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jess.mont ADN, RN

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  1. Having to teach yourself?

    jess.mont replied to JJL618's topic in General Students

    Our program is almost all self-taught. For each class, we attend a mandatory overview that's 1.5 hrs. long and then we're expected to spend 45 hours on the class, each of which is one credit. The...

  2. Having so much fun!

    jess.mont replied to ItsThatJenGirl's topic in General Students

    Awesome, Jen! I took two tests today and have my vital signs demo on Thursday. I've checked the BP of almost everyone I

  3. Having so much fun!

    jess.mont replied to ItsThatJenGirl's topic in General Students

    I was hoping you'd post an update as to your experiences so far! I love that you're part of a clinic for refugees; what a fantastic service you're providing. And it's great that you feel so valued....

  4. Chemistry...

    jess.mont replied to Sdongoske's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you are struggling in chemistry, you may also struggle when you try to take physio and micro together. When you get right down to it, all of life's processes are chemistry, and a number of...

  5. Real books vs ebooks

    jess.mont replied to Polly Peptide's topic in General Students

    What did you end up deciding to do,

  6. Real books vs ebooks

    jess.mont replied to Polly Peptide's topic in General Students

    You might try getting one ebook and test-driving it a bit. I did this with a med math book from Elsevier. Amazon often offers free seven-day trials, too. I don't mind reading for pleasure on a device,...

  7. Best Planner for Nursing School

    jess.mont replied to sweetcheeks2626's topic in General Students

    Many people recommend the Me and My Big Ideas planner that you can get at any major craft stores - Michaels, JoAnns, etc. I got one for this year because I had a coupon. I like that it has large boxes...

  8. School with 6 kids

    jess.mont replied to SuperMama's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    There are other nurses who have done it. You'll need an excellent support system with back-ups for your back-up! :) If you truly want to do this, set your mind to it and start plugging away. Where are...

  9. Science classes required for the TEAS Exam?

    jess.mont replied to opalbee's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm glad I had taken almost all of my science before I took the TEAS. I was able to score in the 90s, which made me more competitive. But if you have a solid study plan, then go for

  10. Unsure on how to proceed into becoming a nurse

    jess.mont replied to Lex0117's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I don't know why you'd need to wait until the fall - I would definitely take at least an English class. Your bio class will most likely serve as a pre-req for A&P and micro, so that would be...

  11. NursingCAS help!!

    jess.mont replied to atd1122's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You should talk to the school to which you're applying. I'm sorry - I know how worrisome this can feel when you're down to the

  12. Just got my acceptance email! What should I do now?

    jess.mont replied to EdVedder's topic in General Students

    My orientation is on the same date and I'm 40, too. :) I bought a planner at Michael's and read the Straight A Nursing Student book. Crossing my fingers that it

  13. Stuck in a dilemma

    jess.mont replied to CyHiiigh's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Plenty of people here have been in similar positions - feeling called to be a nurse, dealing with personal setbacks, worrying about grades, applying to competitive programs, etc. Unfortunately, you...

  14. Hybrid A&P Class

    jess.mont replied to TaylorJackson14's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    That's not how my class was set up; it's how I studied for my class at home. My class had regular twice-weekly lectures plus lab once a week. After class, I would watch Wendy Riggs's videos on YouTube...

  15. Hybrid A&P Class

    jess.mont replied to TaylorJackson14's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think that would be great. It's how I studied at home - by using Wendy Riggs's A&P lectures from her "flipped"

  16. Working as a Medical Assistant while going to nursing school?

    jess.mont replied to Venusx30's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It's not that prior healthcare experience is required, but if you claim that you have prior healthcare experience, you need to prove it. Some programs do look favorably on prior experience, just like...

  17. Hospice or hospital volunteer?

    jess.mont replied to Lrtx82's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    No, it's not wrong to ask about what you'll be doing as volunteer. I'm a volunteer family care giver with a large not-for-profit hospice and my job is to spend up to two hours a week with patients. I...

  18. Taking AP over in nursing school

    jess.mont replied to nursinginterest's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    A friend of mine took A&P I and II through Cayuga and she did really well. I considered taking nutrition during the winter session, too, but ultimately decided against it. However, in your...

  19. Newbie here! 1.5 yrs Pre-nursing req + 2 yrs of nursing school + 2 yrs of BSN... Help?

    jess.mont replied to Carolina0529's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Good! I'm glad you've figured out a plan that seems doable. Best of

  20. BSN Programs

    jess.mont replied to KamillaMonteiro's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Would you consider an online program? Buffalo has one for RNs with ASN degrees, and it's reasonable for NYS

  21. Newbie here! 1.5 yrs Pre-nursing req + 2 yrs of nursing school + 2 yrs of BSN... Help?

    jess.mont replied to Carolina0529's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    While you can do it this way, other students do a traditional four-year BSN program where the first two years are spent on liberal arts and science classes and the second two years are nursing classes...

  22. Erie Community College RN Program

    jess.mont replied to mystik1521's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You should give them a call on Monday and see what they say. Good

  23. Medical unit secretary turned nurse

    jess.mont replied to ashleyd1324's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    A friend of mine did - she's been

  24. Indecisive

    jess.mont replied to Tiaycia's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I don't it will make much of a difference in the amount of time it takes. For example, a local LPN program here takes about 20 weeks to complete. You can get advanced standing at a local CC ASN...

  25. Should I take general biology before Microbiology and Anatomy& physiology?

    jess.mont replied to Jay1900's topic in General Students

    I thought it was really helpful. Some people who hadn't taken it before A&P struggled with cellular