msdizzydolores

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1. Fabulous GPA, horrid NET score!!!!

   msdizzydolores replied to JettaDP's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Wow. Thanks for that tip of the GED study guide. I'm going to go and get one possibly this weekend.

2. how important is chemistry ?

   msdizzydolores replied to butterflies135's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I dont know what to do. I had planned on taking the Chem class this fall with Nutrition and API in the spring, then APII Summer I and Microbiology in Summer II 2009. I wouldn't start NS until Aug/Sept 2009. Any suggestions? I've never had Chem and...

3. how important is chemistry ?

   msdizzydolores replied to butterflies135's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I know all of the programs that I am looking into require Chemistry. My question is this: I just spoke with a friend I've known for the past 8 years (we worked at my last employer together for 6 years-started on the same day!!) and she just graduat...

4. Nursing school and working full time

   msdizzydolores replied to js408's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I would definitely look into a school who has a part time BSN/program. They are out there. And I know what you mean about not being able to talk to someone. I wanted to speak with someone from the school I am applying to and the only time I can mee...

5. Is this a good start to pre-reqs?

   msdizzydolores replied to msdizzydolores's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Thanks everyone for your input. I will be taking Soc 101 Summer II, Nutrition and Chemistry in the Fall, AP I in the Spring (and possible just another filler course of my choosing since I have a BA alread) and then AP II for Summer I and Micro for S...

6. Is this a good start to pre-reqs?

   msdizzydolores posted a topic in Pre-Nursing

   Ok, I've been back and forth all day looking at your Comm Coll's webpage for summer and fall classes. I need eveyone's help! Here is my plan for pre-reqs: I plan on taking Chem, Soc 101 and Nutrition this summer and fall. That would still leave me w...

7. Lack of loan forgiveness hinders nursing profession

   msdizzydolores replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Pennsylvania

   The Gov. We all need to send him some letters because this is absolutely disguisting. Is there a link that talks about what happened with the PHEAA issue? I'm still not sure why the program was discontinued.

8. Nursing School Questions

   msdizzydolores replied to cambion's topic in Pennsylvania

   I understand. Frankford is one of the schools I'm looking into, but will continue to research all of my options since I won't be able to attend until Fall 2009. Decisons, decisions, decisions. Two schools I am looking into I hear bad things about: ...

9. just to let you know..

   msdizzydolores replied to glamgalRN's topic in Pennsylvania

   OMG, you all have me scared to death to apply to the 3 diploma programs I'm interested in. I had all but decided to do the BSN at LaSalle or Holy Family (Im still trying to decide...uggghhh) or the diploma program at one of the hospitals in the area....

10. Nursing School Questions

    msdizzydolores replied to cambion's topic in Pennsylvania

    Hiddencat, I would tend to disagree about Frankford. I've heard nothing but EXCELLENT reports about the nurses they turn out. Their NCLEX scores prove it. I work for a private Christian university on the main line and the nursing staff highly recom...

11. Lack of loan forgiveness hinders nursing profession

    msdizzydolores replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Pennsylvania

    I was so geared up about this possibility and now it's gone. THIS SUCKS.

12. Tips For Human Beings Entering Nursing

    msdizzydolores replied to interleukin's topic in General Nursing

    OMG I am in tears after reading that. What an awesome story. It shows just how we have NO RIGHT to judge anyone else based on outward behavior or looks without knowing fully what is going on inside. In my personal opinion, she may not have taken th...

13. Wanna know what nursing school is like?

    msdizzydolores replied to NurseMike9111's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Thanks for sharing. It was really wonderful and funny. Now I'm nervous about starting my trek into nursing!!! Oh yeah, I kept hearing about process records (?) what are they?

14. Adn, Bsn Or Msn

    msdizzydolores replied to Sexybrown's topic in Pre-Nursing

    You are in the same boat I'm in. I have my BA in Management of Information Systems, and I am thinking about applying to nursing schools. I had all but made my mind up to do the ADN (AAS) from a community college or a diploma program (I live in PA w...

15. Who Has the Best Accelerated BSN Program in Philadelphia?

    msdizzydolores replied to smariej14's topic in Pennsylvania

    i'll respond here too: eastern university has an excellent accelerated bsn program. i work for the university and our class starts soon. moderator note: please do not post personal information and phone numbers within the main forums