~Melissa~

~Melissa~

Endocrinology, hopefully

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

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

    I have 2 weeks left in the semester before I can have my transcript sent (this semester I have A&P II, Microbiology, Medical Terminology, and Intermediate Algebra). Right now I have As in...

  2. A Watched Kettle Never Boils: Waiting to Hear From Nursing Schools

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

    Ha! I feel your pain! The deadline to apply to my school of choice is June 1, so I know I won't hear anything until mid-late June... Maybe even July! Fortunately, I feel pretty confident I'm in-- we...

  3. Anatomy, Physiology and Microbiology in one semester?

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

    I think you'll be fine. I've taken A&P II, Microbiology, Algebra, and Medical Terminology this semester and gotten As in them all. :) It can be

  4. My online shopping reviews - please share yours!

    ~Melissa~ replied to MJB2010's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    allheart.com has the best price on the stethoscope I want... But, as far as scrubs and shoes and all go, I'm playing a waiting game as I don't start nursing school until the fall and I think I have to...

  5. Enter your TEAS V Scores here!!

    ~Melissa~ replied to Future Nurse's Wife's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    Program Type: ADN Adjusted Individual Total Score: 84.0% ATI Academic Preparedness Level: Advanced Mean - National: 64.3% Mean - Program: 64.9% Percentile Rank - National - 94 Percentile Rank -...

  6. Where do you want to work?

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

    My little girl is a pumper-- Pink minimed-- and has been since she was 23 months

  7. Where do you want to work?

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

    I plan to work with our pediatric endocrinology office for my daughter's endo. Ideally, as I mentioned, I'd like to become a CDE, but as soon as I graduate, I fully intend to work with these kids in...

  8. Where do you want to work?

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

    I love that you want to be a CDE! That is my ultimate goal. My daughter is now 5, but she was diagnosed as a type 1 diabetic at 18 months old. What is your link to type 1? Just curious

  9. Pursuing my nursing career at 37. Words of wisdom needed!

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

    Good for you for going for it! I turned 35 this past Thursday and will start true nursing school in the fall. I have felt a little awkward that I didn't just do this when I was younger... But,...

  10. Chemistry not required for nursing program?

    ~Melissa~ replied to RN2BE93's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The community colleges in my area do not require chemistry, but to bridge into the BSNS programs, I think all require chemistry and history (which I will take at my leisure after I finish my ADN)......

  11. Taking Anatomy and Microbiology

    ~Melissa~ replied to juliatina18's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thanks, Nurselia and x_factor! LOL I'm registered so those classes are getting taken... I was starting think "Oh no! What have I

  12. Taking Anatomy and Microbiology

    ~Melissa~ replied to juliatina18's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I know that a lot of students at my school take A&P II and Micro at the same time... Both are 4 hour credit courses (3 hours + 1 hour lab) and then my math and medical term classes are 3 hours. I...

  13. I DID IT!!!!!!

    ~Melissa~ replied to Nurse2b7337's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Oh, I WISH mine had an interview process! I can talk to a brick wall, but... Back in 2001 when I was in school I was FAR too immature and my cumulative GPA was (I'm so embarrassed to say this!) a...

  14. Losing Weight While In School

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

    Ha! fingers crossed it works out for me like that. I tend to be a stress eater, though. ? Maybe if I just don't have TIME, though....

  15. Taking Anatomy and Microbiology

    ~Melissa~ replied to juliatina18's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm taking A&P II and MicroBio in the spring semester-- as well as Medical Terminology and Algebra. All are separate classes and I'm counting on it being a stressful semester. I've heard that t my...

  16. I DID IT!!!!!!

    ~Melissa~ replied to Nurse2b7337's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm applying for the fall program at the end of the spring semester (I have MicroBio and A&P II this semester) for admission in the fall... My fingers are crossed I can join you as a fall '13...