Shawn91111

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  1. Second Guessing nursing School?

    Shawn91111 replied to OsceanSN2018's topic in General Students

    It's only been 5 days and sounds like this is your first time away from home (unless I missed something), so of course the homesickness will kick in. Like others are telling you, you need to gut this...

  2. Shall I buy or rent my pharmacology book?

    Shawn91111 replied to petagayle's topic in General Students

    I only have had one professor where I didn't need to open the book, as he was the Picasso of power point's. Lately, I have had a few professors who use a lot of fluff and filler in their power points,...

  3. Amazon Textbook Rentals?

    Shawn91111 replied to longwayup's topic in General Students

    I have always used Campus Book Rentals. Even when there was an issue with a book being switched out, their customer service was very

  4. How old were you when you started nursing school?

    Shawn91111 replied to Joe V's topic in General Students

    35 when I started my pre reqs, and 37 starting nursing

  5. Working Full Time in Nursing School

    Shawn91111 replied to jbrown796's topic in General Students

    I work full time. I am lucky in that I can study somewhat at work, but also my schedule runs 7am -7:30pm on my work days, so going in for extra help or study group can become tricky. Plus I have a...

  6. Hello Micro!

    Shawn91111 replied to Dreamer05's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Personally, I dislike online classes. I have tried 3 of them, and just can't focus as well as if it's in a classroom. I took Micro last semester, so good luck, although I personally found it easier...

  7. How do you respond to competitive peers?

    Shawn91111 replied to conjer's topic in General Students

    I am an ultra competitive person, I was that way in all my pre reqs. I felt I was on my own, as only 60 people made it into the program each year. I had to get the best grade, and be at the top of the...

  8. Does A and P II require you to dissect an animal?

    Shawn91111 replied to nettnett's topic in General Students

    We did frogs and

  9. Nursing Student and Working Fulltime

    Shawn91111 replied to NurseJu19's topic in General Students

    Will be starting Nursing School in August. I work full time, 12 hr days, 3-4 days a week, plus have a wife and child. It's all about the person, their habits, their time management, their families...

  10. Summer 2017 Chat

    Shawn91111 replied to ItsThatJenGirl's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    First summer off in a few years from course, until the fall when I start the Nursing program. I am going to enjoy

  11. What good does a BA in anything do for nursing

    Shawn91111 replied to Big_Mike's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have a Culinary Degree. It gives me zero edge, unless I want to make something for the professor to kiss up to

  12. Thoughts on 1st semester.

    Shawn91111 replied to silkygold's topic in General Students

    Sorry didn't read every post, but to the OP. What are some things you wished you would have done more previously to help you prepare for the 1st semester? I have a whole summer and plan on brushing up...

  13. What did you pay for your textbooks?

    Shawn91111 replied to PrereqTaker89's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I paid around $350 for my AP book but it was used for 3 classes, Intro to Physiology, AP1 and AP2. This semester was a huge scam, over$300 for my Micro Lecture and Lab book, both of which were loose...

  14. Should I retake AP classes

    Shawn91111 replied to WCSU1987's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Some schools won't allow you to retake classes unless it's a C or

  15. Pre Nursing With A Family

    Shawn91111 replied to FutureNurseTriee's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have a 9 year old son, and wife. I spend a lot of time away studying, as I have huge issues studying at home as I get very easily distracted. Not only that I also work full time, so there is a lot...

  16. Advice for Microbiology!?

    Shawn91111 replied to FutureRN-rp's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Taking Micro now, and the professor is now cramming 6 chapters into the last exam, I already have 250 flashcards, and over 100 pathogens +virulence factors, treatments and prevention for 6 chapters...

  17. How many Nursing schools did you apply to?

    Shawn91111 replied to LaceElaine's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Just 1, the one I wanted, and got

  18. Best coloring book for Anatomy

    Shawn91111 replied to PrereqTaker89's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I used the The Anatomy Coloring Book 4th Edition, and found it very

  19. Chem or Micro first ? help :E

    Shawn91111 replied to Alxsmd's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am actually taking both this semester. Micro is tough, but interesting, and chem is a kick in the stomach. It can be done, but a lot of hard work and I enjoy a challenge. As for your question, it...

  20. Dutchess Community College 2017 Applicants

    Shawn91111 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am starting this thread for those applicants who are biting their nails, as well as trying to get a read on this years candidates. This school has a notorious competitive entry into their program...

  21. Nursing at community college

    Shawn91111 replied to pam46252's topic in General Students

    It really depends on your school. Currently I am in a "tiff" with my college as they had 60 seats available, and all this time stressed high GPA, high Teas, high Rubric score, and they smash those...

  22. How many hours did you work during prerequisites?

    Shawn91111 replied to Skippy97's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    40 full time, will be doing 44 per week during Nursing

  23. Dutchess Community College 2017 Applicants

    Shawn91111 replied to Shawn91111's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congrats

  24. Older Student/Over 60 years old

    Shawn91111 replied to forestlover's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I found at 35 when I started my pre reqs, only in 2 classes out of 12 was I the oldest, but also younger students will gravitate towards you for help or what

  25. What was your GPA, when you got accepted into nursing school?

    Shawn91111 replied to Kimynurse's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    3.82