Lukes089

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1. UMass Boston fall 2014 Traditional BSN

   Lukes089 replied to OBrienMP's topic in Massachusetts

   I'm a transfer student too. After reading about the Math placement test, I believe that students who are transferring college level math courses don't have to take it (e.g., Statistics)

2. UMass Boston fall 2014 Traditional BSN

   Lukes089 replied to OBrienMP's topic in Massachusetts

   Congrats to everyone! Here's my email if you want to network before classes begin. [email protected]

3. UMass Boston fall 2014 Traditional BSN

   Lukes089 replied to OBrienMP's topic in Massachusetts

   If you're asking me, then yes. Big white envelope that contained the letter, new student book, immunization form, and info about deposit and orientation. Did you get in?

4. UMass Boston fall 2014 Traditional BSN

   Lukes089 replied to OBrienMP's topic in Massachusetts

   I received my letter today (3/10/14) and got accepted. Congrats to those who get in and see you at school!

5. UMass Boston fall 2014 Traditional BSN

   Lukes089 replied to OBrienMP's topic in Massachusetts

   My Status has changed to a decision has been made and will receive a letter within 14 days. My major is still nursing B.S so hopefully I get good news. I may see some of you ladies this fall!

6. Community college or university?

   Lukes089 replied to Lukes089's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Thanks for the responses. I feel like the best thing to do right now is to become well informed, and then decide what step to take.

7. Community college or university?

   Lukes089 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing

   Hello. I'm currently working on my prerequsites and plan to apply to nursing program in fall 2014. Now, my ultimate goal is to get my BSN. I have to decide whether to stay at my CC and complete their A.S program or apply to an university and go stra...

8. Work part-time or full-time while in nursing school?

   Lukes089 replied to Lukes089's topic in General Students

   I appreciate your opinions. I'm currently leaning towards part time work because I want to do well in my classes, not just make the grade. I have no kids, and little financial obligations.

9. Work part-time or full-time while in nursing school?

   Lukes089 posted a topic in General Students

   Hello everyone. I'm a 23 year old male currently working on completing my prerequisites in order to apply to my local community college's AS nursing program. I work full time, and take 3 classes per semester. Once I get accepted into the nursing prog...

10. Do schools give male students an advantage?

    Lukes089 replied to Lukes089's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Thanks for the responses.

11. Do schools give male students an advantage?

    Lukes089 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing

    This question just dawned on me. Now, I don't expect nor want special treatment, but I was wondering if colleges look at gender when deciding who gets through into the nursing program.I have no idea if anyone knows, but I thought it was a good topic ...

12. Do men and women go into nursing for different reasons?

    Lukes089 replied to European's topic in Men

    This is the first time I post here, but I had to give my own opinion. Having been toying with the idea for the last year or so about pursuing a career in nursing, I believe the main factors driving my decision ( in no particular order) are job securi...