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  1. *Microbiology-Summer 2006*

    barbnyc replied to Princess74's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I was able to take the course because I completed both A&P I and A&P II. I am starting nursing school in the Fall, but at another school from where I am taking microbiology. Some schools...

  2. IF.....I get in.....

    barbnyc replied to NRSNFL's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I find that most of the nursing admissions processes are extremely inconsiderate, insensitive and at times unprofessional. I have learned the best survival tool for me is to plan the priority needs...

  3. Info on Nursing Schools in NYC?

    barbnyc replied to dlab24's topic in New York Nursing

    You will get accepted to any CUNY college you apply to if you are beginning with the pre-clinicals. While you are completing the prerequisite pre-clinical courses mentioned above, you will then be...

  4. Has anyone gotten into nursing school without taking pre-reqs/pre-nursing first?

    barbnyc replied to manofbess's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    At the community college in NYC, you need to have completed four pre-requisite courses before being able to be eligible to be a nursing candidate. Other programs offer 15-17 credit semesters for...

  5. BMCC just called...

    barbnyc replied to nycNurse2b's topic in New York Nursing

    Congratulations!

  6. Not Starting till Fall 07 :(

    barbnyc replied to Belle27's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    While you wait, can you take courses as a non-matriculated student somewhere that would be able to be transferred to an accelerated BSN-MSN

  7. In New York Has Anyone Been Accepted Into Beth Israel In The Last 2 Weeks Pls. Reply!

    barbnyc replied to MUCHO MACHO MURSE's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congrats to all Fall 2006 BI students! :balloons: I finally got my acceptance letter yesterday. Prior to BI's letter, I got acceptance into another nursing program closer to my home. After much...

  8. Real Life in NYC

    barbnyc replied to tinderbox's topic in New York Nursing

    I have lived in New York all of my life. There are many great people here and it's a very diverse city. I've observed many out of towners get a little overwhelmed at first. New Yorkers think fast,...

  9. 1st Anatomy class today

    barbnyc replied to MedSurgRNiowa's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The most important thing to remember: the course has a beginning and an end. One day at a time and one test at a time. I had to remind myself often that I was not studying to be a doctor, so I had...

  10. In New York Has Anyone Been Accepted Into Beth Israel In The Last 2 Weeks Pls. Reply!

    barbnyc replied to MUCHO MACHO MURSE's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm glad it went well. They are very nice and welcoming. I also received a verbal acceptance, but no paperwork

  11. Help ...I'm not a team player

    barbnyc replied to firegenie's topic in Nursing Career

    This type of stuff goes on in all work environments. It often mirrors the model of the "dysfunctional family". I have had this experience in the corporate work environment and even while on campus....

  12. 1st Anatomy class today

    barbnyc replied to MedSurgRNiowa's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I took A&P I in the 6 week version and I just finished A&P II in the 12 week version. My suggestions would be to accept that your brain needs to be totally engaged in this for every free...

  13. Considering Hospice Nursing

    barbnyc posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Hello, I will be starting nursing school in the Fall. I'm thinking about the specialty of hospice nursing. I'm a second degree student and have prior non-clinical training in end-of-life care....

  14. Older nurses jealous of new young nurses?

    barbnyc replied to smileysenior's topic in First Year After Licensure

    All work environments have intergroup dynamics -- whether it's corporate America or the health care system. Anyone who represents changes in an environment brings either a threat or a gift of support...

  15. Career Change - NURSING - Help Needed

    barbnyc replied to nycNurse2b's topic in New York Nursing

    Hi NYCnurse2b, CUNY will take all of your credits that are applicable to the nursing degree. If you start with an ADN, they will transfer only those courses you need for the Associate (there are no...

  16. St. Vincent's CMC - Queens

    barbnyc replied to barbnyc's topic in New York Nursing

    Hi mzthang2260, They will accept your LaGuardia credits for the non-nursing courses. They use CUNY Queensborough as the college to obtain any other non-nursing courses once you are in the

  17. Im losing my interest while waiting for letter

    barbnyc replied to anonymouse's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm starting nursing school in the Fall. When I got the letter I said "thank you God" at least 50 times. I did have a back-up plan if none of the schools applied to accepted me. I was hoping God...

  18. CLASS OF 2008, check in!

    barbnyc replied to Dublin37's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    name: barbara school: st. vincent cmc - school of nursing, new york program: adn/rn what area of interest at this time: oncology and end of life care. biggest fears: not enough money while in nursing...

  19. how long did it take you to complete your pre-reqs?

    barbnyc replied to panamama's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thank God for transfer credits. I was able to transfer Eng 101, Eng 102, Human Development and Sociology from my B.A. My nutrition course is over 10 years old so I have to take a challenge test...

  20. Pre-Entrance Exam for RN

    barbnyc replied to amiee's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I used the McDonald book, practiced math for a few weeks before the test and hoped for the best on the science. I scored high on math and verbal. I attributed it to the McDonald study guide. I got...

  21. St. Vincent's CMC - Queens

    barbnyc replied to barbnyc's topic in New York Nursing

    daillpnut, Thank you for your post! I just returned my acceptance documents. I am glad to hear the positive feedback on SVCMC. Congratulations on your success and good luck on the NCLEX!

  22. besides NYU is there another accerated

    barbnyc replied to tab65's topic in New York Nursing

    Pace has an accelerated

  23. freaking out! now what???

    barbnyc replied to 3rdgenRN2B's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I just left Corporate America and I can't tell you how wonderful I am feeling. During my time at big Pharma, I spent 3 of my 8 years there working on a Marketing team and I can tell you the marketing...

  24. Having hard time with Pre-Reqs

    barbnyc replied to WannaBeMaleRN's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I'm finishing A&P II now and I can't wait until it's finished. Use EVERY resource that comes with your textbook. We used Martini's Anatomy & Physiology for A&P I, which came with two CDs...

  25. St. Vincent's CMC - Queens

    barbnyc replied to barbnyc's topic in New York Nursing

    Hi, There is a 3 hour admissions exam (not the NLN-PAX), which is SVCMC's own admission exam and is considered "moderately difficult". When I took the test, many students were not able to complete...