gabrianam

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1. Am I Too Old To Go Back To School?

   gabrianam replied to elaine6399's topic in LPN-RN

   I certainly understand your fears, doubts, etc. I am in my first year of nursing school at age 58. Sometimes I think I am crazy, but I'm doing it!

2. Applicants to Portland area schools

   gabrianam replied to portland medic's topic in Oregon

   I would not take math 111 if you already have stats. I aced math 95, but had a new teacher with 111 and I really hit the wall and it affected my gpa. I didn't need it either and now regret taking it! Just a thought.

3. Applicants to Portland area schools

   gabrianam replied to portland medic's topic in Oregon

   share13, if I were you, I would go ahead and get your immunizations up-to-date so you're ready to go WHEN they call you.

4. Applicants to Portland area schools

   gabrianam replied to portland medic's topic in Oregon

   What's going on tomorrow?

5. Applicants to Portland area schools

   gabrianam replied to portland medic's topic in Oregon

   No name on letter. So much for the personal touch! Haha.

6. Applicants to Portland area schools

   gabrianam replied to portland medic's topic in Oregon

   Yay!! Got my PCC acceptance today!! I'm going to be the oldest nursing student ever! (56) Yikes! Thank you God!!

7. Applicants to Portland area schools

   gabrianam replied to portland medic's topic in Oregon

   There was a variety clothing choices at today's PCC essay, but several people were wearing jeans. Only one guy in a suit, and to be perfectly honest, seemed a bit out of place. We were checked in by an administrative assistant and our names were neve...

8. Applicants to Portland area schools

   gabrianam replied to portland medic's topic in Oregon

   I emailed the person we are to RSVP for the proctored essay (jscovel) and here is her reply: "You may wear whatever you are comfortable in. We do not have a dress code." I don't think I'll wear a suit, but I will definitely dress professionally.

9. Applicants to Portland area schools

   gabrianam replied to portland medic's topic in Oregon

   I was curious about dressing up as well. Didn't even think of it until I saw the thread. I'd love to hear from others about this as well.

10. Applicants to Portland area schools

    gabrianam replied to portland medic's topic in Oregon

    I got my letter from PCC this week.

11. How long is average wait to get into nursing school?

    gabrianam posted a topic in Oregon

    I am new to this forum. I have made the decision at age 53 to pursue the nursing degree I wanted before I got married and had children so many years ago. For awhile I have been telling myself that I am too old and the programs are so competitive that...