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Hello. I am in the process of taking my science pre-reqs in order to apply into an RN program in a couple of years. I already have a B.A. degree. I took chemistry at GA Perimeter college and that went well. But they are phasing out the Lawrencevill...

I've read the threads on this site about how bad GA Perimeter's nursing program is. I am taking pre-reqs there now and not sure if I will be going to nursing school in GA (may relocate) but it's still a possibility that I may try to do it at GPC. Has...

I'm taking my pre-reqs at GPC now. Can someone tell me which instructors are good and which ones to avoid for A&P1, 2 and Micro? I prefer to take classes at Lawrenceville which is closest to my house but i'll travel further out if it will help ...

I live in GA and am debating whether or not to go to nursing school in GA or in NY. I plan to move to NY in 2-3 yrs depending on that decision. It is easier for me to go to school in GA since I'm taking my pre-reqs now and I would be able to start i...

Georgia Perimeter college has an accelerated RN program. You graduate with an associates degree. It's not really accelerated. You do the same 4 semesters as the regular program but it starts in the Spring and you go straight through the summer so y...

You can go to www.paycheckcity.com. You can plug in what state you live in or wish to live in and then put in your gross pay, # of exemptions you claim and it will break it down exactly as your paycheck does. It is good for people to compare how m...

Hello Texas nurses, Any of you have experienced working in FL and/or GA? Is there any difference in the work environments, for example, nurse/patient ratios, overall satisfaction, the pay? I am not a nurse yet. I live in Atlanta at the moment. Whic...

Okay, so here's my question. How did they do it? How did they support themselves (and kids) while going to nursing school full time? I want to go to nursing school and haven't quite figured out how the bills are going to get paid when i'm supposed t...

We all hear about the nursing shortages but in some states, new grads have a hard time finding a job. Sometimes hospitals just want nurses with a BSN vs. ADN. I will be getting a 2nd degree to go into nursing and it's very hard to go back to school...

thanks Rollie. I just wanted to add that i do plan on getting my BSN eventually but want to get working as a nurse as soon as possible, so for me, ADN will be the way to go. My expectation is to eventually become a nurse practitioner. I have no ide...

Yeah...i'm not alone. I am 36 currently taking pre-reqs and hopefully starting nursing school in 2010. I want to wait until my son graduates high school and then i will start the next chapter in my life. I had wanted to go back to school for a num...

LMAO....this thread is hilarious! I think probably women that are NOT nurses still fantasize about marrying a doctor. I have a friend that is actually a hospital administrator and she is on a mission to marry one of them. All i can say that she ha...

I think the "problem" is that CA has increased salaries to such a level that it is attracting a large number of people to pursue nursing, and thereby reducing any shortages. Trust me, if you lived in another part of the country, you would have job o...

Girl, just suck it up for six more months and then you can start applying for jobs elsewhere. You'll have a steady day shift in no time. You also are probably still trying to get used to the job itself so don't be so quick to jump ship. Sometimes ...

I've been reading about all of the negativity for quite some time and i have to admit I *WAS* scared to death. I finally contacted a local hospital (i'm in Atlanta right now) and asked if I could shadow a nurse. I did and it was much better than expe...

Not to go off topic here but you should really reconsider buying real estate right now, whether in the US or UK. Both are in the middle of a bubble and prices are expected to drop. I work as a housing counselor right now and I do hear UK has very s...

The original poster had a valid question and yet i see alot of cynical remarks on here. the same question has crossed my mind as well. I don't think she meant the $10 per hour literally but basically wondering if salaries would go down if socialize...

Wow, i didn't know they would put a school on probation after bad grades for 3 yrs. that makes a difference. that sets a trend of consistently poor performance. Geez, and as much money as Univ of Miami charges, they should be ashamed of themselves. ...

You have a good point, jerrylundergard. also, does anybody know what is considered a low passing % on the NCLEX? That is subjective. I've never been to nursing school but from what i hear, you don't learn to become a "real" nurse until you actuall...

Well if they are on probation for 2 yrs, then most likely you should be safe to finish up before then since you did say you start in May 08. I'm actually going to visit the school in about a week while i visit Miami. I am going to bring this topic ...

Thanks Sweet Tooth. I keep hearing good things about the instructors over at gwinnett tech. I went to a private 4 yr university many years ago, and i used to sort of look down at vocational schools and community colleges. But after having finished...

Great question! I'm not ready to apply to nursing school yet but UofM was one of the schools that i was interested in (accelerated BSN)..that is until I saw the tuition. Yikes! After already having a degree, I am hesitant to rack up a bunch of stud...

I may not be able to get into A&P1 next semester. for those of you that have done both A&P and Microbiology, could I take Micro without having taken A&P first and still do good in the class? Or do I need the foundation of A&P? Also,...

thanks for the replies. I am kind of a type A personality and the school says chemistry first (finals this week!) before A&P and then micro. but i've met so many people in class that took bio before chem and the school never said anything, so i ...

Hello everyone. This is my first post on this site. I've been reading it for some time. I am considering a nursing career (2nd career--i'm 36). I'm afraid because of all the negative things i hear. But every once in a while someone posts some posit...