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1. Any other pre-nursing students over 45?

   kippyped replied to aliveword's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Hi Channarivka, It's good to hear from someone who has "lost that lovin' feeling" about nursing has re-directed her life to be in line with her values. At age 55, believe me I have thought about alot of the points you raise in your letter. I guess ...

2. Any other pre-nursing students over 45?

   kippyped replied to aliveword's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I am 55 and just started nursing school after two years of pre-reqs. The best thing I ever did. Studying math and science "woke up" my brain; its all about doing the work and your brain thanks you for the stimulus by being smart for you. I expect t...

3. Samuel Merritt ABSN Summer 2010 Applicants

   kippyped replied to nutrexercus's topic in Pre-Nursing

   The big envelope was various shades of blue. My stats: 3.6 gpa (last 60 credits), 3.8 core sciences, 89% teas; 1 year clinical experience as a hospital volunteer. I thought my stats were okay but not outstanding. I am not sure what criteria are...

4. Samuel Merritt ABSN Summer 2010 Applicants

   kippyped replied to nutrexercus's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Congrats on your acceptance! I think the SF cohort starts on April 26- at least that's what the financial aid office told me when I talked to them a few weeks ago. Oakland is June 1. Yes, it was a little odd that start dates weren't in the letter, s...

5. Samuel Merritt ABSN Summer 2010 Applicants

   kippyped replied to nutrexercus's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Hello friends, I received my acceptance packet yesterday to the SF summer cohort! Was not expecting to hear anything until March, so it was a wonderful surprise and relief. No emails or phone calls came first. Anyone attending the SF cohort pleas...

6. Samuel Merritt ABSN Summer 2010 Applicants

   kippyped replied to nutrexercus's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Congratulations and best of luck. Thanks for keeping the rest of us posted. It's good to hear things are moving along!

7. Samuel Merritt ABSN Summer 2010 Applicants

   kippyped replied to nutrexercus's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Thank you Nikki! I did email and I'm waiting for a reply.

8. Samuel Merritt ABSN Summer 2010 Applicants

   kippyped replied to nutrexercus's topic in Pre-Nursing

   HI, I am new to this thread. I applied for the SMU ABSN programs for summer 2010, oakland and sf. I received an email in early jan asking for my Micro grade (in process as time of admission), she then told me my application was 'complete' and it wo...