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Where does it say when stuff is due? I must be missing something in my packet here...because I just got a bunch of forms w/ no explanation that I can find. And then my question, I had my PPD done back in December and already sent in the immunization form, but didn't have the separate 2-step PPD form filled out (I didn't have it back then), so do I have to go back to my doctor's office (again! after 4 trips?) to have them fill this out? Does anyone know? Or am I good with just the immunization form?

Congratulations on your graduation Jd! I've read a bunch of your posts on here and got a lot of good information regarding the program. I'm so happy to see you finish! I'll be there in 16 1/2 months....but who's counting?

...I step foot on campus in March as a nursing student..

Hi Sweels9! Congratulations on your acceptance!

I got my financial aid stuff about a week ago. I filled out the 2008-2009 FAFSA. On the financial aid packet that I got, it looks like it's for two quarters because the tuition listed on there was only $16,000, so I'm guessing this is Spring/Summer and then we'll have to fill out the 2009-2010 FAFSA for Fall/Winter.

I also agree w/ Cracklinrose, very good advice.. I am so sorry to hear about your husband :icon_hug:, please keep us updated.

Congrats on your acceptance Shyrie! And welcome to the PA forum! I found out they took my Stats, so one less class, yay! Just need to get through Nutrition and Ethics, and then I'll have a couple months to kill. I'm definitely going to keep working, but I think I'm gonna be done beginning of March, take some time to relax and spend time w/ my hubby before he loses me for a year.. I need to get my check in still..

Yay! I'm so glad you decided to go ahead! That would be incredibly neat to go to NS w/ your niece, mine's 5...so if I'm still in school when she gets there.... Good luck!

Hi duckman, I guess it just all depends on what the GPA/classes completed that the other applicants have. I think it sounds like you have a great chance though! That's awesome that you have all your sciences knocked out. To increase your odds, have you looked around at any other accelerated programs, or any direct entry MSN programs in your area? I'm assuming the accelerated one you're talking about right now is a BSN right? Or even if it is an MSN, try looking around for BSN ones, you could knock that out in probably about a year and a half, two years, then go on for your MSN and doctorate (perhaps take the majority of those courses online?). I applaud you for wanting to go in to the education aspect of nursing, . We have far too few educators for the amount of perspective students wanting to get in to programs. Yes, maybe don't put all your eggs in one basket. I did do that, had all intentions of getting in to an accelerated BSN at one of my state schools, and it didn't pan out...put me back about a year, because then I missed out on other opportunities that I could have pursued...just my experience and . Good luck, stay focused, stay positive, and you'll achieve your goals!:heartbeat

You're definitely on the right path then. You sound like you got it together! It's awesome that you've already decided on a master's level program. That's my goal some day, I just don't know what I want to focus on yet. I'm actually not in NS yet. I start next March in an accelerated BSN program for a year. But after 2 1/2 years of prereqs, I'm ready! I still have 2, possibly 3, courses to take next semester. If they don't except one of the courses from my BA. But so far it's been good. I've been doing well in my prereqs and really enjoying them. I'm just ready to be a now!

First off, welcome Second, I am going to guess that you're going to need the standard science courses for all programs (Bio, A&P1, A&P2, Micro, Chem), so those would be a start. I don't know that I would take these online, but again, I've never taken an online course before (have my first two this Fall ). These courses are just a bit information overload in terms of trying to "teach yourself" through an online course. But I'm sure you will hear the opposite from people on here who have done online sciences and have been fine! I think it's up to you, you almost have your undergrad so I'm sure you have an idea of how you learn. I have a BA in Psych and I don't know that I would let myself take those kind of courses online, but again, that's me! I would take things like your Psych, Sociology (if you need it), Nutrition, Ethics, and possibly Math...although that one makes me a bit nervous too, online.. The only thing I would say is be careful about the time limits on your sciences. Most places you have had to taken your A&P's and Micro w/in the last 5-10 years, it varies by school..but there is more often than not a time limit, so you don't want to be stuck having to retake those classes if they lapse. So maybe start out w/ some of the other ones? You can also visit the Distance Learning and Graduate Student forums on here. They'd be a huge help I'm sure. Good luck, and have fun in Guatemala!

:lol: I understand this one, coming from a 5'1" shortie over here! Congratulations on getting in to nursing school. I understand the jitters and I don't even start until next March! You're gonna do great! Good luck!

Congratulations! :yeah:Good luck w/ your classes!

Eek...this doesn't bode well for me..:imbar not to mention it's going to be a 7:30-8:45PM Monday/Wednesday...bleh, after working all day and then going home and chilling for an hour or so and then it's right back out to class..I'm crossing my fingers they'll take my two Psych ones... Yeah, my acceptance letter came w/ the welcome packet..so I guess it's just whatever order stuff gets done in, and you have a point about them being busy w/ the incoming class right now..oh well, I'll just have to keep watching my mailbox like a hawk every day!

lol, I know what you mean. I also have a BA in Psychology, haven't done squat w/ it! Always intended to go to grad school.. But I've realized now that nursing is where I want to be, and so have you, so just keep focused, remain positive, and I am quoting someone from this website (I don't remember who, I'm sorry...) but let the haters be motivators! I think that's a great line and I often end up repeating that to myself when negative people w/ negative vibes come around.. You can do this, good luck!