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    prereqs

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

    Yes, you have to know whether it is from a cat, model, or cadaver on a test. That is part of anatomy. You get to dissect the animals but we have cadaver pics on power point that we must also know....
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    Going back to school

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

    I am currently getting a divorce, have a child and decided to go back to school. Yes it's a little nerve wracking in the beginning but I am loving it. I started for my nursing degree 15 years ago...
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    South University- Nursing

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

    I went to a college that did their school in quarters before. And yes they are for profit colleges. Their credits don't transfer and they are terribly expensive. I would never go to one again....
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    When do you usually finish your tests?

    NurseGirl525 replied to bluesky94's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am usually in the middle. I go through everything and mark my answers then double check to make sure I didn't do anything dumb. I don't second guess my answers. I just make sure that I didn't...
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    Does Nursing School=No Life Literally?

    NurseGirl525 replied to Marsha238612's topic in General Students

    I think the people that tell you life is over are the ones that only took a class or two each semester for their prereqs. Then they get to nursing school and it is overwhelming. I have 13 credit...
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    Interview Attire

    NurseGirl525 replied to green34's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    As someone who has done a lot of hiring in my day those who dressed for the job more often than not got the job. It is very true when they say an interviewer knows whether they want to hire someone...
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    Where do YOU sit in class?

    NurseGirl525 replied to Caribbean Character's topic in General Students

    I sit up front so I can focus and concentrate on what's going on. People in the back tend to talk or play on their phones. I am there for one reason only and that is to earn my degree. I'm not...
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    Failed three tests

    NurseGirl525 replied to VAgirl247's topic in General Students

    Here is how I study. I take notes during class. I then come home and organize them onto index cards which I make into Flash Cards. I got over them every day. When I am going through the flash...
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    Is it possible???

    NurseGirl525 replied to classy923's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am taking it right now with A&P 2 and 3 other classes. At my school A&P 1 is a requirement to take micro. I am finding that some of the concepts are overlapping so it's been fairly easy to...
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    Just finished first A&P test......

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

    An 88 is good. I got a 92 on my first one and was extremely excited with that. There were people who got 100 but I am very happy with my
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    Beyond Confused: When To Start Studying?

    NurseGirl525 replied to missmagee's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    What is the application deadline at your school? How many times can you take the TEAS? Do you have to have a certain time period between tests if you have to retake the TEAS? These are all things...
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    Nursing Entrance Exam

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

    I am taking the TEAS early next year and just got the study guides and practice tests a couple of days ago. From what I understand, if it's the TEAs you are taking there is a lot of general science...
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    What to do when you do bad on pre-req assignments

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

    For me, I cannot fail. I work very hard at all of my classes. I don't know how old you are but one thing I have noticed is the older I have gotten, the better study habits I have. I study a lot so...
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    Thoughts on recent mass lay-offs?

    NurseGirl525 replied to libran1984's topic in Indiana Nursing

    To me it seemed liked all of the Indianapolis hospitals were trying to outdo each other. Spending massive amounts of money to redo the cosmetics of their hospitals. Especially in the birthing...
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    Going Back...

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

    I'm 37. I will be 38 in December. Haven't been in school for 15 years. I am loving it this time around. I feel I am getting much more out of my schooling now than when I was younger. I can relate...
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    What keeps you focused to study?

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

    I just know I have to do it. Nursing is so competitive. I know I need to stay on top of things to get where I need to go. I am a single mom to a 7 year old boy who is in competitive judo fighting...
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    Microbiology!

    NurseGirl525 replied to savy31's topic in Excelsior College

    I make my own flash cards. I take the notes, then write them as flash cards and use those to study. I know you are doing online so it's a bit different, but my instructor also gives us crosswords...
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    2014 Applicants

    NurseGirl525 replied to emergenceRN17's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am applying for Ivy Tech Community College's RN program for fall 2014. I will be done with all of my prereqs by the end of next summer. The 4 classes that they count for points will be finished by...
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    Taking the next step in beginning my nursing career!

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

    I'm 37 and doing my prereqs now. I will be 38 when I start nursing school. I started my prereqs back in 99 before I got married. I am now getting a divorce and going to pursue my dream. So 26 is...
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    What to do about talkers!

    NurseGirl525 replied to Mainergal2000's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    This is why I always try to sit up front in all of my classes. I noticed people in the back talk more. They don't talk up front. This way I can pay attention and hear what is going
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    Negative Feedback from GN Interview - HELP!!!

    NurseGirl525 replied to jtnurse13's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I think part of your issue is when they asked where you want to be in 5 yrs. If you told them you want to be a NP then obviously you won't be in working on a floor which is probably where they need...
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    Should I take the real TEAS for practice?

    NurseGirl525 replied to PhillippaX50's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    I will be taking mine in January. If I don't do well, I have to wait 30 days in between tests before I can take it again. My app. is due in April. I ordered the ATI study guide and McGraw Hill...
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    Help with Pharmacy issues paper

    NurseGirl525 replied to BrnEyedGirl's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I don't know that you really need a formal tracking system for schedule III narcotics. I know this is a little more on the political side but the less the government is monitoring what I am doing,...
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    Microbiology Fall 2013!!!

    NurseGirl525 replied to 16mm's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Took my first lecture test on Monday and got a 98% So excited!! We had our first lab practicum on Tuesday so I won't get that grade until Monday. My professor is great and I really like
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    Just had my first A&P lab test. Study hard pays off

    NurseGirl525 replied to Futurenurse75's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My first lecture test is tomorrow in A&P II. Our first lab practicum is next Thursday. I think I have the endocrine system down I am a little worried about the blood. I don't have that down...