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  1. GERONTOLOGICAL NURSING in class on web based at UMB?

    vjhappy replied to lonestar88's topic in Maryland Nursing

    The exams online are mostly multiple choice, but there are 2 - 3 essay questions. The paper is graded a lot harder in class than online. A lot of my friends that took it in class got Bs; most people...

  2. GERONTOLOGICAL NURSING in class on web based at UMB?

    vjhappy replied to lonestar88's topic in Maryland Nursing

    I'm almost out of my 2nd semester at UMB. The class is much better online than in

  3. University of Maryland or Johns Hopkins?

    vjhappy replied to teenybug2000's topic in Maryland Nursing

    It sounds to me that JHU was your 1st choice and your dream school. I'm currently in the BSN program at UMB and I can't imagine being any place else. UMB was my 1st choice, but I got accepted into 2...

  4. part-time job for full time BSN student?

    vjhappy replied to goldenstarkist's topic in Maryland Nursing

    UMMS pays $15 per hour, 10% differential weeknights & weekend days, 15% diff. weekend nights for student nurses. CNAs and tech get $11 or $12, but they get benefits & have to work a certain...

  5. part-time job for full time BSN student?

    vjhappy replied to goldenstarkist's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Hi! I'm in my 1st semester of nursing school & I was fortunate enough to be able to drop down to part-time at my current job this semester, but next semester's schedule will not permit to work...

  6. Second Career: How do I begin?

    vjhappy replied to imp0526's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Hi! I'm in my 1st semester at UMB's BSN program and my advice would be to keep your options open. Decide what's best you, based on your current financial/family obligations and your career goals in...

  7. Univ. of MD, Coppin, or Essex?

    vjhappy posted a topic in Maryland Nursing

    Hi everyone! I got accepted to Univ. of MD and Essex's evening/weekend program, but still waiting for Coppin's decision. I've heard good things about all the programs and I need to make a decision...

  8. Univ. of MD, Coppin, or Essex?

    vjhappy replied to vjhappy's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Thanks for the responses. I had to make a decision by May 18th at the time & I went with UMB! I start on the 27th! I know it seemed like a no-brainer, but I'm 33 and I had to think about my...

  9. How many of us 30 somethings are out there?

    vjhappy replied to karen230's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi all! I'll be turning 33 next week and starting my 2 year BSN program on the 27th! For the previous 2 years, I was doing my pre-reqs part-time and working full-time. Now, it's going to be the...

  10. Nursing Schools in MD/DC area

    vjhappy replied to KTPMaryland2's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Hi KTP! I felt the same way when I applied for the nursing school early in the year. I submitted applications to 3 programs and got into all of them. Hang in there! I know it can seem...

  11. U of MD CNM program deactivated?!?

    vjhappy replied to SiennaGreen's topic in Maryland Nursing

    I was devastated when I saw that, too! :trout: I haven't done any investigation to see if it's permanent. I'm starting their undergrad program in August and I'll try to find out more info then, but...

  12. Bccc

    vjhappy replied to zahryia's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Hi zahryia, I did my pre-reqs at BCCC and several of my friends will be starting their 1st semester in the nursing program this fall. Like the previous writer said, they do have a waiting list. Even...

  13. School Poll

    vjhappy replied to jenevieve's topic in Maryland Nursing

    1. how many schools did you apply to? 3 2. which school was your number one choice? univ. of md baltimore 3. where were you accepted? univ. of md baltimore, ccbc essex, coppin 4. which school did...

  14. Waiting.........

    vjhappy replied to Kare117's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I got into the program I wanted for the Fall Semester! Thank you for the well wishes. Taking all those prereqs was such an investment and I'm soooo happy it turned out great for the both of

  15. Waiting.........

    vjhappy replied to Kare117's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi! Just wanted to congratulate you on getting in! I'm on allnurses daily, and, since I first read your thread, I'd check your thread regularly for updates. Waiting is no fun and definitely could...

  16. Has anyone tried Turbo Jam?

    vjhappy replied to beautifulb's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I love Turbo Jam! I got really good results when I combined it w/Weight Watchers last year (lost about 20 pounds)! It really works your core while doing cardio, has standing ab work as well as...

  17. Will it be harder for me to get in?

    vjhappy replied to Spotty44's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I had a HORRIBLE grade point average from my 1st college experience when I was 18! None of them were pre-reqs, but it was 1.9! At age 32, 2 colleges later and a 3.8 GPA in my pre-reqs, I got...

  18. Non-traditional Students and Nurses - 1st semester question

    vjhappy posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I'll be starting nursing school in August and it is a complete career change for me. My boss at my current job says that he is okay with me working part-time while I'm in my first semester, but I...

  19. Non-traditional Students and Nurses - 1st semester question

    vjhappy replied to vjhappy's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thanx everyone for your replies. I'm going to try to see how it works out with my current employer this semester. If I can't handle it, I'm glad to know I have other options. Mt33133, thanx for the...

  20. Non-traditional Students and Nurses - 1st semester question

    vjhappy replied to vjhappy's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    thanx for responding, cnarural. for me, job wise, it seems that 1st semester is going to be the hardest to get through because of my lack of experience in healthcare. once that 1st semester is over...

  21. Non-traditional Students and Nurses - 1st semester question

    vjhappy replied to vjhappy's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thank you so much for the information! I'm researching what the rules are for my state and it's possible if you can prove that you're unable to do both because of scheduling conflicts. In no way...

  22. Non-traditional Students and Nurses - 1st semester question

    vjhappy replied to vjhappy's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Wow, I didn't know that you could voluntarily quit your job and still receive unemployment benefits! How long did it take for you to receive a decision from

  23. How many got accepted.....

    vjhappy replied to 2bNurseNik's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I got accepted into 2 programs, ADN & BSN. It took some time to weigh the pros and cons (both school had great NCLEX pass rates), but I decided on the BSN program because I know I wanted to go...

  24. College algebra??

    vjhappy replied to Iwannabeababynurse's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I've taken both the NET and the TEAS. If you get the study guides, you don't need to take College Algebra. Also, you can get self teaching algebra books, if you need extra help (helped me a great...

  25. School just added TEAS test to requirements...........how hard and.....

    vjhappy replied to livinglighthouse's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Take everyone's advice and get the study guide! I only used it for a couple of days and got 85% my first and only try. It definitely prepares you for the real thing and it got me into that nursing...