joiful

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1. I'm 53 Trying Nursing School AGAIN!

   joiful posted a topic in TEAS

   I was accepted to 3 nursing schools, picked 1 and started. After a few weeks I had to have a second cervical surgery. I ended up having to drop out. Then I tried going again, and I had to be put under semi conscious state for 3 days because of pain...

2. Need neck surgery before starting RN program

   joiful replied to joiful's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I had to discontinue my education. Swallowing has been difficult, if I overuse my right arm, to which point I haven't figured it out, causes awful pain and restless leg syndrome. Why, don't know. Next week I check in for my 6 week post-op and then...

3. Cass Career Center,Week 12

   joiful replied to topazlovesrose's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I will be applying to start this Fall. I was accepted to Penn Valley, but had cervical surgery 2 weeks after I started the program. Any advice on getting accepted? I have a BS, completed Nutrition, Microbiology, Human Growth and Pathophysiology ...

4. Need neck surgery before starting RN program

   joiful replied to joiful's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Yes, I had the surgery 4 weeks ago. I was able to continue one class, but unfortunately had to drop a class that contained the clinicals. Now, I'm 8 months behind by the time Fall starts because of the portion of the program I was unable to comple...

5. Need neck surgery before starting RN program

   joiful replied to joiful's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I have not glanced at this thread since reading the comments about improper use of the English language and stating my side. I stated before, it was difficult to type on a small phone that uses auto correct and also at the time I did not care to rew...

6. Need neck surgery before starting RN program

   joiful replied to joiful's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Yes, it is herniated with a bulge that has caused damage to my spinal cord. I just don't want to give up. I am traveling to another city for care, needing a much more specialized surgeon that Kansas City fails to offer.

7. Need neck surgery before starting RN program

   joiful replied to joiful's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Yes , correct usage of the English language does matter. I have nerve damage in my arms and thus difficult to type on phone and computer. If you want to talk about my education and lack there of is tacky especially since I received credits for Comp 1...

8. Need neck surgery before starting RN program

   joiful replied to joiful's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Yes weight should be wait. Phone!!! Can't edit....

9. Need neck surgery before starting RN program

   joiful posted a topic in Pre-Nursing

   I got accepted to one of the hardest nursing schools in my area. I have a problem. I just found out I have a herniated disc with a bulge pushing on my spinal cord and need surgery. I am suppose to start school in a week. What am I to do? If I tell th...

10. To Nursing Students from a Clinical Instructor

    joiful replied to Can'tdragmeaway's topic in General Students

    I will be 51 when I start my RN program. Is there any advice to give a new student?

11. Penn Valley nursing program 2013

    joiful replied to Jdutt82's topic in Missouri

    I got in to Penn Valley!

12. Penn Valley nursing program 2013

    joiful replied to Jdutt82's topic in Missouri

    I applied to Penn Valley and still have not heard from them for Spring 2014. I have a GPA of 4.0 and finished microbiology also. Scored 10 points higher on the TEAS than what they required, just waiting and waiting. Do you get a letter, email or pho...

13. Concorde

    joiful replied to tanner98's topic in Colorado

    I wanted to see if any of you went to Concorde that was talking about it and how did it go or how is it going? Thank you for responding!

14. Concorde Kansas City

    joiful replied to cjroan's topic in Missouri

    I was wondering what any one has found out about Concorde. Did you hear from them, have you started yet? Why are you chosing Concorde? I am going tomorrow to check them out. I did start Chemistry and Anatomy at MCC. I then saw 20/20 about colleg...

15. online nutrition class??

    joiful replied to BrAiNLeSs's topic in Online Learning

    Online nutrition class kansas city?