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I planned and did succeed getting pregnant in nursing school.( I wanted my kids close in age) Yes its hard, but so is working 12-14hr shifts at a hospital being pregnant (let alone not being prego). I reasoned that even though nursing school is hard mentally, physically it would be easier. I became prego second semester, gave birth end of third semester via c-section and came back to school after one week, took my third test and final then had the summer off with the baby. yes a whirlwind, but if your determined to graduate, nothing will get in your way. I made really good grades at the beginning of the semester, not missed a class, so if i did not to do that well on my final I would still pass. Now that I look back at it, I think pure adrenaline got me through it! Nursing is hard, but it dosen't compare to being a mom (working)! and more rewarding! good luck on your family planning!

I took the test Friday 2-6-I also had 120 + questions. I stopped looking cause it was freaking me out and today I found out..........I PASSED. OMG! In shock now but definitly know what u r feeling. If I can do it, so can u!

Hi- I think you know what you need to do..always follow you're instincts...

i don't know if this helps, but when i was accepted to the program in 2007 it was for a start date for 2009, i was like no way.. but i accepted and i guess when people see that far of a start date they reject the position and i was called by the school to start that next semester, so whtever you do never reject the position due to the start date, a lot can happen...good luck!

sorry to hijack thread, but i just had a quick question. does phcc only go primarily by pre req gpa or cumulative gpa for their rn program? (along with net score of course) i ask because my cumulative gpa is only 3.2 but my pre req gpa will hopefully be significantly higher (i am still completing them) i am still deciding on which local rn programs to apply for (probably all of them-ha!) but am worried my gpa is too low. i just finished my bachelors in an unrelated field so i don't want to waste any more time applying and only getting rejected : ( does anyone know how everything is weighted?? tia for any help. i think it is the pre-req gpa...apply for both lpn and rn so if you don't get into the rn you will probably get in the lpn and can do the bridge...my friend and i both applied for a january 2007 rn program at phcc i got in and she got in the lpn, i am graduating dec 2008 with adn and she is graduating in may 2009 with the adn from the bridge program..so by applying for both you increase your chances...

I agree- take AP first before the start, I took micro and nursing in the same semester and it was very challenging..but If you have the drive to do it, anything is possible. Nursing school has a lot of work involved because you have classroom, lecture, lab and projects..so be prepared to work your booty off!

I think if you are confused on a point or subject and really don't understand it, then refer to the books. I think I comprehend rather than memorize info for a test when I look in the book. Sometimes it has a certain example, picture, case study that sticks in my brain to help me remember that info! Also some texts have practice question (NCLEX) at the end of a chapter..do those also.. Good luck studying!