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Hi All, What in the world is lateral violence??? Reading these posts that are so negative, freak me out!!! I am trying to get into a program, finishing my pre-req. and I am scared to death....what goes on in nursing school???? I guess I better stop ...

Hi, Has anyone attended the LPN program at Essex Cnty College? I understand it is an 18 mo. program part=time. Currently I am a pre-nursing student at PCCC but I am considering going for my LPN first and then bridging to RN, for a few reasons, and I ...

Hi, Anyone live off student loans while in nursing school? I am a single mom and currently working full-time in a cubicle job I hate, and I am completing my pre-req part-time. It would take me 3 years to finish my RN and I dont know how I would be ab...

I can relate to your dilemma because I am going through it myself. I am a single mom and need to work, but currently hate my cubicle job. I am trying to figure out what route to take. I have been attending the local community college and working on p...

Hi.. I am going through the same thing right now..I am a single mom with two kids, mine are older though, 16 and 12. I have finally decided to go back to school. The only problem is I do have to work also. I am stuck in a cubicle job that I hate and ...

thanks for the info....good luck at the new school!!! where did you transfer to?

I am disappointed to hear that....I was hoping it would work for me. I have been trying to get through to speak with someone over the phone, but I cant !! I would like to know if the LPN program is offered at the West Caldwell campus because it is cl...

Hi everyone ..I need help..please!!! Currently I am working on pre-req. and enrolled in a pre-nursing program. However going part-time it would take me about 3 years to finish...I only need chem,A&P 1,2 before I could begin the nursing classes. I...

Hi Benedina, Thanks for the info. It sounds like you have a wonderful program available to you. I will try the HR departments and see what they have to offer,but so far I have not been to lucky. I even asked my advisor at school and she did not know...

Hi everyone ..I need help..please!!! Currently I am working on pre-req. and enrolled in a pre-nursing program. However going part-time it would take me about 3 years to finish...I only need chem,A&P 1,2 before I could begin the nursing classes. I...

Jersey girl, thank you for the info...that is a great idea. I never even thought about contacting the health dept. I will give it a try!

Hi, Wow, I am freaking out now...what did I get myself into??? lol.....I am taking ma007 and sc-004 the last of the pre-req , except for chemistry, which I will possibly take this summer. I was also told by an advisor to take the NET this summer whi...

Hi, Now I am officially scared....lol...is there certain professors you are speaking of that I could possibly avoid??? It sounds like you had a horrible experience, and that is really sad. I would hope that the people that are there to teach us, wou...

thanks so much for he info and the links are great!! it is much appreciated!

Hi everyone, Can anyone offer some advice for the NET exam? I am finishing up pre-req and my advisor suggested I take the NET this summer. Does anyone know some good study guides for the exam and advice on how to prepare for it? :) Any info is appr...

Hi... please someone say something positive about nursing school...... I am currently taking my pre-req and will take the NET after the Spring 09 semester. It took me a long time to get back into school and make a career change, (by the way, most of ...

Hi Everyone.. I am starting my pre-req this fall, and was considering working as a nurse asst. while in school. I have currently worked in the "business world" for quite some time and now I am ready to trade in my cubicle life and finish my RN degree...

This is a beautiful story....thank you so much for sharing.

This is great to know..I am glad to see my school has a 96.15 pass rate....thanks for posting it!

Thank you for getting back to me...that sounds great. I have one more question if you don't mind...do you need to be certified first, or do they train you?

You can try Passaic County Community College, they have a campus in Paterson and Wanaque....http://www.pccc.edu Good Luck!

Congrats on the opportunity.... I am starting my pre-req in the fall and was trying to think of a good job while I am in school that would be flexible with the hours. Does the hospital allow for a flexible schedule while you are in school? And if yo...

Hi .. I am a single mom of two, and have decided to go back to school to finish my nursing degree. The biggest fear I have is right now is how to balance it all! I think this is what held me back for so long. I am 37 now and bored with cubicle life,...

Hi everyone... I absolutely love this website!! I have only been a member for a month, but what a difference it has made in my life! :heartbeat I was nervous about going back to nursing school and changing careers, but with all the encouragement and ...

Hi...thank you for sharing your story. It is great to hear that it can be done! I do need alot of encouragement right now.... I found out I need one more math class before I can take Chemistry, otherwise I would of taken it this summer also. I know t...