EireEllada

EireEllada has 1 years experience.

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1. A pre-nursing student having a tough time trying to get into a BSN program. HELP?!?!

   EireEllada replied to eg1014's topic in General Students

   I know how you feel: I had a 2.75 from a previous degree, 3.8 in my pre-reqs and was working full time in my old field while interviewing for schools (did not tell my boss until the very end). I got wait listed at 6 schools and thought it was "over" ...

2. Trying to decide if it's worth it

   EireEllada replied to melc0305's topic in General Students

   I had a similar story to yours: BA in comm and business. Worked in the communication industry for 5 years. Here's how I made it work: took my prerequisites part time over one year while I still worked full time. Finished that with no debt. Applied to...

3. working part time in nursing school?

   EireEllada replied to TamTam23's topic in General Students

   I worked 20+ hours a week the first year of school as a lifeguard, and this year I am working pt as a PCT. it's doable but you has to sacrifice your social life- hence I am posting on a Friday night, studying at home, work tomorrow :-)

4. Major anxiety over first clinical

   EireEllada replied to java12's topic in General Students

   I think bed baths and helping with toileting is something you get used to over time, and most patients are used to/expecting you to help them wash up! Acting totally normal and not embarrassed helps patients feel more comfortable - remember, they are...

5. College of New Rochelle Nursing Applicants

   EireEllada replied to Maacanto's topic in New York

   Thanks! I was at CNR yesterday to register and I took a walk around and noticed all the apartment buildings near the school. I loved the area! I was leaning more towards Larchmont until yesterday. I would love to be able to walk to campus and my BF ...

6. College of New Rochelle Nursing Applicants

   EireEllada replied to Maacanto's topic in New York

   Hi Everyone, I was accepted into the IT program over the weekend and I am beyond excited to start! I've done my pre-requisites at BMCC for the past year. I'm finishing up nutrition and psych 101 (re-take) and I'll be ready to start in September! I pa...

7. Accelerated BSN program NYU Fall 2011

   EireEllada replied to halleyco4's topic in New York

   ACK! I am so nervous, I haven't received my decision yet, but communicated with an admissions person a few weeks ago, they requested my Microbiology mid-term grade and what Nutrition course I will be taking this summer. I saw my Alfred updated to rem...