HopefulPete

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1. Older Student/Over 60 years old

   HopefulPete replied to forestlover's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I am also one of the older people here that is just starting out. I'm going to be 50 in a couple weeks. I also had some doubts about starting at this age but I'm not going to get any younger by waiting. I figure each year I wait is one less year I ge...

2. Good part time/night jobs

   HopefulPete replied to alissadancer's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I'm also trying to find a way to pay the bills while I go to school. I've thought about cab driving but it seems like you have to work 6 days to bring in enough money and those are 12 hour shifts. That just isn't going to work.

3. Immunization question

   HopefulPete posted a topic in Pre-Nursing

   I've seen it mentioned that you need to get some immunization before entering a nursing program. Which ones do I need and what is a rough estimate of the cost? Is it something you can get out of the way before starting classes or should I wait? Thank...

4. McGraw Hill TEAS study guide

   HopefulPete replied to wannabe an rn's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Could someone please send me a copy as well? [email protected]

5. Newbie Question about credits

   HopefulPete posted a topic in Pre-Nursing

   I'm wondering if you start taking classes for a nursing degree, can you spread them out over time? Do your credits ever expire? Like many people, I'm trying to juggle a job along with going to school and I don't want to get so loaded down that I can'...

6. New Male Pre-Nursing Student

   HopefulPete replied to PatMac10,RN's topic in Male Students

   If I go, it will most likely be to the community college. Reading through these boards has been a big help in finding out what is involved. I'm really starting from ground zero. I haven't been in school for over 30 years. Oh well, better late than ne...

7. New Male Pre-Nursing Student

   HopefulPete replied to PatMac10,RN's topic in Male Students

   I'm also thinking about going into nursing. I had no idea how much was involved in getting ready to to apply. I still have no idea how I'll pay for it. I'm trying to break it down to one step at a time. I figure if I can just keep going in the right...