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  1. I need opinions about my plans for school.

    catzy5 replied to Cebs's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Personally I think if your ultimate goal is to be an RN of some degree, then I would skip the medical assisting programs and go straight for the CNA or even the LVN program. You could potentiall get...

  2. nursing first semester

    catzy5 replied to catzy5's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    THank you so much!! Congrats on nearly being through, I keep thinking two years from now I'll be ready to graduate, how exciting! Good luck on your new

  3. Nursing School Jitters?

    catzy5 replied to ChargeNurseAmy74's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    All of California's community colleges have the same cost $20.00 a credit. You have to be a resident here not sure what the out of state cost would be. I our universities (state) are also very...

  4. Nursing School Jitters?

    catzy5 replied to ChargeNurseAmy74's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I worked really hard to get into the ADN program because of the finiancial aspect. My husband is a huge help as well, however he is usually gone during the week. The food thing will be an issue here...

  5. Nursing School Jitters?

    catzy5 replied to ChargeNurseAmy74's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    This semester I think I am ok as far as the kids go, all 3 of mine are in the same school. I have a 10 yr old and two 8 yr olds. my 10 yr old starts middle school next year and will make things a...

  6. Nursing School Jitters?

    catzy5 replied to ChargeNurseAmy74's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am paying out of pocket too, however, I live in California, where school is very reasonable (state and community colleges) CC is only 20. a credit, I just registered for my whole first semester to...

  7. Nursing School Jitters?

    catzy5 replied to ChargeNurseAmy74's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    yes that is nearly exactly like mine. I guess we will be doing a lot of independent

  8. Nursing School Jitters?

    catzy5 replied to ChargeNurseAmy74's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am right there with you, I keep reminding myself daily that hundreds of people become nurses every year, you have to take it one day at a

  9. Jehovah Witness RNs

    catzy5 replied to aimeeinorbit's topic in General Nursing

    there is a good documentary out, it aired on pbs a few months back, it talks about this topic, it is not put out by the wts, however it is very interesting for those of you who are nurses and...

  10. Jehovah Witness RNs

    catzy5 replied to aimeeinorbit's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I am a JW and a student getting ready to start the ADN program in January 08. I have done a lot of research on things I could possibly face as a new nurse and a JW. I have given careful prayer...

  11. Started...but it's been difficult

    catzy5 replied to jordiemom06's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    do what ever you need to do to make a good life for you and the kids. If your mom is willing to help then take her up on it! I am 39 years old you want to talk about doing everything backwards

  12. For all of us who are sweating bullets waiting on acceptance/rejection letters...

    catzy5 replied to phoenixfire's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I just got my official letter today. I got a letter 11/1, however we had to pass the TEAS exam first, I took it 11/17 and today they wrote to tell me congrats I am in. I actually got to register for...

  13. For all of us who are sweating bullets waiting on acceptance/rejection letters...

    catzy5 replied to phoenixfire's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congrats!! that is so excellent, really exciting isn't

  14. What scores do I need to get into nursing school?

    catzy5 replied to nmchile's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If they take the best of the two scores, then you will not be hurting if you take it again and increase your score, if you don't increase your score you have lost nothing. good luck to you! Way to...

  15. Do You Need Help Preparing For The Teas?

    catzy5 replied to kflynn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Different schools use it, there is no one criteria, except here in California they have started having all the community colleges take the TEAS exam. There are several other exams that schools use...

  16. Do You Need Help Preparing For The Teas?

    catzy5 replied to kflynn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I did much better on the real test too, but I chaulk it up to all the studying I did, I don't think it was easy at all. It was a lot of work and not enough time. I think there are many different...

  17. Owning a home in California

    catzy5 replied to love-d-OR's topic in California Nursing

  18. Do You Need Help Preparing For The Teas?

    catzy5 replied to kflynn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    There was a lot of physics, general science, earth science and genetics. There was only 1 AP question in my test. Also I wanted to point out the math was easy math however the questions are very...

  19. Do You Need Help Preparing For The Teas?

    catzy5 replied to kflynn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    ati testing - nclex rn review nclex pn review nclex review nursing ce there is the official website, you can order their study guide and take tests online. personally i don't think the math was hard...

  20. low overall gpa, high prereq gpa?

    catzy5 replied to shehak20000's topic in General Students

    I think if you work as hard as you can on your pre reqs and look for programs that fit your need. I don't know of any specific programs but all the schools are different. I am going for my ADN and...

  21. Nursing School Jitters?

    catzy5 replied to ChargeNurseAmy74's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am reading everyones schedule and I am a little worried about mine. We don't seem to have half as much school time as everyone else. Atleast from what I am gathering of the catalog. We have class...

  22. Quick Question About A&p

    catzy5 replied to 987!'s topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Depends on how strong you feel about math. Psych can be a lot of writing. If your not really the strongest in math you might want to take it seperatly. I took my pre reqs. one and two at a time as...

  23. PRE.NURSING REQUIREMENTS @ a UNIVERSITY vs. COMMUNITY COLLEGE

    catzy5 replied to gkbroaro's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think some schools will be better then others in different academics, but I honestly don't believe it would be university vs. community college. I think many schools insist you take your pre reqs...

  24. I'm so confused......

    catzy5 replied to Ninja Nurse's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Well imo either micro will help you with AP I or ApI will help you with micro lol. There is a little overlap in both, I think the biology class willl help you more. Both classes require a lot of...

  25. PRE.NURSING REQUIREMENTS @ a UNIVERSITY vs. COMMUNITY COLLEGE

    catzy5 replied to gkbroaro's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    There are so many I would call around or look online to the CC near you. Discovernursing.com will give you a list of schools offering nursing programs. Most CC offer the sciences though so even if...