Idiosyncratic

Idiosyncratic BSN, RN

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  1. Feeling Silly

    Idiosyncratic posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    So I'm on my fourth year of college and I just realized that I want to become a nurse. Well, because of that, I cannot get into Chem, or Bio because I need to do my math placement test over again. I...

  2. Feeling Silly

    Idiosyncratic replied to Idiosyncratic's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Unfortunately no, I don't have a bachelors. I'm about a year away, but not all the way there yet. I didn't take my schooling as something real when I first started, so I flaked a

  3. CNA Program

    Idiosyncratic replied to JClay12's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm not sure, but I'm interested too! I'm doing CNA in Spring, so

  4. WHERE TO START??

    Idiosyncratic replied to wildleviosa24's topic in Nevada Nursing

    I'm not really sure, but I have heard in the part of NV I live in they prefer NV residents. Do you have the NV

  5. Fission mailed - portrait of a failure

    Idiosyncratic replied to failedcna2012's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm really sorry you're going through this. I understand what kind of downer it must be to have to sit there and look at it this way. Honestly, I probably would be reacting exactly how you are, if not...

  6. Discouraged

    Idiosyncratic posted a topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    So I retook my HESI this morning. It was horrible. I went up 14 percent on my vocab(1:74, 2:88). Yay for that part! However. I went down 10 percent in reading(1:94, 2:84), and 2 percent in math(1:96,...

  7. Discouraged

    Idiosyncratic replied to Idiosyncratic's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    Well, I scored 112/248. So, I'm not in the 36

  8. CNA or EMT while taking nursing pre-requisites?

    Idiosyncratic replied to mswtruth's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Personally, I think it's a good idea to start from a CNA, because it seems to be a link towards the RN path. However, as many others have stated, getting an EMT can prepare you for more dramatic...

  9. Moms who work full-time....

    Idiosyncratic replied to 7237dallas's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm going to be starting with as many as I can hande. Unfortunately for me 3 of my nursing pre reqs are pre reqs of themselves.

  10. Passed HESI Admission Assessment Exam - My experience/Tips

    Idiosyncratic replied to xxMichelleJxx's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    Ill send it to you when I get on my

  11. Just got accepted to start pre reqs

    Idiosyncratic posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    So I'll be starting my nursing pre requisites next semester! Starting with Bio 190. Ugh, how is bio? What are you study tips, advice, references, etc? Anything will

  12. Just got accepted to start pre reqs

    Idiosyncratic replied to Idiosyncratic's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It's intro bio. Sorry I forget that it's not the same everywhere. So using flash cards is my study method too.I was just wanting to make sure that it would be enough. :) I'm hoping to walk out with an...

  13. Passed HESI Admission Assessment Exam - My experience/Tips

    Idiosyncratic replied to xxMichelleJxx's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    Yes there are! Fontanel is the biggest one I can think of. But that was on the link I gave you. That link, plus the words I gave you should get you a wonderful score! I got a 96 on my math originally,...

  14. Discouraged

    Idiosyncratic replied to Idiosyncratic's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    Just wanted to say that I got a call back from the school today! I didn't score that badly, and if I complete all the other required information(background check, HS diploma, drug test, and letter of...

  15. Passed HESI Admission Assessment Exam - My experience/Tips

    Idiosyncratic replied to xxMichelleJxx's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    I'll PM you my study words! I found them

  16. Passed HESI Admission Assessment Exam - My experience/Tips

    Idiosyncratic replied to xxMichelleJxx's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    I already took it again. Unfortunately I did better where I needed to but worse in the areas I was once really good at. Eek! I hate the hesi pretest crap. I wish we didn't need it. But it's SO...

  17. Discouraged

    Idiosyncratic replied to Idiosyncratic's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    Nevada

  18. Discouraged

    Idiosyncratic replied to Idiosyncratic's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    Carrington college. I've decided if I don't get in there, which I probably won't, ill go to a local community college. It'll take me two years longer but oh

  19. So you want to be a nurse...

    Idiosyncratic replied to Sir Enzyme's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    That's a wonderful post and as others have said; it helped me. I want to be a nurse for all those reasons. I've been a little discouraged because I most likely wont get into the career college and it...

  20. Passed HESI Admission Assessment Exam - My experience/Tips

    Idiosyncratic replied to xxMichelleJxx's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    Carrington College Reno NV. Its RN program, and there's around 300 applicants this time. They assume you'll need a 92-95 or higher to get

  21. TMCC

    Idiosyncratic replied to Samantha1751's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Just wondering how it's going, and also how long did it take you to complete your pre reqs? What were your

  22. Wait Lists in Nevada

    Idiosyncratic replied to Megsincali's topic in Nevada Nursing

    There's no wait list, but it is extremely difficult to get into any program. All of them are extremely competitive, at least in Northern

  23. WNC hopeful

    Idiosyncratic replied to SLBlack's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Congrats! I contemplated WNC's program, but there's no way I can afford the time to do the pre reqs and not get in the program for

  24. What is a good score on the HESI?

    Idiosyncratic replied to Tiffany110207's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    I got an 88, so I'm not sure. I know it depends on the school. If a lot of people get 95+, that's who will get

  25. Passed HESI Admission Assessment Exam - My experience/Tips

    Idiosyncratic replied to xxMichelleJxx's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    Good luck getting in! I have an 88 average as well, but my program requires 93+ to get in since other applicants in that bracket are going to get into one of the 36 slots. So my chances of getting in...