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  1. Just got accepted!

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

    Congratulations! I can't wait to get my acceptance

  2. The waiting game

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

    Yes I am waiting too. I have to wait until June 22nd for one college and the beginning of August for another. I am going crazy! I try not to think about it but I just can't help but be somewhat...

  3. How are you killing the time?

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

    I understand completely. I won't find out until the end of June if I'm accepted. I am spending time studying nursing fundamentals and dosage calculations. I am also working prn as a nurse assistant. I...

  4. This ancient acrobat just got into Nursing school !

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

    I hope you do well on your exam! I know how stressful these tests can be. I took the TEAS V test in January, 2016 to apply for the nursing program and it was a challenge! I was real nervous when I got...

  5. The waiting is the hardest part!

    tbird88 replied to cheriya1217's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm so jealous too! I have to wait until after June 22nd to find out! That gives me 78 days! Aargh! I am working per diem for an agency as a nurse assistant. I still have way too much time on my...

  6. I got an A in A&P II!!

    tbird88 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi Everybody, I did it, I got an A in A&P II! I am one happy lady today! Thank you to everybody who listened and supported me throughout the quarter. I was real stressed about this prerequisite,...

  7. This ancient acrobat just got into Nursing school !

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

    I find out the end of June, so I am on pins and needles until then. And congratulations on going smoke

  8. This ancient acrobat just got into Nursing school !

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

    Congratulations Dahlia Daisy on nursing school acceptance! Thanks for the vote of confidence for us over 40! I am 45 years old and at times I feel too old to start nursing school. I admire your energy...

  9. I got an A in A&P II!!

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

    Congratulations Chastityheather on your A!And yes, Anatomy and Physiology is a challenging subject matter. So far I have applied to one nursing program about 15 minutes away from my home. I am hoping...

  10. I got an A in A&P II!!

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

    I appreciate the advice from allnurses.com to avoid just memorizing the anatomy and physiology but learn the function and purpose of the body parts and systems. Because it is important to understand...

  11. I got an A in A&P II!!

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

    Thank you jsfarri! Stick with it and you will

  12. Is this a standard requirement?

    tbird88 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi Everybody, For those who have started nursing program, is it a standard requirement that you receive 100% on Medication Calculation Proficiency Test. If you don't pass you have to do remedial...

  13. Is this a standard requirement?

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

    I am a B student and received a B in Algebra and Statistics. But was not 100% lol. But if the math was not hard. I suppose I should do

  14. Is this a standard requirement?

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

    When I think it out it does not make sense to choose a school based on this medication calculation proficiency standard. But if I had a choice I would go to a school with 90% accuracy rate and three...

  15. Is this a standard requirement?

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

    Hi MerryWidow46, Thank you for the history lesson on medication calculations for nurses in earlier times. I never even thought about that or even appreciated the enormous amount of detail and...

  16. Is this a standard requirement?

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

    Yes, I think as it has been mentioned before an error in a medication calculation can result in injury, sickness or death of a patient. So therefore it is imperative that doses are accurate. And I...

  17. Rattled!

    tbird88 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Well its down to the homerun stretch. And I have my last lab practical tomorrow! And my final is next Wednesday. I currently have 95.5% in A&P II. I am having the hardest time studying tonight! I...

  18. Rattled!

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

    I motivate myself by considering if I have a respiratory problem or I'm currently taking care of someone with a breathing problem. It makes the textbook material more applicable. Also we come such a...

  19. Is this a standard requirement?

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

    I suppose I should practice, practice, and practice medication calculations until I am perfect at it. I think I will look for a pharmacology book to start before nursing program. Is this practical and...

  20. Is this a standard requirement?

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

    Thank you everyone for the feedback. It appears that this Medication Calculation Proficiency is a norm but has some variation in regards to accuracy rate and attempts. It is a standard that is doable...

  21. Going back to school @ 26

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

    I'm 45 and I started last year at 44. This is my second try at it. I didn't pass LPN last time. So I'm applying for RN this time. I have my last prerequisite now. I really want to be a nurse and I am...

  22. What helps you stay awake?

    tbird88 replied to SFnursetobe12's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yes keeping the room temperature low and having the window open does the trick for

  23. The waiting is the hardest part!

    tbird88 replied to cheriya1217's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congratulations Cheriya1217, So are you going to accept that nursing program? I know you had applied several. Myself I put all my eggs in one basket. I applied to only one school so I am banking on...

  24. Rattled!

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

    Well finished lab practical. Now just final next week. I did okay on practical but not excellent. I hope I get an A on final! Any suggestions on how to study for digestion, urinary and reproductive...

  25. Professor Grades My Exams Slow

    tbird88 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi Everybody, My professor takes a long time to return grades on exams and quizzes. It bothered me at first but now I am really perturbed. I do not know how I've done on an assignment for...