GourmandG

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1. Getting a "head start"

   GourmandG replied to Kater1719's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Congrats on knowing what you want to be at such a young age! Where I'm at, high school students can also take community college and state college classes concurrently. So if you're looking to get ahead, definitely take classes at the community colle...

2. Tell on yourself, if you dare...

   GourmandG replied to audreysmagic's topic in General Nursing

   You had me with the first sentence! LMAO!

3. Tell on yourself, if you dare...

   GourmandG replied to audreysmagic's topic in General Nursing

   Omg, each story was better than the last. I am in tears from laughing so hard! Thank you for sharing!

4. What's wrong with me?

   GourmandG replied to New Horizon's topic in General Students

   It's frustrating when you know the material and put in the time but it isn't reflected on your scores. I was in your same situation hence my extremely long reply! But if I can do it, so can you! Study smarter, not harder. Figure out what you don't ne...

5. Study Groups or Study Alone ???

   GourmandG replied to Paola2319's topic in General Students

   Op, I used to study alone as well but found that for nursing school, it was best to keep an open mind and get in with a study group sooner than later. You don't always have to meet with them and you can easily either meet before or after class too. W...

6. Friend asked to cheat off me from exam?

   GourmandG replied to Dlansey's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Op, I'm proud of you for saying "no". It's difficult to say "no" to people especially when you consider someone a friend but you did the right thing as this "friend" was using you and taking advantage of your kindness and desire to help. I think you ...

7. I'm not sure if nursing is for me and I am freaking out.

   GourmandG replied to Brewskii13's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I've never encountered anyone who has gotten a nursing degree as a back up plan” but have encountered many whom are going back for their ADN after receiving their Bachelor's (Accounting, Business, Psychology, Civil Engineering etc). There's a curre...

8. Need advice on how to approach my pre-reqs

   GourmandG replied to RainbowHead's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Reconsider only taking 2 classes per semester because it'll take forever to finish! If your ADN program uses a lottery system like mine, you may not be selected on the first round which means more waiting. Is it possible to cut back on expenses and j...

9. I think I might be losing my mind

   GourmandG replied to CNAbutLPN2be2017's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   I have been in your shoes! What I discovered was that my previous study methods just weren't working anymore so I changed them. Before nursing school, I studied by myself but decided to get a study buddy and I got my first A! Quizzing each other and ...

10. Unsure about fit for program.

    GourmandG replied to alistevens's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I'm sorry to hear that your family and friends aren't being very supportive. These are the people you expect and trust to have your back. Shame on them. Tell them firmly "Let's agree to disagree" and change the subject. If it keeps coming up, tell th...

11. Any tips on admission

    GourmandG replied to codebrown_'s topic in Pre-Nursing

    Hi! First of all, I am a bit confused as to you being a terrible test taker because your grades do not reflect that at all! And aren't your exams standardized meaning your entire class is given the same test questions (though it may be in a different...

12. Do I have a chance?

    GourmandG replied to Embrisi's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Welcome! I love your enthusiasm and am so excited for you! Doesn't it seem premature to worry about not getting in when you haven't even applied? And what do you mean you won't know what to do if you don't get in? You keep applying and keep taking th...

13. I need help for my mom ex Nurse

    GourmandG replied to sttony's topic in General Nursing

    This is not the time for mom to be prideful. Have a heart to heart talk and obtain all of her current financials (pension, 401k, Roth IRA, social security, checking, savings statements etc). This will give you a true picture of her finances. Order he...

14. Cashing out 401k a good idea?

    GourmandG replied to marie813's topic in General Students

    Don't tap into your 401K! Yes, you are young but you are already ahead of many others by contributing toward your retirement at an early age. Life happens and there will always be a reason to take that money. Pretend that it doesn't exist. It'll be w...

15. Should I wait another year??

    GourmandG replied to taylorr13's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Ah, gotcha! Yes, yours is quite different! Thanks for understanding and being open minded to the fact that I was speaking from my personal experience and was trying to help. I wish I could help more! I went the route of completing all graduation req...