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I found that many, if not all, algebra concepts have been broken down and explained in easy to understand detail and example by someone in the world who has posted it on the internet. Google any topic, and some high school, or middle school teacher has explained it somewhere. Try it!

Why didn't you like the research class?

I've got an A so far. It's my last science pre-req, and so far it's by far the easiest, compared to A&P 1 and 2, and microbiology. I actually kind of like it.

I agree with person who said to sit up front. Also, at all costs, avoid slackers when it comes to labs and lab partners. If you know who the serious ones are, do everything you can to partner with them for lab. There's nothing worse than a slacking lab partner.

Somewhat to my surprised, I got accepted. I'm very nervous about, though. I have a lot of questions with no one to ask. The orientation date is "to be announced".

The application deadline was 9/1 for Spring '06, but I got mine in early. Anyway, got the letter last week University of Maryland BSN program. I'm a little overwhelmed still!

Hi, I just got accepted into UMAB for Spring '06. They have a new program for people who already have a BS in any field - it's an accelerated program (I think 18 months, but not sure) that gets you an MSN. They no longer offer a BSN if you already have a BS. I'm 49 and don't have a BS, am transferring from community college. I have a 4.0. They get about 900 applicants for about 200 seats each semester. I think it's easier to get into the MSN program. Hope this helps.

I can't say how the nurse who beat her husband came to be on the show, but in my sister's case, she didn't really start out with that intent. She contacted the show with some questions about her son's behavour and was called by a producer. She confided about her drug problem and then the whole thing just spiralled until she found herself in rehab. Part of why she agreed to it (and they called many times before she finally agreed) was that she had so much fear for her kids. Also the kind of help they were offering was beyond her means. (And she had tried MANY times to get help on her own.) They were also stressing over and over again that the show would help so many others who would see themselves and get help. I'm not trying to justify her behavour or going on TV, just trying to explain a little. Also, she had no control whatsoever on how it was edited. Her husband says that while it was accurate, it was also edited to be as dramatic as possible.

There are no secrets once you've gone on TV. Maybe that's a good thing in these cases.

My sister was the nurse that appeared in the primetime special "Escaping Addiction". I would not call her low class. The reason she appeared on the show is kind of a long story, but I will say the the show is putting forth a huge amount of effort to help her and her family. Please just remember that these are real people.

Boy do I know how you feel. Did you happen to see the Dr. Phil special "Escaping Addiction" with the addicted nurse? That's my sister. (that's where my screen name came from - I was browsing the internet looking for what people were saying about the show and found this forum.) Anyway, I'm sure people watched that show and wondered where her family is. Well, her family (me) has to live their own lives, free from toxic behaviour of others even if they are close relatives. At some point you realize that first of all you can never help enough, and that helping is not really helping. You don't do them any favors by doing for them what they need to learn to do for themselves. A good book is "facing Codependency" by Pia Melody. Believe me, I know it's not easy. It's taken me years and years to finally distance myself and my family from her. Best of luck, and prayers for a miracle.

She was dx'd at age 7. She does pretty well managing it considering she IS a teenager. She's on an insulin pump. One reason I decided to go back to school is that I needed to get my own life so that I could allow her to have hers. I had been micromanaging her for too long, but I know that eventually she has to take responsibility for her own care.

:chuckle Now you're starting to get the picture! Also, she has Type 1 Diabetes. Just increases the challenge little.

:chuckle We have learned a thing or two haven't we? Try telling that to my 14 year old!!

My first prereq when returning to school was A&P I. I had not had biology for 15 years. I have now taken A&P I, II, and microbiology. I would recommend taking micro first. I managed A's in all, but A&P would have been easier if I had taken micro first.

Thanks, I guess I have too much time on my hands right now so I am worrying. I finished the spring semester about 2 weeks ago (A&P II and Statistics) and don't start summer for another week. I've been working on my BSN application and worrying about everything as it all gets closer to becoming a reality. I am healthy (except genetic hypertension, controlled with a dieuritc), normal weight, working on getting more fit. When I first started back to school I thought carrying the books would kill me, but I've gotten used to that. Anyway, thanks for the encouragement.

I am willing to do whatever it takes. I had heard that many hospitals try to use only part-time in order to avoid paying benefits. That would be OK with me because I don't HAVE to work full time. I'm also trying to be realistic as to how long I will be able to work full time in a hospital setting at my age. My main concern is getting hired in the first place, and then being accepted by other staff.

Thanks for your thoughtful reply. It is the physical stress that worries me the most. I am doing all that I can to prepare for this before I even get into the BSN program. I hope I'm being realistic about it. I don't need/want to work full time - I just really want to do something important in a second career - I hope eventually to get into education and/or research.

Will I face discrimination from other nurses?

I am finishing my prereqs and currently applying for a BSN program for a Spring '06 start. I am 49 years old. What are your thoughts? Thank you.

What do you think was wrong with that essay? I ask because I just submitted my app to UMAB traditional BSN for Spring '06 - doing my prereqs at Howard CC - have a 4.0 in all courses. I'm sure my letters will be great, one from my microbiology teacher, one from my A&P II teacher, but now I'm worried about my essay. :uhoh21:

As a patient several years ago I had an IV run dry. I was very sick: septic with staph, etc after a C-section. I also had pelvic thrombo phlebitis but it had not been dx'd yet. Well, my veins were completely shot by all the heavy antibiotics - infiltrations, etc. When that IV ran dry, it could not be saved, and I cried. After hours of trying, finally a central line was started. Just thought I'd share.

And.. I also hate rattling chip bags during tests. And people with a runny nose during tests constantly sniffing. (I bring tissue and pass it to the sniffer, hint, hint..)

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