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  1. Teas V question

    dorkypanda posted a topic in TEAS Exam Help

    Hi, On the real Teas test will we be given the periodic table for a periodic table related question ? Also do we have to worry about earth science topics such rock types(ingenious, sedimentary) , the...

  2. Fear of Blood and Needles

    dorkypanda replied to MegoEgo's topic in General Students

    Woohoo congrats on your successful first nursing school semester! Maybe it's your lack of experience that is making you uncomfortable. We've all been there and will feel like fear takes over. When I...

  3. The rolling backpack debate

    dorkypanda replied to winterlights08's topic in General Students

    I agree do what makes you happy and will help you succeed. If a rolling backpack will satisfy your needs, use it with confidence.I didn't know rolling backpacks would be popular in NS :0 Back when I...

  4. Apps for micro?

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

    I haven't used the app store for microbiology. Were you looking to quiz yourself? I thought the class was pretty fun during lab time, all the colorful mess due to the stains. Staying on top of your...

  5. I'm not sure what I am feeling

    dorkypanda replied to LNOUVRESE's topic in General Students

    Hey there,First off feel great that you got in - high five. Think positive and don't let your negative mind talk take over. We've been there in any class whether it be prereqs or not. I was surrounded...

  6. Does it matter where you get your nursing degree from?

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

    Not only is it a good idea to go the cc route due to financial reasons, it's also a good backup plan as well. Sometimes people don't get into a BSN program on their first application attempt because...

  7. Social Life while in School?

    dorkypanda replied to sdasongbird's topic in General Students

    I heard the same thing too. I'm assuming that NS will keep you busy. maybe you could see your friends for a little bit once in

  8. Study Help

    dorkypanda replied to HolisticRN2016's topic in General Students

    Do you have a recorder to record lecture? Those are handy! I'd listen to the recordings same day I had lecture and take more detailed notes at home. I find that daily studying may get slightly boring...

  9. Ideas for a thank you gift?

    dorkypanda replied to remotefuse's topic in General Students

    That's very considerate of you. I like what the other posters suggested a nice bakery could do, or if you're not sure you could buy something practical for them to use in school or in daily

  10. should i give it a shot

    dorkypanda replied to ari426's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi there, seems like you're in a tough spot but I say if you really want to do nursing, go for it. Give it your all when taking the nursing prereqs trying to attain good grades. I think you could...

  11. A&P Help... From My Brain to Yours!

    dorkypanda replied to polka-dot's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Wow! This is really nice of you. Wish I saw this before I took anatomy and physiology in the past year. I agree with what the original poster said. I loved drawing pictures and coloring them esp the...

  12. Best study tools you can use for nursing prerequisites.

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

    My voice recorder was and still will be my bff when it comes to studying. I take more detailed notes at home to fill in sporifice notes from class. Printing out PowerPoints in advance was also key so...

  13. Chemistry

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

    I think you're stressing out, relax. Read your book /powerpoints before class starts, do many pratice problems and look for help when you first start having trouble. Go on the internet, talk to your...

  14. Intro vs General Chemistry

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

    I agree with the other poster check your school's course catalog and read the description that will guide you in which course is more difficult. In my experience at my school intro to chemistry is a...

  15. Should I just give up?

    dorkypanda replied to lynnj00's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi Lynn,Don't feel so bad! I know what it's like to feel that way when things went not so great(I once had a similar dream to yours-pharmacy) . Chemistry is not an easy major to be in. Its quite tough...

  16. Where and when do you study?

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

    It kind of depends where someone is at the moment. If I was at school and had gap periods between classes, I would study at the library at the individual seat. If I was at home,I'd study in my room...

  17. TEAS V third attempt

    dorkypanda replied to samantha.geffre's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    Hi there, if the book isn't enough for you I suggest you go online and take online quizzes to test your knowledge. Did you check out this person's post on their teas experience ?...

  18. Buying books used, online codes?

    dorkypanda replied to rheath22's topic in General Students

    If you want to buy books online you can compare prices at directtextbook.com Happy book

  19. Whats your favorite montra or saying?

    dorkypanda replied to Kimynurse's topic in General Students

    There's a scene in the movie forbidden kingdom where the main character is stressing out cause of the bad guys his team must encounter and jet li says something like you must remember to breathe. I...

  20. Whats your favorite montra or saying?

    dorkypanda replied to Kimynurse's topic in General Students

    My favorites are"If you shoot for the starts and hit the moon, it's OK. But you've got to shoot for something. A lot of people don't even shoot." - Confucius"Our greatest glory is not in never falling...

  21. What are you doing to relax??

    dorkypanda replied to 5ummer's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Good luck with your classes! Which prereqs are you taking? I'm done with the prereqs though. I'm in the midst of studying for the teas and taking it a month. To relax in between studying periods I...

  22. In the process of preparing for TEAS test, any suggestions?

    dorkypanda posted a topic in TEAS Exam Help

    I'll be taking the TEAS V test in late August. I started studying for the TEAS since June ish, is that enough time to prepare for and do well on the test? For those of you who have taken the TEAS: did...

  23. pre nurse student

    dorkypanda replied to nurse_to_be_12's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Schedule to meet with a counselor about your major or career goals. They will help you with your academic goals and scheduling. You could also check out prereq requirements from programs you're...

  24. Tips for Anatomy?

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

    I agree with what everyone said! I loved to used my recorder too, you get to hear lecture more than once. I thought physiology was harder than anatomy but not too much. I also had a bad rated...

  25. Got into nursing school....Should I wait?!?!

    dorkypanda replied to theeemmakate34's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi there,Please accept your spot! Spanish can definitely be learned on the side. Someone mentioned Duolingo and its a fun app for learning. Aside from the Spanish learning, nursing is what you want...