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  1. Things You'd Like to Say to Fellow Students...

    dorkypanda replied to Raven Sierra's topic in General Students

    When someone is asking a question, please open your ears. Some moments later someone asks that

  2. I think I'm going to end up with a B in chem, how to get over the guilt?

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

    You are still fine. Just make sure to continue working hard and focusing on your upcoming prereqs. As long as you do good on other prereqs too that shouldn't be a problem. Look forward to new courses...

  3. Feeling a little down about taking a summer class

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

    Hey! I was once in your position a few summers ago, I actually took microbiology during summer. I was always taking summer classes anyways.. yes it's true that you'll be stuck in your room studying...

  4. Do you consider yourself a "pre-nursing student" or "nursing student?"

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

    Heidi94-Spot on! Indeed I had clinicals where we were expected to be on the actual floor at 6:30am which means I had to be at the parking lot around 6am so I usually got up by the latest 4:40 or...

  5. ADN to BSN

    dorkypanda replied to kianag123's topic in School, College Programs

    There may be slight differences in prereqs across some programs but most prereqs are general chemistry,biology, human anatomy, human physiology, microbiology, all the science courses have associated...

  6. San Diego City College ADN Spring 2016 SDCC

    dorkypanda replied to RatchedRN80's topic in California Nursing

    FYI don't post full names on

  7. Help about online RN to BSN programs

    dorkypanda posted a topic in School, College Programs

    I was wondering about a potential issue with online RN to BSN programs. So I know that we have to check their accreditation. I am concerned about the state issue. So I'm located in southern Ca, does...

  8. How to Survive Your First Semester of Nursing School: Things I Wish People Had Told Me

    dorkypanda replied to createddaisy's topic in General Students

    If you are going to date or start dating someone you better make sure that person will honestly be willing to stick with and work with you. Schedules change and exams come almost every 2 ish weeks so...

  9. Pharmacy or nursing school

    dorkypanda replied to kgy5926's topic in General Students

    Besides the greens or how long you will be in school, which pathway truly fascinates you ? Is there one that makes you really excited to study about and want to take part in for a long time? Really...

  10. Been there, done that RN Students: Rent or Buy

    dorkypanda replied to besrey's topic in General Students

    I agree with what others said. I've been told by my program's 2nd year and 1st year students that we should rent speciality books like peds, psych, OB/maternity and buy the books you need throughout...

  11. Accepted into nursing school

    dorkypanda replied to RNtobe17's topic in General Students

    You must be full of emotions and congratulations. I start a program in august as well. Let's do

  12. Question about perquisite loads

    dorkypanda replied to WCSU1987's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Sounds like a lot on your plate. It is manageable if you can study hard on top of work and all. Some people can work, school and still study and do well despite so many this going on, and some can't....

  13. I am taking my prereqs. Which math should i take?

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

    You can take a look at the requirements programs have for prereqs are concerned and like others say BSN programs do require stats so stats seems the most practical to take. stats isn't a hard math...

  14. It's going to take me six years to get my ASN.. Frustrated! Not sure what to do until then

    dorkypanda replied to Irie.aries's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Did you do rn to bsn online or at a traditional school

  15. Prerequisites

    dorkypanda replied to FutureNurse305's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Try to do well on prereq courses the first time you take it. Take it seriously. Some programs can be strict with repeats and how many times it was taken. As for the teas I was recommended to take it...

  16. Prerequisites

    dorkypanda replied to FutureNurse305's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Some programs have different prereqs Common ones are micro, physio, anatomy, English, intro chem, math, psychology, Some programs don't do waiting list, they may go by lottery point system. Mine...

  17. Prerequisites for nursing-community college or four year college?

    dorkypanda replied to castorandpollux's topic in General Students

    For prereqs you can take them anywhere you want to. If a cc has it and you can sign up for classes and get what you need, go for it(the cost per unit is cheaper than at a state school). I can see why...

  18. Family, working and in school??

    dorkypanda replied to xobecca_booxo's topic in General Students

    From what I gathered at my orientation course , the students who had a spouse was very suppporitive and took care of the bills. I heard from a student who did not work but her hubby was the one who...

  19. Was not accepted 4 times, now what???

    dorkypanda replied to RachelCofer's topic in General Students

    Do you currently hold a bachelors from a different subject? You could technically do accelerated bsn if you did. You could also do adn for 2 years then do rn to bsn. It all depends on what you want...

  20. Was not accepted 4 times, now what???

    dorkypanda replied to RachelCofer's topic in General Students

    Bsn programs are competitive and highly desired. Have you considered retaking courses or the teas test to bump yourself up? You need to know the reasons for why you got denied a spot at the schools...

  21. Should I drop statistics?

    dorkypanda replied to waiting4ivpush's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    A and p is time consuming for sure. Stats isn't hard math but it can be somewhat time attentive too. I think stats is a lot better in person since you see the board and hear

  22. How many times did you apply before you got accepted?

    dorkypanda replied to wannabe an rn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    First time to a private school bsn program who gave 1st priority to their own pre nursing freshman. I didn't get accepted. I'm glad I didn't. Too expensive for me anyways. Second time I did get in to...

  23. RN to MD or DO

    dorkypanda replied to RNIZZY14's topic in General Students

    MD or DO is pretty competitive. You'll need great grades in the prereqs and they typically like to see applicants who has done some sort of research. you would want to do very well on the MCAT exam...

  24. Lazy group members!!!

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

    I'm sorry you got pared up with those who aren't as motivated like you are. I do feel that speaking to them would be either good or bad. Perhaps talking to your professor about this in a mature,...

  25. Anatomy Venting/Help

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

    Reading on a daily basis if you can is great, before coming to class and after class. The book can b a bit boring from time to time after spending so much time with it. When you get really bored you...