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  1. how to I become a RN Nurse

    BusiestBSN replied to kpmartin001's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I agree with this statement and in addition encourage you to get good grades in high school. Keep your GPA up. Some universities offer "early admission" to high school students. This means when you...

  2. Noticing students failing

    BusiestBSN replied to mikasa's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    We started with 45. It's second semester & we are down to 41. At this rate, we will graduate with 33. So far, 2 of those 4 failed. The other 2 decided that nursing was not for

  3. How many nursing programs should I apply to?

    BusiestBSN replied to MsDanielle's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I applied to multiple schools. I am a huge believer in not putting all your eggs in a basket & having a backup plan with another back up plan for that back up plan. You get the jist. Research and...

  4. Non-Impacted Nursing Schools

    BusiestBSN replied to Ann Apple's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have heard that Minot State University in freezing Minot, North Dakota does not have a waiting list. Oklahoma City University broadcasts on their website that they do not have a waiting list and...

  5. Administering meds at clinical

    BusiestBSN replied to keeithh01's topic in General Students

    My current clinical instructor is an organized, vet nurse who believes in pushing us off the deep end (with her acting as a lifeguard just in case). Yesterday was the real first day of clinical and...

  6. Need help with a nursing diagnosis!

    BusiestBSN replied to jberrn's topic in General Students

    Risk for falls You could always do readiness for enhanced knowledge, especially if they show interest in learning more to stay healthy. Your interventions could be a teaching plan of health...

  7. Perspective on Accreditation

    BusiestBSN replied to Mommy2Cru's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Mommy2Cru, I would love to private message you but I don't think I can since we are new users. I am from the DC area (not currently living there). Are you stationed at Joint base Bolling Anacostia?...

  8. Study tips/Exam help!

    BusiestBSN replied to JerseyGirl2010's topic in General Students

    I believe in trying a variety of methods. I take notes during class, read the charts & key points in the textbook, write concept maps and try to place myself in the situation when reading about...

  9. Perspective on Accreditation

    BusiestBSN replied to Mommy2Cru's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Which school? I am familiar with the area and curious of which one it

  10. low gpa

    BusiestBSN replied to lowgpa's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Your GPA is pretty low to apply to nursing school. I know that the direct entry MSN programs by me require at least a 3.0 science GPA & 3.0 cumulative GPA, although with competition the average is...

  11. Living independently while in Nursing school, is it possible?

    BusiestBSN replied to Lena M's topic in General Students

    Agreed. I have lived in a dorm for almost 2 years and do appreciate being right on campus, less than 100 yards from the School of Nursing, and with a variety of dining options so I don't have to cook....

  12. high school student needs all info

    BusiestBSN replied to natayjia123's topic in General Students

    It is a two step process. After nursing school you graduate with a degree (either Associate or Bachelor's) and then you take the national licensing exam to get the RN title. So you must pass nursing...

  13. Better to go to a community college first?

    BusiestBSN replied to pjb15201's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I went to a community college for my pre requisite but transferred to a 4 year school for my nursing courses into a BSN program. Where I live, you do not get a job with an ADN. BSN does not...

  14. can i do this (is this for me)?

    BusiestBSN replied to Nursing_Student'15's topic in General Students

    In nursing school, you are learning so many new things from critical thinking to knowing skills. Being a novice (think of Benner's Stages) can be an uncomfortable feeling. I know I don't enjoy feeling...

  15. Things you'd love to tell a fellow nursing student or faculty.....

    BusiestBSN replied to ixchel's topic in General Students

    Other students: Shut up! Stop talking about your personal health history. Stop asking specific questions that our instructor does not have the answers to. Stop trying to find out which exact questions...

  16. What's the worst you've done on an exam?

    BusiestBSN replied to sjalv's topic in General Students

    So far in nursing school, my lowest grade is the 70 I scored on an exam last semester. A family emergency came up and I asked my instructor if I could take the exam 2 days early. I was not nearly...

  17. Peds math exam - tooting my own horn!

    BusiestBSN replied to christina731's topic in General Students

    Congrats on your exam! It is very stressful! I got so sick right before my dosage exam for this semester. I practiced a lot but the stress still got to me. But passing is the best feeling. Way to

  18. Why do some choose to pursue BSN over ASN first?

    BusiestBSN replied to MedicalPartisan's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I decided to go for my BSN and am in my second semester of nursing school. Honestly, there were many factors: 1. I am a traditional college student so I want to get the degree now before I venture...

  19. Nursing School

    BusiestBSN replied to patel255's topic in General Students

    I agree with RunBabyRun. I am in my second semester and it is just a lot of information. For me, it is hard to learn all about a disease and in addition then learn how to think like a nurse & know...