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1. Glendale versus Valley - Nursing Programs

   risa1191013 replied to risa1191013's topic in California

   Hi: Congrats on getting accepted as an alternate! I never did hear anything back from them when I was accepted as an alternate. They basically told me that if seats became available, they would contact the alternates in the order that they were picke...

2. Glendale versus Valley - Nursing Programs

   risa1191013 replied to risa1191013's topic in California

   Vivasmom: Oh my gosh! Thank you so much for what you said! This is what I keep telling myself but then you start to freak yourself out by all that you read on here. I went back to school in Fall 2007 to complete my 2 year degree and complete my prere...

3. Glendale versus Valley - Nursing Programs

   risa1191013 replied to risa1191013's topic in California

   Vivasmom: Thanks for your 2-cents! I've just had a good feeling about GCC since I received my acceptance letter so I'm excited about accepting their offer. I'm a little nervous to start for numerous reasons, but I've also worked hard to get here and ...

4. Glendale versus Valley - Nursing Programs

   risa1191013 replied to risa1191013's topic in California

   Bookwormjoy: I did get into the evening/weekend program at GCC so I guess I'll be seeing you there! What day are yout going to the orientation; 12/2 or 12/4? I see that you're 34 and I'm 32 so it's good that I'll have someone else around my age in sc...

5. Glendale versus Valley - Nursing Programs

   risa1191013 replied to risa1191013's topic in California

   Bookwormjoy: Thanks for your input! Yes, I got accepted into both and also am and alternate at College of the Canyons. It's a tough decision to pick between Valley and Glendale while putting aside all of the personal reasons, like how far they are fr...

6. Glendale versus Valley - Nursing Programs

   risa1191013 posted a topic in California

   Hi Everyone: Does anyone have any advice on whether they like Glendale or Valley better for their nursing programs? If you were accepted to both programs and had to choose between the two of them, (not taking into consideration personal issues like h...

7. Glendale Community College ADN program Spring 2010

   risa1191013 replied to Talie15's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I am as well! I guess I'll see you there!

8. Glendale Community College ADN program Spring 2010

   risa1191013 replied to Talie15's topic in Pre-Nursing

   It's nice to meet a fellow night/weekend-er as well! I guess we will get all the answers to our questions at the orientation. Which orientation day are you attending?

9. Glendale Community College ADN program Spring 2010

   risa1191013 replied to Talie15's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Hi: I was accepted for the night/weekend program as well, starting Jan 4th! I turned in my intent form today and did the fingerprint and drug test today as well. I asked them how many people were accepted and there was only 20! Crazy, huh?! I'm so ex...

10. Pros and Cons of taking A&P 1&2, or Anatomy and Physiology separately?

    risa1191013 replied to LCGrace's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I took A&P together and I think it helped me to understand better since I was learning the location part (Anatomy) and the how it works part (Physiology) together. I think that whether you take them together or separately depends on how your bra...

11. S. California Community College Nursing Programs

    risa1191013 replied to risa1191013's topic in California

    Thanks! I will take a look at them and see what they say!

12. S. California Community College Nursing Programs

    risa1191013 posted a topic in California

    Hi Everyone: Does anyone have any input/opinions about any of the following community colleges in Southern California: College of the Canyons - Valencia Antelope Valley Community College - Lancaster Pasadena City College - Pasadena Pierce Community C...

13. Financial Help for Single Moms Getting Ready to Apply

    risa1191013 replied to risa1191013's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Thanks for the suggestion. I looked into that and it would help some, but not a lot. Until I quit work, my income is too great to qualify when one looks at the numbers on paper. I'll keep my fingers crossed! Good luck to you, as well!

14. Financial Help for Single Moms Getting Ready to Apply

    risa1191013 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing

    Hi Everyone: I was just wondering if there are any other single moms out there attempting to apply to nursing school in 2009? I'm asking because I am trying to find every possible way of getting money for my children and I to live off of so I don't ...