missninaRN

missninaRN

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  1. Not expecting to get in...?

    missninaRN replied to FNPhopeful's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Do I expect to get into nursing school? Well, what time is it? Honestly, some days I feel very confident and other days I think I don't stand a chance. There are so many hoops to jump through:...

  2. Ok, whats the secret 4.0 students???

    missninaRN replied to FNPhopeful's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I currently have a 4.0 (hope to keep it). I have two kids living at home, but they are both adults now, so my time is basically my own. The house is not as clean as it used to be, and sometimes supper...

  3. Need ideas for supplementing income

    missninaRN replied to wannabenursetx's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I paid for my first semester tuition and books by selling stuff on

  4. Advice/guidance please -- decision time!!

    missninaRN replied to shadchan's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi there! I'm not a nurse (yet) so I don't have answers for your questions, but I did graduate high school in Huntington Beach and just wanted to way hi to another So Cal gal! I love Laguna Beach!...

  5. I got acceptance letter!

    missninaRN replied to sydylo's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congratulations! Yes, I think it is doable. Just take good care of yourself so that you'll have the energy you and your baby need. Eat healthfully, drink your water, take long walks to unwind. Now is...

  6. Taking the ACT

    missninaRN posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am taking the ACT for the first time on October 22. I'm 42 years old. I've been dong a practise test every week for the last month and have been getting anywhere from a 28 to a 31. My school...

  7. Taking the ACT

    missninaRN replied to missninaRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thank you, thank you, thank you for the positive responses! I'm starting to think that some of the people competing for a spot in the nursing program will say anything to discourage others from...

  8. For all those waiting on acceptance letters.....

    missninaRN replied to Lisa CCU RN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I know I'm almost a nervous wreck waiting to hear if you got in. I can't imagine what I'll be like next semester when it's my turn to find out!!!! In four days I will be on here and waiting with...

  9. Any other "second career" students out there?

    missninaRN replied to oh_wow's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm 42, and have worked a variety of jobs. I've been a pre-school teacher, substitute teacher at the elementary level, and a school cook. I also worked in retail sales and customer care for several...

  10. Has anyone used an Essay Editing Business for their App Essay/Personal Statement?

    missninaRN replied to Peachy720's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I've never used a service. I just use some brilliant people in my life to edit my essays. My sister and dad are both highly educated and excellent writers, and I also have friends who are teachers. I...

  11. Big A&P lab exam and I got a....

    missninaRN replied to onehusbandsevenkids's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    LOL! You sound like me. Great

  12. I Passed!!

    missninaRN replied to Micci's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Would you believe that I'm getting excited and nervous for you too? In 12 days I will be on here waiting to hear from

  13. Chem or A&P, which is more difficult?

    missninaRN replied to Priddyeyez's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    So, generally speaking, is chemistry harder for those who struggle with math? (I'm not a mathmetician by any stretch of the

  14. Who all is applying this semester for Fall 2006?

    missninaRN replied to marilynmom's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm applying for Fall '06, but the application isn't due until

  15. What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    missninaRN replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

    Okay, I have one too. But it's not really a ghost story. It's more of a God story. When my younger sister's marriage ended, she and her pre-school age son moved back home to live with our mom and dad....

  16. Unbelievable, but I got an 85 which is the highest grade

    missninaRN replied to stpauligirl's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    So good to hear your wonderful news, Stpauligirl! Enjoy that

  17. Change with scrub design...

    missninaRN replied to design_student's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not a nurse yet, but am a former phlebotomist and wore scrubs for work every day. I agree with the spandex (as long as it's not 100% spandex! Gag!) and the need for more sophisticated prints and...

  18. Competitiveness Grades etc

    missninaRN replied to SeekingNur's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The school I am applying to only requires 12 hours of prereqs be taken before nursing school. However, due to the heavy course load, they do reccommend that all prereqs and co-reqs be taken before...

  19. Well Here I go again

    missninaRN replied to CCU NRS's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    I'm an Oklahoman! I'm not a nurse yet, but hope to be one in 2 1/2

  20. Competitiveness Grades etc

    missninaRN replied to SeekingNur's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am applying to a 2 year college that looks at GPA and ACT scores. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and an ACT of at least 20. Since I too am a middle-aged perfectionist, I am setting my...

  21. Microbiology - Fall 2005

    missninaRN replied to maliat's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Would you mind sharing your routine, Malia? Although I am able to review quite well, the relaxation part seems to elude

  22. I don't know if I can take this stress!!!!!

    missninaRN replied to Lisa CCU RN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    In your post I sense so much fear and worry. I am so sorry that you are hurting right now. You are under a great deal of stress, and a lot of change is happening in your life. Your future is up in the...

  23. Need Advice, My Son Was Diagnosed With Add

    missninaRN replied to JasmineG's topic in Psychiatric

    My son was not diagnosed until he was a high school junior. By the time we realized what the problem was, he was failing in school, overwhelmed by life, and so deeply depressed that he couldn't get...

  24. please help: are nursing schools really THAT competitive?

    missninaRN replied to mzlizbit's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My school received 200 applications this year and accepted 86. GPA and ACT scores are considered when making the selections. I'm hoping to get in when I apply this March. The longer it takes to get...

  25. Anyone Have Professors That Do This?

    missninaRN replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    LOL!