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  1. 4.0 Student...Didn't get in

    busybeeSN posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm pretty sad. I have worked my butt off. I have two young boys, I work as a CNA and I have a 4.0 GPA. I did well on my entrance exam. The program I applied to is competitive but not extremely...

  2. 4.0 Student...Didn't get in

    busybeeSN replied to busybeeSN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm not trying to use a scapegoat. I think, for all professional endeavors in my life, I will have to learn to come off as more confident and assertive. It's not just my looks, it's how I come

  3. 4.0 Student...Didn't get in

    busybeeSN replied to busybeeSN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I spoke with another student, who is in the program, and she is under the impression that the interview is the deciding factor. So basically grades and work experience get you to the interview and...

  4. I'm a Man, Can I be Successful as An OB Nurse

    busybeeSN replied to AlmostANurse321's topic in Ob/Gyn

    One of my favorite nurses when I gave birth was male. I'm sure you can do

  5. Thinking of Switching to Nursing from Finance

    busybeeSN replied to Eileenrey's topic in General Students

    I'm getting my BSN but I have also been taking prereqs to apply for the MBA program at my school. I feel like that opens a lot of doors for growing in healthcare or another avenue if I choose. I could...

  6. I GOT IN!

    busybeeSN replied to alexisbj's topic in General Students

    Yay good for you! I'm still in the process of getting in to the school I applied for, I have an interview and then we don't find out till around Thanksgiving! Ug sooo long to wait. I'm sure you'll do...

  7. quitting school, pls help.

    busybeeSN replied to mrsmarah's topic in General Students

    It's not what you want to hear but finish your ASN and then move onto a bachelors in something

  8. Do grades mean much?

    busybeeSN replied to Zooey72's topic in General Students

    It makes a difference if you're planning on attending grad school or applying for scholarships.. Other than that, as long as you're passing, it only matters to the

  9. Is it bad that I can't work holidays?

    busybeeSN replied to alieu4's topic in General Students

    That's usually something that should be said during the interview process. But, I have worked with students who went home during school

  10. Having a pathetically hard time with A&P--Need advice

    busybeeSN replied to anilechim's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    khanacademy.com has great videos on

  11. Admissions competition gets us wound up tight!

    busybeeSN replied to TuesdaysChild's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Ug I hated Stats, I still managed an A but by the skin of my teeth. I did so well in Algebra I thought it would be a breeze. Good job on getting that

  12. racist patients

    busybeeSN replied to Rn 1979's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Just don't worry about it. You're there to give the best care you can. People come from all walks of life and some have different ideas about things. Don't let it bother you, it's there loss. They're...

  13. Financial Aid and $165,000.00 debt

    busybeeSN replied to Den1978's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm sorry that just sounds like too much debt, my head is spinning. Can you file for bankruptcy on some of it? The private loans? I just can't comprehend paying that much for an undergraduate degree....

  14. divorce while in nursing school

    busybeeSN replied to nursingstudent65's topic in General Students

    Talk to a lawyer, you may be able to keep the home and get alimony, especially because he has cheated. See if you can get proof and get him out of the house so you can focus on yourself and school. If...

  15. Interview attire

    busybeeSN replied to kataraang's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Bring scrubs along with

  16. What was your hardest prerequisite course?

    busybeeSN replied to Natasha_mer24's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Statistics was torture for me. I thought it would be easy because I did so well in Algebra. Nope it was way harder than any other class, for

  17. On-line classes

    busybeeSN replied to ErikaD360's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I've taken all but a few classes online. I took A&P lecture in person but the labs online, other than that all my prereqs but 1 or 2 have been online. Sometimes I'm like eh this is great and...

  18. Kaplan Entrance Exam, average info and my scores.

    busybeeSN posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    So I took it today. I did ok. I'll give some averages that Kaplan gave of 360 who had taken the exam, so it might not still be current but it will give you an idea. Overall:...

  19. Dating while in nursing school?

    busybeeSN replied to Beldar_the_Cenobite's topic in General Students

    As a rule of thumb, if someone is interested in you they'll make time for you. If they don't respond, they don't like you. Pushing makes women feel

  20. Last semester - I don't want to be a nurse?

    busybeeSN replied to nursingstudent820's topic in General Students

    Get it done and work in an area that you're comfortable in. You got this. Have you considered graduate school? Go get your MBA and move into management in a few years. Whatever you do, don't quit in...

  21. How did you study for A&P?

    busybeeSN replied to Neywel120's topic in General Students

    Also for the anatomy side, buy a laminator, magic eraser and some dry erase markers. Laminate pictures of whatever you're trying to memorize and write, erase, write, erase right on the part that...

  22. How did you study for A&P?

    busybeeSN replied to Neywel120's topic in General Students

    There are so many wonderful youtube videos out there. Watch them. I had a wonderful professor and I still went outside of that and used lots of online information. Also consider hiring a tutor....

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

    busybeeSN replied to RainbowHead's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Also check with your school, at the university I attend, the higher level students register for classes first and new students register last. That's nice taking your harder classes a little later,...

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

    busybeeSN replied to RainbowHead's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I started out slow my first semester was Eng and Psy and my second semester was Eng and Math. I did really well and it helped prepare me for what college was like after being out of school for 7...

  25. Anatomy and Physiology Lab without Cadavers (formaldehyde)?

    busybeeSN replied to MissHopeful111's topic in General Students

    My school didn't use formaldehyde, we used a bleach water mixture. I would check with your