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  1. 2.5 science gpa--3.3 overall gpa HELP!

    ready4nu replied to arita1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Speak to the nursing dept. In my school the first grade you get is the one they count. Can't retake science prereqs. But check because all schools are not the

  2. 100k salary?

    ready4nu replied to pilot833's topic in General Nursing

    Well PMFB-RN, If I can brave the cold maybe I'll have to head north once I'm

  3. 100k salary?

    ready4nu replied to pilot833's topic in General Nursing

    I read so many posts from people who have never lived (or may have never visited) the areas with a high cost of living, who will tell you how it is. When someone says how expensive it is to live in SF...

  4. Things that gross you out..

    ready4nu replied to vintage_RN's topic in General Students

    The vomit eating got me. I'm pretty good with all the gross stuff but that would have done me in.

  5. 13 month Bsn for $9000? Whats the catch?

    ready4nu replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    My ADN program does not require history, chem or stats. The BS program I'm going into does...along with

  6. I know where I'm not wanted, but I also know what I need to get out of this.

    ready4nu replied to seconddegreebsn's topic in General Students

    Me

  7. Grade venting!

    ready4nu replied to elijahvegas's topic in General Students

    Well congratulations! Its hard when you want to scream with joy about your grade and can't because too many people (some who are your friends) didn't do well or may even be crying. So celebrate...

  8. Failed three tests

    ready4nu replied to VAgirl247's topic in General Students

    Practice questions...read the rationals and think about it. It has to be something in the way you are reading and considering the questions, that's where the rationals show you where you are going...

  9. Smokers need not apply?

    ready4nu replied to RainMom's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Yep. All the time. You can pickle yourself all weekend but don't let me find out you smoked a cigarette.

  10. Smokers need not apply?

    ready4nu replied to RainMom's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    The smell of cigarettes is awful. Sometimes the people who complain about it have horrendous breath, some could use a little armpit (or nether region) hygiene, maybe that offensive perfume they took a...

  11. nursing school bullying

    ready4nu replied to greatestsummerever's topic in General Students

    It can be very distracting to have someone acting in this way toward you. I have a feeling that his behavior takes away from the 100% that you shoukd be able to put into learning while you are in...

  12. Is a B average really that bad?

    ready4nu replied to mmcc26's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Go into A&P planning to get your A the first time. Some schools only take your first

  13. Help with Power Point Slides

    ready4nu replied to Carpediem1012's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I would do the three slides with lines to take notes. When you open it there is a tab at the top that says format or something that allows you to choose different colors. I just did tjis to fix some...

  14. What do I do? CC -> University

    ready4nu replied to daninthenyc's topic in General Students

    I never took a general biology class. Started with A&P1 after being out of school for over 20 years...got an A. Same for A&P2. Intro to bio is not required to pass A&P. I would set up your...

  15. Oldest in cohort...feeling out of place

    ready4nu replied to melc0305's topic in General Students

    I'm 43. Not the oldest in my class, but I am not far behind. I think I am younger than most of the 20 yr olds there

  16. I am psyching myself out... someone smack some sense into me

    ready4nu replied to madelynsmom's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I was out of school from 1987, I was a horrible student. Started college classes in 2010 at age 40. I am now a very serious student with very good grades. I have 2 semesters left for a 4 year...

  17. ADN vs. BSN - patient mortality rates

    ready4nu replied to Katniss88's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Unless the studies are performed on the exact same patients, I don't think that it can be proven in one way or the other whether the ADN or BSN nurse is more suited to keep them alive. Now, if the...

  18. OMG!! It's almost time! How Should I Prepare!!??

    ready4nu replied to ToyaB's topic in General Students

    Really do enjoy your time. Sleep, rest, have fun with your son. Read here and there. If you have gotten your syllabus, take care of the first few chapters. Don't try to memorize it, just read. Do...

  19. didn't start school til age 50

    ready4nu replied to Whit'sBetterHalf's topic in General Students

    I will be 44 when I graduate from my ASN program, it will have taken me 4 years. I will immediately begin my BSN program, I've already gotten in (and if all goes well, will still be in when it's time...

  20. Summer Microbiology STRESS! ADVICE?!

    ready4nu replied to Whilber's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Like any class with a ton of material to remember...try making associations between the content and something you know or simething you will remember. For some things breaking down the words can...

  21. Expiration date on RN license

    ready4nu replied to gikg's topic in General Nursing

    Good to know.

  22. Expiration date on RN license

    ready4nu replied to gikg's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks. So I guess that you dont get a reminder or bill in the

  23. Expiration date on RN license

    ready4nu replied to gikg's topic in General Nursing

    I am not licensed...yet :) But is there a fee for

  24. Scared of starting nursing school...

    ready4nu replied to missmollie's topic in General Students

    Don't be scared and don't listen to everyone who tells you how hard it will be. I think a lot of people psych themselves out before they even begin...all those things they heard "someone told me...

  25. Opinion on your uniforms?

    ready4nu replied to green34's topic in General Students

    All white top and bottom. Top is partial zipper. They are hard and crunchy no matter how many times you wash them and all that white makes me feel like I should be scooping ice