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neurodude MSN, NP

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  1. APU vs SPU vs UPenn vs UCLA for BSN... where to go and what are my chances?

    neurodude replied to kgiesch's topic in School, College Programs

    Here is a link of the NCLEX pass rates for both programs published by the CA BRN. Board of Registered Nursing - NCLEX Pass Rates In the end I'd say it's more of what you do during your university...

  2. Picking a minor

    neurodude replied to msannaa's topic in General Students

    I would definitely caution against taking other non-nursing courses during your program. I would think most schools would prohibit that as it is extremely difficult. If you have the money for it- go...

  3. APU vs SPU vs UPenn vs UCLA for BSN... where to go and what are my chances?

    neurodude replied to kgiesch's topic in School, College Programs

    While I can't speak for UPenn or SPU, I can definitely say that you are good for APU and have a fair shot at UCLA. APU and UCLA have very different requirements; UCLA is more science and math...

  4. 2nd semester of nursing school - Is it appropriate to ask for a letter of recommendation?

    neurodude replied to studentnurse711's topic in General Students

    I think it really depends on the rapport you have with her. If you shared a professional and friendly relationship, I'd say go for it, especially if you know for sure she knows you. Tip: don't forget...

  5. Failing a&p this summer. Bad GPA. What now?

    neurodude replied to ilikecorgis's topic in General Students

    The best thing we can tell you is to visit your professor's office hours or make an appointment to meet with him. Explain to him how you are studying, what you are studying, and what you can improve...

  6. Biology Grad debating on NP or PA

    neurodude replied to Young Tangerine's topic in General Students

    I can't say which profession is better or worse, but I do know of a neat program where you initially start off as a primary care NP student and can apply to the university's PA program while as an NP...

  7. Failing a&p this summer. Bad GPA. What now?

    neurodude replied to ilikecorgis's topic in General Students

    I haven't met a single soul who said their anatomy class was easy. Saying your professor "makes it more difficult" is very subjective. Perhaps you are studying the wrong way? I agree with the previous...

  8. UAB Nursing students

    neurodude replied to AspiringNP.'s topic in Alabama Nursing

    Hi there, As far as I know, the School of Nursing itself does not look at your ACT score for the BSN program. To apply for the BSN program, you'd have to be accepted by the university- the UAB...

  9. Preparing for A&P

    neurodude replied to tbird88's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Quizlet is a good resource, especially vocabulary from lecture; it's free and it has helped me a lot for my microbiology lab. However, depending on how your lab is structured, you might not want to...

  10. I don't know where to begin!

    neurodude replied to nursetobe2134's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Try going to a California Community College (Chancellor's Office Portal Home) It is much easier to transfer from a CA Community College than a private institution. Issues such as course equivalencies...

  11. I feel like a failure.

    neurodude replied to mkat123's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    As the anatomy professor at my school says: "it's easier to explain a W (withdraw) than an F." I would take the time to do well versus rushing it and getting poor results. Pair up or group up with...

  12. I want my BSN, but I have a low GPA

    neurodude replied to labakr's topic in General Students

    Have you tried taking prerequisites at a community college? Different universities have different policies when it comes to retaking classes at other institutions. To be honest, your GPA is on the...

  13. Teachers from CC vs. University

    neurodude replied to s2bLuluRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It's hard to say because you didn't mention the names of your schools. Some CCs and their faculty are very well organized but universities are just terrible; the reverse is also true. You're probably...

  14. IS nursing for me?

    neurodude replied to sok92's topic in General Students

    I would try remediation courses at a local community college. You'll want to possess better English skills (both reading, writing, and speaking) because many programs require application essays and...

  15. Thinking of applying to lavc for the nursing program?! help

    neurodude replied to dianam923's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    In the future, I would suggest specifying what college you are talking about. LAVC can mean a lot of things. Are you looking just to get your associates degree? Or will you be transferring to a BSN...

  16. Online Pre Requisites

    neurodude replied to Prenurse94's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I recommend taking your humanities and fine arts courses (English, Literature, History, etc.) online. I would be cautious with laboratory sciences that are online, as some schools my not accept

  17. Free time in between Bachelors

    neurodude replied to CristinaJCG's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Have you talked with the school? Perhaps a program manager or a program director? Looks like the only thing that held you back was the background check. Have you tried explaining to them what...

  18. group papers

    neurodude replied to e16nurse's topic in General Students

    Does your school provide a school-wide email service through Gmail or Microsoft? If so, a good way to collaborate is to use Google Docs or Microsoft Word Online through that service. Both programs...

  19. I need a 19 composite score on ACT to get into local nursing program.

    neurodude replied to GageMicheal's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The test makers of the ACT have an official review/study guide which is very helpful. Use that to your advantage. You may want to consider taking it once to get a benchmark and another time to...

  20. Does this make sense and I should I take this route to become an RN

    neurodude replied to sonjafaf's topic in General Students

    Slightly confused here. So in other words, you are "pursing" a surgical tech program while chipping away at the BSN prerequisites, but instead are going the BSN route and not the surgical tech program...

  21. pre-reqs

    neurodude replied to julzgarcia's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Typically it's 1-2 years, so your plan isn't uncommon. It all depends on how many classes you take per semester/quarter and how often they're offered. I took about 3 semesters at my

  22. UAB Nursing students

    neurodude replied to AspiringNP.'s topic in Alabama Nursing

    I am familiar with the traditional BSN program. Ask

  23. What are some factors that influence nursing practice?

    neurodude replied to ONCRN2017's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Do you volunteer or have some connection to a hospital? I managed to set up an informational interview with some higher-ups in nursing at my hospital by sending a few emails and politely following up...

  24. nursing program

    neurodude replied to nellie3124's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Unless the program you're applying for puts all the weight on GPA (which I doubt) and based on the info you gave, I'd say you have a decent shot. However, most programs require an essay of some sort...

  25. English Comp II nursing paper topics

    neurodude replied to j.cox's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    What exactly do you have to write? Do you have to research a disease or research the