DadStudentPerhaps

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  1. Have you taken BIO 141(anatomy and physiology)?

    DadStudentPerhaps replied to RachelSP's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    We covered one chapter per week. Each Chapter had about 50 assignment questions, and each chapter ended with a quiz. The questions on both assignments and quizzes were actually multiple questions in...

  2. Remind me to just deal with it/Venting.

    DadStudentPerhaps replied to Autymnfyres's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I do classes both online and at the campus. My CC is squared away when it comes to cleanliness and organization. Also, at the end of Labs, we put away our microscopes, slides, bones, etc.. Plus no...

  3. why so many negatives about nursing?

    DadStudentPerhaps replied to confusedstudent20's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Mr. Welch at GE used the 20-70-10 philosophy to motivate his employees. The top 20% of workers, based on job performance, were rewarded. The middle 70% were given their normal pay increases, but no...

  4. C's on all my Anatomy and Physiology classes.

    DadStudentPerhaps replied to blu_02's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Have you talked to an advisor at the school you are planning to attend? I honestly think it depends on how competitive it is to get into the program at that school. Where I live, they quit taking out...

  5. help!! I really need advice

    DadStudentPerhaps replied to starnurse2b16's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would be Leary of attending a non-accredited

  6. Hospitals that help pay for Nursing Students?

    DadStudentPerhaps replied to kstrac13's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Baptist in Memphis has this program. It's a four year BSN program and you can apply for tuition forgiveness in return for two years of employment at Baptist Hospital. Methodist used to do the same...

  7. Dual Credit Class

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

    At my college, you have to make a "C" or better on A&P I & II. Those are the only pre-Reqs. However, the better your score, the better your chances of getting in the program. I'm shocked your...

  8. How hard is it to become a nurse after starting a family?

    DadStudentPerhaps replied to amirana1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yes, it can be done. However, if you have an option to wait until after school to start a family, it would be easier on you. I agree with the above posts, Nursing Schools are very regimented and...

  9. Older Nursing Students

    DadStudentPerhaps replied to faithfl's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    47 Here

  10. Where to take online prereqs?

    DadStudentPerhaps replied to Buddy2003's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I took A&P online through a McGraw Hill curriculum. I made an "A", but let me warn you... I had to invest MANY HOURS studying and completing assignments for that class. I know a lot of colleges...

  11. Just Failed a Drug Test to get into Nursing School Can I take another one

    DadStudentPerhaps replied to kobefan24's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I don't know if you will get in or not. If you do, I would strongly recommend that you stop smoking marijuana. Once your done with school and start job hunting, you will be faced with a drug screen to...

  12. Do you ever get so overwhelmed?

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

    Yes... I have definitely felt overwhelmed. For me, taking a break from what Im doing, then coming back to it later has helped. You just need to keep your ultimate goal in mind and push yourself when...

  13. Prerequisite courses?? Help please.

    DadStudentPerhaps replied to aivahness05's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It all depends on the program you are applying for. If you have to have pre-Reqs completed before applying to the program, The Community College is the best route. Just make sure the classes you are...

  14. Detailed steps on how to become a RN

    DadStudentPerhaps replied to Gurlyknockout's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    1. Take as many science and math classes as you can handle in HS. 2. Graduate HS with good grades. 3. Take the ACT... My school requires a 18 or higher on the ACTs. 4. If your going into a program,...

  15. why so many negatives about nursing?

    DadStudentPerhaps replied to confusedstudent20's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You've heard a lot of the negative, let me tell you some positive.... Like I said in my above post, my wife is approaching 30 years as a RN. Sure, she's been frustrated at her job, haven't we all?...

  16. why so many negatives about nursing?

    DadStudentPerhaps replied to confusedstudent20's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm pre-nursing, so I can't give a first hand account. I will say that I've been with my wife ever since the time she first started nursing school. She's been a RN for close to 30 years now and she...

  17. OB position

    DadStudentPerhaps replied to duckhunting90's topic in Male Nursing Students

    My wife has worked on a Neo Natal floor for almost 30 years. During most of that time, there has been at least one male nurse on staff. He does all the duties required of him. However, sometimes a...

  18. venting!

    DadStudentPerhaps replied to bartmc1's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I'm reminded of that old verbiage... "We must all run our own

  19. Ain't nobody got time for DEBT! (paying for nursing school)

    DadStudentPerhaps replied to soulcialbeauty's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    We're not in your geographical area, but Baptist Hospital in Memphis has a program that pays off or forgives the student's loan in return for a 2 year commitment. It's a BSN

  20. No longer a PRE nursing student!!!!

    DadStudentPerhaps replied to Nicoleo13's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congrats

  21. Career change to Nursing?

    DadStudentPerhaps replied to maxvoca's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    47 years young here... I've worked at the same company for 26 years, I make six figures, so no I don't think your too old or crazy for looking into Nursing as a career

  22. Packing my bag to leave the medical field for good.

    DadStudentPerhaps replied to ForlornHealer's topic in LPN to RN

    In your attempt to vent frustrations at a learning institution, you actually insulted Medical Professionals all around the country. To suggest race or gender helped someone who burnt the midnight oil...

  23. Packing my bag to leave the medical field for good.

    DadStudentPerhaps replied to ForlornHealer's topic in LPN to RN

  24. I'm seriously debating to drop anatomy class

    DadStudentPerhaps replied to funsizedprenurse's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I forgot to ask, do you know if your instructor records the final grade on a curve? Being 2pts away from a "B", with time to brig it up some more.... you could actually manage an "A" if a curve is...

  25. I'm seriously debating to drop anatomy class

    DadStudentPerhaps replied to funsizedprenurse's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I've dropped a couple of classes while working on my first degree. I haven't dropped any since taking pre-Reqs for Nursing. However, when I'm taking a class I know is going to require extra study...