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    having trouble with prerequisite courses! need advice!

    Alisonisayoshi replied to ivon's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    At my school they tell you not to apply with less than a B. However, LVNs bridging get in with C's. in addition, those LVN seats never fill at my school. I would retake for the A, and speak to your...
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    "For-profit" schools... As bad as they say?

    Alisonisayoshi replied to eyesopen_mouthshut's topic in General Students

    I went to a for profit school the first time around for a degree in Hospitality Management (I was a casino pit boss and table games HR coordinator). I actually got a lot of really good real life...
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    Lower GPA student, having trouble getting into a school for my RN

    Alisonisayoshi replied to RustlingJimmiez's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Gpacalculator.net will tell you exactly what you need to do to raise your GPA. Try some programs that give points for experience. Your GPA is not terrible. I too have GPA issues. I suffered from...
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    Horrible Professor!

    Alisonisayoshi replied to phoenixnim's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I read some of this posters other posters, and no they are not. They also seem to have a serious beef with nursing as a profession. A lot of blah blah blah it's a vocational degree not a real...
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    30+ club! Lets do this together.

    Alisonisayoshi replied to alynn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi! 33 (34 this month) two kids (13 &2) and changing careers after 15 years as a Casino dealer, pit boss, and table games HR coordinator. Following my passion after a layoff. I want to get my...
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    Horrible Professor!

    Alisonisayoshi replied to phoenixnim's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

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    Horrible Professor!

    Alisonisayoshi replied to phoenixnim's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Here is the problem, just because one student may not find it complicated doesn't mean another will not be baffled. In my gen chem we have baffled students. My professor works with them. He TEACHES...
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    Horrible Professor!

    Alisonisayoshi replied to phoenixnim's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    As I stated, I understand that I should, as a responsible student, use ALL tools I am equipped with. I will reiterate that one of those tools is a teacher who teaches. I may not always like the way...
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    Horrible Professor!

    Alisonisayoshi replied to phoenixnim's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think, as an older student, I feel ripped off when the instructor doesn't teach. Even if I am using grants to pay, I paid into that money with my taxes from age 14 on. I'm 33. It's ridiculous...
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    scholarship? loans? advice please!

    Alisonisayoshi replied to meg2014's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Pell first and foremost. Try for scholarships of course, and then a SMALL loan. You are investing in your future. It's not the end of the world to take a SMALL loan through the federal government....
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    Taking Chemistry in a 5 week session?

    Alisonisayoshi replied to DeonNursingBound's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I did the dreaded Chem/Anatomy in a full semester structure. I don't work and I was often slightly overwhelmed with the sheer volume of learning I was doing. I don't recommend combining them in...
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    Mental Health Awareness Month

    Alisonisayoshi replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I'm still me too! I LOVE that. Don't ever feel ashamed. I have diabetes as well as an eating disorder. Neither of things is any less of a real condition than the
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    How do you talk to patients with weight issues?

    Alisonisayoshi replied to CrystalSSA's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    As a sufferer of an eating disorder, (recovered) nobody could have just addressed my weight with me. They just couldn't. A nurse did change my life, but she didn't address the weight. She only ever...
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    Mental Health Awareness Month

    Alisonisayoshi replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Student here ( and mother, and career changer). I have PTSD, and secondary diagnosis of eating disorder. I didn't want to admit for a long time that anything wasn't "right" with me. I mean sure, I...
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    Anatomy and Physiology Coloring Workbooks

    Alisonisayoshi replied to stephanie30's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I liked
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    Fall semester? Too much? Not enough?

    Alisonisayoshi posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm taking Physiology, Organic Chemistry, and some sort of silly music appreciation course (it's my last "fluffy" course.) I tackled Anatomy and Intro Chem in the same semester and did fine. My issue...
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    Fall semester? Too much? Not enough?

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

    I talked to my General Chemistry Lab Instructor today, she feels its doable with the lab work she has seen out of me. And I'm amazing with Excel so if that helps at all with Stats I have a huge...
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    Fall semester? Too much? Not enough?

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

    No I took general already I need real O Chem for my the BSN programs I
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    Fall semester? Too much? Not enough?

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

    I don't work but I do have kids, and yes math is a tougher subject for me (I have good study habits for it and can pass with A's but it takes me more work than the next person I think). I think I'm...
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    Schedule question A&P1 and Chemistry????

    Alisonisayoshi replied to mrsvickerie2's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

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    Schedule question A&P1 and Chemistry????

    Alisonisayoshi replied to mrsvickerie2's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I quit working with Anatomy and Chem combo'd. It was kicking my butt! I have 2 kids as well 13 and 2. My house is really messy ATM but I've got A's. it's doable but personally I don't recommend...
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    Is my planned Pre-nursing Fall 2013 schedule crazy/impossible?

    Alisonisayoshi replied to heres117's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Chem plus Anatomy was grueling this semester for me, however I'm getting an A in both. My other units are fluff GE though. I'd stay away from anything that might require a lot of homework or a lot...
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    Chemistry

    Alisonisayoshi replied to BSNinprogress22's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You need strong math skills. It's not a terribly hard course if you are strong in math but if you aren't its hell. I'm getting an A but I bought a study solver guide to drill myself on how to set up...
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    I will never be a nurse. Should I just change my major?

    Alisonisayoshi replied to Jaurelus93's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Okay if all else fails you can go the LPN/LVN route and bridge the degree. You can. It's not the best option but its an option you know? Personally at my school I could not withdraw in your...
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    Dr Oz's show on antidepressants...your thoughts?

    Alisonisayoshi replied to Marshall1's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Dr Oz is horrible. As a diabetic here is my issue with him: he has created a weight stigma in our community. He refers constantly to diabetes and weight loss but does not differentiate type, or talk...