I can't believe that after 6 years of being on the waiting list at my local college, I am FINALLY going to nursing school! I tried not to get my hopes up, but now I am so excited! I got my acceptance letter 2 days ago, and was afraid to open it. I figured with the large envelope, that I was probably accepted. Now, all I have to do is find out how to get some grants or schlorships. DH and I made a deal that I can do the program if I come up with $10,000 or over in free money. I already have $2000 from my emplyer...so $8000 to go! And I already have my clinical site ready and waiting for me! :balloons:
Dh just rolls his eyes at me because I'm trying to plan how on earth I will do this program with 2 kids at home and 2 jobs! I'm already begging for a laptop computer!LOL
Who else is starting in May? We will all be seeing eachother in MO in Jan 2005! How exciting!
I also got in for Summer and my GPA was the same as yours and I don't have a degree; I do have over 60 credit hours but no degree. Don't worry about beeing on the wait list because I was placed on it as well since I applied for winter but it was already full I had to wait.
LTNurse
I talked to Erin Kelly at Deaconess and she said that I am 2nd on the wait list for the summer session:) Now I just hope someone has decided that nursing isn't for them or I get accepted into the fall session. Big SIGH..... I'll keep you posted because their decision date is March 30th.....
I hope to get in to Deaconess college fall semester, I have had a hard time getting into nursing school the traditional way. I work 24hrs on and 48 hrs off so it was next to impossible to go to class. I have finished all of my paperwork with DCN and hope to start in the fall.
Hi Lisa - I'll be starting in May as well, so we'll be fellow students! I also have 2 small kids, but thankfully no job right now!! I'm trying to figure out how to pay for it as well. I hope I can get some scholarship money or something. We are one of those people that make too much for financial aid, but not enough to pay that hefty bill! I need a laptop too. I know my husband would love it b/c he says I'm always in front of the computer - haha! Looking forward to getting to know you better!
Amy
Hi Amy - I will be starting my third semester at Deaconess and looking for a clinical site. I live in Louisiana and unable to find a hospital for my clinicals due to State Board of Nursing. Where are you completing your clinicals?? My brother lives in Dallas and maybe I can find a clinical site there.
Oh my goodness.....Maybe Deaconess isn't the choice for me. I was considering attending the school as an online student - just about have all of the pre-reqs out of the way. Is it difficult to get clinical sites? I thought that the school arranged the clinicals for the students. Please excuse my ignorance. It's good to get the feedback because I'm a little sceptical about the school - mainly about the clinical part. I live in Michigan and don't know if I'll be able to get a site or not. We're in pretty much a bad financial state at the moment.
Hi Amy - I will be starting my third semester at Deaconess and looking for a clinical site. I live in Louisiana and unable to find a hospital for my clinicals due to State Board of Nursing. Where are you completing your clinicals?? My brother lives in Dallas and maybe I can find a clinical site there.
No, the school doesn't arrange the clinical experiences, you do. However, you can contact Deaconess because they might already have a clinical contract set up in your area. It's hard to get contracts, but not impossible.
Good luck in whatever you choose.
Oh my goodness.....Maybe Deaconess isn't the choice for me. I was considering attending the school as an online student - just about have all of the pre-reqs out of the way. Is it difficult to get clinical sites? I thought that the school arranged the clinicals for the students. Please excuse my ignorance. It's good to get the feedback because I'm a little sceptical about the school - mainly about the clinical part. I live in Michigan and don't know if I'll be able to get a site or not. We're in pretty much a bad financial state at the moment.
I am a student at Deaconess and have a list of all the contracts they have in place for all States. please email me off board and I can send it to you to see if it will help you. I also have some tips for finding clinical sites that may help.
Communication definitely is NOT one of Deaconess' strong points but that can be overcome as well if you are persistant and determined, not easily frustrated.
Jenn
Oh my goodness.....Maybe Deaconess isn't the choice for me. I was considering attending the school as an online student - just about have all of the pre-reqs out of the way. Is it difficult to get clinical sites? I thought that the school arranged the clinicals for the students. Please excuse my ignorance. It's good to get the feedback because I'm a little sceptical about the school - mainly about the clinical part. I live in Michigan and don't know if I'll be able to get a site or not. We're in pretty much a bad financial state at the moment.
but that can be overcome as well if you are persistant and determined, not easily frustrated.
MommyNurseSarah
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I talked to Erin Kelly at Deaconess and she said that I am 2nd on the wait list for the summer session:) Now I just hope someone has decided that nursing isn't for them or I get accepted into the fall session. Big SIGH..... I'll keep you posted because their decision date is March 30th.....