Sand_Dollar

Sand_Dollar BSN

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  1. CNA/NAC Because it's a prereq?

    Sand_Dollar replied to mamayogibear's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm nearing the end of my pre-req CNA class, so I understand where you are coming from. I was not very happy that I had to take the class, I thought it was a waste of time and money. I was wrong; this...

  2. Financial Aid for CNA course

    Sand_Dollar replied to mamayogibear's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm sorry you're having problems financing it mamayogibear. CNA certification is required by my school to apply to the NS as well. No financing was available for my CNA class either. I had to save up...

  3. How long is your NS drive?

    Sand_Dollar replied to OBplease's topic in General Students

    When I start at the U in the spring it will be a 50 min one-way drive for me. I'll be budgeting close to 200/month on gas...

  4. Nursing School Pen Pal

    Sand_Dollar replied to sophie<3's topic in General Students

    I met a friend off allnurses that would be considered my 'penpal'. We would respond to each others posts, then cheered each other on at application time and we really hit it off. She got in last year...

  5. To walk with cap and gown or not?

    Sand_Dollar replied to jr3t's topic in General Students

    Of course it's up to you, but I say go for it, you may regret not going later. Personally, I'll be attending mine. When I told my husband I wanted to get my nursing degree I told him I wanted to do...

  6. Pharm class.

    Sand_Dollar replied to HCollier's topic in General Students

    I haven't started NS yet, but I have to take a 3 credit pharm class next semester as a pre-req. I'm glad we actually take it before so I don't have it on top of all the nursing classes! Oh, btw... its...

  7. Do you think this is too much to do?

    Sand_Dollar replied to RevolutioN2013's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I took AP2, Micro and General Psych (all online) during a summer session. It was one of my hardest semesters because of how short the summer session is. My AP2 lab reports turned out to be around 18...

  8. CU-Denver Nursing Program

    Sand_Dollar replied to Lindsey14's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Good for you! It is a little intimidating at first, but once you figure out what pre-reqs they want and what classes you need, it gets easier (except for the coursework! lol). The information you need...

  9. CU-Denver Nursing Program

    Sand_Dollar replied to Lindsey14's topic in Colorado Nursing

    I applied to UCHSC last year, but did not get in. Since they put no time limit on your cumulative GPA (poor grades 20+ years ago for me), and I haven't gained any experience, my chances would not have...

  10. CU-Denver Nursing Program

    Sand_Dollar replied to Lindsey14's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Hi BridgeC, Welcome to Allnurses! UCD definitely doesn't weight them less. When I went to an information session last year, the director of the program recommended it because of the cost. When you...

  11. What scholarships/grants have you received

    Sand_Dollar replied to LuLutheClown's topic in General Students

    I am not eligible for grants, however I am getting through school with scholarships and non-subsidized loans. I also do not have a previous degree. I will be applying to a BSN program in January and...

  12. Can someone please recommend a good online program to take pre-reqs?

    Sand_Dollar replied to Austingirl73's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I was a SAHM about the same age and decided to go back to school, but getting to a campus wasn't going to work for me right then. I did my ENTIRE A.S online through ccconline. For science classes, you...

  13. Chemistry Fall 2010

    Sand_Dollar replied to SomedayIWillBe's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm still plugging along in the Organic half of our chem class right now. It's actually pretty interesting and so far I'm doing OK. I find it WAY easier than gen chem... go

  14. UNC - 2011 start

    Sand_Dollar replied to Sand_Dollar's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Hi April! I can't help with regards to answering your question about GPA for the 2nd degree program, but I still wanted to pop in and 1) welcome you to allnurses! and 2) wish you good luck with...

  15. CCCONLINE.org

    Sand_Dollar replied to mr.hustle's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Hey tooflyboinick, congratulations! You will find the registration information in the 2010/11 catalog. College Catalog Good luck, I hope you enjoy the classes. Course descriptions (with required...

  16. How did you cover your tuition costs?

    Sand_Dollar replied to CSellers3's topic in General Students

    I'm doing a BSN. I went to a CC for my AS, then chose a cheaper university for the nursing program. I'm using savings, scholarships and unsubsidized

  17. Phi Theta Kappa - Haven't we all been invited?

    Sand_Dollar replied to SDChargersGirl#31's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am a member of PTK. I would definitely encourage you to sign up! It cost me about 75 to join; I got a lapel pin, and a very nice, large certificate I framed and put on my wall. The best part is......

  18. Full Time Worker/Full Time Nursing Student - How do you Manage Your Homes?

    Sand_Dollar replied to MidLifeRN2012's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I found planning meals works best for me, but I just don't have much time any more. So a friend on facebook mentioned a site called E-mealz. For $5 a month they give you a weekly menu along with the...

  19. How can I study for pueblo colleges "accuplacer" exam?

    Sand_Dollar replied to mr.hustle's topic in Colorado Nursing

    I don't know how they will do with with proctored exams, but in person you aren't allowed to bring anything in. They give you *one* piece of paper and a pencil. There was a calculator on the computer...

  20. CCCONLINE.org

    Sand_Dollar replied to mr.hustle's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Violets, Are you still talking about ccconline? That sounds like CLEP to me, with a pass or fail. As far as I know, ccconline classes transfer their grades, not just P/F. Also, the minimum a ccconline...

  21. How can I study for pueblo colleges "accuplacer" exam?

    Sand_Dollar replied to mr.hustle's topic in Colorado Nursing

    I used this site: ACCUPLACER Test Practice Questions - Help your ACCUPLACER Exam Score with free ACCUPLACER Test Preparation and placed into college algebra (MAT 121). If you do a search on this...

  22. cruelest thing I heard a nurse say

    Sand_Dollar replied to work67's topic in General Nursing

    This was from a Dr. as well, to me. I just had an ultrasound and was told my son (27 wks) had a HR of 220 and had fetal hydrops. We were leaving to drive to a bigger hospital 3 hours away in rush hour...

  23. gpa for JUST prereqs?

    Sand_Dollar replied to STARRACHELLE's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The first University I applied to considers your GPA from the beginning of your academic career. I have a 4.0 in my last 63 credits, but had a bad semester 20+ years ago and it put me out of the...

  24. CCCONLINE.org

    Sand_Dollar replied to mr.hustle's topic in Colorado Nursing

    It depends on the class whether they have mid-terms or finals. Quite often it's just labs, lab tests, unit quizzes and discussions, maybe a paper. I think I had only one or two classes with finals,...

  25. Has anyone successfully transfered credits from ccconline to a RN PROGRAM?

    Sand_Dollar replied to mr.hustle's topic in Colorado Nursing

    You're welcome, and no worries.