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1. Where do you all get textbooks from

   samsilva replied to maj0079's topic in General Students

   Since my schools nursing program requires the same books for the entire length of the program, I knew renting was not an option. For my first semester I need 8 textbooks and then during my third I...

2. A&P II with Micro...has anyone done it??

   samsilva replied to NeoNurse2Be's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   Yes, it can be done! I took A&P II and Microbiology, both their labs, and two other classes this past Spring semester. I got As in all my classes, and because I didn't spread them out, was able to...

3. What to do when you do bad on pre-req assignments

   samsilva replied to MoonlightIdle's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   If this was me, I would reevaluate my approach. It seems like the study methods you are using now are not giving you the outcomes you want so you need to find a different way to learn the material....

4. How much are you paying...

   samsilva replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Students

   At my community college the nursing program is tuition free, which is amazing. I have to take a patient skills class my first semester and it is general entry, so I have to pay tuition for that. When...

5. Final exams over, how did u do?

   samsilva replied to cee cee g's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   ShannonBerry11 your schedule is almost identical to my Spring schedule! I am taking A&P II Lab and Lecture, Micro Lab and Lecture, and retaking an art history class to boost my GPA (I had my...

6. HESI Testing nerves!!

   samsilva replied to nursinghopeful1028's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

   I took my exam in October and scored a 95 on it. 100 on math, 88 on grammar, 98 on reading comprehension, and 94 on vocab and general knowledge. I did not have to take any science exams but I can...

7. Spring '13 & Summer '13 Class load

   samsilva replied to pda1984's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   Go for it!! It seems that you have been able to handle the course load before, this semester is no exception. This past semester I took A&P I & Lab, Human Development, Human Nutrition,...

8. Advanced prep for A&P and Micro

   samsilva replied to loriinmd's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   Begin with anatomical terminology. You will have to know how to describe the location of all parts of the body in relation to one another. For example, lateral & medial, superficial & deep,...

9. A&P 2 Spring 2013

   samsilva replied to cnastriving2brn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   A&P II this Spring, finally!! I am so excited to start my last semester of prerequisites! I can't wait to get that acceptance letter from the school of nursing. It is what keeps me going,...

10. Spring'13 Schedule

    samsilva replied to professionalgirl80's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    This semester I had to take 14 credit hours in order to qualify for my financial aid (12 is full time). A&P I was three of those hours and A&P I Lab was one of those hours. I have a 97 in my...

11. Taking anatomy, physiology, and human development. Organization tips??

    samsilva replied to olivia18's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    This past semester (fall 2012) I took both A&P I and Human Development and have an A in both. I would suggest reading the material before hand, or at least skimming it. Then take notes, lots and...

12. Microbiology spring 2013

    samsilva replied to ccusick0408's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am taking A&P II and Microbiology in the Spring also, and I am very excited. This will be my final semester before applying to my school's nursing program in May. I am so excited!! I feel like I...