Chantels1

I always love threads like this. It makes me feel so "normal"! I am 32 working on my pre-reqs and hope to apply to the nursing program after the fall of 2008!!! Yay. Our program has an average of an 18 month wait, so I won't get in until 2009 or 2010...

My school has priority registration based on your sSN#. This semester I was 3rd out of 4 days, so Anatomy was full. I found a spot in Microbiolgy though. Is it OK taking Micro b4 Anatomy & physiology? I am taking Bio right now, so at least th...

Thanks. I am hoping it isn't as bad as I am anticipating. Cellular respiration and glycolysis was really hard for me to grasp. Since microbiology works a lot on the cellular level, I hope it isn't all difficult for me to grasp. I should end up wi...

My advice would be to stick out this class, then decide. If you drop now you will always have the what if's....... Maybe volunteer at a local hospital and see if nursing still feels right. Either way, don't give up just yet! Good luck. Chantel

My bio instructor is like this too. Encouraging struggling students to drop... My advice is to ignore the instructor and get a tutor. Sometimes hearing something explained in a different fashion is a big help. I like the advice on reading with a ...

This should probably go in the Nursing student section, but I thought you all might like to see this anyway. I was just looking up pictures on the net to convince my husband to quit smoking. I came across this site on how to do a lung exam and thou...

I second the dayplanner/calendar it really helps. Also, prioritize. Make sure that you keep school a priority. Pampered chef party or studying... definitely go for the study time. Yeah, you will have to give up some family time to complete all y...

Think of it as job training. We all have to learn to work with people we don't like. Fortunately you know it's only 3 years! Good luck coping!

My husband is on his way back to the ER this morning. I will give you a brief report of his accident. Please note that I am not seeking professional advice. I am just curious. Anyway, Thursday he was in an accident at work. The Earth Mover he wa...

Why is it these things go so wrong? Could it possibly be that some employees are not happy, chose not to be happy and will complain and find fault in anything? I tend to be an optimist and I believe in the motto that you shouldn't look a gift horse ...

Why not check into doing a job shadow with a dental assistant. That way you can see all the duties and responsibilities and make an informed decision?

Let us know what happens. I hope it wasn't a misunderstanding on your friend's part! Too bad the professor didn't answer your question so you would know. Good luck with the dean!

I was waitlisted for BIO. It was closed for the longest time, but I kept checking online and finally got on the waitlist in July. I was 7th out of 7 allowed to be on the waitlist. Perserverance paid off though because about 1 week and a half ago e...

Coolpeach - can we trade kids for a while? I can get the 3 older kids(7, 5, & 3) in bed by 8:30, but the baby (15 months) just won't cooperate. She is attached to mommy at the hip! If I start to read anywhere near her, she walks up and close...

:balloons:Good luck and keep us posted on the outcome. Hopefully we will hear from you in a month and a half about all the excitement of being accepted into the program! :balloons:

I would assume that it is all hearsay until you see it in writing, or at least a verbal offer. How else are you to know they are serious? They can't expect you to quit your secure job without some sort of commitment from them right?

Our cc doesn't even have a system like this. Their only requirement is that you have a 2.5 or better in the science classes and have finished all the pre-req's before applying. Then you are put on the wait list. The waitlist ranges from 1-2 years....

How much time do you spend studying for each class? A 3 unit class should require 3 hrs of study per week right? 4 units take 4 hrs of study not including class time right? Let me know if I am way off here because I need to decide whether I should...

Thanks everyone. You confirmed my feelings exactly. I don't think my med terminology will take too much study time. Just making flash cards, Nutrition, I am not sure of especially since it is my first online course. My Bio class is the one that I...

Check out the link I posted earlier. You don't have to have great credit. A lot of places don't look at credit. Just you can't be in default on taxes or other federal loans.

Child Growth & Development is not a required class for us, but it is reccomended, just as Med Terminology is reccommended. I am taking both as they will definitely apply to a Nursing career. Be sure to work hard in the class and keep up your GP...

:w00t: Oh I love this! Can't wait until I am posting the same thing! I can picture the jig and I wonder after exiting the patients room why you didn't do it!

I don't think I will be eligible for a grant. My EFC is almost $10,000.... Wish they took child care into consideration when they calculated EFC's! With 4 kids I know that I will spend more on child care than classes and books combined and then so...

I think Vicky has the right idea. Take the job you think you will like, but also work part time at the hospital to keep your skills going. See what they have available on a part time basis. Do what is right for your family now, but keep your eye ...

Thanks again coolpeach! I probably will call the school next week after they get a chance to receive it. Once they receive it how long does it take for them to "process" it and come up with options for me? I know pretty much my only option is an u...