lovingmytwins

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1. Gateway part-time nights with full-time work??

   lovingmytwins replied to kattvenus73's topic in Arizona

   you're correct - but the semesters are a little longer, maybe by 2 weeks or so.

2. Gateway part-time nights with full-time work??

   lovingmytwins replied to kattvenus73's topic in Arizona

   i just finished block 4 at Gateway - most of the students in my class had full time jobs and or have kids. it can be done, just stay committed, focused and know theres a light at the end of the tunnel. its a LOT of work - but it can be done!!

3. Any mamas with a 2-3 yr old and started pre-req's here?

   lovingmytwins replied to Ready-Set-Go's topic in Pre-Nursing

   pre reqs are required to get into the program - anatomy, psych, chem, bio. co reqs can be taken with your nursing classes - micro bio, eng 102. take your pre reqs first and get your name on your nursing program list (if theres a wait. i waited for 1 ...

4. Any mamas with a 2-3 yr old and started pre-req's here?

   lovingmytwins replied to Ready-Set-Go's topic in Pre-Nursing

   i took some pre-reqs online and some in person. i have to admit though, that i felt the online classes were actually harder. there seemed to be waaaaaaaaaay more info to leaf through. it can be done though... def take any co-reqs you can while y...

5. Going into my last block for RN - need advice

   lovingmytwins replied to lovingmytwins's topic in Student Assist

   wow! thank you soooo much!! that was a lot of great advice and i will def take all into consideration. one big thing that you brought up was nursing skills. even though i'll be going into block 4, i havent had very many opportunities to work on my...

6. Going into my last block for RN - need advice

   lovingmytwins posted a topic in Student Assist

   Hi! Im starting my last block in nursing next week. I'm nervous about my preceptorship experience, and of course I want to get as much out of it that I can, especially since i've heard how hard it is to get hired as a new grad. I would LOVE to get...

7. Gateway community college controversy

   lovingmytwins replied to checker1981's topic in Arizona

   if you have 40 students in your class, groups of 10 go to a clinical site. block 1 had 1 friday group, 3 saturday groups, same with block 2. block 3 had all saturday groups (one of them had a few fridays). most people wanted saturdays. there was ...

8. Gateway community college controversy

   lovingmytwins replied to checker1981's topic in Arizona

   twins -yay!!! my boys turned 1 the weekend before i started. it has been hard to find a balance with home life. if anything though they arent feeling the effects as much as my husband is! we basically dont see each other, and honestly, its been p...

9. Gateway community college controversy

   lovingmytwins replied to checker1981's topic in Arizona

   - I am still wondering if I have to take CRE101? you can test out. i took a test at Rio and didnt have to take the course. - How long is GateWay's nursing program waiting list? 18 months seemed to be the average wait time. - When aspiring to enter ...

10. Gateway community college controversy

    lovingmytwins replied to checker1981's topic in Arizona

    ok, so the short version of my reply.... : ) i think we started out with the lab portion....if that was the case - we used the Kozier text - you'll need to memorize vitals, and the head to toe assessment. youtube has some great examples. you'll ne...

11. Gateway community college controversy

    lovingmytwins replied to checker1981's topic in Arizona

    errr...just erased my response!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

12. Gateway community college controversy

    lovingmytwins replied to checker1981's topic in Arizona

    i was the same way ...super excited to FINALLY get in! just a warning on the cost of books - they are $1200.00!!!! it was a shock for me when i was told i HAD to buy their books. ive seen some books listed on craigslist for way cheaper though. oh,...

13. Gateway community college controversy

    lovingmytwins replied to checker1981's topic in Arizona

    wouldnt want to discourage anyone from going to nursing school....however, dont let the 'part time' name full you. it is NOT part time. you have an extra 2 or 3 weeks added onto the regular semester. block 1 is managable, 2 and 3 you're putting in t...

14. Gateway community college controversy

    lovingmytwins replied to checker1981's topic in Arizona

    im currently in block 3 at gateway and agree with your friend. some things arent black and white, so depending on how you view the situation vs what the instructor was thinking, it can be a battle. and for the most part, the student is the loser. thi...