tnmater

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1. Failed 2 nrsg classes; out forever?

   tnmater posted a topic in General Students

   I'm 49 and failed my 3rd semester of an ASN community college program. Last year I failed my 2nd semester and successfully passed the second time. The school has a "two-strikes-you're-out" policy....

2. Should I continue nursing school?

   tnmater replied to ElsieO's's topic in General Students

   When I was 19 I quit nursing school. My main reasons back then were the doctors. The ones I encountered were intimidating and jerks. Now, 30 yrs later and I'm back in school. I've found two things: 1)...

3. How old is too old for an Algebra class

   tnmater replied to jensjo's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   I went back to school at 46. My last algebra class was 20 yrs prior, made a C back then. I found a used algebra book to review the basics before taking Probs & Stats. I grew up with the stereotype...

4. Student Loans... HELP!!

   tnmater replied to TriecyJay's topic in General Students

   Don't let age play a factor. I started back at 46 yrs. old. I was able to get financial aid through fafsa which also gives your application to state resources. Maybe consider a community college to...

5. could I get in the nursing program

   tnmater replied to natyflores's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   I agree with feeneishia. Ds in A&P and Micro will not get you in any program. These subjects are the basis for everything in nursing. You won't survive nursing school without having a good...

6. Cheaters.... What is our responsibility?

   tnmater replied to PlayaChickRN's topic in General Students

   When I was in A&P and Microbiology I heard many people blatantly talking about cheating. Some exams were online. One person would take the exam while the others helped answer and they would...

7. Has anyone purchased the simplenursing.com stuff?

   tnmater replied to ernickie's topic in General Students

   I viewed a few of his free videos before when I was taking Anatomy. They did help me understand better. Now I'm in a RN program. I just purchased the highest package they offered. I wanted to view...