OCstudent replied to phoenixfire's topic in Pre-Nursing
I just found out I got in!!!! I applied to 3 local community college programs and I got in on my first try to Saddleback College! Woohoo! I was hootin' and hollerin' outside when I open my letter - I just can't believe it! Go class of 2009!
OCstudent replied to missymarie26's topic in Pre-Nursing
Last semester I took Anatomy & Chemistry together: Anatomy - tons of material to memorize, 18 hrs/week studying Chemistry - not that bad, 3 - 6 hrs/wk studying This semester I took Micro & Physio together: Micro - lots of material but it's ...
OCstudent replied to luv2shopp85's topic in California
Hey Luv2shopp - You have to keep in mind that Hoag is very much in a beach community so there are tons of traffice jams (I lived down the street from Hoag for a while). The closer you are to the beach - the more congested it will be. Besides, I don...
OCstudent replied to luv2shopp85's topic in California
Hi there! I'm very familiar with the OC area as I have lived here all my life. However, I am not a nurse yet so I can't offer you any insight at to what it's like to work in those facilities. But here's what I've heard: Hoag is great and location ...
OCstudent replied to WickedRedRN's topic in Pre-Nursing
Hey girl - hang in there! Everyone has pretty much said what I wanted to say, but below are some really good movies that will totally intrance your little girl. My daughter leaves me COMPLETELY alone when I put these in the DVD player. High School ...
OCstudent replied to rnsmday's topic in Pre-Nursing
I gotta put my .02 in and advise you not to take Chemistry online. I tried that a couple of years ago and it was a really bad experience so I'm taking it again this Fall in person. In my online Chemistry class I had a really terrible professor who ...
OCstudent replied to Catlover2's topic in Pre-Nursing
Okay I'm a little bit worried about the TEAS - specifically in the math area. I'm really good at math - I passed the AP Calculus AB exam 4 years ago, but I haven't touched it at all since then. Should I take some classes to refresh my memory? Mayb...
OMG - I was just thinking of starting a thread like this! I love ER, Trauma: Life in the ER, and EVERYTHING else on Discovery Health Channel. I have to record everything though and watch them all when my husband is not around. He can NOT STAND the...
I agree with Gompers. Having a baby now is much easier than when you're just getting on your feet with your career. Congratulations girl! I was in high school when I got pregnant and I remember taking that ept test and low behold...that faint line...
OCstudent replied to OCstudent's topic in Pre-Nursing
Thanks for all the responses - very encouraging. I don't plan on taking any other classes with Micro & Physio so I'm confident I'll have enough study time for both. I have a daughter who's 4 and she'll be in preschool during the day which will ...
OCstudent replied to AJ+CN04's topic in Pre-Nursing
Wow - it's crazy how different everyone's opinions are! My school actually recommends pre-nursing students to take the Anatomy & Chemistry together as they are in similar in many areas so going over material twice should really help. I'll let y...
I'm also quitting in about 3 weeks. I've managed working full time and going to school part time for the past couple of years and it is soooo stressful when you have a family at home. To me it's just not worth it. I've completed some Gen Ed clas...
OCstudent replied to OCstudent's topic in New Nurse
thanks ddd - that makes me feel better! my husband works however it's commission only so it fluctuates. but realistically i'll probably have to take out a few here and there to make ends meet and ease worries. so i'm estimating it'll be about $36k...
OCstudent replied to OCstudent's topic in New Nurse
The programs around here strongly advise against working+. Also, I have to keep my family in mind. Working mom + school = stress & average grades. I really can't afford that since nursing is so competitive. That's awesome that you were able to...
To all you graduates - what kind of debt did you walk away with from nursing school? How long do you estimate it will take to pay off? I hate the idea of taking out student loans but it may very well be necessary for the living expenses which are ab...