pavelhipcek

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1. Strike threat in school!

   pavelhipcek replied to student_girl's topic in General Students

   I'm curious as to which province you are in. In BC, there was a rotating strike of support workers at several colleges. It's gone to mediation, and it looks like they'll settle it. It hasn't messed up my studies so far, but I can sure relate to your ...

2. What school do/did you go to?

   pavelhipcek replied to blee1's topic in Male Students

   Douglas College, New Westminster,BC, Canada. We guys comprise about 15% of the RN program here, but I don't really notice being a "minority"-there's such a range of ages and backgrounds that I don't really think of the gender thing. I have been assi...

3. oldest nursing student?

   pavelhipcek replied to grammyd's topic in General Students

   You are never too old if you are motivated. Don't hesitate to pursue your dream.

4. Age discrepancies

   pavelhipcek replied to LiLcBaBy154's topic in General Students

   My classmates in the first semester ranged in age from 19 to 44. Most were 21-23, which appears to be due to the 2 year+ waiting list for the BSN program. Your age is not important-only the desire and willingness to work toward your goal is. If nursi...

5. What does your spouse do?

   pavelhipcek replied to vaughanmk's topic in General Nursing

   My wife is a manager's assistant at health unit.

6. I was booted out of the program on the very last day of the semester

   pavelhipcek replied to Truly_Blessed's topic in General Students

   You're showing a great deal of character in the positive way you're accepting this setback. Just don't give up on your goal. With your positive attitude, I'm sure that you will be a fine nurse.

7. How many credit hours are you taking each semester?

   pavelhipcek replied to SCmomof3's topic in General Students

   My credit hours add up to 18, including one support course (biology) that I wish that I had been able to complete before enroling.