BellasMommyOBRN

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  1. (AA) Pre-Nursing....what's after?

    apply to some programs! look around at the 4 yr schools near you or that you are willing to transfer to. then, talk with their admissions office or an advisor and ask what steps you need to take to...
  2. advice on trying to get into nursing with a low gpa

    i know quite a few bsn programs that look only at the last 60 credits. don't sweat about the past
  3. A&P or Micro first?

    at my school both a&p classes are required first. i have however, heard of people taking micro
  4. Excelsior-Colorado

    i am transfering to a bsn program in colorado from new york and the answer to your question is, no!!!! so if you plan to work in colorado, or if you live there, don't go the excelsior route....
  5. Student loans

    oh and as to how much you should take out, the school should be able to give you a good idea. my school let us know how much we could take out as freshman, sophmores, independents and so forth....
  6. Student loans

    i understand what your saying. i would look into stafford loans and get through the "interview" process at least. if you don't know how to apply, stop by your financial aid office and they should be...
  7. What does your school require?

    i know what you mean about the different nursing school's having different criteria for admission (which can make applying a pain! :) ). i know of one school that required you to take pharmacology and...
  8. Hopkins...Who Else is Applying?

    i wish you all the best of luck! i have always said that if i had the money, i would be applying to hopkins in a
  9. taking A&P and micro together?

    well then you know you can handle it. i dont believe my post suggested that you couldn't do it. actually my post was encouraging you to take the challenge. i was simply stating that schools may look...
  10. PRE-MED vs. PRE-NURSING

    i tried taking some pre-med courses while taking my pre-req's for nursing school and imo, after knowing what i know now, i don't think it's a good idea. i know i will go to graduate school whether...
  11. Grad School?

    i don't think all grad programs require icu experience, but take a look at schools that offer the specific program that your interested in. check out what the pre-req's are
  12. Am I doing the right thing?

    Absolutely not! The state schools here in New York are some of the best schools anyone could wish to attend! (SUNY Buffalo, SUNY Binghamton...) You should be proud to have been accepted to a school...
  13. Need advice about coordinating A & P class with A & P lab

    when i signed up for anatomy, your lab was scheduled for you. you couldn't pick which day or time it was at. i had my lab on wednesdays, right before lecture and i did just fine. it isn't too much to...
  14. taking A&P and micro together?

    something interesting i read on a school's website was that they wanted to see evidence of being able to carry a heavy course load by the student (i think it may have been suny binghamton). just...
  15. Frustrated with Clinicals Feel like Giving Up

    it would be a silly reason to give up. if you feel as though your nursing experience isn't living up to what it should for you than yes, speak with someone at your school that can either help you or...
  16. Having second thoughts...

    you don't think you'll make it through a&p 1 or won't make it in general? your so far into your pre-req's, don't let this one class discourage you. look into study groups, peer tutoring, different...
  17. Algebra or Statistics?

    if you plan to pursue your education past an adn (not sure which degree you are going for) take statistics. statistics is required for most bsn and other higher level degrees. as far as which one...
  18. Anat and Physio vs. A&PI and A&PII...

    anatomy and physiology is a lot of work, regardless of how they split up the classes. you may feel as though your doing a lot of physiology currently but, in reality you probably aren't going in depth...
  19. Starting Prerequisitions in January

    did the school you are attending give you some sort of "idea" as to what you should take first? normally schools have a sample schedule so students have some sort of concept on what would be a good...
  20. GPA and Acceptance

    you look like a competitive candidate. try not to worry so
  21. anatomy and physiology in spring o9 too much??

    hmmm...that's an interesting option your school offers. i think it is doable, just watch how many other courses you take. ~you want to do well in those courses.~ they are the heart and soul of your...
  22. Aspiring Nurse

    is your daughter's name isabella by any chance? :) start taking pre-req classes for the nursing program that is at your local community college. try to do well in the science courses as they tend to...
  23. SINGLE PARENT...and the ADN program

    absolutely!!
  24. LPN to RN??

    i agree with the above poster but, unless you need to work right away, why not just go straight for you rn? lpn is a great option if you need to work right away and going through a 3-4 yr rn program...