NerdyKnitter

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  1. What classes are you taking? Fall 2016

    NerdyKnitter replied to ItsThatJenGirl's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have my first lab practical on Wednesday and the lecture exam on Friday of the following week. The material was SUPER overwhelming until this week when it all started falling into place. I've made...

  2. What classes are you taking? Fall 2016

    NerdyKnitter replied to ItsThatJenGirl's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    OMG, that is horrible! Hopefully your teacher will realize it was a misunderstanding and grade the entire project. I have no doubt you worked hard and deserve a good

  3. Getting Through A Hectic Semester

    NerdyKnitter replied to missnursingstudent19's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Stay focused on WHY you are doing this. Inspire yourself with what is at the end of this journey. The fact that I am going to be a Registered Nurse in just 2.5 years keeps this process exciting for...

  4. What classes are you taking? Fall 2016

    NerdyKnitter replied to ItsThatJenGirl's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    That's a great first score! Now you will only do better because you've been through it once. It is SO much information. I plan to go into the lab on my days off to study the

  5. What classes are you taking? Fall 2016

    NerdyKnitter replied to ItsThatJenGirl's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I had my first day of classes yesterday. They went well, but I can see this is going to be a busy term. A&P looks intense, but I'm excited about

  6. What classes are you taking? Fall 2016

    NerdyKnitter replied to ItsThatJenGirl's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Happy Birthday! (a day

  7. What classes are you taking? Fall 2016

    NerdyKnitter replied to ItsThatJenGirl's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thank you! This is my first term working part time while in school. How was your week in classes? It sounds like you're doing

  8. What classes are you taking? Fall 2016

    NerdyKnitter replied to ItsThatJenGirl's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I start A&P on Monday! The professor put lecture notes online for us to print and bring to class to guide us in taking our own notes. He puts them up for every lecture - wow. They seem like they...

  9. A&P2 and Microbiology

    NerdyKnitter replied to msheather413's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm taking these two together winter term. My advisor told me a lot of students do it successfully. I know it will be a challenge, but it can be done. I would suggest asking for help early if you need...

  10. What classes are you taking? Fall 2016

    NerdyKnitter replied to ItsThatJenGirl's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Good luck to everyone taking their exams today! I'm living vicariously through you. I start my classes in 11 days (A&P 1 and ENG

  11. What classes are you taking? Fall 2016

    NerdyKnitter replied to ItsThatJenGirl's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thank you! I just subscribed to her channel. I start A&P 1 on the 19th. So

  12. Is 32 to late to go to a nursing program ?(ADN)

    NerdyKnitter replied to Samyong's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm 39, will graduate with ADN at 42. I'm not too old, so you're definitely

  13. What classes are you taking? Fall 2016

    NerdyKnitter replied to ItsThatJenGirl's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Attend every lecture, take notes, read your notes. I learn best by hearing, writing, and reading the assigned text just once through. Another good habit is to study (work on homework, do extra...

  14. Seeking some guidance as a 5th year student

    NerdyKnitter replied to miske's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would apply and then re-take classes where the individual grades matter. That will vary by program. For example, at my school, the grades in English 101, Chemistry 121, and A&P 1 count for the...

  15. I don't want to give up!

    NerdyKnitter replied to mkam36's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Have you looked into grants, scholarships, and student loans to help you supplement your income while you're in

  16. 32 years old and ready to switch my career to become a nurse! Am I too old?

    NerdyKnitter replied to Kaytee12's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am 39, almost 40 and I will graduate at 42. My mother graduated with her ADN at 36, my sister with hers at 45. Go for it! You're way young still

  17. Want to be a nursing student, but too dumb at maths!!

    NerdyKnitter replied to glittermoomin's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I never made is past pre-algebra in school. I dropped out at 14. When I went to college I started in remedial math and had to take 5 math classes before I made it to any class that counted toward a...

  18. What classes are you taking? Fall 2016

    NerdyKnitter replied to ItsThatJenGirl's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am taking A&P 1 and English 101. Fall term here start 9/19. I'm finishing up organic chemistry this

  19. Need advice: Paying for Nursing school

    NerdyKnitter replied to rock hopper's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I was maxed out and appealed for more loans successfully. I even received more PELL

  20. Need advice: Paying for Nursing school

    NerdyKnitter replied to rock hopper's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would also look for scholarships. I am not in my nursing program yet, but I am searching for scholarships and paying attention to application criteria and deadlines so that I'm prepared and ready to...

  21. Need advice: Paying for Nursing school

    NerdyKnitter replied to rock hopper's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I found this page through a google search: Complete Guide to Student Loan Forgiveness for Nurses | Student Loan

  22. Volunteer experience / Job experience

    NerdyKnitter replied to Oxygenforeverybody's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am currently volunteering in the hospital I hope to work for when I graduate. Hospitals really appreciate their volunteers, so if you can get them to love you before you apply, that's a great thing!...

  23. Summer Classes

    NerdyKnitter replied to missnursingstudent19's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am a little more than halfway through organic chemistry, and while I feel like I'm running a race, it's going pretty well. Thank God this isn't a class the nursing program looks at, so passing will...

  24. Starting school at older age! :(

    NerdyKnitter replied to Lessh's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'll start the nursing program when I'm 40 and I'm totally pumped about it! You are SOOOOO

  25. Finished my first hard science pre-req!

    NerdyKnitter posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm so happy this morning! Grades are posted and I earned a 4.0 in Chemistry 121 AND got the high score on the final 191/200! I start Organic Chemistry in a couple of weeks and hope I can make these...