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jess.mont ADN, RN

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  1. Teas test

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

    I liked Pocket Prep. I liked that it made it easy to study every day by song practice questions whenever and wherever I wanted. I would try to do 15 a day, but sometimes I missed a day. I got a 93.3,...

  2. Wife and Mom. How many pre reqs is too much.

    jess.mont replied to Hannah8708's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You might be able to CLEP the humanities classes and take a placement test to exempt you from the algebra class if you've studied these things before. I would definitely try to take the English and...

  3. Are these pre-reqs too much?

    jess.mont replied to Aa1Bb2Cc3's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It ready depends on whether you're a string student and what else you have going on in your life. If you're only taking classes and you don't have family responsibilities, then you can double up on...

  4. PCT for nursing student

    jess.mont replied to Kungfupanda212's topic in General Students

    But why do you need patient care experience right now? You've gotten into nursing school, so they're not concerned about your lack of experience. Besides, your program starts in two months. After a...

  5. Can I wear long press on nails if I wear gloves during my whole shift?

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

    I know artificial nails and even colored polish is usually frowned upon, but I'd like to put in a plug for ImPress press-on nails! They last up to a week even if you're doing regular things with your...

  6. How long did you study for A&P 1 and A&P 2?

    jess.mont replied to Aa1Bb2Cc3's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Study time is very personal, but in general, I found the adage about 3 hours per credit hour per week to be very helpful. I took A&P 2 which nutrition. Nutrition is pretty easy, but A&P has...

  7. Wanting a second chance

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

    It sounds like you have a good plan. You might want to focus on taking one or two classes at a time so you can do your absolute best. Thursday you can reevaluate at the end of the spring semester....

  8. TEAS pre-entrance exam study tips/book?

    jess.mont replied to Chapelc13's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Use the one that ATI puts out. Also use the app and practice every day. Then do the practice tests online. I didn't well by using these tips, but I also knew the material

  9. Figuring this out alone - BSN first?

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

    I think you're going about it in the right way. You could certainly make an appointment to see an admissions person at your chosen schools or attend an open house. Then you can be absolutely sure...

  10. Need help with degree plan!

    jess.mont replied to Amber98's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would look to see what courses you will eventually need for your bridge program - although my guess is that most if not all of them will be nursing courses, so you won't be able to take them to get...

  11. Spring and Summer Semesters

    jess.mont replied to mumto2monsters's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Out of curiosity, why are you taking intro. classes after you've already taken both A&P classes? Unless you need them to maintain full-time status or to give you additional elective credits? If...

  12. Taking stats and worried

    jess.mont replied to sarah1999m's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Do you need this class as a prerequisite or to transfer into a program? If not, I would try to do the best you can but not worry too

  13. Im really scared about first day of clinicals

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

    How did it go today, dragonhawk? I hope your first day was better than you expected. Keep us

  14. Never mind! - Found Answer :)

    jess.mont posted a topic in General Students

    I should have searched prior to asking - there are lots of threads with good suggestions. If anyone still wants to answer, I won't object! I'm posting this here because I'm hoping to hear from some...

  15. great places for Volunteer experience in Seattle?

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

    Look into volunteering as a Family Care Giver for Hospice. FCGs are an integral part of the interdisciplinary team; you may get to know your patients' nurses as they come around to check on the...

  16. Spring 2017 Chat

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

    Final grades for me, too - an A in both A&P II and Nutrition. I'm so glad the semester is over. I'm not taking any classes over the summer - although I'm doing a self-study of statistics to...

  17. Rate my professor?

    jess.mont replied to Anaya96's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I've looked at it, but I take the negative reviews with a grain of salt and try to judge the opinions by the writing style. Here are two reviews of my current professor. She is great! She's so...

  18. Statistics in the Fall?

    jess.mont posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I can't decide whether to take a class in the fall. I've finished up all my pre-reqs and plan to start nursing school in January of 2018 because I have to prepare for a singing competition and travel...

  19. Spring 2017 Chat

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

    Congratulations,

  20. Endocrine System & Blood Questions?

    jess.mont replied to CedarGirl10's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I'll give a hint about question 1 - think about what glucagon and insulin do. We had to list three processes for each; glucagon breaks down glycogen, breaks down triglycerides, and breaks down...

  21. Classmate Spilled Coffee On My Laptop - Broken

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

    That stinks all around - I'm sorry you're dealing with this. In the future, you might make sure that you save everything to Google Drive. It's free and then everything will be in the cloud where you...

  22. ATI Proctored Exams Scare Me! --- But I Rocked ATI Fundamentals Today!

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

    Good for

  23. SUNY Downstate Accelerated nursing Concerns? What are my chances of acceptance?

    jess.mont replied to donnacox847955's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Are you earning a degree from CUNY Brooklyn? If not, why not take micro at another community college? Cayuga offers it online, for

  24. A&P online?!?

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

    A friend of mine took A&P I and II at Cayuga and then went on to Crouse. The experience was great. It was difficult - like all A&P! - but it worked well with her schedule and she felt...

  25. In need of guidance

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

    Gently, but may I ask what you've been doing for the last 9 months? I would get my ducks in a row and start applying to shine programs b you've already missed the fall-semester deadlines. The soonest...