denise0815

Hi .... I am a 37 yr. old, single mother of two and have decided to go back to school to finish my nursing degree. It took a long time to get up the courage but I am going to give it a try..I plan on starting my pre-req. this fall while continuing to...

Hi everyone, Does anyone here attend the Passaic County Evening Program? I am starting in January and I am very nervous....all my pre-req are done so all I have to focus on is Nurs 101. I am wondering how everyone handles it? Unfortunately, I do ha...

Hi njgrl622, Sounds like you had a great semester. You must be very proud! I am looking forward to starting next month, but, I am anxious. It is nerve wracking not knowing what to expect, but thank you so much for all the info. I have been working...

Congratulations!!! Your story made me teary-eyed. I know the feeling of not having enough money to pursue something you want so desperatley and feeling like you might have to give up. I seem to go through it every semester. Besides financial struggl...

Mookaduke, Thank you sooo much for the information. I will definately check it out! It is a great opportunity to get paid while training and then you are guaranteed a position, what else can you ask for.... Good luck to you!

Hi Mookaduke... That sounds like a great opportunity. Can you tell me the location where the training is being provided? I would love more information. I am also changing careers and start clinicals in January, would love to get my "foot in the doo...

Hi, That would be great!! You must be so excited!! I went to the orientation in May but, I had to defer to the evening program, so I will start in January. I do have that self learning packet, glad to hear it was not too bad and the nurses were nice...

Hi everyone, I need suggestions please!!!! I have finally completed all my pre-req and was accepted into the nursing program for Sept. But now I am at a crossroads, which I knew was coming, but hoping I would have a plan in place before now. Nursin...

Hi love4nursing101, Would you mind sharing where you worked? or have any ideas where to apply? I am starting Nurs101 in September and I am looking for A CNA position. Do you know if any hospitals hire and train you if they know you are in Nursing sc...

Hi, I am a student at PCCC, I am halfway through chem. and can not wait to be done with it....lol! I am also 30 something and a single mom of two boys. Determination is definitely what you need in order to make it. I have finished all my other pre-...

Hi everyone, I was just wondering if anyone knew of any facility (hospital, ltc, rehab...) in north jersey that allows you to "shadow" a nurse for the day? I keep hearing about it, but dont know where to inquire. I am just about done with pre-req a...

Hi Newgrad, That sounds like a great opportunity, it must have been so interesting! Do you know who I can contact at Cooper Hospital? Should I contact the HR department?

Thank you for this uplifting post...it is nice to read something positive for a change!

Hi, Does anyone work in the hospital as a PCA? I just have a few questions...I am finishing up pre-req in order to get into the RN program at PCCC. I do need to work and was considering getting certified as a nursing asst. Would anyone mind sharing ...

I am also taking it online now during the summer I semester. I dont mind the online course as much as all the info crammed into 8 weeks....lol... If I could do it again I would utilize a full semester, I feel as if I am rushing through it. But to an...

Hi everyone, I am thinking about attending the Paramus campus, any advice? What do you think about the program?

Hi , Here is my ......... I am also working on my pre-req and have met several people in my classes that are also pre-nursing...some are genuine and some are extrememly competitive. The ones that are competitive,in a bad way, I stay away from. I do...

It is great to hear so many inspiring stories!! I am 38, and a single mom, will be 41 when I am finished. I dont think everyone can appreciate how much is riding on this journey.....except if you are in the middle of it. Almost done with pre-req, tak...

Hi, I am looking for an evening program and wondering if Hohokus offers one...and if they do, do you have any info on it, like hours etc? Any info would be appreciated...thanks!

I am so relieved that I am not the only one overwhelmed with the amount of information to learn for A&P I in an 7 week class!!! I am doing this online and feel I have made a big mistake and should of waited until the Fall semester..but there is n...

Hi kdrose, I was told it is totally online, no need to go to the campus. It should be interesting to see how the lab experiments are going to work out. The only thing I had to buy so far is the text and lab book with the software for the lab experim...

Hi, I am starting A&P I online through Passaic County Community College, on Tuesday for the Summer I session. I am excited and hope this works out well, a little nervous about it. It is totally online, lab also. I work fulltime and a single m...

Hi everyone, Can someone please say something positive about nursing school......I am really starting to get freaked out because of all the negative comments. I do not know how anyone gets through school let alone makes it as a nurse. I am 38 and a...

I want to thank everyone for responding!!! The responses have been great and definitely lifted my spirits. I am in the process of completing my pre-req. and will take A&P I online this summer and Chem in the Fall and then I can officially apply t...

nursemike, Thank you for the explanation...you managed to put everything in perspective for me. No matter where you go there is going to be problems among peers, I guess that is a reality. It just surprises me how it seems like everyone is out to ge...