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I ended up going with the lenovo yoga 710, which has an ssd! So far so good and I got a Memorial day deal on it. But I'm still going to get an accidental protection plan just to avoid any bumps in the road í ½í¸Š

My current laptop (Lenovo g510) worked great until the Windows 10 update. I tried getting my old windows 8 back, and even had prpffesional help. Not long after that, my computer started having issues connecting to the Internet by ethernet and wifi. I tried to reinstall and update all related drivers, and even had someone else double check for me, and I still have issues. I know a couple of other people with the same or similar laptop as me and they were having some major issues also. My current laptop works fine for typing up an essay in word or making a powerpoint, but even then it will restart itself or freeze. Right now, it's saying that I have no WiFi signal when every other device in my house is picking up strong signals! I guess I'm just afraid of spending more money on getting it repaired, just to have it crash in 6 months anyway!!

We have like 4 or 5 programs for the computer, plus we have to buy a preloaded ipod touch. I guess I just want something that's gonna last!

Hey everyone! So, I finally figured out that I will need to buy software for nursing school. There aren't any laptop requirements, but I do need to have something reliabLe for the software. I want to get a new laptop because my current one constantly freezes and has issues functioning anymore. I'm looking to spend less than 900 dollars, and I want a laptop that would be reliable for college use! Recommendations?

Complaining about a professor and his or her methods is only going to dig a deeper hole for you. This isn't coming from someone from the field, but rather from someone who has taken courses where over half the class has failed, and surviving them and still kicking today. Majority of colleges don't really give a crap if your professor is tough and unfair. As long as they are making money and there are no lawsuits, they are happy. Also, partially the reason why professors like to be ridiculously hard, is so that they can weed out the people who aren't going to do well on the NCLEX exam and get hired. The best course of action for you is laying low, do what the professor tells you to do, and respecting their position as an educator. As a student, it's your job to learn THEIR methods and not using your own. It's a tough pill to swallow, but a necessary one.

I was officially accepted into nursing school for Fall 2017 (yaaay!). Now I am trying to get an estimated budget for the fall semester. I already have a lot to buy in the way of uniforms, textbooks, and equipment for the Fall semester of Nursing. I was wondering how much did you use your laptop or a PC for Nursing courses? Was it more than your average course? Reason why I am asking is because I don't know if I should buy a new laptop, or if I could just get by with what I have and rely more on school computers, which is what I did before I got accepted into the program. Do nursing programs have any special software that I have to use? I would look this up, but our website doesn't have an updated list of necessary items yet. Long story short, my computer doesn't like Windows 10 and it routinely freezes and crashes. I have tried everything to revert back to an older version of Windows, and even had professional help. If I need a laptop in order to survive, I will have to buy a new one. Any insight as to what I should be expecting in the way of technology use would be greatly appreciated!!

If I were you, I would start out with a 2 yr program at a community college. Depending on where you are from ( I am from western New York) community colleges tend to give the best bang for your buck. Not only is it MUCH cheaper than a 4 year state school, but you can get out and get some experience relatively quick while you finish your Bachelor's and Master's. I went to SUNY Brockport for 2 years for Medical Technology, and had a change in heart. I am now accepted into Genesee Comm. College's nursing school and will be started in the fall. I am saving so much time and money (and will be making money/ getting experience sooner) by going to a community college and then getting my BSN online while I put that RN license into use! Many of your SUNY schools are coming out with online RN to BSN programs. I highly suggest looking into your local comm. college or 2 year tech school (like Alfred State for instance) and then RN to BSN programs. Another thing I found helpful was transferring SUNY credits to another SUNY school. However, be concious that many programs require you to have taken specific courses within a 5 to 7 year time period upon applying for a nursing program. At GCC, they require us to be updated on A&P 1 and 2 within 7years. A lot of this though you will need to research and crunch numbers to see what option is best for you! Good luck

It depends more on the cop than what you are wearing. If the cop isn't looking for paperwork or is a newbie, he will let you go without any ticket. The only time that cops really favor any type of work force (at least in my area) is volunteer EMTs and firefighters. And, that's if you're not the new guy!! The only thing I could see where your nursing scrubs can get you out of a ticket, is if you look like you just got out of a rough day at work. Cop can definitely relate, and give you a break!

I agree with this statement completely. Dude, she has her own life. Her not answering her email simply means SHE'S NOT INTERESTED. You sound like a disrespectful stalker, based on what you have just said. Your negative feelings are NONE of her doing!

I can see why you feel that way. My nursing experience is very different. I went to a 4 year college for two years thinking I wanted to be a Medical Technologist. This summer, I had a change of heart and am now going for nursing! I switched to a 2 year college and am now taking some of my non- nursing classes (such as Anatomy & Phys., Microbiology, etc) and am starting Nursing school next fall. Long story short, I missed the deadline to apply to start nursing school in the Spring semester. I have found that when you are going to a 2-year school for nursing, the classes tend to be more directly related to what you are studying. This includes my non-nursing courses. For example Microbiology at my four-year college included EVERYTHING that nursing, environmental, and Biology majors needed to learn. At my 2-year college, Microbiology that I am currently taking is geared towards nursing and is much more applicable. Now granted, i still plan on getting my BSN. My 2-year college has a deal where if you get a GPA of 3.0 or higher when you finish, you are automatically accepted into a BSN program at another college, and all of the classes online. I personally want a BSN because it has more in the way of opportunities in specializing and advancement in my career. But the degree in itself isn't necessarily better in a way of education.

I know that it is rather hard to estimate, but what would be a decent minimum GPA in order to get into an accelerated Nursing program? I think that after this semester my GPA will increase to about a 2.96 up to a 3.01. (I just did the math)

My problem is, that I am very much a tactile learner. I always do well in labs, usually much higher than the class average, but then lecture exams yank my grade down. Next semester I am signed up to do Undergraduate research, Nursing Microbiology, A&P 1, and Genetics. I have already taken Genetics and A&P 1, but I had a lot of things come up in my life at once and I did not do well at all in those courses. I know that I could have done very well in at least A&P, so that's why I decided to retake them. My next question: Is there any real difference between going to school for 2 years and getting a license, and getting a BSN and getting a license? If I went for school for 2 years in a nursing program instead of 4, would I still be able to find decent paying jobs? The reason why I am asking, is because there are a few decent community college programs that I might be able to get into if I take a couple of summer courses to help boost my average. Plus, I already spent money for 2 years of college and I don't want to rack up a ton of debt. Thank you for the replies!

Hello everyone! So I haven't really gotten a chance to introduce myself. My name is Samantha and I am currently a medical technology (BS) student at The College at Brockport. Long story short, I don't really know what to do anymore. I am afraid that I won't be able to get into the Medical Technology programs offered in my area due to my GPA. To make things worse, I am pretty sure I didn't do well on my Cell Biochemistry course. I seem to have a better understanding and overall appreciation for Anatomy and Physiology. Nursing has always been an interest for me, but I always thought Clinical laboratory science was my passion until I started seeing my grades recently. I am finishing up my Sophomore year of college, and I am realizing that it may be better for me to switch to a nursing major. The problem is, I don't think I will get into the nursing program at my current college because it is highly competitive and it's based 100% off of GPA. I had taken a lot of higher level chemistry and biology courses than what is required for Pre-Nursing students at my college. I would like a BSN, but I don't even know where to start looking. Should I finish with a Biology Major and then go for an accelerated program, or should I try to switch into a BSN? Or would an RN be sufficient enough?? I honestly feel lost because my mind was dead set with Medical Technology, and never seriously considered nursing until now. Advice would be MUCH APPRECIATED!