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    A little skeptical..

    NurseGirl525 replied to lovejunkie25's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It depends on your area. I would not take the words of other people. Look at hospital websites and see what they are hiring. It is true some hospitals want a BSN but in my area I will be fine with...
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    Effect of a grade of 'W'

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

    If anything, it will affect your financial aid. It really depends on the program. Each program has different requirements. You will need to talk to an advisor and also a financial aid person if you...
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    Help with nursing education/etc. direction?

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

    I would go straight for the RN. I have never heard of anywhere paying for CNAs to get their RN degree. Very few places offer tuition assistance anymore. I would take out student loans and look into...
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    Got a D in A&P 2..

    NurseGirl525 replied to Tl70's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Most schools require a C or better to pass the course. If you got a D that's not passing and you may not have gotten credit for it. I would look into retaking it if
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    HELP!! I'm bummed, depressed and feeling completely confused

    NurseGirl525 replied to akey77's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    So I just read what a BSIS is and I'm not understanding why you are spending money on this? What the Teas test measures is what you are lacking in to get into the nursing program. You would benefit...
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    Can't choose...Lpn or RN

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

    Um, I have a completely opposite opinion here and I hope you take it to heart. $57,000 for a RN degree at a school that does not have good NCLEX pass rates is a waste of money and time. I'm going to...
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    What do you think of fibromyalgia?

    NurseGirl525 replied to Emergent's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I respectfully disagree with this. I was 15 when first diagnosed. There was no emotional trauma, PTSD, depression, or anything at the time. I starting waking up in the morning with severe pain and...
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    Choked by a patient. How do you deal with this trauma?

    NurseGirl525 replied to 222mom222's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    OP, I hope you are getting some counseling and took some time off. I was assaulted over 15 years ago and I still have issues to this day. When I see someone who looks like him out in public I feel a...
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    Pre-Reqs for pre-nursing

    NurseGirl525 replied to veronik04's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I started with Algebra I last semester and am taking Algebra II right now. Once I was in the classroom it all started to come back to me, don't worry. In my Algebra II class right now I have a 105%...
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    Anyone applied for Fall 2014?

    NurseGirl525 replied to journey2nursing's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have. I have a 4.0 in the classes they look at and a 78% on the Teas. We will find out at the end of May. Can't
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    Never Give Up on Your Dreams

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

    That's a great story and similar to mine. My doctor told me last fall I had made the most amazing turnaround he had ever seen in a patient and it made me feel so good. It's hard to always get bad...
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    Getting your first RN job: The secret rules.

    NurseGirl525 replied to SPG5731598's topic in General Students

    Networking is very good and so are good interview skills. Some people just seem to think that since they passed the NCLEX someone is just going to knock on their door and offer them a job. You must...
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    Nursing Schools are so stupid...

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

    I agree with the poster above. Did you find out what their formula was in the beginning? Maybe they don't even consider volunteer experience. Mine doesn't. Was there an essay process? There is so...
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    What do you think of fibromyalgia?

    NurseGirl525 replied to Emergent's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Let me educate you a little about fibromyalgia. I have had it since I was 15 years old. It is an extremely painful condition that researchers are having a hard time finding successful treatments...
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    Extreme hardships...but still dreaming of becoming a nurse

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

    I have a friend who is a single mom with two kids both have ADHD and she has lupus, chron's, fibro, and ra. She is going to school to be a LPN. I will say it has been very difficult on her. She is...
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    Calling all single mothers who survived nursing school

    NurseGirl525 replied to FutureNurseK's topic in General Students

    I am a single mom who is starting the program in the fall. I have been doing my prereqs for the last year. It's hard but I enjoy the challenge. My son is 8 and is in competitive judo. Some days I...
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    Local hospital now says "BSN or MSN preferred" for all bedside positions?!

    NurseGirl525 replied to Nola009's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I will be starting my ADN program in the fall. I will be taking 2 stand alone pharm classes and a stand alone patho class. I have said it before and I will say it again the NCLEX for a ADN and BSN...
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    Precepting someone older than you

    NurseGirl525 replied to I.C.UNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I am 38 and would have no problem with you orienting me. Most people who are coming to the game later on in life will realize that we will have younger people in charge of us. I am sure after your...
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    MPH Degree

    NurseGirl525 replied to guest800983's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    They don't really care what kind of degree you have. The difference between the Hesi and Teas is the school. Most community colleges use the Teas and most 4 year universities use the Hesi. They...
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    Advice needed for summer..Bio 1441 or A & P 1?

    NurseGirl525 replied to TKayW83's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Definitely A&P I. They will go over cells and their construction and all that stuff in A&P I. Then when you take micro you will get more in depth to the different cells and their structure....
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    Low GPA students of Georgia

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

    The whole face of nursing has changed since your mom got her degree. Nursing is extremely competitive. I know in my area even more so at the community colleges. I would make sure I aced the last...
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    When to take TEAS

    NurseGirl525 replied to livinmydream's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    I took the Teas 2 months before I applied. Just in case I needed to retake and needed 30 days in between. I agree with waiting until you do A&P II there is a lot of that on there and some from...
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    What's your schedule like for Fall 2014?

    NurseGirl525 replied to kingvonnBSN2017's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Mine will be Nursing Fundamentals, Pharmacology, and Med Surg I with
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    Have any of you....

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

    I took 5 classes worth 13 credits last semester and am taking 4 worth 16 credits this semester. Then I am going to try and do college algebra over the summer online which scares the crap out of me....
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    Parents who decide to pursue the difficult task of nursing school (Rant)

    NurseGirl525 replied to 2k15NurseExtern4u's topic in General Students

    Thank you very much!! The fact that my son is so proud of me and can't wait for me to become a nurse keeps me on track. He is the reason I am doing this. I want a better life for us. Plus I want...