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    I finally quit smoking!

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

    I love having company, good job Aeris99 and AJayG3310!! We can do this together, it will make us better nurses too. We can be honest advocates for our patients, leading by example, and we won't stink...
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    I finally quit smoking!

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

    Another week still smoke free!! :-) I can't believe I picked the hottest summer, while having hot flashes, and taking A & P II in a condensed summer
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    I finally quit smoking!

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

    Thanks everyone! I love reading about other peoples success with this, it is hard. I'm using the patch, just didn't want to do the 'cold turkey' thing. Although I have tried to quit before, I...
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    Chemistry and A&P II

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

    Check with the program where you are applying, it may allow some other solutions. It has been 30 (!!) years since I took Chemistry, however I can 'opt out' with a high TEAS score. Every program has...
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    Happy school nurse's day!

    HarleyGrandma replied to SnowyJ's topic in School

    You are a safety line for some of those kids, the care and concern you give is important. I hope you all had a wonderful
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    A first for me in clinicals today

    HarleyGrandma replied to aeris99's topic in General Students

    CONGRATS!! I took my last lecture exam for the semester for A & P 1 and I got an A, which gave me a pass on the Final Exam!! My first semester back in college since 1984, and I got an A in both...
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    Studying Anatomy and Physiology

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

    Khan Academy was started by Sal Kahn, he does a lot of the science videos himself. His story is really cool, he started all of that wonderful resource for the love of learning. The world needs more...
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    Studying Anatomy and Physiology

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

    I'm halfway through A&P part1, I'm having the best success with combining all kinds of traditional and crazy study ideas. My instructor is not very interesting or helpful, just doesn't 'do it'...
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    November/ December 2014 TEAS Exam Takers

    HarleyGrandma replied to QueenWandaful's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    I'm so happy for you QueenWandaful!! :-) I'm still finishing up pre-reqs, hope to apply for our Nov 1st deadline. Go
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    What does your username mean?

    HarleyGrandma replied to LifesAJourney's topic in Nursing Humor

    Mine is exactly what it seems to be -- I'm a Grandma that rides a Harley! I'll be 50 in June, and already have 6 grand babies, why yes we are Catholic, why do you ask? LOL I didn't get my...
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    Spring Break

    HarleyGrandma replied to xoemmylouox's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My spring break is next week. Getting our taxes done, finishing a powerpoint presentation on concussions, and going to *try* to get a jump on the next unit for anatomy. That way I can deposit some...
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    Eczema on hands?

    HarleyGrandma replied to SassyTachyRN's topic in School

    Has your school recently changed the soap in the bathrooms? Some of the cheaper liquid soaps have a lot of alcohol and perfume in them, and that destroys my hands. I carry my own little bottle of...
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    November/ December 2014 TEAS Exam Takers

    HarleyGrandma replied to QueenWandaful's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    QueenWandaful I was wondering if you had heard anything yet about your program. Fingers crossed here for you, good
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    Rejected

    HarleyGrandma replied to Chrisley's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hang in there Chryssy, you got some great advice from TLizS! I'm just starting this process, after a 30 year break, I understand how long the community college route can seem. I feel like I'm...
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    Jan/Feb TEAS Test Takers Check In

    HarleyGrandma replied to BSNMomOf6's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    I will be taking the TEAS in late Feb, not sure what exact date. I am returning to college after 30 years, was able to satisfy all but 4 of my prereqs with my transcripts. I'm taking A & P this...
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    The "DUH" moment

    HarleyGrandma replied to motay68's topic in General Students

    Lol! That is
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    fail my teas!! :(

    HarleyGrandma replied to nat_22's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    Congrats!! It is so nice to see someone take something bad/difficult and turn it around with hard
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    Update!

    HarleyGrandma replied to dave1234's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    Congrats!! My ATI TEAS study guide arrived yesterday, so today my studying begins...yikes I am SOOO grateful for all the hints, tips, and suggestions from all of