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  1. Parents who decide to pursue the difficult task of nursing school (Rant)

    sparky605 replied to 2k15NurseExtern4u's topic in General Students

    Thanks Bea- I think props go to Bea40448 and all you young, hard-working twentysomething nursing students as well. I am a 40something mom of 3, 1st semester student nurse and I am impressed by my...

  2. Is it really that bad?

    sparky605 replied to MedicalPartisan's topic in General Students

    Before I started I didn't believe it was as bad as people say- but there is truth in it. It isn't super hard all the time, but when it is bad, it is

  3. Do I have the intelligent capability of becoming a nurse?

    sparky605 replied to Morganward5's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I rarely read the book in A&P, I watched lots and lots of videos on youtube on the form and function of different cells, structures, organ systems, and processes. As far as memorization of...

  4. Statistics

    sparky605 replied to studentnursemon86's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    And ChrisAce is so right- it takes tons of practice and

  5. Statistics

    sparky605 replied to studentnursemon86's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am not a math person but I loved taking stats online because I could work at my own pace. Some units were really easy for me and I flew through them and others I would spend 2-3 solid weeks trying...

  6. If you could do one thing to get ready for Nursing School

    sparky605 replied to Myoclonicjerk's topic in General Students

    Two things that I have found difficult to adjust to in nursing school. 1. The NCLEX style tests are very different that what I was used to. I am starting to get the hang of them now. A book called...

  7. confused first semester student

    sparky605 replied to jessicamillan12's topic in General Students

    I am a first semester student also and it has been a constant roller coaster- Seems like every decent grade I get is then followed by some bad grade. I feel self-confident and capable one moment and...

  8. How did you do on your first test

    sparky605 replied to cjungen's topic in General Students

    Just got my grade for my very first fundamentals exam- 81% I am pretty disappointed. Onward and

  9. Anyone Accepted into CCBC's Nursing Program???

    sparky605 replied to Tocute2hate25's topic in Maryland Nursing

    OMG- you are scaring me. I just started the program and so far I have found the instructors to be supportive and nurturing but very firm in their rules. One thing that bugs me is how they basically...

  10. CCBC application submitted. Anyone else playing the waiting game?

    sparky605 replied to sparky605's topic in Maryland Nursing

    how recently had they graduated? do you know how long they had been looking for

  11. CCBC application submitted. Anyone else playing the waiting game?

    sparky605 posted a topic in Maryland Nursing

    I submitted my application for Essex Day program- Spring 2014. I am pretty hopeful but nervous. I put all my eggs in the ccbc basket and didn't apply anywhere else. It is so convenient and so much...

  12. Starting my 1st Semester of Nursing School tomorrow

    sparky605 replied to Honeylove143's topic in General Students

    pc2801 can you recommend a specific fa davis book or product for a 1st semester nursing student? I looked on amazon and saw a lot of

  13. CCBC application submitted. Anyone else playing the waiting game?

    sparky605 replied to sparky605's topic in Maryland Nursing

    oh no! That is unsettling! I met several ccbc adn grads with jobs. Last semester I took nutrition and stats and there were several ccbc RNs in my classes preparing to go on for their BSN and they were...

  14. Was is worth while to study the TEAS-V (ATI manual)

    sparky605 replied to jackiei3's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    YES! I ordered a study pack from ATI which included the book and either 2 or 3 online simulated tests. It was around $100 and I almost didn't buy it but I'm so glad I did. I studied a few hours per...

  15. Nurse Shoe shopping/Baltimore area?

    sparky605 posted a topic in Maryland Nursing

    Hi-I am about to start nursing school and I need shoes that are all white and leather. I would prefer a slip-on or clog with no laces. Is there a brick and mortar (not online) store where I could try...

  16. Graduates from CCBC's RN Program... Help!

    sparky605 replied to rubyagnes's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Gaelros- what kind of job did you get? and do you know, did your classmates get jobs or were there a lot of people still looking 6 months+ after graduation? I too am interested in what it is like in...

  17. My mom died just before Christmas - advice needed

    sparky605 replied to Gloryboo's topic in General Students

    I am very sorry. I start nursing school in a few days and I am not sure I could manage if I were in your place. It sounds like you are still very deep in the throes of grief. I would make an...

  18. Nurse Shoe shopping/Baltimore area?

    sparky605 replied to sparky605's topic in Maryland Nursing

    thanks so much

  19. Practice Tests Are Harder Than The Real One!

    sparky605 replied to texasgirl22's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    totally agree! I used the ATI study book and bought two online tests. I was scoring ~80% in the practices. I ended up getting a

  20. CCBC application submitted. Anyone else playing the waiting game?

    sparky605 replied to sparky605's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Hey rubyagnes- We actually got out around 3. Orientation was good. I was thinking of you because at the end of our orientation 2 recent graduates came to speak to us. Someone asked about how long it...

  21. CCBC student planning for BSN program

    sparky605 replied to moonwisper's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Moonwisper- have you considered the dual enrollment ccbc/Towson program? ADN and BSN should be obtained in 2.5 years.The only classes you need beyond what is required for admission into CCBC nursing...

  22. CCBC application submitted. Anyone else playing the waiting game?

    sparky605 replied to sparky605's topic in Maryland Nursing

    thanks pinkuplake- I have a question for you, do you start clinicals in your first semester? By the way, now it is actually official! I finished my last prereq! See all you Essex people on Tuesday

  23. CCBC application submitted. Anyone else playing the waiting game?

    sparky605 replied to sparky605's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Thanks pinkkupkake! Our orientation is in

  24. Elementary Statistics...

    sparky605 replied to mmcc26's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I agree with Alisonisayoshi - I am very bad at math but I am doing very well (94%) in my online statistics class. My teacher has videos plus I use Khan Academy and the text book. I don't think I...

  25. CCBC application submitted. Anyone else playing the waiting game?

    sparky605 replied to sparky605's topic in Maryland Nursing

    OK- I just called and spoke to Gwen Jones at Essex and she said they changed the way they do dosage- they will explain it at orientation but we will do it in our first semester. We will not need to...