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  1. Too old to become a nurse??

    More to Learn replied to MyteMite's topic in General Nursing

    I started school at 48 with very few college credits to my name. I attended part-time at first, while I waited to get the pre-req classes I needed to apply to nursing school. I worked about 20-28...

  2. Becoming a Nurse at 49?

    More to Learn replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    I started school at 48; part-time at first, while I waited to get the pre-req classes I needed to apply to nursing school. Many people told me that it would take many years to get into the classes I...

  3. WGU MSN in 6 months

    More to Learn replied to bsnwnab's topic in Western Governors University

    I currently have my RN (ADN) with plans to start my BSN at WGU as soon as I get approval but since I have the ultimate goal to acquire my MSN (and I am no spring chicken), would it be better to start...

  4. Has anyone done the WGU online RN to BSN program?

    More to Learn replied to mightymitern's topic in Western Governors University

    What do you mean; "test out of the

  5. I want to complete the RN to BSN program in 1 term

    More to Learn replied to nightflower's topic in Western Governors University

    This may be a dumb question but I can't think of it; what does "PA" and "OA" stand

  6. WGU RN-BSN June 2016

    More to Learn replied to pan1's topic in Western Governors University

    I am getting ready to sign up for RN to BSN program but trying to get all my ducks in a row first (and I will be moving soon), so I can concentrate on school. Does anyone have any suggestions on what...

  7. Has anyone done the WGU online RN to BSN program?

    More to Learn replied to mightymitern's topic in Western Governors University

    What do you mean; "test out of the

  8. Got the Job!!! (Health Dept.)

    More to Learn replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in Public, Community Health

    Thank to all those posting in this section! I've been working med-surg in a hospital for a year now (since graduation) and have moments where I love my job but if I want to finish on-time, I have to...

  9. Pasadena City College RN FALL 2010??

    More to Learn replied to Andrew12's topic in California Nursing

    Coke Machine, I rec'd a friend request but without a message. Can you send it again?

  10. My Microbiology Teacher told me I can't become a Nurse

    More to Learn replied to louis345's topic in General Students

    This really strikes a cord with me because I had a similar thing happen to me; an instructor in the first week of my second semester of nursing school told me I would not make a good nurse because I...

  11. Pasadena City College LVN-RN program...just accepted

    More to Learn replied to DarlingRose's topic in LPN to RN

    Darling Rose, Congratulations on being accepted into LVN-RN program. You've probably attended the orientation by now and have more info. #1. One thing you should review before you start the program...

  12. Pasadena City College RN FALL 2010??

    More to Learn replied to Andrew12's topic in California Nursing

    Hi vannery, Congratulations! Sure you can private message me and I will give you some info. to: Mereb79 The teachers really frown upon taking time off school although you are allowed to miss a few...

  13. Nursing Students- Were Any of You "B" Students- and Still Got Accepted?

    More to Learn replied to lifelearningrn's topic in General Students

    Education guy, Sounds like a nice program you have - a good option for many. But for me, I needed a school (community college)that I could afford and $26/unit was right up my alley. Some students...

  14. Nursing Students- Were Any of You "B" Students- and Still Got Accepted?

    More to Learn replied to lifelearningrn's topic in General Students

    Dear mjmoon, Your thoughts about GPA correlating with entrance to a nursing program are completely valid. My school claimed that they chose students via lottery providing you had a minimum of a 2.5...

  15. DOU interview tips

    More to Learn replied to noski's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Hi Noski, Congrats on getting through the interview. Can you share some of the case scenarios you were given?

  16. Pasadena City College RN FALL 2010??

    More to Learn replied to Andrew12's topic in California Nursing

    Oh forgot to say...yes, I am a PCC

  17. Pasadena City College RN FALL 2010??

    More to Learn replied to Andrew12's topic in California Nursing

    vnngo, I just sent you a private message. See if you can access it by going to your account at the top of the page in the yellow bar. If you can contact me, I can give important info for first week of...

  18. Pasadena City College RN FALL 2010??

    More to Learn replied to Andrew12's topic in California Nursing

    The syllabus should now be available for purchase and will confirm the books / editions that you need. Be sure to go purchase it at PCC bookstore right away...they often run out. As far as I know, the...

  19. Pasadena City College RN FALL 2010??

    More to Learn replied to Andrew12's topic in California Nursing

    Yes. They tell you to buy so many unnecessary books...I think they are just trying to keep the bookstore making lots of money!! LOL. The main books you'll need to start are most recent editions of:...

  20. Pasadena City College RN FALL 2010??

    More to Learn replied to Andrew12's topic in California Nursing

    No Lottery, No waitlist. Either you get in or you are chosen as an alternate should any of those chosen drop out at the last minute. Good job on the grades - that's the most important consideration;...

  21. Pasadena City College RN FALL 2010??

    More to Learn replied to Andrew12's topic in California Nursing

    For the PCC nursing program, you only pay as you go.... $26.00 a unit + cost of books. 4 semesters....about 9-10.5 units per semester. So cost not including books, about $1,014.00. Books can run a few...

  22. Pasadena City College RN FALL 2010??

    More to Learn replied to Andrew12's topic in California Nursing

    There is no such thing as "wait list" at PCC, only an alternative list. This is in case anyone who were accepted decides not to go to PCC, then those spots are filled with the alternatives....

  23. Pasadena City College RN FALL 2010??

    More to Learn replied to Andrew12's topic in California Nursing

    Hey guys, So sorry to hear that you all are still waiting to hear about getting in to PCC...but I'm sure that you will all know by next week at the latest. The director told me on Thursday that they...

  24. Pasadena City College RN LVN program?...

    More to Learn replied to Ilove you's topic in California Nursing

    I did hear of one student who had 2 W's (and retook classes) get in to the program but that was when they were still choosing based on a minimum 2.5 GPA and lottery system. Now they do look at the W's...

  25. Pasadena City College RN LVN program?...

    More to Learn replied to Ilove you's topic in California Nursing

    Started pre-reqs Winter intersession Jan 07. Accepted in program at first application. Started Sept. 08. Graduating June 15th, 2010. Whoooop,