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Of how many people get A's in prereqs but dont do that good in the nursing program and the B students are the ones that do better in the program. Dont work youself if you cant get that A.

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On the other hand, what do you call a person that got As in nursing school?

A nurse with better chances of getting into a CRNA or NP program? Or am I completely wrong...

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This is what i have seen! So i dont care about who disagree with my post. And who cares about the grammar im not in nursing school yet and most nurses tell me that people make grammar mistakes in hospital all the time....and if you cant understand the post move to the next one!

People do make mistakes with grammar, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't care or shouldn't try to use proper grammar. Especially on a forum like this one, where the only method of communication is written, others tend to take you more seriously if you make an effort to keep posts and comments as well written as possible. Some will disagree with me, I realize, but I am one of those who cringe at the sense of "who cares, it's the Internet" when it comes to language.

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There is a saying I have heard since day 1...."C is for Continue.."

Also, Straight A's in nursing school won't help if you can't pass the NCLEX. Those that don't pass the NCLEX are not called nurse....just saying.

Nursing schools and advanced nursing programs look at more than your grades. That's why most have a point system. They look at your refereces, not only what they say about you but who they are from (their position, relation to you, their standing in the community etc). They look at your work record, what your instructors say about you. Your essay counts a great deal as well. Patient care is about much more than memorizing what to do when (although that can be important). It's just as important to know how to communicate with others whether it is with your patient, coworkers, physicians, charge nurses, ancillary staff, family, etc. You have to know what resources you have available. Nursing isn't just about what you make in class. Truly, you have to be knowledgeable, but knowledge without application makes you ineffective.

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On the other hand, what do you call a person that got As in nursing school?

A person who worked hard to achieve a personal goal

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This is what i have seen! So i dont care about who disagree with my post. And who cares about the grammar im not in nursing school yet and most nurses tell me that people make grammar mistakes in hospital all the time....and if you cant understand the post move to the next one!

You would be surprised in this day and age what hiring managers can dig up about their applicants. You should always put your best face out there--especially in professional forums like this one, you never know who is looking.

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Grammar and spelling errors in a medical/professional environment can result in harm to your patient and also give others an understanding of your level of education and/or seriousness and maturity!

I took online classes recently where the only communication was via email or forums. The instructor clearly stated that if you do not take the time to clearly communicate and double check your spelling, that she would not respond because it simply didn't matter to you.

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Well, she's right. Grammar is shat all over everywhere you look. It's a cryin' shame, that! :cry: In all seriousness, I have seen some posts on here where punctuation wasn't even used..... a long post. I couldn't even read it! I was dizzy after the first two sentences! :wacky: It's not just students, either (I'm a student, so full dislcosure, and all that.) I am reading a popular book on Amazon that I won't name. It is a book to help me with nursing math. I am so HUNG UP on the improper grammar and punctuation that I can't even get past that to study the math tips, so I am totally screwed. In desperation, I opened my book "Medical Dosage Calculations for Dummies", and I have blissfully been perusing this book, able to concentrate on math instead of grammatical errors. :inlove:

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Of how many people get A's in prereqs but dont do that good in the nursing program and the B students are the ones that do better in the program. Dont work youself if you cant get that A.

Everyone is entitled to their own opinion.

It is my opinion that this is awful advice for those about to enter pre-reqs or nursing school.

Every student nurse should "work themselves" as much as they can. Not only will doing well in school help you if you ever need/want to go back to school, it will help make you a better nurse. Skating by does nothing but put your future and your patients at risk.

You don't need to get all As. You do need to get the best grade you can and (more importantly) strive to be the best you can be.

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"What do you call a person that got Cs in nursing school? Nurse".

My motto is "C equals a degree". Lol

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On the other hand, what do you call a person that got As in nursing school?

.... a nurse.

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Aug 12 by Chelsea13 I'm usually not a hater on these boards... but the english usage and grammar here is so horrendous in the post that I have no idea what the message is here....

You mean "English," right?

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This is what i have seen! So i dont care about who disagree with my post. And who cares about the grammar im not in nursing school yet and most nurses tell me that people make grammar mistakes in hospital all the time....and if you cant understand the post move to the next one!

If your grammar is so bad to the point that people can't understand your documentation, it could be a very big problem, indeed.

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