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  1. From what I know though- It's hard to transfer into NIU's program, because they only take a certain amount of transfer students. It's VERY competitive due to the great program and awesome price....
  2. Hi guys!! I got accepted to NIU's Nursing Program straight out of high school (I'm now a current NIU student) My pre-req GPA should still be a 4.0 though. Anyone else set to start Spring 2016? :) I...
  3. What did you take Anatomy with

    Hahaha thanks I've heard it's close to impossible.... But somehow still
  4. What did you take Anatomy with

    Our A&P class is crammed together in one semester so it's 5 credits. With it I'm taking English, The History/Ethics of Nursing, and an Honors Seminar. I would take more classes, but that's all I...
  5. Planning to take any summer classes?

    I took Statistics last summer. This summer I'm taking Microbiology (in person) and a Gen Ed class (online). Should be fun!! Thankfully I got an easy job working at the pool as front desk staff
  6. How long did it take you finish your prerequisites?

    Oops!!! I meant 1 and a half years. And that wasn't a just prerequisites. That also includes all my gen eds and my minor. I took summer classes as well to get everything done that
  7. I am taking my prereqs. Which math should i take?

    If you want to get your BSN take Statistics! It is usually required for a BSN anyways. I struggle a lot with math, but I studied for hours and hours so I managed an A
  8. Is 71% in Chemistry enough?

    That's crazy!! At my school 80% is a
  9. How long did it take you finish your prerequisites?

    Took me 2 and a half years, full time (16-18 credits a semester). For a BSN program
  10. Kishwaukee College

    congrats!!! That's really awesome
  11. one side love problem between student nurse and doctor

    Olivet Nazarene University is well know for the the "ring before spring
  12. Neonatal Nursing Education

    Also- Keep in mind that Nursing school covers all areas of nursing. You cannot "specialize" in your undergrad
  13. Neonatal Nursing Education

    It does happen, it's just not exactly "common". If moving is not an issue for you, you would want to apply to several New Grad NICU Programs before you graduate. The more you apply to, the better your...
  14. Just submitted my graduation app!

    Wow I'm excited for you!!! I can only imagine how awesome that must feel
  15. Should I take Medical Terminology for nursing school?

    Our school recommends it to all students who don't get in the program on their first try. However, I wish it was a requirement. I start the program so soon I have no time to it in another class. I...
  16. Marijuana and type 2 Diabetic / school nursing

    Just my two cents, but at my old high school we had drug testing. However, it had to be completely random- You couldn't single out a student that you wanted to be tested. I'm not sure if that's just...
  17. How to not Fail/Get kicked out/Get bullied?

    Thanks for your insight :) I'm terrified for failing the tests. I am a very hard worker, but definitely no genius I'm so scared!!! I guess all I can do it try my hardest not to fail out... Although I...
  18. Dear nursing students, nurses, and nursing instructors, I have been around on this site for a little over two years now, so I've seen many posts. However, I always seem to see countless posts of...
  19. How to not Fail/Get kicked out/Get bullied?

    Very true!!! I'll be sure to remember this
  20. How to not Fail/Get kicked out/Get bullied?

    Yikes!!! I can't believe some of those things actually happened..... Thank you for the list though. I think in list form, so that was really a great post for me to read! :) Failing tests definitely...
  21. How to not Fail/Get kicked out/Get bullied?

    I'm definitely scared of failing out!! I know that only the smartest get through.... I'm very very hardworking, but definitely no genius The rest of those things I think are avoidable for me
  22. How to not Fail/Get kicked out/Get bullied?

    Thank you for the advice
  23. How to not Fail/Get kicked out/Get bullied?

    Thanks to everyone for answering. I will definitely keep all these things in mind when I start Nursing School
  24. How to not Fail/Get kicked out/Get bullied?

    You have a very good point. I am quite the worry wart, and I suppose I can't spend too much time stressing over things that may not even happen Thank you for your advice- I will take it to heart as I...
  25. How to not Fail/Get kicked out/Get bullied?

    Thank you so much for the long and well thought out response :) I will take your advice and follow it. I am excited for the challenge that nursing school will bring!! I suppose that reading many of...