RainbowSprinkles

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  1. I know it's hard. But is it really that hard?

    RainbowSprinkles replied to Stillthinkin's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Spot

  2. Article about nursing school teacher shortages

    RainbowSprinkles replied to oneday_nursepoundcake's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi there, this problem is nationwide. Unfortunately, it's more money in actual nursing than teaching. If I'm not mistaken thats why some state schools knocked out the msn program completely and only...

  3. How do they calculate your GPA?

    RainbowSprinkles replied to MJ 0990's topic in General Students

    Howard Community College in Maryland and it happens to be accelerated so its 14 months. I also got more points because I have a

  4. Doctor teaching nursing class

    RainbowSprinkles replied to Christian96's topic in General Students

    During my AP1 and AP2 courses both professors were chiropractor's, I made the same

  5. How do they calculate your GPA?

    RainbowSprinkles replied to MJ 0990's topic in General Students

    Im from NY and I have a stack of rejection letters, mostly stating my g.p.a was just not high enough. My partner relocated to the DMV area for his dream program, I figured heck Ill leave too and try...

  6. Just tell me to hang in there

    RainbowSprinkles replied to djksjdalksjf's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Take advantage of being able to work and save your money. Nursing school is expensive even when you going to an affordable school. I don't work and I have bills...those basic necessities for school...

  7. How do they calculate your GPA?

    RainbowSprinkles replied to MJ 0990's topic in General Students

    Forgot to add Option 1: 2.5 + 3.3 = 5.8 divided by 2 = 2.9 g.p.a Option 2: 120 credits x 2.5 =300 30 credits (guess estimation of credits at Community college) 30 x 3.3...

  8. How do they calculate your GPA?

    RainbowSprinkles replied to MJ 0990's topic in General Students

    My adn program only looks at science pre reqs g.p.a and general education requirements for the program. If I didn't find my program, I'm quite sure I would of had to go the lpn route because my...

  9. How do you takes notes for biology?

    RainbowSprinkles replied to lexieanders's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Its important to establish your learning style early on. I tried your method once because everyone was doing it and it drove me crazy. My best learning method is reading the chapters before class and...

  10. How far away is your school?

    RainbowSprinkles replied to klp2006's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    30 minutes but I've worked plenty of jobs that was 75 minutes from my house with ideal traffic. I think you will be fine..just try to leave the house early to beat traffic. Eat well, drink lots of...

  11. Future NYC Nursing Student Needs Advice

    RainbowSprinkles replied to Vansal's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I went to nassau community college for my pre reqs and never had a problem getting classes. To be honest, most people drop classes so I never heard many people complain about it. Only students who had...

  12. Future NYC Nursing Student Needs Advice

    RainbowSprinkles replied to Vansal's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Nursing student here, however I've worked in the medical field as a secretary 10+ years. Definitely more opportunities in the nursing field for growth and money. There are still plenty of nurses with...

  13. Taking the TEAS test 5 years after A and P

    RainbowSprinkles replied to Blawson94's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    Even after taking AP 1 and taking the teas, I felt like the section was all over the place. Try as many free practice questions online and crack open a textbook. Try checking out some youtube videos...

  14. Prepping for the TEAS exam!

    RainbowSprinkles replied to klwoodsxox's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    I used the McGraw Teas 6 practice book, it was extremely helpful. It mimics the actual test to me, I took the teas 3 times so I have plenty of experience (first 2 attempts I did not study at all). Go...

  15. Howard COMMUNITY COLLEGE ACCELERATED 2018

    RainbowSprinkles replied to RainbowSprinkles's topic in School, College Programs

    Thank you for taking the time to reply, I appreciate it. Ouch, I hear it's pretty grueling! No worries, rant away..we are hear to support and share our stories. I'll be in your shoes shortly and I...

  16. Howard COMMUNITY COLLEGE ACCELERATED 2018

    RainbowSprinkles replied to RainbowSprinkles's topic in School, College Programs

    You will definitely be making it across that finish line in August! Do you have any suggestions on how to make it through the program? studying tips? sanity tips?

  17. Am I too old to start?

    RainbowSprinkles replied to chelzw's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Live your life, follow your dreams, take age of the equation. You will drive yourself crazy and often put restrictions and pressure throughout your

  18. Physiology or Medical Microbio first?

    RainbowSprinkles replied to anyn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    In my opinion, to get a better understanding and application of Microbiology taking Anatomy and Physiology first is the best

  19. Best educational path for older student?

    RainbowSprinkles replied to oneday_nursepoundcake's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Another drop of advice, be open minded. Getting into nursing in NY is not an easy task, especially if your looking for affordable. Apply to all affordable schools: adn, bsn, and absn when your done...

  20. Best educational path for older student?

    RainbowSprinkles replied to oneday_nursepoundcake's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hello, Im from the New York City area as well and a second degree student. How about applying for affordable bsn programs. To be honest, I find that the time frame between doing pre reqs, applying...

  21. What to buy and how to prepare for Nursing School

    RainbowSprinkles replied to bubblysunflowers's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I start my adn nursing program this summer, I would hold off on buying certain things until you have an orientation. During orientation, we was given a list of things to complete and buy. So for...

  22. LPN vs BSN, which track first?

    RainbowSprinkles replied to Risliz1218's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm a second degree student and recently I got accepted into an accelerated adn program. Personally, I've always regret not taking the lpn route first because by time i completed my pre reqs for...

  23. Traditional Nursing bachelor degree

    RainbowSprinkles replied to Autumnfall's topic in General Students

    Stony brook has a upper division if pre reqs are completed, minimum cumulative g.p.a is 2.8...you should be able to meet that with your 2.6 and 3.7 pre req g.p.a, however I'm quite sure they are...

  24. RN and Medical Interpreter?

    RainbowSprinkles replied to CJ2020's topic in General Students

    Im not sure if nurses with medical interpreter license get paid more but I most certainly know when I worked at NYU hospital as a secretary...any employee whether a receptionist or nurse, got paid...

  25. Nursing school isn't preparing me for the real world

    RainbowSprinkles replied to yesrun's topic in General Students

    Every nurse I've meet always tells me, "nursing school taught me how not to kill someone..I learn my real skills on the job". It's still early in the game, it will pick