dorkypanda

dorkypanda

Member

  • Content

    671

  • Visitors

    11,969

  • Followers

    0

  • Likes

    17

All Content by dorkypanda

  1. Music to study to

    dorkypanda replied to nurselou04's topic in General Students

    I'm like you, I prefer no noise if possible. i don't get how some people want to study for an exam at Starbucks......

  2. College Major?

    dorkypanda replied to tmzmckinney's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Just complete prereqs that nursing programs need and also make sure to complete the right GE courses that the school requires for admission

  3. College Major?

    dorkypanda replied to tmzmckinney's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Well technically you could go to a school that has a nursing program in it so that once you're done you can apply to the school's nursing program. If you have financial issues then maybe you can...

  4. Grade Questions!

    dorkypanda replied to sgemmalynn's topic in General Students

    I'm not sure how it works but some programs do allow prereqs with grades c or above. However you must read the details on if they allow retakes for courses with c and above. i read upon some programs...

  5. A&P

    dorkypanda replied to Amylovesnursing's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I hear you out. Anatomy and physiology is a somewhat challenging course. You need to study everyday if you can so you go over material more than once. Be on top of your reading schedule and seek help...

  6. Does Anatomy get any easier?

    dorkypanda replied to ThatOneDude822's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have taken anatomy and physiology separately as a full course. I don't recall having smaller amounts of information to absorb and retain. it just seemed to Kind of build up on top of the previous...

  7. Puppy and nursing school?

    dorkypanda replied to arightnurse3465's topic in General Students

    Dogs in general require time and attention. they will want you to play with them and will miss you a lot when you're not home( prepare for a messy garden disaster, sometimes dogs dig dirt and etc). I...

  8. Take Intro to Bio or AP out of it?

    dorkypanda replied to inkkedandproud86's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Careful here,did you take and pass AP bio while in HS? I would double check to see if the bio course required for the nursing program allows you to substitute AP credit for the course because they may...

  9. Enter your TEAS V Scores here!!

    dorkypanda replied to Future Nurse's Wife's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    You could send your teas score directly from ati to your school. they do it via email or so, electronically so it should be

  10. Pre-nursing student - what should my major be?

    dorkypanda replied to hana_'s topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You can major in biology since you're required to take chemistry,biology anyways.. check the prereqs required for schools you want to apply to in the

  11. First Fundamentals Exam went Awesome!

    dorkypanda replied to JulianaRose's topic in General Students

    :up:Omg,wow, congratulations to you! If the first exam is the hardest, I wonder what else is harder ? what NCLEX book or rationale did you study

  12. A&p help

    dorkypanda replied to hopingstccfall2015's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Your current grade shows that you have been doing fine! Just keep studying and putting in the good efforts to push through the next exam and thoughout the course. keep up with the reading and studying...

  13. Gen Bio

    dorkypanda replied to futurenurse18_'s topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    A general biology course will be a foundation of basic bio, so, it shouldn't be too difficult. The concepts aren't quickly understood all the time. Some require more thoughts than others. when I took...

  14. Biology Advice

    dorkypanda replied to happyinmyheart's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Everyone has a different method of studying. Some study in a short amount of time and understand, and others must put in more effort. just do what you have to do even if it means over doing it. I'm...

  15. I don't know how to study

    dorkypanda replied to sarahjeanleach's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Read your book, PowerPoint slides, and notebook notes. Do you own a voice recorder? I found it very helpful in filling in blanks that I was confused about during class time . Try to study daily for...

  16. No A.C.T/S.A.T's ..Am I Qualified to begin Nursing school?

    dorkypanda replied to EmilyAguirre's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Just take the required prereqs you need. Check out some schools in your area for nursing programs and look up the programs online. The prereqs will take 1-2 years and maybe you'll have to take a test....

  17. Decisions...Help!

    dorkypanda replied to AspiringLPN2014's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I see where you may be going with this. The degree required, if you want to work in hospitals and such is a BSN. If I were you, I'd go for the ASN or ADN program if you aren't competitive for the BSN...

  18. help me decide

    dorkypanda replied to misstori's topic in Nursing Career

    Very nice, it seems like you shouldn't have a problem with getting into a BSN program or anything like that. are nursing programs competitive in your area? You should check out many websites of...

  19. help me decide

    dorkypanda replied to misstori's topic in Nursing Career

    There's so many ways to get to your goal. Please check facilities in your area if they are hiring and what degrees they accept, that is really important. Keep your options open. Did you do really good...

  20. How to get into Nursing School

    dorkypanda replied to LexannLay's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You don't have to take the prereqs at that specific school , you technically could take it at a cc for a lower price. take a good look at the school you want to go to and others in your area. BSN...

  21. Lvn -rn or straight to bsn

    dorkypanda replied to ihood's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi ihood, They are somewhat competitive due to the amount of people applying but to get in, I'm thinking the stats aren't as crazy compared to BSN you know or maybe it depends on your area. In my...

  22. Lvn -rn or straight to bsn

    dorkypanda replied to ihood's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I agree BSN programs are competive right now you'll need high GPA and test score. have you looked at adn programs in your area? I think they are less competitive than BSN programs but they may also...

  23. Doing prerequisites in a hurry??

    dorkypanda replied to ShanaeD's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I agree with previous posters,you want to get the best grades possible the first time around. You can mix one science heavy course with a course that isn't science. Just make sure to study daily and...

  24. Nursing school

    dorkypanda replied to TaliaB's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    Yes you do need to take prereq courses before applying to any nursing program whether it be adn or BSN. Be aware that BSN programs are competitive at the moment- top GPA and score in the test are...

  25. Becoming a CRNA

    dorkypanda replied to Babo3680's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Oh wow, they need a doctorates