pistolfannie

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1. CCRI Fall 2014 applicants

   pistolfannie replied to shannons710's topic in Rhode Island

   not to be discouraging, but I was told they have not needed to open up for additional applicants in the summer for 5 years. I called this morning to check and was informed that all seats are filled for the nursing program. this is really disheartenin...

2. how in the world does one pay for nursing school!

   pistolfannie replied to hoosiertwin's topic in General Students

   Not at all, people make career changes all the time. I guess i dont see the difference between a job and a career in the point i was trying to make. I can understand your point if someone wants to change from fast food service to retail, thats changi...

3. how in the world does one pay for nursing school!

   pistolfannie replied to hoosiertwin's topic in General Students

   because some people think they will like/find a career in their first degree and then find out that they either dont like it or cant find a job with it. have you ever had a job that you didnt like? Did you change jobs if the opportunity was there? w...

4. A&P apps?

   pistolfannie replied to aeris99's topic in Pre-Nursing

   were you able to get a refund? i found the same issue

5. I'm a florida high school student that is curious on the process of getting a BSN

   pistolfannie replied to future_ArmyERnurse's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Another route to look into if you are set on entering the military is maybe another branch. i work at the officer Training command for the Navy. I apologize as I am only familiar with the navy ROTC program. but that program will pay for your tuition ...

6. What would you do?

   pistolfannie replied to pistolfannie's topic in Pre-Nursing

   the original post looks so melodramatic when i look at it now. sorry :-) I was a CNA (well, i got certified, never got a job doing it as something else came up)while i was stationed in Utah, so I know that aspect of nursing ( I understand there is a ...

7. What would you do?

   pistolfannie posted a topic in Pre-Nursing

   Greetings!! Would you quit a stable desk job with excellent (some would say perfect) job security that makes $40/hr to pursue nursing?Factor in that you hate this above job. The work is very mundane and at times stressful, but not in any "let's use y...

8. night/weekend nursing schools

   pistolfannie replied to pistolfannie's topic in General Students

   Thanks for all the info! it seems like the "schedules" are similar. fingers crossed! I have to go to the info session in Feb, since my hubby ended up going to the ER for kidney stones the original day. thanks again!

9. night/weekend nursing schools

   pistolfannie replied to pistolfannie's topic in General Students

   I am attempting to get into the Community College of Rhode Island - Newport campus program. I work at the naval station as a Govt employee. I tried asking this question on the Rhode island nursing board to no avail. I am happy to hear that there are ...

10. night/weekend nursing schools

    pistolfannie posted a topic in General Students

    Seasons Greetings!! I am a prenursing student hoping to get information from current or past nursing students. The college I am going to has a night and weekend ADN Program. As I have no choice but to work while going through this program, I am wond...