nguyencs

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1. Should I Even Bother?

   nguyencs replied to steelersgirl86's topic in Pennsylvania

   I say take all the co-requisites at CCAC then apply to programs like West Penn School of Nursing or Heritage Valley Sewickley School of Nursing. They accept at least 2.5gpa and 65% on an entrance exam. TBH, from the things I've heard from my cousin...

2. Changing career to nursing at 25 - looking for programs in Pittsburgh

   nguyencs replied to klc220's topic in Pennsylvania

   My bachelor's is in Public Administration. I graduated with a 2.9 gpa. My masters is in Business Administration with a concentration in Healthcare Management. I currently have a 3.7 gpa. The West Penn (and Heritage Valley Sewickley) application re...

3. Changing career to nursing at 25 - looking for programs in Pittsburgh

   nguyencs replied to klc220's topic in Pennsylvania

   I just got accepted into West Penn School of Nursing. I am going into nursing at 30 years old. There are so many different path you can take in nursing so if you feel one doesn't work for you then there is always another path in nursing to try. I ...

4. 2.68 GPA! Please help!!

   nguyencs replied to Mel_z's topic in Pennsylvania

   Look into a diploma program with a pre-entrance exam. Doing well on the pre-entrance exam is probably your best chance. Obviously, if Philly doesn't have the schools then you should consider moving. For example, here in Pittsburgh I know of two sc...

5. CCAC Spring 2013 hopefuls!

   nguyencs replied to jlynn_RN's topic in Pennsylvania

   Contact: Lori Helmick 412.269.7515 [email protected] She works for the Registrar and has been answering my questions.

6. CCAC Spring 2013 hopefuls!

   nguyencs replied to jlynn_RN's topic in Pennsylvania

   Got my letter. Didn't get in because my first and second choice was filled with applicants with higher total score. Oh well. I am taking Micro, human development, and pharmacology in the spring. I think it would allow me to be better prepared any...

7. CCAC Spring 2013 hopefuls!

   nguyencs replied to jlynn_RN's topic in Pennsylvania

   Give Heritage Valley Sewickley School of Nursing a try. 2.5gpa with ap1, ap2, and micro either completed or in progressed. That's where I'm hoping to go if I don't get into ccac. Still waiting for my letter here in Friendship area. Heritage Valley...

8. CCAC Spring 2013 hopefuls!

   nguyencs replied to jlynn_RN's topic in Pennsylvania

   Mail came and I didn't get a letter. Friendship area. Hoping for tomorrow.

9. CCAC Spring 2013 hopefuls!

   nguyencs replied to jlynn_RN's topic in Pennsylvania

   Doesn't look like the mailman came at all. So I am guessing I'll get the notice on Monday.

10. CCAC Spring 2013 hopefuls!

    nguyencs replied to jlynn_RN's topic in Pennsylvania

    Friendship area near Shadyside. No mail.

11. CCAC Spring 2013 hopefuls!

    nguyencs replied to jlynn_RN's topic in Pennsylvania

    still nothing today.

12. Anyone starting at UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing (Spring '13)?

    nguyencs replied to jacque1129's topic in Pennsylvania

    Check out the Friendship or Bloomfield area. I currently live in Friendship and it's a decent area and the rent is cheap. Check out Herbert Halsband Properties. They're not the greatest and friendliest landlord but their rent is cheap and their ap...

13. CCAC Spring 2013 hopefuls!

    nguyencs replied to jlynn_RN's topic in Pennsylvania

    I applied for Spring 2013. I have a 2.8 GPA at CCAC. I had all my core GE classes transferred in from my bachelors degree. I everything including both chemistry classes, both a&p, and medical terminology. I also added my grades for my masters ...