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  1. Nursing School at 38...... Too old?

    donk replied to kimber75's topic in Canada

    I'm 30 but my study buddy is 45... It's never too late to follow your dreams!! The French does sound a little daunting. Is there anyway you could take a medical terminology class in French to help get...

  2. Doing a project- I need you! Please read!!

    donk replied to gabriellegoss's topic in General Students

    Please answer these 3 questions: 1. What type of program are you in? RN or BSN or Other (specify) 2. What is your current age? 3. What is your current GPA? (If you could get your EXACT GPA it would...

  3. The fear of the unknown

    donk replied to MommaTy's topic in General Students

    It's exciting. It's stressful and above all else it's doable!!! Good for you for taking the steps to get to where you want to be and it's awesome that you have such a supportive partner! I went back...

  4. Are there any regular BSN programs that don't have the summers off?????

    donk replied to Elkay's topic in General Students

    We have summers off! That being said I am currently taking courses to lighten my work load in the fall. And let me tell you, condensed courses are hard!! I'm glad that my work load will be lighter...

  5. Kicking a bad habit

    donk replied to missmollie's topic in General Students

    I'm going to quit by the end if August. I'm the only smoker in my class and I swear every time anything about smoking comes up everyone turns and looks at me. Yup, awkward

  6. Ordering used text books on Amazon??

    donk replied to ilovemythreeguys's topic in General Students

    I use amazon for my textbooks too and it's saved m a small fortune over the past couple

  7. Simulations in nursing education-need some feedback

    donk replied to BirkieGirl's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Before we started our OB rotation we spent a few days in sim lab. It was helpful to practice skills on newborns that weren't as breakable for people who weren't used to handling infants. It also gave...

  8. CLASS OF 2016

    donk replied to cnoto34's topic in General Students

    Yuppers :) hopefully you guys get your schedule soon so you can start planning, have you had your

  9. CLASS OF 2016

    donk replied to cnoto34's topic in General Students

    I will be a 2016 grad!! I start year two of my 4 year degree this

  10. Anyone trying to get fit before NS?

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

    I'm working on it too!! I joined my local women's soccer league and have started taking classes at the gym. I'm used to sitting on my bum with my textbooks and snacks... It hasn't worked well for me...

  11. Nursing at Ryerson University

    donk replied to karekare's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    I'm doing the collaborative program through Georgian/York and wasn't able to transfer an college credits because its a university program. You're university credits may be ok though. Can you apply for...

  12. Scolded by the teacher!

    donk replied to chacha82's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Wow... That's brutal!! Definitely speak to someone about her

  13. 5 must knows when you graduate nursing school

    donk replied to EarlyAdditionRN's topic in General Students

    Great advice! I'm going to save all of these points to remind myself in the

  14. Any tips or tricks for pathophysiology?

    donk posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hi everyone, I'm taking patho this summer and its a condensed 6 week course which means our tests are worth an insane amount. There is little to no room for error. The instructor seems very...

  15. Weight Gain in Nursing school?!!!

    donk replied to hunnybunches's topic in General Students

    I put on 15lbs in first year and definitely didn't need to!! Now that I have a better idea of what I'm up against in school for classes, placement and expectations I will be making some life style...

  16. OSAP Online Application Issues

    donk replied to MizzMo's topic in Canada

    Glad you got it sorted

  17. Study tips

    donk replied to melynda.lawson's topic in General Students

    Cute-1.... What is the app you have to make flashcards? That sounds really

  18. Any tips or tricks for pathophysiology?

    donk replied to donk's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thanks guys/girls!!! I will look into all those things

  19. Voice Recorders

    donk replied to larma's topic in General Students

    I don't have one but I'd love to get some suggestions as

  20. reporting a harassment

    donk replied to greatestsummerever's topic in General Students

    Have you told the person that what they are doing is unacceptable? I would think that would be your first step and then if things continue to go to an instructor or someone within the program to file...

  21. ** RPN in Centennial College **

    donk replied to stud-ent's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    You would have to retake the anatomy I would think. If your school is anything like mine we have mandatory nursing courses (anything with the course code NURS in front of it) and you can not carry...

  22. OSAP Online Application Issues

    donk replied to MizzMo's topic in Canada

    I use the online system and haven't had any problems so far. Maybe call the DMV as there may be an unknown issue with his license (unpaid tickets or a suspension) that you haven't been informed of by...

  23. Grade Appeal

    donk replied to nystudent13's topic in General Students

    We are responsible for anything within our assigned readings and class material, if our teacher doesn't cover it in c lass but its in the textbook then it's fair game. We have been told that something...

  24. Tips for Surviving the 1st Semester of Nursing School

    donk replied to ArrowRN's topic in General Students

    I have to add... Take some "me" time!! Whether its an hour at the gym, a long soak in the tub or a walk down the street, you need some time to destress and clear your head. Nursing school can be...

  25. Ideas for Classes?

    donk replied to Stephalump's topic in General Students

    My school has electives in world religions or gender and ethics, those sorts of things maybe helpful. Languages, extra communication courses or developmental psychology or