MrsD723

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1. Cochran School of Nursing

   MrsD723 replied to deedee724's topic in New York

   My only advice would be to read everything they give you. I read the entire first unit before school even started to alleviate some of the pressure. I studied from the TEAS prep book, really just know your basic math (it's timed) so you don't panic...

2. Cochran School of Nursing

   MrsD723 replied to deedee724's topic in New York

   Yes, you will definitely need a car. Right now we are doing a rotation at Malotz nursing home but after that you never know where you are going.

3. Cochran School of Nursing

   MrsD723 replied to deedee724's topic in New York

   I don't find it that difficult. I think you have to have great time management skills to succeed. I read every chance I get. But I work for the VP of Nursing at the hospital I am at so I am around it all day so it may come easier for me. I think ...

4. Cochran School of Nursing

   MrsD723 replied to deedee724's topic in New York

   I don't remember what my score was, but I did really well on the english portion, I just had a hard time with the math. they have a minimum score, not sure what that is either. you can buy the study guide online from ATI. If you are interested in ...

5. Cochran School of Nursing

   MrsD723 replied to deedee724's topic in New York

   Sorry, this is a bit late to post. I was accepted to Cochran and I am now in my 1st semester. I applied in April, took my TEAS test in May, received my letter in June. The interview process was normal, questions were regarding what you could bring...

6. Have you ..developed/are developing.. close Friendships in Nursing Program?

   MrsD723 replied to NurseOhLa's topic in General Students

   Absolutely! I am in a 2 year evening program with 28 people. We already had our first outing, a night of margaritas! And now we are planning a wine and cheee party at my house. I think it's what you make of it. I spend 17 hours a week with these...

7. nursing school in NY

   MrsD723 replied to happy yangzoofeet's topic in General Students

   Hi! I am attending Cochran School of Nursing in Yonkers. I can't help you with Saint Vincent's, I have never heard of it. Good Luck!

8. Starting Nursing 1 in 2 weeks and working full time

   MrsD723 replied to KeithT66's topic in General Students

   Keith, You have my EXACT schedule!!!! Good luck, we can do it!!!! I know what you are feeling right now but you will get through this!! Hang in there.

9. Can I really do this?

   MrsD723 replied to MrsD723's topic in General Students

   Yes, thanks to everyone! I'm sure a lot of us are afraid and anxious. It's great to come here and get this kind of support. Best of luck to everyone!!!!

10. Can I really do this?

    MrsD723 posted a topic in General Students

    I went and got my schedule yesterday at registration and I am horrified! I do a 40 hour work week and now I'm told I will be at school 4 nights a week plus I have to take micro online somewhere... don't know where yet. I'm scared, anxious.... wonde...

11. No more LPNs?

    MrsD723 replied to puppylover's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I work in a 200 bed hospital in New York. We are no longer hiring LPN's here as well. We are applying for Magnet Status next year and under those guidelines, LPN's are viewed as tech's as well. It has created quite a contreversy here.

12. Introductions:"New" and "Old" Students.

    MrsD723 replied to Love-A-Nurse's topic in General Students

    Hi everyone, My name is Leslie, I'm 27 and I live in New York. I have been married for 2 years. I have a BS in Psychology and was just accepted to Cochran School of Nursing in Yonkers, NY. I am doing the evening RN program, I only need 8 classes t...