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  1. Need Advice

    dorkypanda replied to Bonnieparker22's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You've got a dilemma there going on. First off can you imagine yourself holding a career in something you're interested in for a long time and still feel satisfied ? What is that dream or goal of...

  2. How should I split my classes?

    dorkypanda replied to dc1994's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    summer time crunch isn't fun that's for sure. Let me tell you that I took micro during summer time(8 weeks long) and it wasn't as bad as it sounds. also I took micro by itself since I only needed it...

  3. help

    dorkypanda replied to Heidi_Tink's topic in General Students

    I agree with the above poster. I would think some programs would give you points for taking language course in college but you must double check how many language courses you need to take in order to...

  4. First semester nursing student!

    dorkypanda replied to paigecham22's topic in General Students

    Courtney8806, For practicing and reviewing nclex style questions what book do you use ?

  5. Advice needed!! Lazy peer!

    dorkypanda replied to KStudentNurse70's topic in General Students

    Congrats on your great grade! she needs to know what caused her problems when she first took the class and not just ask for your previous work since that won't help solve her problem. you should be...

  6. What do I need to expect on the TEAS?

    dorkypanda replied to patrice.morrow's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    hopefully you can register and get into your needed classes. In my area it was like a competition trying to get into human anatomy, human physiology and microbiology since lots of people needed it. I...

  7. What do I need to expect on the TEAS?

    dorkypanda replied to patrice.morrow's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    Since you're just starting out, try to do good in your prereq courses the first time around. Study hard and daily. Also try to read your books ahead of time. if you don't have a voice recorder I think...

  8. What do I need to expect on the TEAS?

    dorkypanda replied to patrice.morrow's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    Hi there, it's great that you want to do early preparations. I would suggest you to think about buying the ATI study manual that's the main book to study from. You could also buy the two online...

  9. September 2014 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    dorkypanda replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    Jim, how many more robots like this will be coming to our unit? I think they will dominate

  10. Microbiology....help!!!!

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

    I also took micro by itself but during summer time. I thought micro was a very interesting course. There is quite a lot of material so if you could study daily that is a plus. Like someone else...

  11. My journey to become a nurse is taking so long...anyone else feel this way?

    dorkypanda replied to ns808's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I also worried about my age when I would be done with school too but I realized that it is just one detail within a big picture. You almost being done with prereqs at the age of 22 is still young! I'm...

  12. Tomorrow is my first exam in fundamentals of nursing. I feel a bit scared to say the

    dorkypanda replied to NeoNatMom's topic in General Students

    Rob4546 I like your good tips! When you said get down to business I couldn't help but think of the Mulan song I'll make a man out of

  13. Course Decisions

    dorkypanda replied to TAF55's topic in General Students

    That is really neat I didn't know that! I'll take a look into that. I was mostly aware of the physical in classroom programs. thank you

  14. How Are You Easing Your First Day Jitters?

    dorkypanda replied to augurey's topic in General Students

    Hi augurey, Are you in the associates degree

  15. Physiology sites

    dorkypanda replied to Leonardsmom,LPN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hello barb-h, I used getbodysmart.com for

  16. Free clinical terminology class via University of Pittsburgh through Coursera

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

    Thank you for the

  17. Course Decisions

    dorkypanda replied to TAF55's topic in General Students

    Hey cracklingkraken, If it was difficult to get into the BSN program on first attempt, would it be less competitive or just as competitive to get into the bridge RN to BSN program with an associates...

  18. We survived!

    dorkypanda replied to cracklingkraken's topic in General Students

    Congrats cracklingkraken for a great first week in NS. Keep us posted on your journey! I also agree the idea of an exam every 2 weeks sounds daunting but it's not that bad when you think about it. I...

  19. How did you do in A&P?

    dorkypanda replied to dc1994's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi there, What is helpful is going over lecture notes, PowerPoints if they are given, the book , using a voice recorder,etc. I used some websitesmfor quizzing myself such as getbodysmart.com and for...

  20. I don't think I can do this...

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

    I personally didn't take micro, anatomy, and physio all at once because I spread it out. But since you have it together prepare yourself for a lot of reading and studying. Seems like you're really...

  21. I have a question about my course load.

    dorkypanda replied to alexia262013's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would say your schedule is doable.The most subject heavy course seems like chemistry and math.you could add the philosophy course with a different professor but be aware if their ratings on...

  22. Paper (Yes, I know I shouldn't sweat the small stuff...)

    dorkypanda replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Students

    Seems like school supplies are rising in cost and also other things associated with being a

  23. Need Advice on Time Management

    dorkypanda replied to Haybah's topic in General Students

    Tasha92337, If you're taking micro and anatomy and physiology at the same time and those are 5 weeks long, get ready for a whole lot of devotion. There's a lot to read, study and learn in both micro...

  24. Need Advice on Time Management

    dorkypanda replied to Haybah's topic in General Students

    Ahahaha. I second that stunurse2015, stats was not too hard to understand granted time and effort was put in. I think calculus and elementary differential equations math class was a whole different...

  25. Course Decisions

    dorkypanda replied to TAF55's topic in General Students

    -cracklingkraken Thank you for the info! That makes me feel relieved in a way The online route is interesting, wouldn't those people also have to do some kind of clinical experience in person and do...