ScientistSalarian

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  1. First Year Student Buying Textbooks!!

    ScientistSalarian replied to misscelineangela's topic in General Students

    I know having an older edition isn't usually a big deal in other classes but I would not buy old versions of your nursing texts (especially pharmacology!) - guidelines are constantly being revised,...

  2. UCSF undergrad GPA Are they strict about the A.

    ScientistSalarian replied to Jeneaux's topic in California Nursing

    You're looking at applying to UCSF's Master's Entry Program, correct? They admit based on your bachelor's GPA, and the minimum is 3.0. I don't think your community college GPA would be taken into...

  3. what kind of degree to get???

    ScientistSalarian replied to duluth's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    There are generally more classes required to earn a bachelor's degree than are required for an associate's (both general education courses and preqrequisites specific to nursing). Since you know you...

  4. What did/do you dissect in A&P lab?

    ScientistSalarian replied to __patiently_waiting's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Nothing. I dissected a cat way back in high school anatomy but dissection was not a part of anatomy or physiology at my

  5. Applying for a nursing program

    ScientistSalarian replied to kaagustin's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You need to check the policies of each program you're applying to carefully - some require that all prereqs be done at the time your application is submitted, some allow you to apply with only a...

  6. ADN.

    ScientistSalarian replied to palamino98's topic in General Students

    I was accepted to both ADN and BSN programs and chose to attend the ADN because of the cost, class size, and NCLEX pass rate. I plan to go for an RN-BSN program immediately since in my state (CA) it's...

  7. Difficult situation

    ScientistSalarian replied to kdbh's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    As long as you have all of the CSU/UC general ed transfer requirements satisfied you should be able to apply directly to nursing programs as a junior-level transfer once you have your nursing prereqs...

  8. Disappointment and sadness

    ScientistSalarian replied to amberella123's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    While I agree with the previous posters I'm guessing you've gotten the message by now so I won't lecture (though maybe next time you'll consider taking a "W" before getting stuck with an F on your...

  9. What do you use to take notes?

    ScientistSalarian replied to Reese2012's topic in General Students

    Another by-hand note taker here - I'm a pretty slow typist so I find that taking notes by hand allows me to stay more engaged in the lecture while it's being presented. I'm also a visual/kinesthetic...

  10. To all nurses working in any setting of the healthcare field

    ScientistSalarian replied to Hopefuliz's topic in Nursing Career

    I'm currently a nursing student so I can't give you too much insight on that front; however I've been working in a pathology laboratory for over 5 years and I can tell you that while the compensation...

  11. 10 ways on KEEPING PROMISES TO SUCCEED In Nursing school

    ScientistSalarian replied to futurenursekl's topic in General Students

    I tend to be easily distracted (especially at home) so I just have to keep myself on a pretty short leash. I basically live by my Google calendar and have all of my waking hours plotted out - class...

  12. Shout out to all you nursing students!

    ScientistSalarian replied to RNnewbie2014's topic in General Students

    LOL! I'll remember that,

  13. First semester book help

    ScientistSalarian replied to Kencanwin's topic in General Students

    That's pretty much our book list as well, plus a few more. I went ahead and got everything (better to have it and not need it, etc.) but I've talked to second-years who said that study guides and...

  14. Considering nursing school

    ScientistSalarian replied to lesliec.cedeno's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi, welcome! Did you finish your degree in sociology? If you have your bachelor's your best bet would probably be an Accelerated BSN (ABSN) program which would allow you to earn a BSN in 1 1/2-2...

  15. Pre-nursing question!

    ScientistSalarian replied to G.Linda's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I agree, you need to check the specific policies of each nursing program you're interested in (many post their selection criteria and applications online so that would be a good place to start). A C+...

  16. Preparing for 1st semester...

    ScientistSalarian replied to QueenAnnissa's topic in General Students

    I also start on Monday the 19th. Each of my instructors posted their syllabus online over the weekend so I've mainly been adding everything to my Google calendar (class/clinical times, assignments,...

  17. Multiple schools for Prereqs

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

    (Oops, duplicate

  18. Multiple schools for Prereqs

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

    A & P are split up at my school as well. Completion of anatomy is the prerequisite for enrolling in physiology so no, they couldn't be taken concurrently. Check your course

  19. MorUniversity: the scrubs from hades

    ScientistSalarian replied to NewYorkerGirl's topic in General Students

    Lol, I'm right there with you! The day I had to shell out $190 for just two (ugly, all-white, paper thin) tops and two pairs of pants was a dark day

  20. Changed my Major

    ScientistSalarian replied to NullAccount's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It couldn't hurt to look into other nursing programs but keep in mind that many are going to require that you have a certain number (if not all) of the prerequisites completed in order to apply....

  21. Anyone else bad at math?

    ScientistSalarian replied to mmcc26's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    For years I thought I was "bad" at math - I floundered all throughout elementary and high school and assumed it was just me and my stupid word-oriented brain. What I realized after struggling through...

  22. Which watch to buy

    ScientistSalarian replied to nursinghopeful2013's topic in General Students

    I just bought that same Casio! The rubber strap and the fact that it's water-resistant will make it easy to clean, it has military time notation on the face, and the goofy rainbow-colored numbers make...

  23. Best backpack? Not rolling!

    ScientistSalarian replied to the healer's art's topic in General Students

    I've never been into rolling backpacks either and totes tend to hurt my shoulder after a while. However, I love my Dakine backpack - it's really sturdy, has nice wide padded straps, and holds...

  24. caught up in a dilemma

    ScientistSalarian replied to Dave_S's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would look very carefully at the nursing program requirements for whichever schools you're looking at before you try to transfer. There may be a private school out there that will take you but I...

  25. Need advice on nursing route

    ScientistSalarian replied to sbarry0506's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I was sort of in the same boat as you last year (minus the husband) and I went with my local community college ADN program. With the scholarships I've been awarded they're actually paying me to...