CriticalThinker88 BSN, RN

CriticalThinker88 has 3 years experience as a BSN, RN and specializes in ICU-CCRN; Endoscopy.

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1. VCU ABSN Summer 2018

   CriticalThinker88 replied to CriticalThinker88's topic in School, College Programs

   Just submitted my VCU accelerated BSN application! Love to hear if anyone is in the same boat!

2. UVA CNL Summer 2018

   CriticalThinker88 replied to CriticalThinker88's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   Submitted my application! The next step is to wait to see if you're called for an interview right? Does anyone know when that will be? I know decisions are made February

3. UVA CNL Summer 2018

   CriticalThinker88 replied to CriticalThinker88's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   Hi NurseRed92, Are you able to send your electronic references? I've filled them out, and they read "sent". However, my references aren't getting

4. VCU ABSN Summer 2018

   CriticalThinker88 posted a topic in School, College Programs

   Hey guys! I just started a thread for UVA's CNL Summer 2018, but I'm also applying to VCU's ABSN program for Summer 2018. If anyone out there is doing the same, or just applying to VCU, I'd love to...

5. UVA CNL Summer 2018

   CriticalThinker88 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   Hi! I wanted to start a thread for those applying to UVA's MSN CNL program for Summer 2018. I finish up my last two prerequisites this week. I'm nervous, but excited to apply! Just wanted to see if...

6. How long did you spend on prerequisite classes ?

   CriticalThinker88 replied to Tasiaboyd28's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   I started prereqs for two accelerated programs this January. I took AP I and II Spring 2017 and Microbiology, Developmental Psychology, and Statistics Summer 2017. Applications for the programs I'm...

7. Summer 2017 Chat

   CriticalThinker88 replied to ItsThatJenGirl's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   Hey all! I'm still working on my prerequisites for accelerated nursing. I finished Anatomy and Physiology I with a B, Anatomy and Physiology II with an A, and just finished Microbiology with a B. I'm...

8. How many hours did you work during prerequisites?

   CriticalThinker88 replied to Skippy97's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   I'd absolutely recommend them! I liked them because you can get the work done around your schedule and don't have to worry about commuting to class. It definitely depends on your learning style, but I...

9. How many hours did you work during prerequisites?

   CriticalThinker88 replied to Skippy97's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   Right now (Spring 2017) I am taking two for a total of 8 credits. I took A&P I for the first 8 weeks, and I am on the last week of A&P II for the second 8 weeks. I am going to be taking three...

10. 2.35 GPA too low for Acc Bacc BSN Program?

    CriticalThinker88 replied to btaveras's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The accelerated programs to which I'm applying each require a 3.0 GPA or higher. However, I would contact the programs that you're interested in and get their advice. You could also apply and explain...

11. How many hours did you work during prerequisites?

    CriticalThinker88 replied to Skippy97's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am working full-time while completing my prerequisites. I am doing most of my courses online. The flexibility of online classes is

12. Online Anatomy Physiology

    CriticalThinker88 replied to cwooten32's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have taken AP I and AP II online. We complete the lab assignments in the lab manual, but anything involving an actual physical lab we skip. There are online modules called PHILS we complete as well....

13. A&P online?!?

    CriticalThinker88 replied to AspiringRNKendra's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am taking A&P 1 online right now. It's one of the prerequisites for the accelerated BSN program that I'm hoping to apply to this summer. I chose this option, because I found it to be easier with...

14. What looks good on a nursing school application?

    CriticalThinker88 replied to SapphireKitten's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm in the same boat as you! When I went to the info session for the accelerated BSN program at the college, they recommended that we take our pre-reqs at a community college. They knew that we'd be...

15. Anyone an ELEMENTARY TEACHER turned NURSE?

    CriticalThinker88 replied to Cloudydayz's topic in Nursing Career

    I can definitely sympathize with the feeling isolated part! I love my kiddos, but when I start saying to my friends "1-2-3 eyes on me" when we're out at a social event and expecting them to reply "1-2...