Dodie_A

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1. Any older students?

   Dodie_A replied to Dodie_A's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I may try a planner or actually utilizing my phone's calendar feature. Im in no danger of bad grades. A's & B's all the way. However, I'm not very comfortable applying with a 3.4. It's just too low.

2. Any older students?

   Dodie_A replied to Dodie_A's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Soprano, that's some good advice. Learning style.... For me, it depends on the subject and material. I did really well with a couple of classes just by making flash cards and reading them every night. However, for biology-based material, I have to ta...

3. Any older students?

   Dodie_A replied to Dodie_A's topic in Pre-Nursing

   TC has is right. I realized that this semester. Before now, no matter how many classes I had, I could just go with the flow and study whenever. A&P I kicked my butt this semester and I absolutely have to start scheduling. I think that will help m...

4. Any older students?

   Dodie_A posted a topic in Pre-Nursing

   I'm over 35 and working my way through pre-req's to apply to my CC's program in the spring. I notice a few things being an older student: availability, memory, conflicting responsibilities.... I was just wondering if anyone can relate and what are y...

5. re-takes

   Dodie_A replied to amazinga921's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I'm kind of in the same boat. The program I'm applying to does 'repeat/delete' and takes only your latest grade for the 5 tallied pre-req's. Overall is a different story and I have no idea how far they look into our transcripts. I'm also beating mys...

6. Low GPA

   Dodie_A replied to ifka's topic in Pre-Nursing

   My overall right now is 3.28. I hit some bumps in the road before I really knew what I wanted to do and knew what I was really capable of doing. Now I'm busting my hump to get the overall above 3.5. The school I'm attending counts four courses towar...

7. What if you don't get into a nursing program?

   Dodie_A replied to knnyz's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I will keep your story in mind! There is plenty I can do in the mean time. I can take *official* accounting courses while working so I can increase my earning power in that field, I can look into BSN.... No reason to stop trying.

8. Local hospital now says "BSN or MSN preferred" for all bedside positions?!

   Dodie_A replied to Nola009's topic in ADN/BSN

   Thanks for reminding me. Going by my CC peers, it is what you put into the education that counts. I take mine as seriously as any university education and I work very hard. College at any level is a privilege and an honor. It's not something to be ta...

9. Local hospital now says "BSN or MSN preferred" for all bedside positions?!

   Dodie_A replied to Nola009's topic in ADN/BSN

   Degree inflation AND snobbery. Fun times ahead.... I just checked my locals and no one here is requiring a MSN or BSN. They all say graduate of accredited school, and mostly are asking for 2yrs experience in hospitals. Hey! I might have a shot after ...

10. Local hospital now says "BSN or MSN preferred" for all bedside positions?!

    Dodie_A replied to Nola009's topic in ADN/BSN

    I have seen the degree trend passing through all lines of work. Some private companies require a 4-yr just to answer the phone! It is crazy! And scary. I have a background in accounting and a lot of experience in it. That goes further than someone fr...

11. Local hospital now says "BSN or MSN preferred" for all bedside positions?!

    Dodie_A replied to Nola009's topic in ADN/BSN

    What's wrong with "community college"? Why is it "lesser"? Does one not still have to pass the NCLEX? Or is there a special NCLEX for "community college" students?

12. What if you don't get into a nursing program?

    Dodie_A replied to knnyz's topic in Pre-Nursing

    My back up plan is to re-take a couple of courses to improve my GPA if needed, and possibly re-take some Bio, or even a Micro just for experience. Micro isn't required for the ASN program here, but it won't hurt to have it. OR- go back to working acc...

13. Cold Feet

    Dodie_A replied to Crew2Nursing's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I've not yet applied to the program my school offers and I've had cold feet this whole semester. That's actually what led me to this website! It's mostly a fear of failure and the unknown. I kept having nightmares of being expected to handle high-tra...

14. Non-traditional Nursing Hopefuls

    Dodie_A replied to BeachsideRN's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Single mother of a 5y/o, living with parents as a stay-at-home mom until I finish school. I just turned 40 and am finishing up pre-req's. I will apply next spring. Our program is competitive and hard to get into so I'm focusing on GPA. I'm at a commu...