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  1. A blow to my self-esteem...

    dt70 replied to dc1994's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    With a 3.46 you should have made your mother's list. When you do not get the qualitative grade you want, disregard it and go with the quantitative grade. I went to one school where 92 - 95.9 was a...

  2. Stressing out over grades!!

    dt70 replied to Nursingdreamsx0's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    With so little classes taken, you GPA will be so easy to raise quite a bit. You'll be fine. Just focus on learning, good grades will

  3. Can you take A/P without lab

    dt70 replied to cardsfan987's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    There are some schools that do that, mine doesn't, if yours was one that did you would probably be aware of it. First off, don't discount your grade until it is submitted. Secondly, you should have a...

  4. 79.4%..really?

    dt70 replied to Mommy_RN1211's topic in General Students

    Check the syllabus. If 70-79 is a 'c' and 80-89 is a 'b' then 79.4 is not a valid grade according to the syllabus. If it's a 9 point scale an 80 will do you no

  5. Human Growth and Development

    dt70 replied to TexRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    In my class, I heard complaints that some test questions were not from power-point or class lecture. I would read the relevant textbook pages before or after

  6. What to do pre-pre-Nursing School?

    dt70 replied to hmowry's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Buy your textbook and start reading it. Memorize bones of skull, appendicular, and axial skeleton. Memorize insertion, origin, and primary function of muscles of head, axial, and appendicular body....

  7. Confusing chem test question, trying to see if I got it right

    dt70 replied to priorities2's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Ooops. I think the tea is

  8. Confusing chem test question, trying to see if I got it right

    dt70 replied to priorities2's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would have asked the instructor if both pots are at same elevation. If at same elevation then 1 is definitely

  9. Finals week

    dt70 replied to NurseGirl525's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I was finished last week but will be taking an optional test this week because I am a test

  10. Horrible Clinical Instructor!! WHAT SHOULD I DO?

    dt70 replied to yywsu2014's topic in General Students

    Illogical. There is absolutely no way your are her enemy, so why make her

  11. Do you think eating in the classroom is rude?

    dt70 replied to Alnitak7's topic in General Students

    A calzone with side sauce would annoy

  12. Things I hated about my nursing school

    dt70 replied to Endebted_Forever's topic in General Students

    Another reason to not use Facebook. Enjoyable post and constructive criticism except for a few choice words. Argument is an art of not allowing emotions to impede on your intended

  13. Top nursing schools

    dt70 replied to RunBabyRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My school is not on the list either. From FAQ: Does the affordability portion of the A-List Nursing Rankings take scholarships and financial aid into consideration? No. A student’s ability to...

  14. Ouch....nursing school expenses!

    dt70 replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    Now I know why it takes 9 clicks and an age verification to find the tuition

  15. Which specialty would you like to end up in?

    dt70 replied to baseball mom's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Is an employed new grad a

  16. Safe Job vs. Dream Job

    dt70 replied to itsacalling721's topic in General Students

    I would go for the sure thing. It would be heart breaking if you turned down an opportunity then unforeseen circumstances led to the breakdown of the desired position. Do well on the job and doors...

  17. Anatomy & Phy

    dt70 replied to selena76's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    CliffsNotes Anatomy & Physiology Quick Review. Cheap and short. Most review books have too much fluff, this has more meat. A&P contains bio but is much

  18. Chances of acceptance

    dt70 replied to polarizing's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Even if you look like George Clooney and they won't mind seeing you around I don't think being male will give any added influence. If you've already taken all math/science prerequisites take more...

  19. recording classes?

    dt70 replied to w292737's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Stand alone Digital recorders offer worthwhile conveniences over other devices. No need to buy the most expensive model. Noting the Filename and time position on PowerPoint notes for info you don't...

  20. Summer Course Anatomy

    dt70 replied to Tink Nurse to Be's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I originally discouraged it until post #10 said it was last class needed for prerequisite . Thinking that meant A&P II and having done A&PII and another 8 week summer course where classes are...

  21. Summer Course Anatomy

    dt70 replied to Tink Nurse to Be's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Is this A&P II? For me it was a lot less time consuming and memorizing than A&PI Harder systems like respiratory and digestive/urinary. Cardiovascular was a bit of work but not more than the...

  22. Has Studying for Nursing School Been Like Solitary Confinement?

    dt70 replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    Sometimes I wish I had an underground bunker and other times I wish I could run down the street

  23. Silly question about Biology pre-req

    dt70 replied to w292737's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Most likely you will need the biology class for the degree but Not for the nursing application. I have same issue. Take it after 1st semester you start the actual program because what you do after...

  24. Stethoscopes- Hearing Problems

    dt70 replied to happyinmyheart's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Find a local medical supply store that has several models and bring a friend. Purchase a 15$ Sphygmomanometer there to show intent. Try out the classic II SE and ADC 603. Or go to walmart and...

  25. Summer Course Anatomy

    dt70 replied to Tink Nurse to Be's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    There are many prerequisite courses needed for nursing programs. It is great that they are available to be taken over the summer. I would put A&P and chemistry at the bottom of the list for summer...