PsychGrad2BRN

Latest Activity

1. Nursing Assistant Jobs

   PsychGrad2BRN posted a topic in Connecticut

   Hello, I have just completed my first year in a 2 year ADN program. Currently I work in the field of mental health. I would like to work as a nursing assistant in a hospital. I believe doing so would increase my comfort level with providing patien...

2. Fellow 'B' Students...

   PsychGrad2BRN replied to lilyteen's topic in General Students

   Just finished my first semester with a solid B average...and very happy about it too! In my drive to get A's every time, I used to drive myself crazy! This semester, I developed a different attitude. Since I was not sure what to expect, my goal was...

3. WE need more CT nurses or student to sign in. Where are you guys??

   PsychGrad2BRN replied to RN28MD's topic in Connecticut

   Hello Everyone :welcome: I was born and raised in CT, and have lived here my entire life. I am finishing the science prereqs at Gateway Community College and will be attending the Nursing ADN program there in September. I have already earned a B...

4. Acceptance Envelope-Thick or Thin?

   PsychGrad2BRN replied to tanner523's topic in Connecticut

   I received thin envelopes for both acceptance letters. These were Gateway Community College and Bridgeport Hospital School of Nursing.

5. Dilemma: Accepted BHSN and Gateway - which to attend?

   PsychGrad2BRN replied to PsychGrad2BRN's topic in Connecticut

   Hi Everyone, Thanks for all the replies. I just returned home from Gateway's Nursing Program Orientation. I have decided to go there because of the location and class schedule. I am ineligible for financial aid at both institutions since I already ...

6. Did you get any acceptance letters yet?

   PsychGrad2BRN replied to killingworthgirl's topic in Connecticut

   I received my acceptance letter to Gateway CC on Friday. I received an acceptance letter to Bridgeport Hospital School of Nursing in late January. I need to send a reply to Gateway by April 12th. Good luck!

7. Dilemma: Accepted at BHSN and Gateway - which to attend?

   PsychGrad2BRN posted a topic in Pre-Nursing

   Hello Everyone, I would appreciate any and all feedback regarding accepting offers of admission from two nursing schools in CT. Option #1 Bridgeport Hospital School of Nursing - I received offer of acceptance in January and immediately sent back my a...

8. Dilemma: Accepted BHSN and Gateway - which to attend?

   PsychGrad2BRN posted a topic in Connecticut

   Hello Everyone, I would appreciate any and all feedback regarding accepting offers of admission from two nursing schools in CT. Option #1 Bridgeport Hospital School of Nursing - I received offer of acceptance in January and immediately sent back my a...

9. So . . .is nursing your final stop?

   PsychGrad2BRN replied to EthnicBeauty's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I will be entering a Diploma program this September, and will graduate in May 2009. Upon becoming an RN, I will work in a hospital for a couple of years, gaining experience in both med-surg and psych. I would like to complete an RN-MSN program and ...

10. Things that make you go... ehhh errmm ack!

    PsychGrad2BRN replied to xt1's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I'd have to say the bodily fluid that grosses me out the most is mucous from the throat. Last spring I was taking a course on Biology of Addiction and we watched a video on the effects of cigarette smoking. The host of the program had a container o...

11. How Many Times Do You Have To Take A&P1 ?

    PsychGrad2BRN replied to juicy_jade's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I think retaking a course once is understandable, for a variety of reasons. Perhaps it is due to entering college too quickly, being ill prepared, or not having proper study skills the first time around. Perhaps it is due to having too many obligat...

12. Too poor to become a nurse?

    PsychGrad2BRN replied to WannaBeNrse's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I agree with the previous poster on the above two points: 1) You should check into financial aid options at the school you plan to attend. If you never finished your bachelor's degree, it is easier to get aid money than for those who are pursuing ...

13. Trouble Entering Nursing School - Help

    PsychGrad2BRN replied to ukbsktbll's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I can sympathize with your situation. When I started college back in 1992, I did not do so well either. My major was Pharmacy and my GPA for the first two years was a 2.4. I changed majors to Information Systems, did somewhat better, and graduated...

14. I got in!!!

    PsychGrad2BRN posted a topic in Pre-Nursing

    Hello everyone, After applying to four programs (Diploma, ADN, Accelerated BSN, Master's Entry), and receiving rejections from two of them, I received a letter of acceptance to nursing school last night. I will be sending it back today confirming my...

15. Class of 2009 Nurses!

    PsychGrad2BRN replied to LiveZen's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I got in and will be starting nursing school in September 2007, therefore graduating in May 2009.