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Maybe she was hinting at lasix and hypokalemia?

I was also accepted to Rutgers RN to BSN New Brunswick campus. I also found it difficult to get someone on the phone who can help me. I ended up calling the nursing office directly. I couldn't even tell you how I got the number. Maybe the information line. I also left a message at the number they give in the acceptance letter and that message has never been returned. I had better luck just calling the dean's office and explaining what I wanted to know when a real person was on the phone. I think as far as official transcript evaluations, they want to wait until your spring grades are in. You could probably call and get an unofficial eval. Just explain that you want to register for summer classes. I am trying to figure out what I can take locally that will satisfy the Organic Biochem requirement. Anyone else know the answer to this? I need to figure it out soon but I'm just trying to get through this semester!

I believe you are required to have a minimum of 3.0 in order to apply so I would say probably not unless you can keep it over 3.0. Good luck!

Combination of savings, loans, plan to work part time, and have a supportive husband who is doing side work to bring more money in. We've also changed our lifestyle in little ways here and there that seem to add up.

Lexi - I'm in the same situation (except for the mom part). Just waiting until the right time to break the news to my boss and hoping he wants to keep me part time. If not... ugh, I don't even want to think about it! Good luck!

You are brave... I don't even want to know what books are going to cost. It will just stress me out!

Thanks, Lisa. Congrats to you as well! I'm very excited and I can't wait for classes to start!

First of all, I'm so sorry you're struggling with this during what is supposed to be the best time of your life (college). I'm new to nursing school and have not started clinical yet so I have no specific advice there. But I did have a similar experience that I will share... I went through the awkward college years when I was pursuing my first degree. I always preferred studying alone with a book... no crowds, no groups, no speaking in front of a group, and definitely no doing things with others watching (and in my mind... judging my every move). It wasn't until years later that I was able to overcome this by having more confidence in myself. Don't be afraid of making mistakes. It just gives you more material to learn from. Try to figure out if you've lost your passion for nursing because you're having difficulties - or if you're having difficulties because you've lost your passion. Have you considered talking to a counselor? I think they could really help navigate you through all of these feelings. In the meantime, don't be so hard on yourself and I personally would like to see you post at least two things that you do WELL.

I received a letter from them a few days ago saying they are full for Fall 08 and that I'll be considered for Spring 09. (But I have decided to go to GCC in the Fall.) Did you try calling them? I'm sure they'd tell you whether acceptance letters were mailed yet.

A combination of the following: 1. Federal student loan for tuition and books. 2. Private student loan to help supplement my income. I wish I didn't have to do this because it costs so much to borrow money with a private student loan. But, for a two year program my husband and I decided to bite the bullet. 3. Savings. We saved up a pretty big emergency fund because with a mortgage to pay and me working only part time it's a bit scary! Unfortunately we do not qualify for grants but I'm applying for scholarships and hoping some of those come through.

I just noticed your last post. Sounds like something worked out. That's great!!!

I'm really sorry to hear about your situation. Is there any way to defer your acceptance? Even if you have to wait a year before starting at least there would be light at the end of the tunnel and if you can defer then maybe you won't have to go through the application process again. Good luck and keep us posted!

I've been accepted to GCC. Yay! Shoot... what do I do now...

Is it true that they just made this program two years instead of three? I applied for 2008 and would be very excited if this is true... And if it is, about how many clinical hours are required each week? How else have they changed the program?