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  1. Scores for Kaplan entrance exam

    dsb_fam replied to enraymond's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    enraymond, Good luck! I am retaking the Kaplan in two weeks. My Plan B school will allow me to retake the Kaplan. They count Reading, Writing, Math and Science. Any tips on how to score higher on...

  2. Need your thoughts...accelerated or regular pace?

    dsb_fam posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I currently have a degree in Education and have completed all the pre-reqs for nursing. I applied to an accelerated program, but my GPA(3.8) and Kaplan(79) may not be competetive enough. I am...

  3. Grand Canyon University- Summer 2013 Phoenix

    dsb_fam replied to Ks6600's topic in Arizona Nursing

    What is the weekly schedule like? I live an hour away, so am wondering what the week looks like in regards to classes and

  4. NAU accelerated BSN 2013 applicants

    dsb_fam replied to schershmelshnac's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Do you have a first choice school? Are you feeling confident about getting

  5. Scores for Kaplan entrance exam

    dsb_fam replied to enraymond's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    Northern Arizona University ABSN. Super

  6. Scores for Kaplan entrance exam

    dsb_fam replied to enraymond's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    I received a 79. I think that is average. That being said, average probably won't get me into nursing

  7. NAU accelerated BSN 2013 applicants

    dsb_fam replied to schershmelshnac's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Jamthomps, sounds like we are in the same boat. I haven't applied elsewhere, but have kicked around Grand Canyon as an option. I cannot go out of state as I have 6 children(1 foster child who will...

  8. Waiting on acceptance/rejection letters

    dsb_fam replied to tortia1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    pmabraham, I love how you said God is in control. That's what I believe, but it sure is difficult to live that and give God the wheel of this crazy ride. I say God is in control, as I am furiously...

  9. NAU accelerated BSN 2013 applicants

    dsb_fam replied to schershmelshnac's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Yes, I live about an hour away. I have a pretty solid GPA(3.8), but my Kaplan was 79. I am not holding my breath at this point, but who knows how it will all shake out. My healthcare/volunteer...

  10. Waiting on acceptance/rejection letters

    dsb_fam replied to tortia1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yea! Congratulations on your acceptance combsj25. I hope the rest of us have the same

  11. NAU accelerated BSN 2013 applicants

    dsb_fam replied to schershmelshnac's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Hi, welcome to "the Wait"!!!! Are you from

  12. Waiting on acceptance/rejection letters

    dsb_fam replied to tortia1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Tortia1, I have a one year old foster son who we will be moving to his forever home before summer. He is medically fragile and we just completed surgery, so he is very stable. My husband is amazing...

  13. Waiting on acceptance/rejection letters

    dsb_fam replied to tortia1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I definitely have had to streamline everything with 6 kids, job and school. I am applying to an ABSN and all my eggs are in one basket. I keep telling myself that if I don't get in, it's all in...

  14. Please help me!! How do i get into a ABSN with a low GPA

    dsb_fam replied to txongy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I hate to tell you, but the minimum GPA is just that, "minimum". Most schools post a minimum, but the actual GPA of acceptance is higher. So much will depend on your area, but I know that the school...

  15. Losing passion

    dsb_fam replied to gladysaw's topic in General Students

    Don't give up! I really believe the fact you are worried about making mistakes or being incapable is a good thing. This will give you the humility to ask for help and not act like you know it all....

  16. my first NG tube insertion

    dsb_fam replied to etymed's topic in General Nursing

    I have had to put in more ng tubes than I'd care to remember. My daughter had an ng tube for almost a year and I've had alot of babies come through my foster home with an ng tube and they LOVEd to...

  17. Waiting on acceptance/rejection letters

    dsb_fam replied to tortia1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You would think that raising 6 kids and taking Pathophysiology, while working 20 hours a week would keep my mind off of rejection/acceptance....but it

  18. Anyone have any knowledge about NAU nursing?

    dsb_fam replied to dsb_fam's topic in Arizona Nursing

    schermelchnac, you are insane! I can't believe you are doing all this, while going to nursing school. I am very impressed! I start next week, so I will let you know how it goes. If you are...

  19. Kaplan Nursing Entrance Exam

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

    One thing that helped with the science was to read/skim Anatomy and Physiology for Dummies. You need to know physiology, so really stick to that portion of the book. Don't memorize bones, muscles,...

  20. Anyone have any knowledge about NAU nursing?

    dsb_fam replied to dsb_fam's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Schershmelchnac, how is Pathophysiology through

  21. Anyone else taking Microbiology this semester? Advice and suggestions welcome

    dsb_fam replied to gerry75's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I loved it!!! I found it easier than A and P. I have A's in all my science classes and Microbiology has been my

  22. NAU accelerated BSN 2013 applicants

    dsb_fam replied to schershmelshnac's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I will join you in your wait. 6 weeks seems

  23. Anyone have any knowledge about NAU nursing?

    dsb_fam replied to dsb_fam's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I don't have an advisor, but I hand delivered my application. When I went in I talked to a nursing advisor named Gregg. He is the one who told me about the scoring and how they choose applicants....

  24. Anyone have any knowledge about NAU nursing?

    dsb_fam replied to dsb_fam's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Yes, I'm from Arizona also. I talked to the nursing advisor and he said they go by a points system. It is set up so that you can receive up to 15 points. Kaplan, GPA and volunteer/healthcare...

  25. Anyone have any knowledge about NAU nursing?

    dsb_fam replied to dsb_fam's topic in Arizona Nursing

    adbnau, those are fantastic scores! I am sure that you will be a top candidate. 91 is an AWESOME score on the Kaplan. I don't think that they are going to look too closely at medical experience or...