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  1. Chattahoochee Tech

    GaMBA replied to GaMBA's topic in Georgia Nursing

    I decided to drop the A&P I class and just do the online Psych course. A science over the summer, with this being my first prereq would probably end up being some horrible form of shock therapy,...

  2. Chattahoochee Tech

    GaMBA replied to GaMBA's topic in Georgia Nursing

    If you're taking it online you'll need: Psychology, 3rd Edition by Hockenbury and Hockenbury Copyright @ 2003 by Worth Publishers ISBN # 0-7167-5129-1 and Telecourse Study Guide Psychology: The...

  3. I think we need a second degree student section...

    GaMBA replied to touchhealth's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I will be a THIRD DEGREE student (I've already got a Bachelors and a Masters) and what I would be more than grateful for is if none of my professors nor clinical instructors share this same ridiculous...

  4. Just starting prereqs, single mom of 1, and I work...A&P I and Psych together??

    GaMBA posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I've got a decision to make soon and I would love to hear you all's advice. I'm a single mom of a 13-month old and currently work about 40 hours a week, give or take. I've signed up for 2 summer...

  5. Just starting prereqs, single mom of 1, and I work...A&P I and Psych together??

    GaMBA replied to GaMBA's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I just went and got my books for both courses. I have until 2 weeks after classes start to return them for a full refund. MY GOODNESS! These books cost me $345. And that was used! At that price, if I...

  6. Just starting prereqs, single mom of 1, and I work...A&P I and Psych together??

    GaMBA replied to GaMBA's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It is a condensed semester. It starts July 1 and ends the first week of

  7. Just starting prereqs, single mom of 1, and I work...A&P I and Psych together??

    GaMBA replied to GaMBA's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thanks for the comment! If I do just one class, which class would you recommend that I take this summer--Psych or A&P

  8. Health insurance during nursing school

    GaMBA replied to badgerstudent's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi, I don't have health insurance through my employer so I bought some myself through Blue Cross Blue Shied. THey have this program called Tonik Insurance (spelled just like that) and it is low cost...

  9. Single Parents Nurses and Nursing Students

    GaMBA replied to KEYLATI's topic in General Nursing

    Keylani, Unlike most of the other posters here I am not a nurse and have not even started nursing school. I will be taking my first pre-req this summer. However, I had to comment. I am also a [newly]...

  10. Chattahoochee Tech

    GaMBA replied to GaMBA's topic in Georgia Nursing

    I'm finally all set up for my class this summer. I wanted to take A&P I but all of those classes are filled. I'm checking the site every day to see if a space opens up but from what I've heard...

  11. Chattahoochee Tech

    GaMBA replied to GaMBA's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Oh my, that's awful that an advisor would say something like that to anyone, let alone a student. But don't worry, I'm definitely not the type to listen to naysayers

  12. Chattahoochee Tech

    GaMBA replied to GaMBA's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Finally...I finally got my advisor to contact me. In fact, I had 2 people call me today from Chat Tech. Mass emails do work wonders! I sent out yet another email, but this time sent it to about 10 or...

  13. Chattahoochee Tech

    GaMBA replied to GaMBA's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Thanks Rwan. Was the Student # emailed to you or was it in some paperwork they gave you? Is it simply your SSN? Also, where on their website would I go to register for classes?

  14. Chattahoochee Tech

    GaMBA replied to GaMBA's topic in Georgia Nursing

    What info is needed to register for classes? I haven't received any packet, email, or anything telling me what I need to

  15. Chattahoochee Tech

    GaMBA replied to GaMBA's topic in Georgia Nursing

    It's going on 2 or 3 weeks now since I went to Chat Tech and applied to the admissions office in person. I was told to call or email back in a week to setup an appt with an advisor. I called and...

  16. Chattahoochee Tech

    GaMBA replied to GaMBA's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Jennie and the moderator, I am so sorry about that. I did not mean to get anyone in any trouble. I'll try to ask fellow students at Chatt Tech (when I start there) which profs to avoid.

  17. Chattahoochee Tech

    GaMBA replied to GaMBA's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Hi Jennie and thanks for responding. Are there any professors you know of that I should avoid?? :-) Best of luck in nursing school! Which one do you attend, is it here in

  18. Is this a good start to pre-reqs?

    GaMBA replied to msdizzydolores's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    At the CC I plan on attending for my prereqs, you have to take A&P I and II before you can take Micro. Is this not the case at other schools? Also, I've read some posts where people have mentioned...

  19. Ridiculous Prereqs!

    GaMBA replied to MisterSimba's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Mr Simba, I felt the same exat way and even posted here about it. I do feel your frustration. My strategy is to take the basic prereqs that are central to pretty much all of the nursing programs...

  20. Chattahoochee Tech

    GaMBA replied to GaMBA's topic in Georgia Nursing

    I turned in my application on Monday, glad to have finally made that first step :-) I talked to the Fin Aid lady and she said I should be able to get the Hope Grant. Anyone know about this? I applied...

  21. Medical Terminology course before A&P

    GaMBA posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I read a comment by a poster on another thread that taking Medical Terminology helped them tremendously with A&P I. Has anyone else found this to be true as well? I intend to take only one class...

  22. Medical Terminology course before A&P

    GaMBA replied to GaMBA's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thank you for the quick responses! On my next trip to the library I'll browse through the medical terminology books and see if just reading the books will help me in lieu of taking the full out...

  23. Anyone getting ready to apply for Fall 2009?

    GaMBA replied to CarinaBallerina's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    i didn't see anything about pharmacology in the west ga nursing website but i'll double-check. i've heard nothing but great things about kennesaw state. everyone who's gone there--for...

  24. Anyone getting ready to apply for Fall 2009?

    GaMBA replied to CarinaBallerina's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    hi nikki, sorry to hear that the class isn't what you thought it would be. we've got some semester long (and more expensive) cna programs here as well but when i heard about the shorter, cheaper...

  25. I think we need a second degree student section...

    GaMBA replied to touchhealth's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    i totally hear ya! i feel the exact same way, which is why i intend to thoroughly check out this profession before committing to join it. i don't hate my first 2 degrees, on the contrary i'm glad i...