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  1. Got To Be A Nurse!

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

    I don't know how much this may or may not help you, but community colleges like ECC and NCCC offer RN-ADN programs. I am going to go in to NCCC's in the fall of 09 and you only need a 2.0 to be...

  2. Refresher Course

    karen230 replied to k737's topic in New York Nursing

    I am working on my RN right now and am curious how well you like working per diem? I too have little kids and am considering getting a job (hopefully) in school district as a school nurse so I can be...

  3. Accepted or Not? Conditionally Accepted?

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

    Thanks so much, that is a great idea. I will call and find out when they will begin admitting students for the fall 09 program. The woman did say that fall 08 is already full and there are people...

  4. Accepted or Not? Conditionally Accepted?

    karen230 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi all I'm a little confused and I'm hoping someone will know or have an idea as to what this means. I was all excited and nervous, today was my appointment to apply for a change in cirriculum at my...

  5. Medical Terminology course before A&P

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

    I don't think it is necessary to take med. term before A&P. My school doesn't even require you to take med. term. as a nursing student. My understanding is that you are given a word bank to...

  6. GPA high enough?

    karen230 replied to ~Belle~'s topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You will never know your true answer unless you apply to your program. You should be proud of yourself for obtaining a 3.4 while taking care of your in-laws and

  7. Taking the LEAP!!!!!!!!!!!!

    karen230 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    OMG, OMG, I am so incredibly nervous, I just made the appointment to apply for NS for the fall 2009 semester!! I am going next week and I am excited and nervous all at the same time!!! The woman on...

  8. is biology really necessary???

    karen230 replied to butterflies135's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    how were your biology grades in high school? just because they "strongly advise" it doesn't mean that you can't go right in to a&p. if you feel that you are strong enough in biology then go for...

  9. Anyone in Niagara /Buffalo, NY ?

    karen230 replied to lkgrant RN's topic in New York Nursing

    Hey no problem. I have been hoping to find someone going into the program at NCCC and have finally found people so any info that I get I will gladly pass

  10. Did anyone attend the RN program at NCCC?

    karen230 replied to karen230's topic in New York Nursing

    I'm not planning on attending the program until Fall 09. I did wind up getting a spot in Human Bio this semester and am signed up for A&P I for fall 08. I'll knock out A&P I & II next...

  11. Anyone in Niagara /Buffalo, NY ?

    karen230 replied to lkgrant RN's topic in New York Nursing

    I just talked to a person who is re-taking A&P. She said she did well in Nursing I but/needed to get a better grade in A&P I so she is taking both A&P's this semester before continuing in...

  12. Why do I do these things to myself?????

    karen230 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am 37 (almost 38) and making a career change so I am a bit stressed about not having done this sooner, should I wait a little longer until both my kids are in school full-time, yada, yada, yada. I...

  13. Why do I do these things to myself?????

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

    GO FOR IT!!! It has not been easy but smoking is a very strong habit BUT the Chantix has made it much easier than I had expected. I should have dropped the smokes a long time ago, before the doc...

  14. Why do I do these things to myself?????

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

    Too funny . This is the third time in my life that I have considered nursing and the furthest I have gone toward becoming a nurse. I have taken the attitude of 1 semester at a time, then I am only...

  15. Anyone in Niagara /Buffalo, NY ?

    karen230 replied to lkgrant RN's topic in New York Nursing

    That I am not sure of, but the admission advisor would know. When you call to make an appointment, make sure that you speak with Mr. Schultz, he is the NS advisor there. I have spoken with him on a...

  16. Very Discourgaged

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

    Is there a way you could see the book for both courses? Maybe if you were able to skim through it and check out the table of contents, it would jog your memory a little and maybe you would know just...

  17. Anyone in Niagara /Buffalo, NY ?

    karen230 replied to lkgrant RN's topic in New York Nursing

    the lpn program starts in the fall and finishes in august (i think) and the rn program is 2 yrs (4 semesters, no summers). if you are considering rn why not go right in to the rn program? you can go...

  18. Not Working During Nursing School ok??

    karen230 replied to 1lollipop's topic in New York Nursing

    Look at it this way, NS is a full-time job and most healthcare agencies would know that or have an idea of it being the case. I guess NS is a huge demand so if you are able to not work and just...

  19. Anyone in Niagara /Buffalo, NY ?

    karen230 replied to lkgrant RN's topic in New York Nursing

    I ran into a woman several years ago that I went to high school with, at the time she was in the RN program at NCCC and all she would say was that it was H*ll. I would love to know more about the...

  20. Anyone in Niagara /Buffalo, NY ?

    karen230 replied to lkgrant RN's topic in New York Nursing

    I live in WNY and attend NCCC although I am not in the nursing program yet, I'll be applying for fall 09. However, if you need a place to stay, NCCC has brand new student housing that will be opening...

  21. Anyone else ever wonder if they are making the right decision?

    karen230 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I know there has to be people out there like, changing careers and wondering if they are doing the right thing for themselves and family at this point. I am seriously wondering if I am doing the...

  22. Anyone else ever wonder if they are making the right decision?

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

    Thanks for post, I guess it is possible. Today I sent off a little more money for my future schooling needs and future daycare bill for my youngest (if he stays home with me I will never get any...

  23. Did anyone quit smoking when they stated nursing school?

    karen230 replied to misserella8036's topic in General Students

    I can completely relate to you :nuke:. I too am a smoker who is currently trying to quit and having a hard time. I don't crave cigarettes anymore but can't seem to break the habit cigarettes. My DH...

  24. Do you have a back up plan?

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

    i guess i never really thought about a back up plan, but i do have a plan. if i don't get in to ns in the fall of 09, i will just continue to take courses that are required for my adn and continue to...

  25. Do you think doing this made me look bad?

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

    I doubt they would hold it against you, if HR remembers you, they will remember you turned it down b/c you were going to be attending NS and will know you followed through with that plan since your...