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  1. How to pay for Nursing school: Student Nursing Scholarship + Financial Aid Links

    windmill182 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Students

    The RN program that your looking into has lecture/clinicals during the night and

  2. encouragement needed for New RN over 50yrs old

    windmill182 replied to hgorrondona's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I just wanted to say Good Luck! Im sure everything will fall into place eventually : ) Who knows, maybe you will get an even better job offer than you had originally hoped for. I have found that life...

  3. New to Forum and Need Advice Please

    windmill182 replied to Annabel1987's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I am not a parent, so I can't really answer this question for you, but I just wanted to say that I have seen it done. You can do anything you want, if you want it bad enough. You're going to be...

  4. Frustrated at schedule

    windmill182 replied to carlarenee02's topic in General Students

    I have seen people studying while walking on the treadmill at the gym. Also, if you consider the amount of time it takes to drive to/from the drive through, and waiting for the food, Im sure you could...

  5. New Nursing Student!

    windmill182 replied to JLChasteen's topic in General Students

    Congratulations! I know how you are currently feeling, as I too was accepted to a nursing program this fall in the Seattle area. Wish you the best! (Don't you feel like screaming your acceptance from...

  6. Got the call!!!

    windmill182 replied to Busymom2day's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    The actual LPN class? Or was this just weeding out people in Pre-reqs? That is a crazy fail

  7. Took my first step and signed up for CNA

    windmill182 replied to can'tdecide's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I used to live in Missouri! : ) I live in WA now, and I was finally accepted to an LPN program after 1.5 years of Pre reqs while working full time. I too decided to get my CNA before I started working...

  8. starting LPN program in Aug 2011..anyone else?

    windmill182 replied to CNM2B201?'s topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I got my acceptance for Aug 2011 last week! So excited! I am doing the LPN program through a Community College in WA State. I hope to bridge over to RN soon after as well. I'm very excited, but...

  9. AP 100 question..?

    windmill182 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Would you recommend taking AP 100 as an online class? Do you think this would add stress to the already difficult (from what I've heard)

  10. For those who applied to more than one school..I have a question..

    windmill182 posted a topic in General Students

    I have been looking into applying to more than one school in hopes that it will increase my chances of not having to wait to get into a program. However, as I'm sure you are all aware, a lot of...

  11. Are you taking the summer off?

    windmill182 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi! I have been debating whether to take a break this summer or to keep on pushing through. I just finished busting my behind through AP 1 & 2 (and working fulltime) so a couple months off until...

  12. Are you taking the summer off?

    windmill182 replied to windmill182's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thanks for the responses. I have heard different things about Nutrition. Some say easy...some say not so

  13. Average Accepted GPA

    windmill182 replied to cupcake231's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hey Maria (from NMU!)...I grew up in Marquette...and then came to Seattle for school..complete opposite of you. lol. Anyways, Im finding the same situation to be true here as well. Were you not able...

  14. Tell me about nursing school...

    windmill182 replied to magn1jes's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You might get a better answer to your question in the general nursing student forum, as most of those folks are already in the program, but I will tell you what I know... Ive seen single mothers who...

  15. Oh no! Advice please!

    windmill182 replied to dalsor's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I had a friend run into the same problem. She was so determined that she just took the class she needed at a different CC. Yes, she had to drive an additional half hour, but like I said she was...

  16. Education plan?

    windmill182 replied to SydneyKrystyne's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    When you say, "nursing classes." Do you mean the actual classes that are in the nursing program you have to first become accepted to? Of course after finishing your pre reqs such as chem and AP?...

  17. A&P 1 Spring 2010

    windmill182 replied to Rimzy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi! My name is Kim. Nursing will be my first degree. 1) Taking 10 Credits. A&P + Intro to Psych. 2) Honestly I'm looking foward to the challenge. I think cadavers would be cool. Although, not...

  18. Is A&P really the hardest of them all?

    windmill182 replied to shye22's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The post above me is probably right. The more time you can put into your science classes the better. However, it's hard to say which is easiest because it depends a lot on the professor. If you...

  19. Homework Help!! urgent

    windmill182 replied to Rimzy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I agree with FLmomof5. They do have websites like

  20. With all the competitiveness is it worth it?

    windmill182 replied to 45whenimdone's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If this is really your desire than I would consider applying to more than one school. You may even consider relocating to areas that are less competitive? I know people in their 50s in nursing school....

  21. trying to decide whether to pursue nursing - less than supportive boyfriend

    windmill182 replied to shepherdgirl's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    How bout getting your CNA so you can get your feet wet and explore your strengths/weaknesses in a field like this. I too was worried about things such as BM, but I was pleasantly surprised about how...

  22. Why are some CNAs considered licensed and some are considered Certified?

    windmill182 posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Someone told me that some states the CNAs are actually "licensed" (such as WA) and in some states they are only considered "Certified"...is this true? If so, why are some states

  23. Please help. I'm 50 and want my nursing degree.

    windmill182 replied to JBaker77's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I just wanted to tell you that I know a few folks who got their nursing degree at age 45+ and they are very happy that they did.. I don't think it's crazy to accomplish something you want to...

  24. Arrested for possession of a controlled substance - do you think I have a chance?

    windmill182 replied to oldeddieboy's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    My understanding of the question is, "Have you been convicted" It doesnt ask if you have been arrested. You can be arrested, but you arent found guilty until proven. They can only do that in

  25. Going from part time to 'on call'.....

    windmill182 replied to js9798's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    First off, I just want to say that I feel for you. You seem to have a lot of passion in what you do. I would say that talking to your nurse couldn't hurt? I always remind myself that when you need to...