Krystin

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1. Question on Accreditation

   Krystin replied to Krystin's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Update: I spoke to an RN-BSN program in the state and they allege that this will be fine.

2. Question on Accreditation

   Krystin posted a topic in Pre-Nursing

   My community college is starting an ADN with a local hospital. The hospital formerly had a diploma program but this year have discontinued it in favor of the ADN. The problem is that, being a new program, they aren't accredited yet. You have to sign ...

3. So, I got an F this fall and I'm starting to have panic attacks...

   Krystin posted a topic in Pre-Nursing

   I failed precalculus. Completely. I knew around the final drop date that I was nearly doomed, but I'm on the GI Bill and if I drop a class at my school, the government would charge me about $2k that I do not have. So, I doubled up on tutoring (even p...

4. I have a B.S. degree, what would it take to become a CRNA?

   Krystin replied to NYMOM83's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I want to be a CRNA. I'm not an RN at this time. I start schooling to become an RN in the fall. I have a 3.7 GPA (30+ credits) and I'm 28 years old. I do not have a previous bachelors degree, but I do have 6 years military experience. Becoming a nurs...

5. Who's starting (or hoping to start) this fall?

   Krystin replied to nocheapones's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I am officially starting at the Jefferson College of Health Sciences this fall.

6. Are private schools really easier to get into?

   Krystin replied to mell260's topic in Pre-Nursing

   That was the question, yes, but it implied a lot more - as we can all see from how the thread evolved. I guess my point is, just because a program is harder to get into or more competitive, it absolutely doesn't make the program or school better - ju...

7. Are private schools really easier to get into?

   Krystin replied to mell260's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I disagree completely. I'm applying to one of these programs because I can start this summer or fall instead of having to wait to even apply till April 2011 for a class seat in Fall 2011 only to be in school for yet another 3 years. I have a 3.7 GPA ...

8. Are private schools really easier to get into?

   Krystin replied to mell260's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I think in regards to schools like the one I'm sort of pinning my hopes on access in general is easier. It's not solely based on "if you can pay, you're in," but that sort of is what feeds them. It's "easier" to get into because of the rolling admiss...

9. Are private schools really easier to get into?

   Krystin replied to mell260's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I have applied to a local(ish) private, for profit, accredited school. Jefferson College of Health Sciences. Of the schools in my area they are the only ones with a rolling admission (spring/summer/fall) and they specialize in health sciences. I do ...

10. Low GPA

    Krystin replied to Lauren311's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Apply anyway. The worst that can happen is rejection - but you can't even get THAT if you don't try. Do not fear it. Are there any other schools you can apply to in the area, at all? I'm currently considering a school 45 minutes away, in addition to ...

11. Embarrassed for Having Good Grades?

    Krystin replied to •M♥J•'s topic in Pre-Nursing

    I am unapologetic about good grades. I earned them. If they didn't - that's their fault/problem! OF COURSE I don't go about rubbing it in or being a jerk. I constantly offer study groups and assistance, I give out my email and phone number, facebook,...

12. I just applied to Nursing School!!!

    Krystin replied to NerdyNurse2012's topic in General Students

    Congratulations!!!! And GOOD LUCK!!! I'm currently putting the finishing touches on my application and I'm already so nervous. Things like this really just make us feel so inferior even if we shouldn't, don't they? I have no current degree but I've b...

13. Personal Statement

    Krystin replied to Krystin's topic in Student Assist

    Ok, I'm pretty sure I've got this where I want it. I just want to thank you again UVA for your insight. Like I said, I was just worried it would start reading like "oh poor me and my tragic life" but I think I've managed to write it more how i see i...

14. Personal Statement

    Krystin replied to Krystin's topic in Student Assist

    Thanks so much for your reply. The problem is this school isn't asking any specific question. It simply says "A personal statement or letter of intent" is recommended. I see what you're saying though. It should be relevant to the major probably more...

15. Personal Statement

    Krystin posted a topic in Student Assist

    I am attempting to write a personal statement for BOTH entrance to a school as well as their nursing program (it's all one app there's no seperate nursing app). I've googled and googled and received numerous examples but I'm still not 100% sure exact...