Mkakids

Mkakids

Member

  • Content

    107

  • Visitors

    2,870

  • Followers

    0

  • Likes

    49

All Content by Mkakids

  1. A&P I and II over summer?

    Mkakids replied to bri.vee's topic in General Students

    I took micro last summer as an 8 week course. It was a lot of work, but really not that bad. If you go into it knowing that you will have to put the study time in you should be fine. A good rule...

  2. Advice needed. ADN vs BSN vs MSN

    Mkakids replied to charunse's topic in General Students

    I have a BA in I/O psych (from '04), and 4 kids. I decided to go back for nursing and was also debating between those 3 options. I ultimately decided on a ADN. For a few reasons.... one is that...

  3. Moraine Valley 2017

    Mkakids replied to lucyduarte03's topic in School, College Programs

    I took it March 9th! I ended up with an 87% overall...93% in math and 88% in science with 83% in both language sections. Just waiting for a letter

  4. Moraine Valley 2017

    Mkakids replied to lucyduarte03's topic in School, College Programs

    I took it March 9th! Waiting on the letters to go out now! Good

  5. "Breast Is Best": A Mantra to Promote Infant Health? or Stigmatizing Adage to Guilt Moms

    Mkakids replied to cjcsoon2bnp's topic in General Nursing

    I did not say that I never went to see another LC...just that it made me not want to go back to another one. I didnt want to hear another rude and biased opinion regarding my ability to feed my...

  6. "Breast Is Best": A Mantra to Promote Infant Health? or Stigmatizing Adage to Guilt Moms

    Mkakids replied to cjcsoon2bnp's topic in General Nursing

    I should clarify... the VAST majority of the LC's I saw were genuinely nice and trying to help.... that that ONE nasty one.... ruined my desire to seek another LC out. Which is the entire point........

  7. "Breast Is Best": A Mantra to Promote Infant Health? or Stigmatizing Adage to Guilt Moms

    Mkakids replied to cjcsoon2bnp's topic in General Nursing

    I have IGT caused by hypoplastic breasts. I have 4 children, and saw approximately 20 lactation consultants between the 4 babies. I didn't figure out what my issue was until baby number 3 was almost...

  8. Preparing for TEAS

    Mkakids replied to underthinice's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    We need to at least be enrolled in ap1 when we apply into the program, but it doesnt have ro be compelted. . Ap2 can be done in your first semester of the nursing program. They do reccomend having...

  9. Preparing for TEAS

    Mkakids replied to underthinice's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    Woops

  10. Moraine Valley 2017

    Mkakids replied to lucyduarte03's topic in School, College Programs

    Sdoll, I am also applying for the Fall 2017

  11. EpiPens....who knew?

    Mkakids replied to roser13's topic in Patient Medications

    My daughter requires an epi pen on her at all times. We must provide one that is in date to the school as well. We buy a new one for the school, but keep the old ones for ourselves to use. Our Dr...

  12. BSN vs RN...is it worth the tuition difference? I already hold a BA if that matters

    Mkakids posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Background....I hold a BA in a non nursing related field. I have decided to return to school and pursue Nursing. The local ADN program will cost a grand total of less than $10K...including books...

  13. BSN vs RN...is it worth the tuition difference? I already hold a BA if that matters

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

    There are accelerated programs locally, but with 4 young kids, I don't think I can handle the accelerated

  14. TEAS 6

    Mkakids replied to rakels05's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    ....following....

  15. Moraine Valley Nursing program

    Mkakids replied to julieko25's topic in School, College Programs

    Great

  16. Moraine Valley Nursing program

    Mkakids replied to julieko25's topic in School, College Programs

    Just curious if you got

  17. BSN vs RN...is it worth the tuition difference? I already hold a BA if that matters

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

    Yes, I understand that an ADN and BSN both result in an

  18. BSN vs RN...is it worth the tuition difference? I already hold a BA if that matters

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

    Yup. Just wondering if BSN vs RN was ultimately worth the extra tuition. I dont see myself wanting a supervisory role, and if I do...I can always do a RN- BSN at that

  19. BSN vs RN...is it worth the tuition difference? I already hold a BA if that matters

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

    The ADN program near me is VERY competative...600 applicants for 40 spots. It is acredited and has a 95% graduation rate. NCLEX pass is near 100%. They look at overall GPA and teas scores. My GPA...

  20. BSN vs RN...is it worth the tuition difference? I already hold a BA if that matters

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

    No. Not including room and board. I only have private universities within comuting distance from me and I must go to something within commuting distance because I have a

  21. BSN vs RN...is it worth the tuition difference? I already hold a BA if that matters

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

    Uhh...yea. I realized that about the aceptance and assume a much higher gpa is needed. Thanks

  22. BSN vs RN...is it worth the tuition difference? I already hold a BA if that matters

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

    Good call, thank

  23. BSN vs RN...is it worth the tuition difference? I already hold a BA if that matters

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

    Yes the ADN program I am looking at it acredited and has a very good reputation and a solid new grad hiring rate. I know several people who have graduated from it in the last few years and have been...

  24. BSN vs RN...is it worth the tuition difference? I already hold a BA if that matters

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

    Just based on looking at the job postings of local hospitals, yes they are hiring