Dcccd 2006

Cheryle · Sep 14, 2005

Please consider taking it over. You never know what the cut off will be, but for the past two semesters it was 3.77. An "A" in A&P is REQUIRED to make a 3.77. Just think, take it over, make an A, & you will be going in with a 4.0!! :)
Also, A&P is a very important base in nursing. You have to make sure you get A&P down in order to go further in your nursing studies. Even those with A's may have to do some A&P reviewing later on.
I would go ahead and apply, of course, but plan on taking A&P over again. Also, no matter what, if this is what you really want, never give up. It may take a little longer by having to retake the class, but it will be for your benefit.
Good luck! :)

Yeah, I wish I had thought about taking it over this semester. It's too late to take it before the fall application deadline....

BUT I WON'T GIVE UP. I've waited this long...

LKG6 · Sep 14, 2005

Yesterday we had a lec. and lab. test on endocrine system and blood. It was terrible. It was harder than the nervous system test. We talked to our instructor after the test and went through all the questions later. (:bowingpur Begging for an A.)

Since we haven't learnt any new material yesterday there is nothing to study for the next A&P class. It's weird.

Now I have time to read more. I decided to look for some nursing books in NLC library and I found some pharmacology and dosage calculations books. I chose two books from the Incredibly Easy series. I just want to take a look to see what's coming...

:nurse:Hopefully.

Katie

Fun2, BSN, RN · Sep 15, 2005

Gonna feel like a wasted weekend won't it? lol Try to enjoy it & relax. :)

Yesterday we had a lec. and lab. test on endocrine system and blood. It was terrible. It was harder than the nervous system test. We talked to our instructor after the test and went through all the questions later. (:bowingpur Begging for an A.)
Since we haven't learnt any new material yesterday there is nothing to study for the next A&P class. It's weird.
Now I have time to read more. I decided to look for some nursing books in NLC library and I found some pharmacology and dosage calculations books. I chose two books from the Incredibly Easy series. I just want to take a look to see what's coming...
:nurse:Hopefully.
Katie

Fun2, BSN, RN · Sep 16, 2005

:balloons: 29 DAYS!!:balloons:

We broke out of the 30's!!!

Good luck everyone!

LKG6 · Sep 16, 2005

I wake up with butterflies in my stomach every day. :chair:

Katie

Fun2, BSN, RN · Sep 16, 2005

I wake up with butterflies in my stomach every day. :chair:
Katie

LOL! I know, especially now that we have under 30 days!!!! So much for taking other classes to get my mind off of it. .....didn't work! :rotfl:

alotascruggs · Sep 19, 2005

Hey All!

I'll be starting El Centro with my Pre-req classes in Jan. I'll be taking Math, Psych and A/P. I'm a bit initmidated by my decision to go back to school though but I've done my research and I really want to do this. I'm 35 with 3 children (7,4,3) and my 4 year old has a rare genetic syndrom with mental/physical disabilities. She is the reason for my desire to become a nurse. I've been in and out of the hospital soooo much for the last 4 years with her that I already feel like a nurse..LOL. My hubby works and I know that before the actual nursing portion starts I will have to find a sitter for my disabled daughter but I will cross that bridge next Fall.

I haven't attended college for over 10 years so it will be an eye opener for me, I'm sure.

Anyways...just introducing myself and good luck to all of you!

Michelle

TXMOM · Sep 19, 2005

Michelle, Congrats on going back!

If you don't mind, what genetic disorder does she have? My daughter also has a genetic disorder.

Fun2, BSN, RN · Sep 19, 2005

alotascruggs, welcome to allnurses.com! :)

I wish you all the best in your decision to go back to school. If you are like me, you will find going back after so long will only make your desire to do well be even stronger than it would have before.

I completely understand about the strong need to be a nurse from your own experiences. I have had 18 surgeries, and I feel that has drawn me closer to the medical field.

Good luck! :)

alotascruggs · Sep 19, 2005

Michelle, Congrats on going back!
If you don't mind, what genetic disorder does she have? My daughter also has a genetic disorder.

Thanks for the welcome!

My daughter has Cornelia deLange Syndrome (CDLS). She was diagnosed at birth by sight since, at the time, there wasn't a genetic marker for her syndrom. They have one now though.

NurseSomeday · Sep 20, 2005

I am glad I'm not the only one counting the days until my notification letter arrives. Has anyone heard anything about being notified prior to Oct. 15th. A friend of mine applied to DCCCD's LVN program and was notified in 2 weeks. I know this is totally different program, but I was hoping we'd find out before October 15th! I am so afraid I won't make it.

Also, I saw all the info on the GPA cut-off for last application filing period, but does anyone know how may people were accepted? If I remember correctly, in the application packet it said from 40 to 70.

I made El Centro my first choice and NLC second. El Centro is closer to me but I am not looking forward to the parking. Right now I am attending Eastfield.

I appreciate all the good information.

TXMOM · Sep 20, 2005

Thanks for the welcome!
My daughter has Cornelia deLange Syndrome (CDLS). She was diagnosed at birth by sight since, at the time, there wasn't a genetic marker for her syndrom. They have one now though.

Thank you for sharing! ((hugs)) Does your child go to PPCD? My DD (she's 3) goes to PPCD twice a week.

NurseSomeday, I know what you mean! I'm DYING to find out. I've even had dreams about it! LOL