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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...

You had me with the first sentence! LMAO!

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

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Congratulations! What a nerve wrecking but exciting and fun time ahead of you! First day of nursing school, we didn't have lecture. We went over the syllabus, introductions, Q & A and expectations though we did have a group exercise in communicat...

Hi, So I got into my ADN program and will be starting my second semester this Fall. I know the ADN requirements are not the same as BSN requirements but since I already went through the application process, I thought I could still help. I agree that...

An ADN (Associates Degree in Nursing sometimes simply referred to on the "required education" section of job listings as "Associate") is obtained at a community college level whereas a BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) is obtained at a 4 year coll...

Both my A&P and A&P2 nursing pre req classes involved human cadavers. We didn't dissect them but had a chance to study them (touch, look and ask questions). The formaldehyde was extremely strong even with a fan in the room. It was only for ab...

Am I the only one impressed with your shrewd negotiation skills? Way to go! With that said, I don't think you made a mistake by staying and you made the best and right decision with the information you had at that time. Who wouldn't have chosen the h...

You're very welcome! I know not all suggestions are applicable to you but I'm pleased to see that you took our suggestions to heart, you were open to feedback and will even implement a few! All too often, someone comes on here asking for advice and t...

I think the "I'm going to get that when I become a nurse" mentality is normal because everyone obviously wanted to do better and earn a living that makes it possible to have a comfortable lifestyle and you should! The key is balance. Get quality thin...

I've cleaned/wiped a patient's genital area whom wet her bed, and cleaned/wiped a different patient whom did a # 2 in her bed as well. It literally took 3 of us and 2 entire boxes of wipes to clean up that mess! I've given a suppository (if you don't...

Sound advice thus far so I'll just add my two cents worth as someone whom is also interested in being a future CRNA. Yes, I agree with others whom suggested leaving your BS in Psychology unfinished as getting that degree would disqualify you from al...

Hi, I find it hard to believe that the cost of going to a community college is similar to the cost of going to a state college. Go to both websites and compare the cost of a class and you should see a huge difference. For example, where I'm at, a sin...