happyinmyheart

happyinmyheart

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  1. How many nurses in your school??

    Middle school, grades 3-8: 1000 kids..... 0 school nurses I think it's dangerous... All they have is a secretary who took a first aid
  2. I would definitely stick to keeping within the number of words allowed. You don't want to stick out like a sore thumb, and show that you can't follow directions! You don't want them to disqualify you...
  3. Most urgent situations

    Wow... These are some crazy stories! When I was in grade school and middle school we didn't have a school nurse. Our secretary handed out ice packs and that was it. If you "felt bad" at all they just...
  4. "hard science" requirements for RN's

    For sciences classes: I had to take biology, organic chemistry, microbiology, and anatomy & Physiology. Other prerequisites: Human nutrition, intro to psychology, statistics, developmental...
  5. Lol, I got one of these letters and I am just a Pre-Nursing student! Total
  6. CNA at 17 & RN at 19

    I became a CNA at 17 years old during my junior year of high school. It was a great experience and I'm so glad I did it. I went to a four year BSN program straight out of high school. I'm taking heavy...
  7. Most of the jobs that nurses used to do for sports teams have been taken over by Athletic Trainers and Physical Therapists
  8. Anyone fail chemistry 1st time around?

    I needed to hear this today. You have no idea how much.... I had Chem in high school and it stumped me a bit. I'm taking it as a pre req now, and I totally freaked out earlier "it's high school all...
  9. Prereqs - Is A&P That Difficult?

    I also think it depends on what school you take it at, what professor you have, and if it is one semester- or if it's split up to two. Also depends on how hard you work :) My point is... It really...
  10. Is this manageable?

    I'm looking for some advice here about my schedule :) I am currently set to start Nursing School right on time, Spring 2016. Since we are a traditional BSN program, it is recommended that we complete...
  11. Is this manageable?

    Thanks for everyone's opinions :) I am required to take all those classes in order to complete the prerequisites, gen eds, and the honors portion of my program. I do not live near this school during...
  12. cheapest out of State tuition - please help

    I hope this post may explain what's important. Although your college sounds super cheap!!! Only $280 a credit hour!? Not sure you'll be able to do better than that as far as tuition goes... Here's...
  13. What if you don't get into a nursing program?

    Most people at my school become Public Health majors. Keep in mind I go to a four year traditional BSN school. Many of the applicants are ages 18-21. However we have a lot of people not get in...
  14. Veganism and the pursue of nursing

    Okay this made me laugh out
  15. to email or not Admissions Director

    I agree. I think it's excellent you wrote a thank you note :) However right around when decisions are being made I wouldn't interfere.... But that's honestly just an opinion
  16. New Grad L&D Interview

    Congrats!!! That is too awesome
  17. New Grad Salary

    I've heard of people making way less and way more as a new grad. It definitely depends on where you live! (As jamisaurus said :)
  18. To all of the encouraging posters today: Thank you!! You are the reason I love AllNurses
  19. Reading this thread was comforting :) My mom wishes I would have majored in Communications, made tons of friends, and joined a sorority. Instead I'm busting my butt to get straight A's, gain...
  20. What prerequisites did you take/ are you taking?

    Biology with lab, Chemistry with lab, Microbiology with lab, Anatomy & Physiology with lab, Intro to Psychology, Human Nutrition, Statistics, Human Development, Rhetoric & Comp. 1, Rhetoric...
  21. Four main things to focus on: 1. Can you get into the program, is it severely competitive, does it have wait list? (If you live in California I cannot stress this point enough. Nursing school and jobs...
  22. Job prospect for males

    I'm not sure what this has to do with gender. Nursing provides equal opportunities to males and females. I know many males who have their CNA, and many females who don't, and vice versa. The nursing...
  23. Summer Jobs

    I think I'm going to apply!! I have been told by many people to go for it- and I know I would just love it! I will always regret not doing it if I skip it- also, the money will help a lot with my...
  24. Summer Jobs

    Hello all :) Now that summer is approaching I'm sure many people are looking at summer jobs and summer classes! I know that I myself have decided to take microbiology as well as volunteer at a...