afowler77

afowler77 BSN, MSN

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  1. Assessing Readiness for the NCLEX

    afowler77 replied to afowler77's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I passed in 75 questions! I wouldn't say it was easy, but it wasn't intimidating. I think it was a combination of Kaplan and the quality of education I received. My school puts a lot of effort into...

  2. Assessing Readiness for the NCLEX

    afowler77 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I am scheduled to take my NCLEX-RN in less than 48 hours. I was wondering how you determined your readiness to take the test. I understand that it is common to panic and feel like you aren't ready,...

  3. Assessing Readiness for the NCLEX

    afowler77 replied to afowler77's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Haha, I don't know if "prepare" is the right word, since I don't feel prepared! I used Saunders and NCLEX Mastery (casually) and Kaplan was my main study platform. I started studying about 3 weeks...

  4. New nursing student in desperate need for a study plan

    afowler77 replied to Amber20194's topic in Study Tips for Students's Share Tips

    First of all, it is 100% completely normal to feel like you are behind and overwhelmed, even right in the beginning. I felt the same way in the beginning. One of the senior students took the time to...

  5. Low KAPLAN scores!! Passed the NCLEX RN!

    afowler77 replied to Jenni RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    THANK YOU so much for sharing your experience in such detail! I am scheduled to take my NCLEX on Tuesday afternoon, and I am so scared. I am having anxiety attacks. My Kaplan scores have been good....

  6. UMSON Fall 2015

    afowler77 replied to MiMi3's topic in Maryland Nursing

    I'm not entirely certain that calls are made in alphabetical order. Last fall, I was a full "admit institution," my last name begins with F, and I got my notification almost two weeks after they...

  7. UMSON Fall 2015

    afowler77 replied to MiMi3's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Congratulations, Pink Eagle! It's been a long time

  8. UMSON Fall 2015

    afowler77 replied to MiMi3's topic in Maryland Nursing

    "Mini-vacation"?!?! Oh littlemango, you ARE optimistic! I spent 5 hours at school today working with my group on our presentation for our Research class! I *did* take a nap this afternoon. A LOT of...

  9. UMSON Fall 2015

    afowler77 replied to MiMi3's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Hi blessedNhopeful! Littlemango and I can go into detail in just a few weeks. Three weeks left, and we will have survived our first semester! The one thing I learned in my first semester, that NO...

  10. UMSON Fall 2015

    afowler77 replied to MiMi3's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Katiep_123- my call from UMSON came about 2 days before my deposit was due at Towson! I still lost out on my deposit to TU's nursing program, but at least I was spared paying the University

  11. UMSON Fall 2015

    afowler77 replied to MiMi3's topic in Maryland Nursing

    It can take a while to get "The Call." Last fall, others began receiving notifications, be it accepted, rejected, or waitlisted. A week into it, I still had heard noting. I think it took at least a...

  12. UMSON Fall 2015

    afowler77 replied to MiMi3's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Congratulations, emilykwas! Yes, "provisional admit" means that you need to submit your final grades for the semester before your status can change to "admit institution." For any of you provisional...

  13. UMSON Fall 2015

    afowler77 replied to MiMi3's topic in Maryland Nursing

    For those of you who got accepted to Towson, I was wondering what you meant by "Does it apply to us?" The way it works with Towson, is you apply to the SON and the University, you need to be accepted...

  14. The HARD Truth for most nurses

    afowler77 replied to Humaneclowninscrubs's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Student here. Not getting involved in the debate, but I do have a funny anecdote. Before nursing school, I worked in retail. One of the things that sealed the deal for me when deciding to pursue a...

  15. UMSON Fall 2015

    afowler77 replied to MiMi3's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Congratulations to all those who have been accepted! Provisional admits- just remember that, in order to make it to "admit institution" you need to pass your classes with an A or a B. Stay focused on...

  16. UMSON Fall 2015

    afowler77 replied to MiMi3's topic in Maryland Nursing

    BSN hopefuls- If you have already been accepted somewhere, ask yourself this. Are you willing to pass up a sure bet, in favor of a maybe? How badly do you want to be in nursing school in the fall? I...

  17. UMSON Fall 2015

    afowler77 replied to MiMi3's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Two quick things to keep in mind: 1. Status doesn't signify much. I've seen applicants on 3 application cycles remain at "complete, ready for review" or "committee ready" right up until they got the...

  18. UMSON Fall 2015

    afowler77 replied to MiMi3's topic in Maryland Nursing

    To piggyback on my previous post: Hi everyone! Try to not sweat these last few weeks of waiting or whether or not you are "ready for review" or "committee ready." As long as they have all of your...

  19. UMSON Fall 2015

    afowler77 replied to MiMi3's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Hi MiMi3, Sorry I've been MIA for a while now. School is INTENSE. I'm not sure "like" is the right word...more like "grateful." I just sent you a message on Facebook. I will be more communicative...

  20. UMSON Fall 2015

    afowler77 replied to MiMi3's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Hi everyone! I just started my first week of classes in the BSN program, at UMSON's Shady Grove campus. The workload is heavy (so are the books!) already, so I probably won't be on here much. I just...

  21. Starting Nursing School in January and I Got Summoned for Federal Jury Duty!

    afowler77 posted a topic in General Students

    I know this topic has been addressed before, but I am always looking for fresh perspective. I think I feel the need to talk about it because I am freaking out! If anyone has had a similar experience,...

  22. UMSON Spring 2015

    afowler77 replied to littlemango's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Thanks to everyone who said I've helped encourage them. I am so happy to help with lifting spirits, or anything else. I've had some contentious interactions with a few people lately, so your kind...

  23. UMSON Spring 2015

    afowler77 replied to littlemango's topic in Maryland Nursing

    @KayBee09- Here is the link to the "Current Students" page. You will want SURFS (different component of what we used to submit and check on our applications.) Current Students | University of Maryland...

  24. UMSON Spring 2015

    afowler77 replied to littlemango's topic in Maryland Nursing

    @jennyxyz- Did you call? I think, at this point, you are justified in

  25. UMSON Spring 2015

    afowler77 replied to littlemango's topic in Maryland Nursing

    For anyone still waiting, here is one of my favorite quotes. “Do not let your fire go out, spark by irreplaceable spark in the hopeless swamps of the not-quite, the not-yet, and the not-at-all. Do...