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  1. How does your school accept you?

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

    GPA is EVERYTHING to be considered for acceptance, after acceptance the most important becomes CPR certification, criminal background check, immunizations and drug test in order to be able to...

  2. Help... What to do if my teacher is rotten???

    stpauligirl replied to luvmy3kids's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I had what must be the WORST EVER chem teacher....5 people were left to take the final and I had the highest grade which was only a B I hope that you get lucky and get an ok one for the afternoon....

  3. Doea anyone get freaked out...

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

    I wonder about the same thing....roughly 2 years of pretty tough pre-reques, the stress of having to make A's to be competitive and get into a nursing school, then nursing school itself which kills...

  4. Anyone getting in shape?

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

    of course i don't want to hear it about the

  5. Anyone getting in shape?

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

    Wow, I enjoyed reading all your great advice!!! You are hired You are so right about not getting big and met alot of women who won't work out with weights because of that fear....I pretty much...

  6. Anyone getting in shape?

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

    But boy do they work!!!! Here is a heehee- haha: shortly After my hysterectomy I was able to just pull myself up into sitting position from laying flat on my back, the doctor's jaw just dropped ( he...

  7. Too sensitive for nursing?

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

    I will start my first clinical in a nursing home in August....I am not sure how I will deal with someone dying. I am sure I will witness lots of suffering during those first 8 weeks. But I also look...

  8. Come, All You Nurse Detectives

    stpauligirl replied to TrudyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe it's related to oral hygiene, are the gums

  9. Anyone getting in shape?

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

    I get a "kick" out of resistance training. I work my lower body and my upper body twice a week (four day split routine) Ok here it goes.... I do 3 sets with 10 -12 reps Upper body/ chest: bench...

  10. Anyone getting in shape?

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

    I admit I am very strict with my food choices and I totally agree with you that it isn't good for mental well-being. I am totally obsessed with my weight, there is no doubt about it. I am afraid to...

  11. Nursing students whose English is a second language

    stpauligirl replied to incon35's topic in General Students

    You are so right....the slang still gets me at times after all these years of living in the

  12. Nursing students whose English is a second language

    stpauligirl replied to incon35's topic in General Students

    English is also not my first language and I start an ADN program in August. So far so good. I had only minor difficulties during pre-requisites. How did it go for you in your pre-reque classes. Does...

  13. Anyone getting in shape?

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

    I kind of eat like that....restricting fats and starchy carbs makes you hungry faster, that's for sure. It seems like I am eating all the time but still maintain my

  14. Heartbroken.....

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

    Keep taking those classes towards your BSN....it will be a good distractor + it will show them that YOU ARE NOT A QUITTER!!!!! Good

  15. Anyone getting in shape?

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

    I decided to diet down 15 pds in the Spring of 06 and achieved my goal weight by the beginning of last summer. Sometimes I bump a couple of pds up but it has never been more than 5 at a time (I...

  16. Anyone getting in shape?

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

    What's your plan to achieve your goal? I am on a maintenance plan...what's worse, loosing the weight or keeping it off? Keeping it off is HARD work I am up a couple of pds and start panicking Off...

  17. Couldn't find the words...

    stpauligirl replied to LadyEJ BSN, RN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I completely understand the family

  18. Anyone getting in shape?

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

    Wow, 30 pounds!!!!! Great job, keep up the good work. I have some Tae Boe CD's and particularly love Billy's Ab- CD! All that twisting made a difference in my waist

  19. Heartbroken.....

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

    I am so sorry, you don't deserve this....sounds like a screwed up system Don't give up and keep

  20. Anyone getting in shape?

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

    a cross between a waddle and a jog.....that's cute!!!!! Hey, whatever works! Who cares!!!!! I sometimes run on the treadmill at the gym, too. I also have a stationary bike at home for those rainy...

  21. Anyone getting in shape?

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

    WElcome, please, please share your workout routines. I also "run" well....jogg 3-4 miles at least 3X a week and found it the most affective when it comes to bodyfat control! I just don't seem to...

  22. Anyone getting in shape?

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

    Congratulations on your weight loss! Exercise has been an important part of my life since I quit smoking ca. 10 years ago. I am in the best shape of my life and work out daily. Without it I don't...

  23. A&P II Club, 2007

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

    We had to identify digestive organs on a fetal pig and their tissues under the microscope. Let me know if you need any help in those

  24. prep class!!

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

    So is it the same what they call "orientation" at my school? We get credit also for attending....like one free "get out of Jail" card for one missed clinical I am glad that you had a positive...

  25. Who else is entering a nursing program that . . .

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

    I am starting "Fundamentals" in August in a nursing home....so it's going to be like CNA training, huh? something to look forward to In all seriousness: I was a substitute teacher for severely...