypnagogic episodes serfs form of hallucination, typically characterized in patients who have narcolepsy and are basically described as vivid dreams which blend with reality upon going to sleep or waking up and the person experiencin...
  17. Baker College of Nursing

    I asked when I turned in.my acceptance documents
  18. Need Baker College Kaplan Test Prep Tips

    I scored an 86% on the Kaplan and had an overall GPA of 3.82 science GPA was 3.9 my overall points were 92.52 out of 100. I ranked at 15 out of 40. For the Kaplan, know your heart, electrolytes, and neurological systems. A lot of it is common sense. ...
  19. Baker College of Nursing

    I had a 3.85 GPA AND SCORED 86% on the Kaplan. I ranked in the 15th position. I had some A-'s and A's and a B in algebra. Its a good program.
  20. Baker College of Nursing

    I was accepted to the ADN Program my first try. I worked hard for my grades and studied for my entrance exam. You can also look at other schools websites. Oakland university is one that accepts a lol of baker credits, from what I understand there, as...
  21. Baker College of Nursing

    From what I understand doing a RN to BSN program only requries an active license Asian RN At any school. Transfer credits, not sure. I just got accepted to bakers rn program. I know owosso is nlnac accredited, attest I think so, and Clinton township ...
  22. Most difficult nursing pre req?

    For me, patho was particularly hellish . But I had a bad instructor who was very unfocused, a&p 2 and micro are tied for 2nd worst pre req
  23. Kaplan Exam

    O also found the Kaplan prep study guide to ne useless on the science portion of the test. It was too vague, but for the rest of it, it was fairly accurate.
  24. Kaplan Exam

    I took my Kaplan test in may, as was already said, it was in 4 parts. There are total 90 questions. If you're good in English then you will do good on that part. The math was very basic. Know your fractions, ratios percentages etc. As far as the scie...
  25. Fall 2012 new nursing students roll call!!!

    I start Sept 24 2012! Super excited. I know it will be hard work, and exhausting, but in the end it'll be well worth it! Congrats to you all!