KThurmond

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  1. new year resolution

    KThurmond posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My resolution is to have a 4.0 GPA this year with prerequisites. What are your? Anybody have suggestions or stories of how they managed a 4.0 while working full time and be a

  2. new year resolution

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

    Thaanks for the positive words. Good luck in nursing school. Its going to be rough at times but it has fun times too. What I wished I'd known then was you have to learn how to apply information and...

  3. Phlebotomy

    KThurmond replied to JessGuiilen's topic in General Students

    I'm in Georgia so I can't speak for Florida. Here its hard to find jobs without experience unless you can work night shift in a large hospital. Hopefully somebody else from Florida will respond and...

  4. new year resolution

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

    Thank

  5. How much did you really use your textbooks?

    KThurmond replied to aidyl93's topic in General Students

    I would email your instructor to see if you can use the last edition. My sister and I go to the same college and I'm taking a class she had last year. I brought her book to class and the instructor...

  6. Last semester of Prerequisites! Starting nursing school this summer!

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

    My only advice would be to get a good stethoscope since you will learn vital signs. In the assessment you should learn how to ascultate the heart, lungs, and bowel sounds. Take advantage of the lab...

  7. new year resolution

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

    Thanks. You too :) the CNA test should be easy as long as you know the routine of your

  8. new year resolution

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

    update New student orientation is today. The first semester they register you. I have 5 classes:nailbiting: it's going to be hard but I like school and my lil man motivates me :) Good luck to...

  9. I've gotten in!! Last semester..

    KThurmond replied to mag426's topic in General Students

    Life happens your

  10. Ready to go back to school.

    KThurmond replied to Kaepurice's topic in School, College Programs

    Your welcome. I've been out of school almost 2

  11. Ready to go back to school.

    KThurmond replied to Kaepurice's topic in School, College Programs

    Good luck. I'm in the same boat. Starting over starting this month for a ABSN program. Start by looking at approved schools from the BON website and go from

  12. I've gotten in!! Last semester..

    KThurmond replied to mag426's topic in General Students

    Congratulations! A few years ago while I was still living with my parents, I was using my dad's debit card to pay for the semester. It got declined. He told me sorry that they bought groceries and...

  13. Hospice: What You Don't Know Can Hurt

    KThurmond replied to jeastridge's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I enjoyed reading this article. I'm too softhearted to work in hospice so I never gave it much thought. This was interesting

  14. Nclex RN 12-30-15

    KThurmond replied to kelsie*bear's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Good luck. Let us

  15. new year resolution

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

    Good luck to both of

  16. 2 months away from my kids :(

    KThurmond replied to sashapuppy's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    True. It will fly by and it's for a good reason. Your going to have to find ways to make the best of it. Maybe you could facetime with your kids or webcam. I'm not tech savvy so I don't know all the...

  17. Chemistry credit

    KThurmond replied to studentinAZ's topic in General Students

    I think the rule is that sciences have a time limit of 5

  18. is nursing really for me?

    KThurmond replied to beginner2016's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Your welcome. I meant to be helpful so I'm sorry if it came out mean. I had it rough when I first started out as a CNA. I worked at 3 different LTC within a year so I know how it is. I agree with at...

  19. is nursing really for me?

    KThurmond replied to beginner2016's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    First of all, you might have trouble landing a job since you quit so many times. Plus the referrences they provide to potential employers probably won't be so nice. Second, workers who have been there...

  20. Spouses in healthcare

    KThurmond replied to Trauma_drama14's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not in the situation but I have an opinion. I wouldn't want my spouse having the same career as me. At first it might be fun having somebody who understands what others don't about your job, but...

  21. GUYS I Decided after reading several posts here that Nursing is a Dream!!!!!!

    KThurmond replied to MSBREELEE's topic in Nursing Career

    I know. Op listed the rest of the healthcare field

  22. hiring older nurses

    KThurmond replied to KThurmond's topic in General Nursing

    I'm glad :) Good

  23. Married mother of 2 who wants to attend part time nursing program at Breneau U. in Gainsvi

    KThurmond replied to katknapton's topic in School, College Programs

    You too! Yeah, Chamberlain is very expensive. They have loans and grants for those who qualify. I'm gonna make the best of it. What would be your plans for the kids when you start

  24. hiring older nurses

    KThurmond replied to KThurmond's topic in General Nursing

    Wow. Thats the pot calling the kettle

  25. Struggling in Math

    KThurmond replied to 2kidsRN2be's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Honestly. Depends on how you look at it. I scored high enough to get into the college and pass remedial classes. I get to take college algebra but I have to take a combo learning support where 1...