CriticalThinker88

CriticalThinker88 BSN, RN

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  1. 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...

  2. 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...

  3. 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!

  4. 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

  5. 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

  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...

  16. Are you a former teacher turned nurse?

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

    I am curious about this too! I am just now exploring accelerated nursing programs in my area in order to make the switch from being an elementary teacher to nurse. I enjoy working with children, so I...

  17. Thinking of switching from nurse to elementary teacher. Bad idea?

    CriticalThinker88 replied to Skips's topic in Nursing Career

    I'm a current elementary teacher looking into making a career change to nursing. If you truly feel that you've given the nursing profession a fair shot, and you do not enjoy it, I say go for the...

  18. Kindergarten Teacher or RN?

    CriticalThinker88 replied to missdanielle92's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I know I'm late to the conversation (...by three years), but I wanted to post anyway for anyone who has a similar question. I'm a current elementary teacher looking to switching into nursing. I would...

  19. looking for career change

    CriticalThinker88 replied to drezqmn's topic in General Nursing

    I'm getting ready to make a career change into nursing as well. I have a BA and M.Ed, so I'm looking into two accelerated nursing programs in my state. One is for a BSN and the other for an MSN. They...

  20. RN to Teacher

    CriticalThinker88 replied to missnurse92x's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a current teacher working to get into nursing, so I'm on the flip side of things. I enjoy teaching and working with children; however, I do not enjoy getting paid so little and spending thousands...

  21. Work and pets?

    CriticalThinker88 replied to nURse_dEZi's topic in General Nursing

    I would suggest getting a dog that's at least a year old to start, puppies will need to go out hourly or close to it depending on the age. I've put my dog in doggie daycare before. It was helpful,...

  22. Student's hygiene?

    CriticalThinker88 replied to zombieghoast's topic in School

    As a teacher, I've had students in this situation before. We always contacted the parent to let them know (which is tough enough in itself). Sometimes the parents are embarrassed and deny the problem,...

  23. Entitlement - Are We Making The Problem Worse?

    CriticalThinker88 replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    As a current elementary teacher, I always have kiddos who come to me in 'desperate need of immediate medical attention' i.e. they want to take a trip to the nurse to get an icepack that will later be...

  24. GRE preparation

    CriticalThinker88 replied to S.G.'s topic in Post Graduate Students

    I'm preparing for the GRE too. I bought The Official Guide to the GRE 2nd Eddition by ETS, because they designed the GRE. I also bought one of their supplemental books Official GRE Verbal Reasoning...

  25. How long does it take to hear back from volunteer services?

    CriticalThinker88 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi everyone, I submitted an application to volunteer at a local city hospital, located downtown in my area. (They're actually partnered with the accelerated nursing program that I'm hoping to apply to...