rocketberger

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1. Pre req Tuition

   rocketberger replied to St07fwd's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I am in the same predicament, i will be starting to take my first prereqs this fall. and the cost at our CC is around $46/unit. ive been saving for almost a year already but that money goes to my nursing program, ill be working at the same time to h...

2. about to start but not ready.

   rocketberger posted a topic in Pre-Nursing

   hi everybody, i'm about to start my taking my pre-reqs this fall 2012 and i've been goofing around for the last 4 years. so i don't know if i'm gonna do well in class this is the first time that i will be attending college. these past few days i'm co...

3. Plans A, B, C and even D

   rocketberger replied to Kmmo320's topic in Pre-Nursing

   plan ABSN!! since you have your first degree might as well grab the opportunity for an accelerated program.

4. I don't want night shifts

   rocketberger replied to Phillip1988's topic in Pre-Nursing

   doesn't matter as long as i love what i do, i will work whatever time they want me to :)

5. To gain experience

   rocketberger replied to tabbie's topic in Pre-Nursing

   you could volunteer to any local community hospital near you or try shadowing a physician or nurse. but if you want to get paid get a CNA certificate.

6. How does one know if nursing is the right career?tips?

   rocketberger replied to Jfarmboy's topic in Pre-Nursing

   get a CNA certificate, work as a CNA while getting some Gen Ed, classes and if you feel like you have the heart and the passion to help and serve people in medical kind of way, then try taking some prereqs for you to get into a nursing program, like ...

7. Patient and hopeful, please help!

   rocketberger replied to CupcakeMonster's topic in Pre-Nursing

   why not try applying to different schools, i bet there are tons of school near you.if you really like nursing try different schools, best thing is to apply to like 8-12 different schools to raise your chances on getting accepted.

8. Newbie trying to decide if I should go to private or community school

   rocketberger replied to J.Juarez's topic in Pre-Nursing

   since you dont have any college college experience what i could advice you is start getting your prerequisites a a local community college near you, that would be more inexpensive than jumping to a profit 4 year school (60k is not that expensive if y...

9. Just recieved my acceptance letter from Pima Community College!

   rocketberger replied to Danielle28's topic in Arizona

   CONGRATULATIONS to you!! :) but 2016?? seriously?? im gonna die waiting for that long.. well anyways have you tried applying to different CC near your area that has no waitlist?? cause 4 years seems to long.

10. Southern California nursing programs?? (ADN)

    rocketberger replied to rAbella's topic in California

    dont thank me thank Gizelle22 she help me find this :)

11. Southern California nursing programs?? (ADN)

    rocketberger replied to rAbella's topic in California

    Cypress College ADN program, is based on 75% on the rank order list and 25% for the chronological wait list, as far as i know for the rank order list you have to have 29-30 points to be competitive, you could check here for more info you could check...

12. Looking for input on concerns about career change to nursing.

    rocketberger replied to Jossness's topic in Pre-Nursing

    well as for me i would say go for it, if you have the heart and the passion to love what you are doing as a nurse you're not gonna regret taking the risk for a career change. as far as building a family well i don't have any idea but good for you, so...

13. Grooming for male pre-nursing students

    rocketberger replied to rocketberger's topic in Male Students

    SWEET!! thanks maybe i should not worry anyways. btw i have my hair a 5 inches below my shoulder blade.

14. Pre-Nursing student. CNA job offer on ICU unit-HELP!

    rocketberger replied to EMUnurse2be.'s topic in Pre-Nursing

    i say go for it, not all CNA are given an opportunity to work in the ICU dept.

15. Don't know if this is legit...

    rocketberger replied to BXmetro's topic in CNA/MA

    im no expert on landing a job, cause i just landed my current job with pure luck and network LOL but one thing is for sure why pay for your own background check?? i think that is 100% scam right through the neck!!