fyrephish

fyrephish ADN, RN

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  1. CT-CCNP 2017

    fyrephish replied to fyrephish's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Thank you! I haven't had the chance to attend an information session because of my work schedule, so I appreciate the

  2. I'm scared

    fyrephish posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I don't know if I'm completely crazy, but I've signed up for Microbiology over the summer. It's a 6 week class, from May 23-July 8 that meets 4 days a week for about 3.5 hours each day. I've never...

  3. I'm scared

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

    I can't believe it. They just posted grades for summer Microbiology and I got an A. She had to curve that class because my exam grades were only in the high eighties. I am counting my blessings...

  4. Pell Grant

    fyrephish posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I know I should really contact my financial aid office for this question, but they're closed now and I'm too curious to wait the entire weekend for an answer. Impatient I am, yes. So, I have a Pell...

  5. CCC Fall 2016

    fyrephish posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi, Just curious, because the advisor at Capital Community College in Hartford, CT gave me some kind of canned answer on this, but what were your stats for those of you accepted into the program this...

  6. Online book rentals

    fyrephish replied to Dreamer05's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I rented from Amazon for Chemistry and intro Biology. Both times I had good experiences, and the books were in good shape when they

  7. Prerequisites

    fyrephish replied to Mamasalsera's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    From my experience, which is limited at this point, most of my classmates in Microbiology seem to have taken A&P I and II and are already accepted into the nursing program. I'm a year behind...

  8. Grades are in... What did you ge???

    fyrephish replied to Nurse2bCerebellum's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I took Intro to Biology and Lifespan Development and received an A in both classes. I'm two semesters into my prerequisites and I'm holding a 4.0 so far. Now for Microbiology which starts tonight!...

  9. Share Your Grades!

    fyrephish posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I just wanted a spot for all of us to share any successes and accomplishments this semester. We all work very hard, and if you're excited about something you succeeded in this semester please share!...

  10. Share Your Grades!

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

    That's fantastic! Congrats and good luck to you on your

  11. "We are happy to inform you..."

    fyrephish replied to UCFAshley's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congrats, I can't wait to be in your

  12. I'm scared

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

    Fantastic suggestions. I will commit to these

  13. I'm scared

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

    Ooh, Khan academy! Good

  14. I'm scared

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

    I'm not much of a partyer these days with a three year old at home, but I do have some social ties outside of work so they'll definitely be set aside for that time period. I'm glad that some of your...

  15. Going back to school @ 26

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

    I'm so glad I decided to start my nursing prereqs at age 34. I had someone to look up to though, my mom, who received her RN license this past May at age

  16. other non traditional students / moms

    fyrephish replied to KThurmond's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Non-traditional student here! I'm 34 (almost 35) and I'm part way through my second semester of prerequisites. I'm taking 2 classes both this semester and last, then I'll take 1 summer (Micro), one...

  17. How much do you pay monthly for Health insurance?

    fyrephish replied to LDAthleteNurse's topic in General Students

    $92 Biweekly for family coverage, $3000 deductible, after which insurance will pay 90% until 5000 dollars is reached in out of pocket expenses, then kicks in at 100%. I'm not a nurse though, I work...

  18. TEAS Timing

    fyrephish posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm trying to figure out the best timing for my TEAS test. I'm one semester down for my prerequisites. I have taken Chemistry, and next semester I'm scheduled for basic intro biology and a Lifespan...

  19. Scored 95.3% on TEAS V

    fyrephish replied to Gorjesss's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Wow, congrats! I'm trying to figure out when I should take mine. How did you study? Should I just search the forums for

  20. What helped you do well in Chemistry?

    fyrephish replied to LPNtoRNin2016OH's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would read my chemistry chapter every week before lecture, and do practice problems to make sure I understood the materials. When it came time for exams I doubled down on the practice problems, and...

  21. Grades are in! How did you do?

    fyrephish replied to UCFAshley's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I got an A in a computer class (for some reason it's a prerequisite) and an A in Chemistry. I'm wicked

  22. Waiting for Final Grades!

    fyrephish posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I just finished my first semester of prereqs! My exams are taken, my final project turned in, and now I'm just biting my nails waiting to see that final grade! Anyone else just chomping at the bit...

  23. Waiting for Final Grades!

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

    I would if I drank. Have one for me,

  24. Waiting for Final Grades!

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

    YES YES YES! A's in both classes I'm

  25. Waiting for Final Grades!

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

    I'm getting antsy. I have one grade back from one professor, because he emailed me. My computer applications class (basically an office suite training course but required by my nursing school of...