~Melissa~

~Melissa~

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  1. Starting in the fall...

    ~Melissa~ posted a topic in General Students

    What are your must-haves for nursing school? I want to try to spread my purchases for this kinda stuff over the summer so it's not SUCH a shock to the system! I know I'm already looking at about $1000...

  2. Do you remember the moment?

    ~Melissa~ replied to BeansMama's topic in General Students

    I had planned to go into med school after college- always. Unfortunately, immaturity and the shock of being responsible for myself (ha!) resulted in my dropping out if college at 20. I've always been...

  3. Mental illness in Nursing school.

    ~Melissa~ replied to 2LMNOP's topic in General Students

    I take lexipro for anxiety/mild depression and seroquel as needed (They were prescribed as a sleep aid-- it's rare that I take one because even the lowest dosage makes me draggy for about 24

  4. Afraid

    ~Melissa~ replied to lucretia37's topic in General Students

    You'll do great! I understand being nervous. I'd starting this fall as well and have a 6 year old (dx type 1 diabetic at 18 months/celiac about two months ago) and a 3 year old son (also celiac) + a...

  5. As a nursing student I'm afraid of _____. (fill in the blank)

    ~Melissa~ replied to Joe V's topic in General Students

    Due to medical expenses, my husband and I had to file bankruptcy. I'm terrified that my credit score will prevent me from getting a job

  6. 30+ club! Lets do this together.

    ~Melissa~ replied to alynn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Well, I had originally planned to do the online program through the University of Alabama's Capstone College of Nursing, just because I always wanted to go there and I would get a kick out of saying I...

  7. 30+ club! Lets do this together.

    ~Melissa~ replied to alynn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm 35 Just finished my pre-reqs and applying to start this fall for nursing school (ADN) and will immediately do an online bridge program before I start my NP

  8. Well, pre-reqs are officially over!

    ~Melissa~ posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I've finished out my last semester of pre-reqs (Anatomy & Physiology II, Microbiology, Medical Terminology, and Algebra) and will be putting my nursing school application in the mail tomorrow....

  9. Well, pre-reqs are officially over!

    ~Melissa~ replied to ~Melissa~'s topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The deadline of June 1 is for start in the fall program... I hope to hear back by July at the

  10. Well, pre-reqs are officially over!

    ~Melissa~ replied to ~Melissa~'s topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    OMGosh that's a LOOOONG wait! How did you stay

  11. What Exactly Is A Point System?

    ~Melissa~ replied to __patiently_waiting's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Both nursing schools I'm applying to use a point system as well-- you get points for which classes you've completed, what your grades were in your core science courses, and your TEAS score. And at...

  12. Are any of you active coupon users?

    ~Melissa~ replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    We just had a Publix open in our town (about time!) and they double coupons, so I'm looking forward to shopping there. Also, I use my Target Debit Card to save 5% on purchases-- plus you get 5 cents...

  13. I ignored my instincts...

    ~Melissa~ replied to NurseOnAMotorcycle's topic in General Nursing

    That's crazy! I think there are some discussions like that among my daughter and her friends... Of course, she's 5. Ha. Geez. I'm sorry they made you feel badly and even more sorry it was over...

  14. Is it presumptuous to have your steth engraved RN when you're a student?

    ~Melissa~ posted a topic in General Students

    I'm just curious. :) I'm looking at a Littman Classic II (raspberry tubing/rainbow chest piece) and was thinking I would have it engraved with my name and... Dare I say it? "RN!" Is that presumptuous...

  15. Last week of pre-reqs!

    ~Melissa~ posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I start my finals Saturday! I have A&P II, Micro, Med Term, and Algebra this coming week. It looks like the only class ill be making a B in is algebra and although it dents my 4.0, I had put it...

  16. Losing respect for nursing students

    ~Melissa~ replied to kjnsweets's topic in General Nursing

    I'm just starting nursing school this fall, but I can completely see where you're coming from in being horrified by some of the student nurses. Unfortunately, I've been doing pre-reqs with people whom...

  17. Is it presumptuous to have your steth engraved RN when you're a student?

    ~Melissa~ replied to ~Melissa~'s topic in General Students

    I didn't know that! I'm glad I asked! I just figured I'm gonna earn that title, dang it... I want my stethoscope to announce it! Oh well... Guess I'll have to buy another one when I

  18. Should i buy an iPad?

    ~Melissa~ posted a topic in General Students

    I've heard from many that they are a GREAT tool for a nursing student, but I don't want to spend the money if they're more "fun" than "practical..." What's your take on them? Yea or

  19. Should i buy an iPad?

    ~Melissa~ replied to ~Melissa~'s topic in General Students

    So, I see a couple of posts mentioned specifically the "iPad Mini." Is it a better choice than the regular iPad? I know I'll likely be carrying quite a lot of things with me on a daily basis... Do I...

  20. Buy or Rent nursing texts?

    ~Melissa~ posted a topic in General Students

    If all goes according to plan, I'll be starting Nursing School in the fall. Should I purchase my textbooks? Or is it more economical to rent them? I don't want to end up with dozens of books...

  21. So... Who else is waiting on that letter?

    ~Melissa~ posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm applying for the fall program, so... It's about that time for me to "hurry up and wait!" Applications are due by June 1, which means I obviously won't hear anything til mid to late June (at the...

  22. Is medical terminology and A&P different?

    ~Melissa~ replied to ph94's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm in A&P II, Micro, and Med Term this semester-- medical terminology is helpful to know going into the nursing field. And it's a breeze! I have a 99 in my online MT

  23. So... Who else is waiting on that letter?

    ~Melissa~ replied to ~Melissa~'s topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congrats to those who're

  24. How old were you when starting prereqs and did it discourage you?

    ~Melissa~ replied to princesax11's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm finishing my pre-reqs this week... And am 35 You can do

  25. Grades

    ~Melissa~ replied to hemoglobin11's topic in General Students

    I'm like you. I've gotten As in all of my pre-reqs and am starting the program in the fall... I've heard OVER and OVER "Cs get degrees!" I know nursing school is tough. I know I may not always do as...