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I'm not sure when I will see my kids. I'm trying to prepare them for what is ahead but its hard because I'm not sure my self. I know I will have to rearrange my work hours however I can not cut back any hours. Are there any suggestions on how to prepare for studying, like things I should purchase now to help get me organized.

I'm nervous about working full-time and going to school full time at night. I have two kids and a husband whose schedule is very hectic. He states he supports me and I know he does but I'm still nervous. I originally wanted to go to school full-time and not work but I have responsibilities. I just need to know how to set my study time and I pray I have the energy to keep up. I work from 8a-5p M-F and my classes will be Mon 5:00p-7:30p Tues 5:00p-9:30p Wed 5:00p-7:00p Thurs 5:00-9:30p Saturday 7:00a- 1:15pm Sunday 7:00a-1:15pm. My son will be starting High school and my daughter will begin 3rd grade. Any suggestion for an energy?

I just wanted to say Thank you Csantos for posting your insights about the NET. I took the NET test twice. I could not understand why I was not getting the passing scores that I needed. Then I read this post and decided to do as suggested. (The test is really not that hard) but you do have to prepare for the timing factor. Needless to say I passed to day with a high scores and it is was due to God, this post and my drive to not give up. Thank you again.

Do you have to work as a LPN for one year before going to school for your RN's?

I experienced a ED doctor and several nurses answering personal cell phone calls and talking on the phone while in the room with my grandmother coding. Needless to say their response was delayed due to the lack of focus. I do not believe cell phones should be used while you are on any hospital floor. This is very distracting and unprofessional. If you have an emergency, personal calls should go through the unit secretary. Don't forget, you are working to save lives and all focus should be on doing so. This can not be done if you are talking on the phone. Just think, would you want a nurse or a doctor working on you while she is answering/talking on her cell phone!

Why does it seem so hard to get into Nursing School. Out of all the professions I think this is the hardest. I tryed to get in Nursing school this January but was told to take additional classes and try again because I did not have over a 3.0 GPA. I was like .2 points away:angryfire....OK now I'm taking the additional courses and they tell me that I have to wait until this Fall to try to get in..... I'm so ready to be done with this. Just venting.

Does it matter what type of degree you recieve from Tri-C? (such as Associate of applied Science or Associate of Arts.)

Thanks momma&nurse2B. I will look into Sallie Mae, I know that the interest will be high. I just need enough to pay for the living expenses for one year. Once I graduate I will work to pay my loan off because my son will be going to college soon. My DH don't want me to stop working because my income right now pays a lot of the bills but I know I can't work and study the way that I need to. I want to do exceptionally well in nursing school.

I really don't want to work while I'm in NS. Does anyone have information on what type of loan you can get to cover living expenses. I know it should be a private loan but through what bank? Most loans state they may only be used for educational costs.

One stop? Is there a web site or number I can call.

I wanted to take out a private loan to cover my cost of living and then have another loan or something to cover my cost. I'm not sure if I will be able to do this. I'm going on Wed to fill out my application and to get more information. Thanks for all of your input.

Anyone have any updates on the changes at Huron? How are the classes at Southpoint?

I have my BA already so they said I don't have to take the NET test. The cost seems a little high but it's cheaper that Bryant & Stratton.

Hi I just have a few questions for you if you don't mind. Why does ATS have quarter instead of semesters? How do you like the teachers? Do you feel this program will prepare you for the real world? How much does the program cost? How long is the general RN program? Where are the clinical? Sorry for so many questions but I have not received a call back from the admission office yet and I need to get rolling on which school to apply for.

I just want to know who may be going or who have gone to Huron School of Nursing? Please share your experiences.:welcome: