Ashersmamma

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1. Drug Testing for NS

   Ashersmamma replied to PhiladelphiaLove's topic in General Students

   Yes. We absolutely have to submit to a drug screen before we start classes. I will be peeing in a cup on January 4th to start class on the 10th. :)

2. To those accepted into Mercy School of Nursing Charlotte, NC. How many points......

   Ashersmamma replied to amyleadon's topic in North Carolina

   I have no idea how many points I have, but I have friends who discussed their points exactly with admissions. They seem pretty open to talk about it. I got in & start in January. I have A's in the three pre-req's I completed at time of applicatio...

3. Spring 2011 Hopefuls!!

   Ashersmamma replied to Noel1221's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I got my letter about a month ago :) Accepted to Mercy School of Nursing in Charlotte, NC!!

4. Why can't I find an out of state scholarship?

   Ashersmamma replied to Ashersmamma's topic in General Students

   Thanks dudette. My school does not do in-state/ out-of-state tuition. It is the same for everyone. I will talk to them about scholarships, but they seem to pretty much push the 80/20 split. They pay 80% and you pay 20% as long as you agree to work fo...

5. Why can't I find an out of state scholarship?

   Ashersmamma posted a topic in General Students

   I am a student who lives in SC. I am going to school in NC, approximately 15-20 miles away. I am losing ALL of my financial aid because I will not be in SC any longer. It STINKS! I have the grades to get a scholarship, but they all seem to require th...

6. what kind of nursing specialty do you want and why? :)

   Ashersmamma replied to sophie<3's topic in General Students

   I start nursing school in January & my dream is to go on to become a certified nurse midwife. I love the process of birth & supporting the Moms. I also have a strong love for breastfeeding & would love to be a lactation consultant. It is ...

7. My thoughts on becoming a nursing student

   Ashersmamma replied to ChervRN's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I got accepted into Nursing School for Spring Admission. I AM SCARED!! I got my info packet last week & it is so stressful thinking about diving in head first. Our program has a reputation for being extremely tough & I just hope that I do wel...

8. What is more difficult? AP or Microbilogy?

   Ashersmamma replied to sueelp's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I think Micro is harder by far. I loved A&P I & II. The concepts as they apply to a system or body part are much easier to grasp. Micro is so much chemistry & amino acids, enzymes, cell structure. ZzzzzZZZzzzz I just don't care for it muc...

9. Diploma vs Associates degree?

   Ashersmamma replied to antajshalakiag's topic in General Students

   I am going to get my diploma in NC & then take my NCLEX & will be an RN. I can then bridge to my BS directly from my diploma. Diploma does not always= LPN

10. Possible to study for Teas for only 11 days and do Well?

    Ashersmamma replied to MeowMix24's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I studied for 2 afternoons, 2 hours each time. I scored quite well & got in to the program I wanted.

11. Mercy School Of Nursing, NC- Anyone have some answers?

    Ashersmamma replied to rosebud123's topic in North Carolina

    harley3.... I am going to try and CLEP G&D too. We should make a date to study! I will try to remember to mention it in Micro tomorrow!

12. Anyone else for Spring 2011 at Mercy SoN?

    Ashersmamma replied to donnasaur's topic in North Carolina

    I start in January at Mercy too! I can't wait to meet you all. SCA2012- A diploma allows you to take the NCLEX just like an associates does. You start work EXACTLY like somebody with an ADN or BSN. You can bridge to your BSN from a diploma & your...

13. Need to find a nursing school near Charlotte

    Ashersmamma replied to abrawn's topic in North Carolina

    I start Mercy School of Nursing in January & I do NOT have my CNA1.

14. Anyone applying for Spring 2011 admissions??

    Ashersmamma replied to WHNP715's topic in North Carolina

    I applied & got accepted in to Mercy School of Nursing. I start January! :) I am beyond excited & a bit nervous.

15. Mercy School Of Nursing, NC- Anyone have some answers?

    Ashersmamma replied to rosebud123's topic in North Carolina

    SOOOO Happy to say that I GOT IN! :)