Belle27

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1. Help!! Need to take my GREs for several nursing schools...

   Belle27 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing

   I need some serious help. I am applying to several RN programs that are a BSN to masters 2nd degree track. I have to take my GREs and I am very nervous about it. I took them once without really prepping for it and didnt do well. Does anyone have any ...

2. Chem and Anatomy together?

   Belle27 replied to reese19's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I took chem and a+p 1 together then micro and a+p 2 together. Both AP classes were an accelerated 8 week course. I had group member who had kids the same age as yours and she did the same. Its tough, extremely stressful but in the end worth it bec...

3. Not Starting till Fall 07 :(

   Belle27 replied to Belle27's topic in Pre-Nursing

   It is so bad the wait lists are impossible. At this point i will go anywhere...I have long forgotten about picking a school i prefer. As long as i get then woohoo!!! I'm 24 soon to be 25 and hope to be done by the time im 30 but I no longer want t...

4. Not Starting till Fall 07 :(

   Belle27 replied to Belle27's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Hello everyone again, Thanks for all the kind words. It just gets totally frustrating!! Quick question though, does anyone have any guides or tips for practicing for the GREs. I've taken them twice and havent done well despite my good grades so i w...

5. Not Starting till Fall 07 :(

   Belle27 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing

   Hello Everyone, I am just writing to vent. I didnt get accepted into any programs this fall. I am a little bummed out because i just want to get the ball rolling. I have a degree in psychology and decided to go back to school for nursing. I appli...

6. Phlebotomy while I wait?

   Belle27 replied to Belle27's topic in General Nursing

   STN2003, Can i ask where you are located? I have applied to hospitals before via online applications but never ever heard back. All i could ever find with my psych degree is being a residential counselor. I pretty much was doing the Mental health pr...

7. Phlebotomy while I wait?

   Belle27 replied to Belle27's topic in General Nursing

   Kare117, I taking my pre-reqs at Mass Bay Community College right now. I havent spoken to anyone at the school about Phlebotomy program but have looked at the website. Its only a one semester certification. I hope I can complete it and start right...

8. Not wanting to take antidepressants

   Belle27 replied to pie123's topic in General Nursing

   Great start with the Yoga. Try to find other things (reading, exercising, journal writing etc) that you can do that youd enjoy before you decide to get off the medication. Its all about finding ways to cope with all that stress. I found that exerc...

9. Phlebotomy while I wait?

   Belle27 replied to Belle27's topic in General Nursing

   Wow thanks for all the great words. I'm getting so discouraged that Im finding it difficult to stay focused on A&P 2 and Micro right now. Thanks for the rate of salary. I didnt expect to be making much more anyways but better than restraining ...

10. Phlebotomy while I wait?

    Belle27 replied to Belle27's topic in General Nursing

    How do i find out how long it would take to get licensed for phlebotomy? Should i just ask my school? Thanks for all the info. It really helped a lot especially because I seem to get the run around at my school. They keep telling me to do this Su...

11. Phlebotomy while I wait?

    Belle27 replied to Belle27's topic in General Nursing

    I live in Massachusetts. Thanks for the advice. I didnt know about that. I'm going to look into how long it would take to get licensed. I just want to work in a hospital. I am in a dead end job right now and just want to move on somewhere. Belle

12. Phlebotomy while I wait?

    Belle27 replied to Belle27's topic in General Nursing

    My discouragment is aweful right now. I am completely frustrated. I will have to look into the LPN option but unfortunately I think they are full too. But thank you for the words of encouragement. Belle

13. Phlebotomy while I wait?

    Belle27 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello All, The wait list for the AD programs in my area are 2-3 years. I am still waiting to hear from 2 schools but am just getting really anxious. First a little background info on me. I have a degree in Psychology and decided to return to school ...

14. I got a letter today!!

    Belle27 replied to Lemmy8's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Congrats...still waiting for mine......wish me luck.....