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  1. A&P I & II

    LadyLamp replied to mindofmidwifery's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    At my school, A&P 1 is a prereq for A&P 2 as it lays the foundation. If you really want to take both during the semester, and are doing school full-time, you may want to consider splitting the...

  2. Dog and 12 hour night shift

    LadyLamp replied to JessRNBSN's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I speak as a fellow chihuahua owner. Unless you have someone who can spend at least a little time with the dog and take the dog out, or perhaps you can get 2 dogs, twelve hours plus transit time total...

  3. I want to quit pre-nursing for social work!

    LadyLamp replied to pumpkinlover95's topic in Nursing Career

    Definitely do social work if that is where you heart is. I wouldn't worry about the money for now, as the field is broad, and many social workers do well and are not living hand-to-mouth. I work in...

  4. mature student

    LadyLamp replied to weebarra73's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think the financial aspect is very important. If you can afford to pursue this path, I say go for it if this is something that means a lot to you. I am your age and have found much encouragement on...

  5. Do you think MacBook 11inch would be good for Nursing School? Or is it too small?

    LadyLamp replied to NRRN,IWP's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have had Macs for years and love them. They are incredibly reliable and virus-resistant. Right now, I have a desktop but am deciding between the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro with retina display for...

  6. Psych nursing is easy

    LadyLamp replied to studentnurse9806's topic in Psychiatric

    Margotnurse21, I was quite fascinated by your post about working with veterans...would you be willing to share what you love about psych nursing? Your job sounds like it's not for the faint of heart,...

  7. Accelerated BSN -vs- traditional BSN

    LadyLamp replied to ebcifaldi's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I wouldn't choose the ABSN route with a toddler. I am in the process of completing my prereqs for an ABSN program; I am married but have no children. I think the ABSN is too intense and stressful if...

  8. Rent or Buy A&P Texts?

    LadyLamp replied to hmowry's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Compromise and buy the loose-leaf version, which is cheaper than the bound textbook. I have no regrets--I love it. It's great to be able to take notes in your book, carry just the chapters you need...

  9. Seeking Advice - Effective Communications Prerequisite

    LadyLamp replied to pmabraham's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I wouldn't let your anxiety over controversy regarding your interests get in the way. For example, if you are passionate about politics, you are interested in government, which means you are probably...

  10. PharmD to NP

    LadyLamp replied to thefinestwhoever's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    As the poster stated above, you'd probably want to look at a direct-entry NP program. The Ivy's come to mind, like Yale and Columbia, but there are others. The first year mimics an ABSN program, in...

  11. Science in the Summer

    LadyLamp replied to Grindaholic's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I see what you mean now. I thought you just had the science prereqs mentioned in your original post. Good luck with whatever you decide.

  12. Science in the Summer

    LadyLamp replied to Grindaholic's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you're applying in December, why not take one in the fall? Even if you are not 100 percent done with the second class, many programs accept some prereqs in progress. I would avoid two sciences in...

  13. How did you space your SCIENCE prereqs?

    LadyLamp replied to Grindaholic's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would do Bio and Chem before A&P 1/2, if you have the option. At my school, Chem is not required for A&P 1/2, but I wish I had taken it to help flesh out some of the concepts we're learning...

  14. Transferring from an accelerated program

    LadyLamp replied to agaregeagr's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Hi, I'm very curious to know what you don't like about the program, as I am from the area and currently researching ABSN options. I have heard mixed reviews about Marymount. As for transferring, I...

  15. Too late to be a nurse?

    LadyLamp replied to woodland123's topic in General Students

    I'm sure you are thinking about this, but be very careful about incurring debt as you enter your 60s. Getting a degree in nursing does not guarantee you a stable job: Competition is fierce in certain...

  16. A & P 1

    LadyLamp replied to Jesslogan's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    That's been about the average in our class too. I don't think there are shortcuts really, but I have been able to pull off A's by always reading the chapters in their entirety, answering all the...

  17. Looking for A&PII Online Classes

    LadyLamp replied to ArtieRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I can imagine...it's not cheap here. However, I'm really impressed with the quality of the A&P class I'm in at NVCC. I'm taking the class in person, but I have heard good things about the online...

  18. Looking for A&PII Online Classes

    LadyLamp replied to ArtieRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    ArtieRN: By NOVA, do you mean Northern Virginia Community College? If so, they have A&P II with lab entirely online. If they're charging you out of state but you're asking about other class...

  19. Financing ABSN program

    LadyLamp posted a topic in General Students

    Hey everyone, I am considering an ABSN program, likely to start in Fall 2015 or Spring 2016. While I have a decent amount of money saved for it, I'm not sure the best way to finance my education. As...

  20. Financing ABSN program

    LadyLamp replied to LadyLamp's topic in General Students

    Thank you for responding, HouTx! I was thinking more in terms of tax purposes--I need to look into it more. Thanks again.

  21. New Grad jobs/Residency

    LadyLamp replied to Grad2014DC's topic in General Nursing

    ang829: Georgetown, George Washington, and MedStar Washington require the BSN, I believe. There are others, but I think that is the trend for the residencies in D.C.; I don't know about Baltimore. I...

  22. Do you recommend taking Chemistry before nursing school?

    LadyLamp posted a topic in General Students

    Hi everyone, I'm a pre-nursing ABSN hopeful, who is currently taking prereqs. I know this forum is for students already in nursing school, but I really wanted to ask you all your thoughts on taking...

  23. Do you recommend taking Chemistry before nursing school?

    LadyLamp replied to LadyLamp's topic in General Students

    Wow, we definitely have a consensus here! Thank you all so much for taking time out to respond to my post with your wise words. It really helped that you provided practical examples from your clinical...

  24. Family Support

    LadyLamp replied to FuturePedRN2016's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    A big reason why I found the courage to take this journey is because of my husband's support. However, the one thing he said to me, and very sweetly I might add, was "Please don't forget to take care...

  25. There is Hope!!!!

    LadyLamp replied to RNKellie51303's topic in Nurses Recovery

    What a great way to kick off the New