missmollie ADN, BSN, RN

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    Do you remember the moment?

    I always knew what I wanted to do. Had a scholarship to Ball State University, and I knew (it was in my heart) that I was going to major in literature. I was going to continue school for my masters...
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    Kicking a bad habit

    I've been a smoker for fifteen years, and I haven't had a cigarette in 4 days. While I haven't been fun to be around in the past four days, I can't help but be pretty proud of myself. Anyone else...
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    Kicking a bad habit

    My doctor had given me the choice of Welbutrin or Chantix. I had quit years before on Welbutrin, but began smoking again about a year later. Hate myself for that, and I also hate the fact that I...
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    Kicking a bad habit

    I'm using Chantix and it does make quitting easier, but not easy. You may want to give it a
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    Anyone trying to get fit before NS?

    I'm counting calories, gave up coffee for hot tea in the morning, and doing a mix of P90X and Turbo Jam throughout the summer. I need to lose about 7 pounds and I'll be happy. I'm also quitting...
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    Afraid

    I highly believe in the "fake it until you make it" mentality. I am insecure, but you would never know that if you met me. Here's the thing: you made it through the "weed out" classes while working...
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    Longest summer... Ever!

    I was accepted into a nursing program for the fall. It's only been two weeks of summer vacation and I've already started reading nursing books, bought my textbooks from Amazon today, so ready to jump...
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    BCTC Fall 2013 Applicants

    Just a heads up in case anyone is still reading this thread. The book list is out for fall, and I am in the J003 section and found everything at a bigger discount on
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    Anatomy and Physiology help

    There are a few great resources for you to utilize. First, find out if you are allowed to bring in a recorder. Invaluable and great to listen to while driving to and from school or anywhere else....
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    30+ club! Lets do this together.

    Loving this thread! I'm 33 and will be starting an ADN program in the fall. I also have a six year old boy who competes with me for the best grade. I love when I would get my recent test score in...
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    attn ALL RN's !! serious help

    What is it that you love about nursing, and what is it that intimidates you? Perhaps right now is not your time to be a nurse. There are plenty of other opportunities available to you that would...
  12. First and foremost, you want to go through the appropriate channels available to you. If that's the nurse, then the DON, then to management, that's what you do. And document as you do it. If you...
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    A & P final grades are in, what's urs

    A in both I and II. I think I will actually miss my A&P
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    BCTC Fall 2013 Applicants

    I believe it doesn't even post until August. I know everything must be in by July
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    Anatomy and Physiology for Fall 2013, help!

    Also, I think when I saw this video is when I realized how amazing and awesome the body was, and how important it was to study A&P. Hope you find it inspirational. It's a video animation of a...
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    Anatomy and Physiology for Fall 2013, help!

    Taking anatomy before physiology is a smart move and hopefully both classes will cover the systems in the same order. While you are studying your notes or book, write out the material. For...
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    BCTC Fall 2013 Applicants

    I went to half price books and found some great texts so I have more than just a general A and P knowledge going into our first nursing class. Here's my list: -Fundamentals Success, a Q&A Review...
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    BCTC Fall 2013 Applicants

    Thanks for your suggestion. Just ordered "The nurse, the math, the meds" from amazon to add to my growing pile of books to read this
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    Am I Stupid For This, Or Does It Matter?

    I have to get 20 out of 100 questions right on my final exam to keep my "A". The lack of stress right now, a day before the final, is so nice. I'm taking my time going through the material, and I'm...
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    BCTC Fall 2013 Applicants

    Thanks for the replies icantw8! I especially appreciate the CPR
  21. If science isn't your strong suit, then I would suggest waiting until maybe the second summer session, if there is one offered. Having a baby, especially your first, is so completely game changing...
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    BCTC Fall 2013 Applicants

    So glad that the Hep B shot doesn't have to be completed, only in progress. I started mine in February, I have my second shot next week, and I should be complete in August. I need to find out about...
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    BCTC Fall 2013 Applicants

    Paperwork turned in and class scheduled! Can't wait to meet my fellow
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    medical terminology

    I took a medical terminology course my first semester of school. That course has proven more valuable in my science prerequisites. If the medical terminology book is a work book, I would suggest...
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    BCTC Fall 2013 Applicants

    Did anyone else happen to notice the date on the top of the letter? Just wondering... Received my packet