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  1. What are some nursing careers that are great for a first year RN?

    HammockBound replied to Medicalgirl2011's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    haa...I guess the best place would be the worst or busiest. :) from the comments...Better to get used to everything because you will be dealing with everything. lol I would think "any" job would be...

  2. What's the best math to take to refresh for math in TEAS?

    HammockBound replied to hope_is_w_feathers's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I kind of felt like the math didnt require a whole bunch of high math...I could be wrong but it was my view. It was basic alg. like 2x +6=30 or 9(2+4)+ 12(1/2x)=101+48/6 If you havent taken something...

  3. What's the best math to take to refresh for math in TEAS?

    HammockBound replied to hope_is_w_feathers's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Do you have the College Alg. or Higher completed with your prior bachelors? I wouldnt take any math courses to prepare for the teas! It is basic math that you should know most of if you took any of...

  4. BSN or MSN? Which path to take?

    HammockBound replied to Margotrita's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It is hard for me to picture because we dont have any here in S. Florida. The only option we would have is to complete a RN program through an AS Program or go for your BSN through an Accelerated OR...

  5. How is having a dog during nursing school?

    HammockBound replied to remotefuse's topic in General Students

    I think you can find help during the week by getting some reliable kids to help..but you have to hire them. Personally, I would wait. I wouldnt want a dog home all day

  6. January 2014 Broward College

    HammockBound replied to Fearless_leader's topic in Florida Nursing

    I dont think it is a set up for failure...You have to make the best of it...but it is a drive. I cant believe you cant choose your campus, though. I thought you could? I drive from South West...

  7. Scholarships for ABSN?

    HammockBound replied to INN_777's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Well...you cant apply for most till you are accepted...so once I get accepted Im going to research and apply for as many as I find. There are plenty that are for second careers as well as just BSN in...

  8. Plans for Spring?

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

    Im on a break...Im planning a cruise

  9. Retaking Anatomy 1?

    HammockBound replied to SMS1130's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I wouldnt retake a B...but that is my opinion. I would meet with the directors of your program and ask them and not an adviser. I hear some crazy stories of what advisers recommend to students....

  10. Do you actually study A&P book for exam? or you just refer to it?

    HammockBound replied to bearbearkim's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I read my book and took notes then went over the teachers power points. I have to say...I really understood the material and felt like I had a good understanding where others maybe just memorized...

  11. HCP0001

    HammockBound replied to narainalina's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    So what did you find out from sheridan? Can you just register for that one class? Or do you have to do some other tests and such before you register there. I coudlnt figure it out and havent called...

  12. HCP0001

    HammockBound replied to narainalina's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    They have info on their site that you can take it at other locations. Sheridan meets the requirement and I heard it ends up costing less money plus it is online. I would double check but Sheridan is...

  13. One C in science prerequisite

    HammockBound replied to karentran's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The head of the program I am applying for told me not to retake my C. She wasnt overly concerned. I guess I will find out. Mine was Alg. Ugh. I hated that class...but it was years

  14. struggling in non science class.

    HammockBound replied to babelinglove33's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Ive had to teach myself. Go online and find other teachers that teach on videos from other colleges for that subject. Usually it helps to watch those. I had to do my Chemistry class that way. THen...

  15. Testing anxiety

    HammockBound replied to studentbear's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have that...I just make sure I study a lot now. If you go in and really understand the material it helps. I am getting better now. I review and explain the work to someone else. That way I am sure I...

  16. Help with becoming a nurse!

    HammockBound replied to usernamenurse2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would suggest you just apply to a community college that will be close to family and take your pre-req courses. Most colleges are pretty close in what they require. I would start with taking your...

  17. Chemistry/Which kind?

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

    Penn State shows.... CHEM 101 (GN) or CHEM 110 (GN) & 111 (GN) Intro. to Chemistry or Chemistry Principles I & Lab Those are the same for BSN or RN to

  18. Cleveland Clinic Weston, FL

    HammockBound replied to PrincessO's topic in Florida Nursing

    Did you go? I was there for a visit yesterday. It seems very organized and clean but mainly older people. I dont think they do kids at

  19. January 2014 Broward College

    HammockBound replied to Fearless_leader's topic in Florida Nursing

    From what i saw looking quickly at it...it is $300 at BC plus you have to take all those extra classes separate. So>>.Sheridan is cheaper and

  20. Immuization requirement before starting the program at uta

    HammockBound replied to nessaye's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Ive been doing mine since last year...I just took the flu shot last week but I had the Hep. series A & B over the last year...and now I see I have to do the meningitis one? I guess that is new for...

  21. Need a 60% on TEAS

    HammockBound replied to BSNinprogress22's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    Thats pretty good that you can get accepted without your scores already submitted. Great job! I wonder how many schools do

  22. How can a W affect me?

    HammockBound replied to emde's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My school doesnt count W only if you fail or below

  23. Titer questions: TDaP

    HammockBound replied to HelloWish's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    That wasnt a bad vaccine. I got mine last year...whooping cough was going through my daughter's school. Better safe then

  24. FAU 2014 ABSN applicants

    HammockBound replied to Quendi's topic in Florida Nursing

    Yes...that you HAD to upload. I also didn't fill in the extra areas. They said they had no interest in those areas. What was the supplemental link for that application? Was it only the FAU school...

  25. Deciding between minor or certificate! HELP!

    HammockBound replied to alexjspearma's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I dont believe mine ever helped me...Maybe it will in the world of nursing...but mine is in women's studies. I only had to take one or two additional