Marmite75

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1. New Grad reflections: the pride and pain

   Marmite75 replied to scaredsilly's topic in New Nurse

   Thank you so much for writing this, it has certainly helped me in preparing myself for my first job as a graduate nurse. I know that I won't be the only new nurse on my floor, and will make sure we can offer support for each other (support from peers...

2. NVCC Class of 2014 Meet & Greet

   Marmite75 replied to meliflor's topic in Virginia

   I am nervous about doing well in the nursing program - I too heard that you need to get 78%, and above, to be considered a 'pass'. I was able to do well on my pre-reqs but know that critical thinking, required for the nursing classes, is a whole diff...

3. NVCC Class of 2014 Meet & Greet

   Marmite75 replied to meliflor's topic in Virginia

   Hi everyone, I am Marian, and I have truly enjoyed getting to know you over the last few months. I am a 37 year old mother of two - both kids (5 and 9) will be in school this coming fall, so I am hoping to have more time to devote to my studies. I cu...

4. The Wait Begins... Any Other NVCC 2012 Hopefuls?

   Marmite75 replied to copacetic's topic in Virginia

   Hey Caligirl, thanks for clearing that up - I should check the details! Meliflor, thanks so much for setting up the new thread!

5. The Wait Begins... Any Other NVCC 2012 Hopefuls?

   Marmite75 replied to copacetic's topic in Virginia

   So, I saw yesterday that there is a NVCC Nursing class 2014 on FB already ... anyone have info on it? I am not savvy enough to know how to send a message to the admin person for the group. My assumption is that it covers all nursing students for NVCC...

6. The Wait Begins... Any Other NVCC 2012 Hopefuls?

   Marmite75 replied to copacetic's topic in Virginia

   Congrats, Copacetic! Its been a long few months since your initial post in January, but the wait is over! Now, to get down to all that paperwork etc. and complete it in time. Happy celebrating

7. The Wait Begins... Any Other NVCC 2012 Hopefuls?

   Marmite75 replied to copacetic's topic in Virginia

   Woohoo! I just got my email! This is what it must feel like to win an Oscar, or a Grammy. I feel as if I need to deliver an acceptance speech ... but I won't. CONGRATULATIONS to all of you who got accepted, a big cheers all around!

8. The Wait Begins... Any Other NVCC 2012 Hopefuls?

   Marmite75 replied to copacetic's topic in Virginia

   Thanks guys. I am glad it was resolved!

9. The Wait Begins... Any Other NVCC 2012 Hopefuls?

   Marmite75 replied to copacetic's topic in Virginia

   Oh, the drama! To those of you who have been following my angst ridden application journey, thank you for your support and encouragement. It was due to your urging that I called Mrs. Vito and discovered that the Student Service had lost my applicatio...

10. The Wait Begins... Any Other NVCC 2012 Hopefuls?

    Marmite75 replied to copacetic's topic in Virginia

    Copacetic, I will let you know - I think the ones who sent in their applications early are all at the bottom of the pile!

11. The Wait Begins... Any Other NVCC 2012 Hopefuls?

    Marmite75 replied to copacetic's topic in Virginia

    CaligirlinVA, No - I received no such email or letter. TrulyBlessed1, I will call on Monday and speak to Mrs ****. Thank you everyone for your encouraging words and advice. Wow! What a nutty week I have had, on top of worrying about the nursing appli...

12. The Wait Begins... Any Other NVCC 2012 Hopefuls?

    Marmite75 replied to copacetic's topic in Virginia

    Thank you LPN-RN2012 for the encouraging words. TrulyBlessed, I haven't called but I did email Mrs **** in April enquiring about the confirmation email, she replied then that she was going through early Feb submissions. I suppose a call may be in ord...

13. The Wait Begins... Any Other NVCC 2012 Hopefuls?

    Marmite75 replied to copacetic's topic in Virginia

    I am a little nervous now: I sent in my application for the traditional RN in Feb, and still have not received an email! I have a 4.0 and got 96 overall in the TEAS, so I feel I am competitive but reading everyone's posts about receiving emails has m...

14. Need some feedback on the ati study guide, please!

    Marmite75 replied to CinDRnyc's topic in TEAS

    The practice tests will prepare you well for the actual TEAS test, they are similar. There is a timer, at the top of the page, to help you keep track of time. You sound as if you have prepared yourself well for the TEAS, I wish you luck!

15. The Wait Begins... Any Other NVCC 2012 Hopefuls?

    Marmite75 replied to copacetic's topic in Virginia

    Thanks ncy28, need to find some comic relief! I am sure this thread will get more attention around the end of this month and early June.