gracilis

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1. Pre-requisites

   gracilis replied to gracilis's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I have a 5 year old and 18 month old...You are right, it is so tempting to just get up and do the housework..This is what I am doing..I will be thinking, it is okay, I will clean this mess and then go back to studies..the mess would lead to something...

2. Pre-requisites

   gracilis replied to gracilis's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Thanks a bunch, really appreciate all the tips you gave me. How were you able to record the lectures?..what did you use? Can any app on my iPhone help? I will try a lot harder from now..trying to study with kids was a little new for me.

3. Pre-requisites

   gracilis replied to gracilis's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I have not yet fallen behind the classes.I gave my first exam yesterday.I did well on [A&P] but horrible on the micro exam.I have no problems getting the concept.I am having bad study habits... not managing time properly. I did not read my chapte...

4. Pre-requisites

   gracilis posted a topic in Pre-Nursing

   I am planning on a nursing career and currently taking the prerequisites at the local community college.I have taken A&P(part 1), Micro and Statistics.I feel overwhelmed at this point.I wanted to know how many classes does one take each semester?...

5. Is there a chance for me?

   gracilis replied to gracilis's topic in Vermont

6. Is there a chance for me?

   gracilis replied to gracilis's topic in Vermont

   I applied for a clinical assistant job and still waiting to hear whether I got it or not. Online schools seems to have no problem with my GPA but do not want to venture on that line yet. I want to give my best shot.. Can a LPN degree help me? Are the...

7. Is there a chance for me?

   gracilis replied to gracilis's topic in Vermont

   @VampyrSlayer I did join CCV and am currently doing all the prerequisites. Praying and hoping that I do well

8. Is there a chance for me?

   gracilis replied to gracilis's topic in Vermont

   Robin87, Thank you for replying. I had lost all hope thinking that I had no chance at all since no one had replied to my post earlier. Anyway, I went on to do their pre-requisites in the local community college(CCV).I am hoping that I can show them(o...

9. UVM MEPN program for 2013

   gracilis replied to Tessss's topic in Post Graduate

   I am trying to get into the UVM DEPN. I know that it looks too good a dream for me now but I want to give it the best shot.I live in Plattsburgh, NY and the program is close by. I am international graduate and I was able to get my transcripts evaluat...

10. Happy birthday to me! 35 years old and a new nurse!

    gracilis replied to karrie79's topic in New Nurse

    Congratulations..I am inspired.Hope I can post something like this in a few years.

11. Is there a chance for me?

    gracilis posted a topic in Vermont

    I have decided on a career change to nursing and so excited about it!!However I am facing a lot of obstacles with my credit, being a international graduate. Recently,I heard about UVM and the transfer options available. I have an overall Grade averag...

12. Work experience

    gracilis replied to gracilis's topic in Excelsior

    My only option is the county vocation school as of now.Thank you for the above suggestions. I might be ready to do a full time accelerated BSN program in the future.Once I get a degree(LPN/ASN), I might get a job(hopefully) and have someone to look a...

13. Work experience

    gracilis replied to gracilis's topic in Excelsior

    I do not possess any of the above mentioned certification/license.It makes sense to get an LPN degree to acquire the clinical skills in peds, geriatric etc.Can LPN be earned through a local community college? Is there anything that I can do fast trac...

14. Work experience

    gracilis posted a topic in Excelsior

    I have been trolling the forum for a long time and thought I would pen my concerns and ask for help. My story...After a stagnant period of 10 years, I plan to go back to Nursing school and earn myself a degree.I have a health related degree from outs...