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Well, I happen to be a hypnotist. The deeper the trance, the more effective it will be. Though it is possible to reach a deep trance state with these CD's, you will most likely reach a very low trance, if one at all. CD's like therse are VERY weak. If you looking for micro retention, a hypnotist can help give you photographic memory. Don't send them money. I do sessions for free. Most hypnotist will try to rip you off. Never pay more than 50 bucks for a session, which will only take one. Have them teach you self hypnosis for reinforcement.

Uggghhh!!! I'm waiting too. Our deadline is Jan 31. No where in the literature does it say when we are notified. So I make a few phone calls/emails. They were very rude like, "Don't bother me...I've got better things to do". Why are all the professors/administrators at the Nursing program so crass? Feel like I'm in basic training again. Anyhoot, April 1st. Seems FOREVER!! I get the impression that nurses are very unfriendly people. Then I have my son and the nurses were complete B*****'s. Makes me a little hesitant to go into nursing. How's that for a digression?

I have a BA in elementary education. What a joke!! Education majors (at the elementary level) have very low scholastic abilities. I spent some time in grad school studying theology/counseling in seminary too. There certainly is a difference between learning to think and technical training. Learning to think is great, but it doesn't increase you're employability much. But in all, nursing school is one of the toughest majors. The ability to think, as John Dewey would describe, is mostly a gift. Nursing students deserve a pat on the back because it depends on the individuals decision to work hard and persevere.

I live in Kansas City and go to KCKCC. Not only do people look down their noses for me going to a junior college, they look down on me for going to THIS junior college. It's in the worse neighborhood in the city. But here is the irony: 1) It has the highest passing rate on the NCLEX over any college in the metro area, including EVERY University, public and private. 2) Nurses almost always comment on how the clinicals are also the best in the metro 3) I went to UMKC to get my BA...could never find a job :) I've noticed that the University snob factor usually comes from people who haven't had a day in a classroom, junior college or University of X. And like you, my extended family is the worse! 4) With your ADN, you will make more money than the overwhelming majority of graduates from those Universities...particulalry because at least you'll be employed Broad generalizations are an indication of a narrow mind. University of X = better job and more knowledge. Heck, I couldn't get one of those professors at the University to give me the time of day. Here at JuCo, I have Master's and PHD's willing to spend one-on-one time with me.

BA in elementary education. I was told by the school that there are lots of jobs...especially for males. So I graduate and find out that there are like 100 applicants for every position. And the icing on the cake, HOSTILITY towards men in elemetary teaching (out of the mouths of principals...all men BTW). So I had a 3.7, impeccable credentials, accolades from teachers and peers, and for two years...no job!!! So, this last summer, after shadowing a few times, I signed up to complete my prereqs and just sent in my application. I went into nursing for one reason...to take care of my stay-at-home wife and kids. So yes, the money and opportunities was my only motivation. I make no apologies. And for all of you who will quickly judge me, my dedication to my family is stronger than your dedication to a job you enjoy. I didn't really care if I liked it or not. To put my family before myself and a selfless act of sacrifice. What could be more honorable than that? Having said that, yes, I discovered that, at least thus far, I love nursing. Bonus.

I went into nursing for income/security/benefits...that's it. Not for greed, but to take care of my stay-at-home wife and children. What could be more honorable than that? I don't give a hoot about myself. If I could have the same opportunity slaughtering pigs all day, I would do it. When my wife cries because she has to work, when she can't have children because we don't have insurance, and to have some kind of retirement so I won't be a burden to my kids when they reach adulthood, nothing, not even a passion for nursing, could set my soul on fire as much. I will be the best darn nurse out there because of the same dedication that would cause me to die for them. So, having said that, I have discovered I love nursing...bonus.