MsAlba

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  1. Honor Society Nursing

    MsAlba posted a topic in General Students

    I was invited to the nursing honors society and everyone says it's a big deal to join. I've even heard that some nurses have been turned away from graduate school (with fantastic GPAs) because they...

  2. Good pair of shoes

    MsAlba posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    What shoes have you found that work best for you as a nurse. nursing student? I need some for when I start next month and I'm not sure what to buy!

  3. Good pair of shoes

    MsAlba replied to MsAlba's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Mayah, my hubby bought me some Nikes for Christmas, but they aren't comfortable enough. I think at least these are more for looks,

  4. Good pair of shoes

    MsAlba replied to MsAlba's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I appreciate all your feedback! I have to wear all white as well and I'm not particularly liking the nursing shoes. Thanks

  5. I'm No longer a Pre-nursing student..Thanks ALLNURSES! Got Accepted! Spring 2013

    MsAlba replied to ArrowRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congrats to you! I got in to UCF Cocoa

  6. How to become and stay organized in nursing school?

    MsAlba replied to sameyeam's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I took a nursing success skills course last semester and it really helped me with better study habits and being more organized. I can't explain everything here but I will tell you a few. For a single...

  7. A&P Prep?

    MsAlba replied to goingtothedogs's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    A&P1 is a lot of memorization of bones and such. It's really not too bad but I picked up "Pocket Anatomy and Physiology" by Shirley Jones. It has a section for bones, muscles, the nervous system,...

  8. Applying in the Spring! What about you?

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

    Great topic to start! I would love to find people who may be going to school with me. Olivia, I bought this book off of Amazon, it's called "5 TEAS practice tests" by Mcgrall Hill. It has five tests...

  9. Waiting For Spring 2013 Acceptance..Anyone else?

    MsAlba replied to BSNMomOf6's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I got the same thing, man-nurse, but mine is at a different campus. Good luck with that and let me know how it

  10. Women's Health and Midwifery

    MsAlba replied to LisaSN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thank you, too! I came here looking for the same answer

  11. College Algebra ughh

    MsAlba replied to beckyboo1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Here, Becky: Completing the square | Quadratic functions | Khan Academy Maybe that will help you. He explains things really

  12. College Algebra ughh

    MsAlba replied to beckyboo1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I hit up the math lab like crazy and also used Khan's academy (online website). Very

  13. Wondering if I should quit while I am ahead?

    MsAlba replied to ggsnickets09's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you quit no, you've wasted more than money; you've wasted much of your time even prearing to get IN to the nursing school. Just becuase you're in an undesirable situation right now doesn't mean...

  14. Spring semester

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

    If you take all those classes in the same semester, make sure you have great teachers. I am in statistics and chem right now and it takes some work! A lot of math in both classes, but really if you...

  15. Pay Grade: Having an AS vs. a BS

    MsAlba posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have a friend who got her BSN over a year ago and she told me she only makes .25 more than the nurses with an ASN. Is this really the difference? I hardly see how going to school for two extra years...

  16. Pay Grade: Having an AS vs. a BS

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

    Your right... I need job security and either way I am going to have to sacrifice. maybe it's better to go for the higher degree now if I can and take less time in the long run. Thank you all for your...

  17. Accepted to Two Schools in FL

    MsAlba posted a topic in Florida Nursing

    Hello All, I was just accepted to two schools. I was hoping that someone could help me out with the schedules for each because this will determine which school I go to. The First is Brevard Community...

  18. Accepted to Two Schools in FL

    MsAlba replied to MsAlba's topic in Florida Nursing

    That's great! What is your name? I know a girl who was in my anatomy class that got in as well so if I go there maybe we can all study together! UCF has two cuts and I made the first one but now I...

  19. Pay Grade: Having an AS vs. a BS

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

    I can do the BSN online??? Is that an additional two years or how much extra? The community college I'm going to is switching to a university. Their ASN is 5 semesters and then it's an extra semester...

  20. Pay Grade: Having an AS vs. a BS

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

    Ruby, I also had a friend in the community college program and they hired her as a nurse tech after her first semester. If she passes the NCLEX in a few weeks they are hiring her on. It's just a...

  21. Pay Grade: Having an AS vs. a BS

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

    Thank you all! I guess I just thought it would be more pay but having more job opportunity is well worth it. llg, I'm not worried about immediate cash in my pocket. As of right now I have no job and...