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    For Fun: Spiral Notebooks or Binders?

    Elizabeth Hanes replied to Elizabeth Hanes's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    In the past, I have used individual spiral notebooks, but I always felt disorganized. Every night, I found myself scrambling to find the notebooks I needed for the next day's classes. Plus, I had a...
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    Advice for obtaining required knowledge

    Elizabeth Hanes posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I wasn't sure how to phrase the title of this post because the problem is so bizarre. I appreciate everyone's input on this matter. I'm applying for an accelerated BSN program. I have completed all my...
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    Advice for obtaining required knowledge

    Elizabeth Hanes replied to Elizabeth Hanes's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yes, I did look into online courses for both the pharm and patho. However, I couldn't find any that were cost-effective. Yesterday, the situation made a very positive change in course. I had not...
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    Would I be crazy if I took this courseload?

    Elizabeth Hanes replied to maryshome8's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Obviously, there are a lot of personal factors that only you can evaluate in making this decision. For instance, do you have children? Younger or older? Do you have a supportive spouse? Do you need to...
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    Advice for obtaining required knowledge

    Elizabeth Hanes replied to Elizabeth Hanes's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thanks so much for the responses. I am going to try my darndest to get into the classes at the CC, but I really cannot afford to pay for the ones at the university. So, if I can't get into the CC...
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    Can they do this?

    Elizabeth Hanes replied to KungFuFtr's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You say the lit class snafu happened a couple of YEARS ago? My friend, you need to LET IT GO. Trust me, it is NOT affecting your acceptance to nursing school. For future reference, every higher...
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    Need advice from Spanish speakers...

    Elizabeth Hanes replied to KimHFNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I have had four semesters of college-level Spanish (following 2 years of HS Spanish) AND YET I still do not speak/read/write it very well. It's not so much the basic grammar and vocabulario, but the...
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    Worried that my school is an idiot!!!

    Elizabeth Hanes replied to luvmy3kids's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My first degree is in English. I graduated with honors. Then, a few YEARS later, I received a letter from the College of Arts & Sciences saying I never completed English 102, which could pose a...
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    about GPA

    Elizabeth Hanes replied to Jess_babygirl's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm sorry this thread is getting highjacked, but it's an interesting discussion nonetheless. I have taken classes at both cc and univ, and the cc classes without exception were easier. That's not to...
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    ~*~*~* A&P II Summer 2006! *~*~*~

    Elizabeth Hanes posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    thought it was about time to start the summer a&p ii thread. my semester starts june 5th and is an 8-week session. our classes are twice a week for 2.5 hours , and we have lab twice a week, as...
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    Can I hear some positive things about nursing school?

    Elizabeth Hanes replied to rntoben2008's topic in General Students

    Thank you for starting this thread. I also am going to nursing school as a "mature adult," and I don't want to get bogged down in the negativity of some people. Negativity is easy; staying positive...
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    Private education loan which doesn't require income..

    Elizabeth Hanes replied to nervefreak's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Just because you already have a BA does not mean you do not qualify for federal student aid. I have a BA degree and am taking nursing program pre-reqs as a non-degree student, but I still am able to...
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    want to move to Colorado Springs

    Elizabeth Hanes replied to livtek's topic in Colorado Nursing

    People in Colorado Springs consider the traffic horrible, and it is -- from the standpoint that road expansions do not keep pace with the influx of population. That said, I don't think you would find...
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    ø¤º°* Medical Microbiology Winter 2006 Club*°º¤ø

    Elizabeth Hanes replied to kayel's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I haven't been around to post because I was finishing up with finals and papers, etc., etc., but I want to offer my sincere CONGRATULATIONS to everyone who FINISHED micro, regardless of the grade!! It...
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    Silliest Non-Emergency?

    Elizabeth Hanes replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    I have two to contribute.... My paramedic brother-in-law once responded to a call of a "man choking." When he arrived, he found the "patient" clearing his throat repeatedly and saying, "I have a hair...
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    ø¤º°* Medical Microbiology Winter 2006 Club*°º¤ø

    Elizabeth Hanes replied to kayel's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Oh, you are lucky! We had to create our own flow charts and turn them in for a grade 2 weeks before we received our unknowns. In our lab, all of the available media are out, and we have to write down...
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    ø¤º°* Medical Microbiology Winter 2006 Club*°º¤ø

    Elizabeth Hanes replied to kayel's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    We received our unknowns last Thursday. After some initial instructions, the lab TA told us to "pick two plates." We did, but we were all mystified. Finally, someone asked him why two plates. He...
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    Inspiration through competition

    Elizabeth Hanes replied to narcissistic's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I definitely am competitive -- as much with myself as with other students. I try to stay away from perfectionism, because that can be destructive, but I do hold myself to high standards. In a certain...
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    ø¤º°* Medical Microbiology Winter 2006 Club*°º¤ø

    Elizabeth Hanes replied to kayel's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Whew! Got my micro practical out of the way yesterday, and I think it went GREAT! I know it's strange to say a test was "enjoyable," but there you have it. Micro lecture quiz today also went well, I...
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    ø¤º°* Medical Microbiology Winter 2006 Club*°º¤ø

    Elizabeth Hanes replied to kayel's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thanks for the sympathy. Well, after my little pity party, I projected my potential final grade, if I start doing slightly better on the quizzes and continue to do slightly better (i.e.: two extra...
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    ø¤º°* Medical Microbiology Winter 2006 Club*°º¤ø

    Elizabeth Hanes replied to kayel's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Somebody tell me everything's going to be all right. :uhoh21: I got my latest micro test back today and... scored an 88. So far, my class average is 85. I came into this class feeling like I really...
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    I Detest My Job--Help!!

    Elizabeth Hanes replied to scmrn's topic in General Nursing

    Dear scmrn, Boy, do I feel for you. I also have felt that desperation in my life, so I think I understand a little bit about what you're going through. Is it possible for you to take any paid time...
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    ø¤º°* Medical Microbiology Winter 2006 Club*°º¤ø

    Elizabeth Hanes replied to kayel's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Well, I just looked at the syllabus (), and it says the entire next lab-lecture is about how to do the lab report. Der. Today, I finished my flowchart for my unknown, so at least now I have the...
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    Tell me about it.

    Elizabeth Hanes replied to wheeze's topic in Colorado Nursing

    The road from Woodland Park to Colorado Springs is called "Ute Pass." It's fairly steep and winding. These days, they keep it in pretty good repair in the winter (plus, the winters have been drier the...
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    ø¤º°* Medical Microbiology Winter 2006 Club*°º¤ø

    Elizabeth Hanes replied to kayel's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    :lol2: I feel your pain. My lab partner is a complete airhead. I have to spend so much time just going over what the instructor said TWO MINUTES AGO ("Did he say we each take a plate, or do we only...