North Lake/El Centro - Fall '06!

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Congrats to all of us that were accepted to the nursing program at either campus for Fall '06!!!!

:balloons: :balloons: :balloons: :balloons: :balloons: :balloons:

I'm going to be at the NLC campus! See you in June for orientation!

Also, congrats for making it to the next semester to all new 2nd - 4th semester NLC/ECC student nurses & congrats to the graduates! :balloons:

Good luck to everyone!

Maybe someone can answer this question. I am kind of worried. I picked up my paperwork for my physical from the Dr. office yesterday and I just noticed this morning where the Dr. filled in his part that they misspelled my last name (they added an extra letter in the middle) but they have my b-day, ect. the same. Should I be worried about this???

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Specializes in Operating Room.
Maybe someone can answer this question. I am kind of worried. I picked up my paperwork for my physical from the Dr. office yesterday and I just noticed this morning where the Dr. filled in his part that they misspelled my last name (they added an extra letter in the middle) but they have my b-day, ect. the same. Should I be worried about this???

No, it's not a big deal. All of your other info is correct, right? My name gets misspelled all the time.

If you are worried about it, have the Dr's office fax you a corrected one. ;)

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Specializes in Postpartum/Nursery.
LOL! You guys are so funny. Yep, a MAN. I know this sounds crazy, but I think I may have met my future husband and the scary part is he feels the same way! :blushkiss

Congrats girl!! I hope it works our for you....

-Brianna

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Specializes in Postpartum/Nursery.
Hi, all:

I've been lurking for a few months but thought I'd finally write! Very interesting/ informative/ helpful people here!!

Here's my story:

Divorced a few years ago - son just graduated HS - and I'm almost 50!! Started thinking about what I wanted to do for ME after my son graduated and he didn't need me anymore (I don't think that really is going happen anytime soon!!! but MY life will move forward) - and I kept coming back to nursing. I have a BS in Business and have all my pre-reqs and support classes completed with A's in all. But I need to sale my house before I start nursing school so I'm looking at Fall '07.

I need advise/information on my question -

I intend to work PT while going to school but will also have to take out loans for tuition, books, living expenses, etc. How does that work? Do I try to figure out what I need for the full 2 years or do I borrow each semester or what???? Please educate me on the loan/money aspect.....

Any words of wisdom????

Do you think I'm crazy? Too old?

If you are going to need a loan that will help to cover living expenses, etc. I would get a private loan (I recommend Salliemae Tuition Answer Loan because the check is mailed to you) and make sure you get enough money to last you for 2 years. Also, apply for the loan while you're still working because your chances of qualifying are better and you can most likely get whatever amount you need.

-Brianna

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Specializes in OR Internship starting in Jan!!.

Hey Amy -- You should call her. When I talked to her, she just recently got a new email address and has had problems getting everything switched over. It was a great class, 1.5 hours and she was really easy to work with. Let me know if you have any questions!

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Thanks everybody for the information. I am looking at the EC/NL program. Will probably go NL. I've heard Mt View will have a program starting Fall '07. I may look into that as that is where I took my pre-reqs and support classes.

Haven't seen any accelerated programs to BSN for those who already have a BS? Do you know off the top of your head which colleges in the DFW area offer it? Thanks a lot.....

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Specializes in OR Internship starting in Jan!!.

Welcome maurabartley! When do you plan to apply to the nursing program? How far along are you in the process? I, too, would like to attend NL, so it is always nice to know someone else :) Good luck!

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Thanks everybody for the information. I am looking at the EC/NL program. Will probably go NL. I've heard Mt View will have a program starting Fall '07. I may look into that as that is where I took my pre-reqs and support classes.

Haven't seen any accelerated programs to BSN for those who already have a BS? Do you know off the top of your head which colleges in the DFW area offer it? Thanks a lot.....

Texas Women's University in Dallas offers the Accelerated BSN

http://www.twu.edu/nursing/

...Texas Woman's University, College of Nursing – Dallas Center now offers a fifteen-month intensive full-time program for people holding bachelors or masters degrees in other fields that want to become registered nurses (RNs) through the TWU BS program. The Fast Track Program will be available at the Dallas Center every other year (summer 2007 and summer 2009). The Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas and the Commission on the Collegiate Nursing Education accredit the baccalaureate nursing program.

So does TCU. http://www.hsn.tcu.edu/

Accelerated BSN Track

Features of the Accelerated BSN Track

*Offers full-time study over four consecutive semesters (15-months: summer-fall-spring-summer)

*Builds on and reinforces a broad foundation of liberal studies

*Includes a professional nursing residency during the last semester.

*Provides a solid grounding in practice through partnerships with local employers and regional health care systems.

*Enhances transition into TUC Nursing's Online MSN program through opportunities to take graduate-level coursework and several required courses in online format.

Admission Criteria include:

*A baccalaureate degree in any field, other than nursing (e.g., BA, BBA, BFA, BS)

*Must have completed required departmental prerequisites*

*GPA of 3.00 or greater (in either undergraduate degree and nursing prerequisites)

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Specializes in Operating Room.

I got my nursing books today....got the evolve package.

...Still no skills pac, syllabus, or handbook. :uhoh3:

Stats is keeping me busy...hope everyone's classes are going well.

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Specializes in ICU, ER, HH, NICU, now FNP.

Doesn't it drive you bonkers that they cant just put EVERYTHING together?

LOL... well I know it drove ME crazy!

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Specializes in Operating Room.
Doesn't it drive you bonkers that they cant just put EVERYTHING together?

LOL... well I know it drove ME crazy!

lol...I know it!

Hey, when is your 'little test'? :chuckle

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Specializes in ICU, ER, HH, NICU, now FNP.

"little test" LOL

It's over! I passed!

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