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So I took the dreaded NCLEX today and besides leaving there feeling unworthy to be a nurse I am really kind of frustrated. The Air Conditioning was not working so the room was, in my opinion, very hot and became distracting for me. I had to take a ...

Unfortunately I got the "The candidate currently has test results on hold. A new registration cannot be created at this time" pop-up which isn't the good pop-up but it's not the credit card page either which means there's hope but a longer wait. Th...

I would love for my hubby to work a 12-hour night shift in the ER with me... only problem is that he's a Corrections Officer and I definitely wouldn't want to shadow him for a day! :)

I am applying to CCAC Boyce's Fast Trac Program this summer. My GPA is only 3.3... any chance I'll get in?

CONGRATULATIONS!!!! I'm SOOOOO happy for you!!! Your first clinical will be long term cre. I went to Presbyterian Senior Care. There are a few locations they can place you at. The second half of the semester I was at West Penn. I know people go ...

Hello! I was wondering if anybody knows how long it takes to hear if they've been accepted to CCAC! I applied for the Spring 2009 Fast Track program. apps. were due September 12th and not hearing anything is driving me crazy! They lost my application...

I just began this semester as well and completely agree with the read, read, read some more concept, however for me organization has been most important. In my program we take 4 courses, which all intertwine somehow resulting in having multiple bind...

I agree with much REIDESERT has to say! My oldest daughter will be 2 in April and my youngest is 10 weeks old. I started my RN Program 2 weeks ago and although I feel VERY overwhelmed, I am so excited as well! Whenever I feel like I must be crazy ...

At my school we must achieve a 98% in 2 attempts or we're out. I take it Feb. 26th... and am sooo nervous!!!

First a VACATION, then a house! Good to know my priorities are straight! :clpty:

Hello! Did you mean to say you are starting in Jan. 2009? Are you going to Boyce Campus? If so, I might be in your class! I just bought my NRN101 books today and they came to $625 including the tote. Make sure that if your are trying to buy used...

I begin an 18 month accelerated program next week and have two very young daughters. Luckily, my husband is very supportive but has to work A LOT for us to be able to afford my venture. He is a correction's officer with a crazy shift so although he...

Where are you attending: Community College of Allegheny County - Boyce When does your program start: January 12th When are your orientation(s): January 5th What is your 1st semester schedule: NRN 101 - lecture Monday, skills lab Wednesday, and cli...

I had the same problem getting into my A&PII class... they gave priority registration to those already in the program. I spoke with the prof. and we agreed that I could attend class "unofficially" because th school simply would not allow more st...

I encountered a similar setback when I didn't get accepted my first time last year. I was 27, just got out of the military and had a 3 month-old. I decided not to give up (luckily I have a very supportive husband although we are dirt broke!) and wo...

I got the Palm TX on Black Friday from the Palm store... they had a special that was $100 off a $300 purchase. The TX was $299 so I bought a car charger which took me over and got the discount plus free shipping. I'd check their site to see of they...

I tried finding used books as well, but when I sold back my A&P books this semester, the buy-back guy said that he was only allowed to buy back 2 of the NRN101 books meaning everything else will be new this coming semester. I'm not positive on t...

So I know this has been asked before, but the earlier posts I found are a few months old now and with the way technology changes I'm bringing it up again! What digital voice recorder do you use and why do you love it if you do? I used everybody's o...

Great question... I was just logging on to ask the same thing ! I'm hoping the watch and lab coat combo will do the trick for me!

I just got my acceptance letter to CCAC's Fast Track program at Boyce Campus for Spring 2009. Anybody else get in as well? Just looking for future classmates!

I am in shock right now! I just found out that my NRN 101 books are over $900!!! This is on top of the required PDA and Littmann stethescope that I still have to get too. Of course they upgraded to some mandatory new editions so buying used on-cam...

Does ANYONE have ANY tricks on how to master Pharm Calc??? I am absolutely terrible at math and the girl that used to tutor me (which is what got me through Pre-Calc.) just failed out of nursing school over a Pharm Calc test! I am so shocked, scare...

GOOD FOR YOU!!!! I recently wrote a post asking other moms (I have a 19 month-old and a 1 month-old) for advice on how they do it and the response was almost overwhelming! People like you inspire people like me to keep working hard! My husband wor...

I just want to thank everybody that has responded for telling their stories and giving me a little more hope! When I wrote the original post, I never expected so many people to share their stories with me! It's nice knowing I'm not alone in this......

I am starting a Fast Track RN program in January and am getting REALLY nervous! I got out of the military (Active Duty) when I had my first baby 19 months ago and went back to school to complete pre-req's when she was 3 months old. I just had my seco...