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I love p90X.....it really works.

Come on Sue....what are you waiting for?...dig down in those stockings and give me your best shot..

Well, Sue....for a woman your age I would expect that you would at least respect the experiences of other people. I see that your years have not aided you in this area. Sweetie, don't worry about my way or my journey, I just understand better than you....that, this side of the world is not it... I don't need nursing to make me...and maybe you do. So Sue...oh sweet dear...knitting and baking Sue...why don't you go help save some lives instead of posting on a meaningless thread, regarding someone's experience. This is all fun for me...but with your 7,000+ post, I see that you Dear OLD Sue...spend more time online than near that bedside aiding your patients... where you should be..:yeah:

The door won't hit me on the way out Sue, I have more than one passport and I use them frequently... Have a happy life in your "greatest country in the world"...where your status is based on what you have and not who you are...

My mother informed me also that the biggest mistake she made while in the nursing program...was talking to other students about her struggles and what she was going through as a single parent. "Women are catty...but they are REALLY BAD to other women" is what my mother says to me on a daily basis. My only outlet to express myself regarding my "old" nursing dreams were these forums. I don't think I can meet up with another woman in the program and tell her what I went through. And, besides..I am leaving anyway.

After George Bush Jr. was selected for the second term, I decided it was time for me to leave the country. Because of the Unites States embargo against Cuba is still in existence...I had to become a citizen of my mother's country...through of course, maternal affliation. Cuba and my mother's country always had great relations...so when I entered Cuba...I used my new passport and not my amerikan passport. I was more welcolmed with a non-US passport...than with a amerikan one.This embargo has more to do with amerika's hatred for Castro, than for the "communism/socialism" the United States government feels is in place there. Ironically, the US is open with their relations with China. These, among other things are the reasons that I left the US. Today's United States "terrorist movement", is similar to the past and amerika's obsession with...whatever. I am not Cuban, I just lived there for a few years. In Cuba, I wasn't "the person of color with no money", I was a human first and when I was sick there...the doctor came to my house and took care of me, AND couldn't accept the money that I offered her...for the meds she brought me. That is why I choose Cuba. Say what you want about Castro...but the people there are taken care of when they are not well...and they are not rich either. I called CNR this morning and they said that the letter was legit. She even took my social security number and asked me...why did I think the letter was fake. She said what the County College of Morris did was wrong...and that I should come to the school because it is a great opportunity.. Whatever... I am so over this Rat Race.

Please guys...no comments regarding staying positive, and the classic: "Its not about the Color of your Skin"...The nurses that I know aren't even happy. Good luck to you all tho.

I will make this as easy as possible to understand. When I first started school..I knew that I wanted to go into medicine and become a doctor...but I was told by every single white man, and white woman... that "becoming a medical doctor would be to difficult for your background (race, economic standing, gender)...maybe you should become a nurse". I decided to become a Nurse, as I was told...and the same opposition I recieved in wanting to become a doctor...I recieved when going into Nursing.."Maybe you should be a teacher, because Nursing is so competitive". I think that if I went to become a teacher...there would be that same woman who discouraged my mother 20 years ago..instructing me to become a ganitor...(because of the benefits of course):icon_roll My mother who is an immigrant said there was white woman who had to advise her when she was in the nursing program. This same woman told her, there would be no way she could complete the program with 2 kids and a job. She did, and the same woman is advising people today in Queens, New York..I won't reveal her name but she is great at turning people away from the nursing program...especially if they don't look like her. She works at Queensborough Community College. 1. I took all of my pre-courses for the nursing program in 2006-2007. 2. I wrote essays, went to countless open houses, and gave up about 7 times because I was always told that there were "400 applicants and 60 seats". 3. I spent more than $500 (U.S) sending out applications and buying transcripts to send to these schools. 4 I found NO LUCK in New York and decided to try and pursue a nursing program out of state. 5. The County College of Morris, recieved my application and CALLED me, to come in and fill out a 'Letter of Intent Form"...all the way in Dover, New Jersey. 6. I was born in New York and (this is no excuse), I can't drive...I took 1 bus and 4 trains to get to Dover, New Jersey. I got to Dover and took a cab to the school, after I got lost twice. Paid some more money and filled out my Letter of Intent. 7. About a month later...the school sent me an acceptance letter, saying that I was a candidate for the nursing program...because my grades were waaay higher than what they wanted, which was a 2.5 GPA...I also had all of my courses and was ready for clinicals. 8. I was SOOOOOOOOOOO HAPPY!!! I slept with that letter under my pillow and vowed to God that I would work hard and become a nurse. 9. I recieved a school i.d. number and went online (as I was directed)...to register. 10. I was blocked from registration..I called the school and spoke to the Chairperson...he was not in and I left a message. He called me back and told me: "I'm sorry you recieved that letter....but you didn't get into the program, It was a mistake with the Admissions department. I am so sorry". 11. I hung up the phone and I cried for a good hour. 12. I called him back and asked him...why would they send that letter to me...and I told him that my mother was so happy for me, and my family as well...He said sorry and that he had to go. After all of this, and the 4 hour commute that I was willing to make everyday to get to New Jersey...another school called me. The College of New Rochelle accepted me into their Nursing BSN Program. I am stuck because I don't know who to believe. After the County College of Morris did that to me...I just gave up. I have a B.A. and I was willing to get an Associates Degree, which is a step lower because I wanted this dream soooo bad. The College of New Rochelle, sent me a letter saying that I am in for Spring 2009.. But because of my experience, I don't even believe the letter. The County College of Morris is a 2 year college (Associates Degree) The College of New Rochelle is a BSN Degree, and 18 months Accelerated.. Can you give up your spot to the Nursing Program to someone more deserving? This whole experience has taught me, in amerika...its not what you know, but who you know...the color of your skin, and who you are willing to sleep with...to get what you want. A Great Lesson. I'm leaving for Havana, Cuba in January 2009. Peace

I hear what you are saying Warrior...but I was born and raised in New York...most of the nurses that I have come across don't even speak English. My mother who is a nurse said that some people are great test-takers and lucky..I have seen girls get into the seats that I wanted and a semester later, fail because they were good in math (chemistry, algebra)...but sucked in english.

I quit my job, so that I can finish this program. My mother who is an RN on the other hand became a nurse....worked full time and raised my sister and I..My sister and I suffered because she was never around..but...she became a nurse and has been ever since. I think its up to the person...for me, I am paying to much money to mess around with school...sqaut for a little while, I know 2 girls who did that..didn't have to work and passed.

You guys are like the air. I'm trying my best to be the best and all of this advice REALLY makes me feel better. Please don't take what I am saying lightly. I believe in KARMA....to a certain extent anyway.:balloons:

Question: Why are they making it so hard for people who want to go into the nursing career to do so? I went to this open house and the speaker was not even intrested in answering questions. "400 applicants...60 seats, good luck".... Am I in the twilight zone?

Here is the problem. And if you think you can help me or encourage me....the karma will come back to you ten-fold. 1. Today is the first day of October and I failed my first Chemistry exam with a 49. My professor said that I scored below average and I should consider droping the course. I need this course so that I can get into a nursing program in the spring. 2. I have VERY POOR test taking skills. In front of an exam I go blank and I don't know what this is called, but it bothers me...considering the fact that I will be taking exams until I become a nurse. I have always had this problem. I think that it got much worst after I failed my G.E.D exam by 3 points on the math section. 3. I have 2 days to read 6 chapters and understand them. 4. I need at least a B-, in order for me to get into a nursing program. This is the only class that I am worried about because the professor is tough. :angryfireHe is already in chapter 6, while our lab professor is still in chapter 3. 5. He said that he would drop the lowest grade. This is the first exam which was only on one chapter. 6. Should I drop the course? If you know of anyone who is in the New York City area, and is willing to make a little extra bread on the side, please let me know. This is in regards to Chemistry....nothing else. I don't believe in God or anything...but please pray for me:uhoh3:

I will be 30 in 4 years!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

So can you like explain your problem again?? I thought that you said that you are bad at math, but your grades don't show that. If you got an A in a math course, I think that you should apply yourself the same way you did in Statistics. I don't mean to come off harsh, but after the death of my father, I dropped out of high school in the 9th grade (my mother signed me out) and I failed my GED exam twice because I couldn't read well enough and I failed the math section. My professors also told me that I am border-line retarded, and that it would be better for me to go take art courses...because it would be easier...for me to understand. Up until this day, I cry about this....you have alot to be grateful for....RELAX.

I guess Micro is hard...but I think that if you take advantage of tutoring and study NOW, instead of when you are about to take an exam...you'll be fine. Peace.

The funniest thing that I have seen on my campus, is that there are 20 women to every one man. I am taking Microbiology on Saturday and I know that the class will be full of women. The men who are in the class, want to do other things. Good luck to all of you in your courses. Try for AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA's.

Ok...so once again, I will bless you with my 2-bit story. I wanted to tell you that I can totally relate to you in the whole "not wanting to crack a book" thing. I spent my summer taking Anatomy and Physiology 2 and Statistics and working full time. I mean I have to work, I live with my partner and she has her own drama going on, and I have to pay bills. We live in the Village, right across from Saint Vincents hospital, and when I see the doctors in their scrubs, I know that they are no different than I am, they are just farther in their dream than I am. I can't imagine what things would be like with another mouth to feed. The only advice that I can offer you, is to stay HUNGRY. It sounds really stupid, but I know in my life that there is NO other option for me than to become a nurse, because I have these dreams of mine that won't go away and won't come true if I'm broke or sitting on my ass not doing something that I wanted to do. And there are the days that I feel like ****, because I feel like I've wasted so much time, taking courses...but then when I see the students who have gotten into nursing school, I get upset because some of them are dumb as posts. I'm not that bright either...but come on. Believe me, hang in there...because one day you will look at all of this drama and laugh.

I have looked at working in Cuba because I want to leave the states as soon as possible. The problem with the BSN, is just getting into a program. I have all my pre-courses at the end of this semester, I just don't have a 4.0 GPA. If I went to some random communiy college, I'll just start over..my BA, in African History means nothing in the states. I just want to become a nurse using my BA degree.

Hey Wings....Umm....thats a good question. I went to Cuba after my 5 year relationship with my partner ended. I took the train from 34th street...to Canada and I flew from there. I stayed in Cuba for a while, and I think that I spent most of my money taking classes at the Universidad de la Habana (the same school that Fidel Castro went to), and I lived in a casa particular (small house with family). I did see sicko, and I thought the movie was awesome because when I was there, the people took care of me. I lived in Vedado, and I stayed near the Santeria house. I live in Cuba...in my head anyway and I want to become a nurse so that I can go back...for good. My mother is Jamaican and because of this, I was able to obtain Citizenship from Jamaica and a new passport. It is because of this that I was able to stay in Cuba for so long. Jamaica and Cuba have great relations....I can't say the same for those who hold American passports....

The last post was really fresh, and I guess that I'm just a punk and existing in New York has made me believe that everyone could care less about everyone else. There are so many women within my community that are effected with the virus, and you would think that they would make it easier to become a nurse. But things have gotten harder...The glass is empty. Ok....so I'll write out my essay and get back to you all. Peace.

Ok...so after this semester, I am DONE with my pre-courses, and I was wondering about the whole applcation process and the fact that within my lifetime, I have written more than 100 essays on various topics, which I feel mean nothing at this point because I can't seem to write out my personal statement, regarding my wanting to get into nursing school..It's that question, that although seems incredibly simple, forms a blockade in my head, and I come up with nothing. WHY DO YOU WANT TO BECOME A NURSE?????????? To say that I want to become a nurses to help people seems, elementary and futile if you will, because why else would you want to go through all of this hard work?? Am I right or what? Why does this simple question feel like I have to try my best to give to the admissions commitee, my master thesis on quantum physics?? Help!! I have major writers block. I was thinking of writing about the fact that my father died of AIDS and my whole family was scared because my mother who is actually a nurse had to go through the ordeal of being tested. But writing about that seems to me as an easy way out because it sets up the notion that I need some sort of sympathy, or some sort of pardon because I went through something that say, another applicant didn't....Am I looking to much into this..?

I am taking my pre-reqs at BMCC as we speak and to be honest, I went there for just that...my pre-courses. BMCC is really competitive when it comes to their nursing program and I am just to old, to keep up with that. After I got my GED, I went to BMCC to get my Associates in Liberal Arts because I was such idiot. I then graduated from Brooklyn College, and now I want to be a nurse, so I came back to BMCC because of the professors. If you don't digest anything from this response, please believe this: The professors at BMCC take good care of you. Alot of them (the professors) understand that there are some students with children and more than one job, and 9 times out of 10, they will work with you...that is why, I went back there to do my pre-courses. I am trying to get into any BSN program, but I want to leave New York because..BMCC is an awesome school, but I don't think Jesus or his mother could get in... Some peeps get in, but they are the cream of the crop.. I am not saying this to discourage you...I think you should apply, if you can bring it...if you know what I mean. In my sitaution I have to work full time, and a 3.9, or 4.0 GPA is out of the question. I'm applying to private schools because CUNY has a waiting list... Peace and good luck to you. And please don't take this as another person trying to shoot you down so that they can get in, my GPA is low and I am stuck because, when it comes to math...you know the rest.

FIRE!!! I feel sooooooooooo bad for you because, I really think that you should go ahead and get your BSN. I am even thinking of leaving New York City because a BSN is so worth it. Damn...I am sorry that you are going through this, I don't pray, but I will keep you in my thoughts...take it easy

I am looking forward to finishing Nursing school, working for a little while and then leaving the country, I would like to live abroad and work as a nurse.I have a few countries in mind...I just want to make it and leave.