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  1. I'm stressed and need guidance! Is nursing for me?

    dorkypanda replied to Golden450's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You can try seeing if local hospitals in your area have volunteering and if you can do

  2. Do Not Underestimate the Difficulty Level of Nursing School

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

    woohoo! Congrats. I'm almost done with an ADN program and am contemplating doing rn to bsn online. Do you recommend wgu why or why not? What did you like or dislike about the program? Do you have any...

  3. BSN right away OR community college RN, then BSN

    dorkypanda replied to mmoorevirrey's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Ultimately you do want bsn. The question is do you have the expenses covered? Generally speaking if you complete ADN and then an rn to bsn program it will cost less. You can do a straight away bsn...

  4. High TEAS test scores, low GPA

    dorkypanda replied to nurse2bnat94's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    congrats!

  5. Nursing school

    dorkypanda replied to Passion2cure's topic in General Students

    When you take the teas next time, you should take it when you feel comfortable and ready. And before taking the teas you need to have had good studying going into it. For the programs you are looking...

  6. WGU RN-BSN in 6 months

    dorkypanda replied to ERNurse2011's topic in School, College Programs

    How many classes would you recommend someone new to wgu to take during the first term? Do all of the courses have papers to turn in? when you sign up for the courses are you allowed to add more...

  7. 41yrs old going back to school.

    dorkypanda replied to Amay24's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    No you aren't. I knew a few people in my class who were older than you but regardless if you want to so this you

  8. When should I apply to nursing school

    dorkypanda replied to madiowens2's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Did you also already take the required entrance exam that your program requires? If you already successfully passed that too then you can

  9. what's your pet peeve?

    dorkypanda replied to chacha82's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sitting in the front row first seat in the entire classroom and people from the way back are making noises about something and the professor is talking about something. Once in a while someone...

  10. Low GPA but got into ADN program, would like some advice.

    dorkypanda replied to PJishere's topic in General Students

    And you'll hear something of a similar sort when you do start nursing school. I can remember the dean or someone saying that you'll start out with a class of x amount and then by so and so time we...

  11. Low GPA but got into ADN program, would like some advice.

    dorkypanda replied to PJishere's topic in General Students

    Congrats on your acceptance! I was in your spot last summer and I'll tell you one year passed by so fast. Coming in I wasn't a superstar, but I can say I worked hard during my prereqs. I find myself...

  12. Microbiology in 6 Weeks? Who is with me?!

    dorkypanda replied to Ballasm's topic in School, College Programs

    Yes you can do this. You do sound busy but with the determined mentality and good work ethics you should be able to do this. Definitely study and ready

  13. A case of end of the quarter snarkies...

    dorkypanda replied to Valcorie34's topic in General Students

    Yeah I did noticed something similar too. Right around the corner days before the final exam something random rallies up by someone in class by sending an online message in the cohort group page and...

  14. Fear of Regretting NOT Going to Nursing School

    dorkypanda replied to lalions11's topic in General Students

    Sounds like you gave yourself some thought about it. You should go for what you desire not what your mom or dad wants because you're living your dreams not theirs. if you're quite serious perhaps...

  15. Pre-Nursing Student questions. :)

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

    You would want to check the programs you are interested in applying and see what requirements they have. I know some programs can be a little different,as in my area some didn't need you to be a CNA...

  16. What ACTUALLY works in nursing school

    dorkypanda replied to Valcorie34's topic in Study Tips for Students's Share Tips

    Absolutely agree with the going through as much NCLEX

  17. WGU RN-BSN in 6 months

    dorkypanda replied to ERNurse2011's topic in School, College Programs

    is wgu a for profit insitutition? How many times do you have to complete the practicum? how many courses did you take a semester and were you working while doing that? thank

  18. Not Sure Where To Put This

    dorkypanda replied to vintagemother's topic in General Students

    Congratulations :) how early did you start buying NCLEX prep books? How long since graduation do you plan on studying for the

  19. What good nursing schools can I get into?

    dorkypanda replied to Tanya081's topic in General Students

    I'm not really familiar with those schools. You can complete an adn program and then an adn to BSN program you could also apply directly to a BSN program after finishing nursing prereq courses. If...

  20. What I learned after my first semester of NS School.

    dorkypanda replied to ladysushi's topic in General Students

    Ahaha true. I once had a student success advisor tell us to leave our erasers at home since the first pick is the right one. There are very rare instances where I did change an incorrect pick to the...

  21. Just got into ADN Program!

    dorkypanda replied to ashlyndee's topic in General Students

    Nice! That will keep you busy for a bit. Yes, I just finished the 1st year and currently awaiting the 2nd

  22. Lvn or straight to RN?

    dorkypanda replied to CNAtonurse4's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I don't know where you are located but in my area, I haven't seen a program that requires you to be an LVN to apply unless you are an lvn and want to do lvn to RN. I have seen a few programs that do...

  23. Starting in the fall...study advice?

    dorkypanda replied to small one's topic in General Students

    Ahoy there mate! Congrats on your acceptance. if you really want to do something before starting I may suggest doing a review of all body

  24. Just got into ADN Program!

    dorkypanda replied to ashlyndee's topic in General Students

    Oh! I know a good majority of my classmates are married some with and without kids and they are doing fine. It will work knowing that you have someone who is supportive and understanding, and family...

  25. Failed Med Surg

    dorkypanda replied to msbossb's topic in General Students

    If your program is like mines, you get only 1 retake. I hope that you take this time to reflect on what you can do to improve. Don't see this as a setback although your graduation is postponed by one...