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I'll be taking it with two other classes though (that aren't intensive at all: Intro to Psych and the A&PI Lab. I think I can do it!!

I know that I'm about two months off making this thread, but I was wondering how ya'll felt about taking A&P as a summer course. They have two different sessions offered: one six week session and one twelve week session. I was going to go the safe route and take the 12week session. However, I have previous A&P knowledge... and I just bought the coloring study guide to help me brush up (lol). Have any of you done it? Are any of you thinking of doing it as well?

RNurseHopefull2010 that is a great idea. To apply at all three schools. ..However, driving so far would be a bit of an inconvenience: I don't think my car can make those kind of trips on a day to day basis. As of now, I'm working on pre&co-reqs... I guess I'll see what happens.

My GPA right now is 3.4.. I still have the two classes I'm taking now (which I'll ace) to change it for the better. I think I need to make a trip into the financial aid office and see what I can do... Hrm. Otherwise, I will just have to stick it out at this horrid desk. Heh.

Sounds like this is a problem for many of us prospective students. I feel like I'm losing my mind, lol. If I quit my job, pull a small educational loan (enough to cover rent and food and stuff), go to school full-time (instead of part-time), I could be finished by this fall and be able to apply to the community college program for Jan '10. If not, I'd have to stay at my stupid job, take part-time classes through next summer (2classes a semester) and aiming for Fall '10. But if I do that.. I'm still not guaranteed getting in. It's so frustrating. Sorry to vent like this.. but I know that you all probably relate (ljust as LookingForward mentioned). What is the need for CNA's? Are there jobs available? Because if I were to do that (as you are, intehflames), I'd have to know I'd be able to get a job. Otherwise I might as well quit and get a loan. Thank you to those of you who replied so far. :)

Good thinking about BC, however I am living in North Palm Beach County. Wayyy too far of a drive for me. How many times have you all applied for the PBCC program before becoming accepted?

Please disregard if you have read this in the PBCC thread.. I just thought I'd post in the main section also to receive further opinion and advice. Thank you!! ----- Hi guys, this is my first post and I have quite a few questions. I'm currently employed in a dead-end desk job with the State of Florida. Seems that the only perk of the position is job security in these rough economical times (it's hit home hard - my mother, a 20year experienced paralegal was laid off in the end of January and hasn't been able to find work since!!). I have always wanted to pursue a position in a health care field, however, working full-time and going to class part-time at the community college seems like it would take AGES to get where I want to be career-wise (degrees, experience, etc)! I am a bit torn. I am living on measly State salary - which means I am functioning at the Federal poverty level. *sigh* I have not lived at home for the last 5 years (I am only going to be 22 in April) - and I have also been filing as an independent in my taxes. But as most of you know, you are still considered a "minor" until age "24", marriage, or children.. my mother made too much money last year's taxes (even though she is laid off this year) which limits my Pell Grant and Scholarship potential. I want to start my career! I want to get out there and do my calling (I think nursing would be WONDERFUL for me, and so many people in my life have been encouraging and supportive in my career choice)! However, from what I've studied about PBCC's nursing program (I am in the process of completing pre-requisites), it is kind of like getting picked from a hat to be accepted! It is my 1st choice, not only because of accreditation and friend's who have completed their program in the past - but becasue of the affordability. I would be able to AFFORD (comfortably) my education and not be stuck with loans for the greater part of my adult life. I am considering Keiser's program. Instead of a pool system, when you enroll, you are GUARANTEED to begin your core courses once gen.ed. requirements are satisfied. But as mentioned many many times before on this forum (I have used the search function), Keiser is EXPENSIVE! Oh man... $35k?!?!!!!!!! Anyway, here is where I need advice. Which ever route I decide to take (I'd like your opinions, please) I will also need to maintain a job to pay rent, food, books, etc! Did any of you just take further loans to cover this? Keep a full-time job while in school? What did you all do? Sincerely, Your wanna-be-RN, Athena

Hi guys, this is my first post and I have quite a few questions. I'm currently employed in a dead-end desk job with the State of Florida. Seems that the only perk of the position is job security in these rough economical times (it's hit home hard - my mother, a 20year experienced paralegal was laid off in the end of January and hasn't been able to find work since!!). I have always wanted to pursue a position in a health care field, however, working full-time and going to class part-time at the community college seems like it would take AGES to get where I want to be career-wise (degrees, experience, etc)! I am a bit torn. I am living on measly State salary - which means I am functioning at the Federal poverty level. *sigh* I have not lived at home for the last 5 years (I am only going to be 22 in April) - and I have also been filing as an independent in my taxes. But as most of you know, you are still considered a "minor" until age "24", marriage, or children.. my mother made too much money last year's taxes (even though she is laid off this year) which limits my Pell Grant and Scholarship potential. I want to start my career! I want to get out there and do my calling (I think nursing would be WONDERFUL for me, and so many people in my life have been encouraging and supportive in my career choice)! However, from what I've studied about PBCC's nursing program (I am in the process of completing pre-requisites), it is kind of like getting picked from a hat to be accepted! It is my 1st choice, not only because of accreditation and friend's who have completed their program in the past - but becasue of the affordability. I would be able to AFFORD (comfortably) my education and not be stuck with loans for the greater part of my adult life. I am considering Keiser's program. Instead of a pool system, when you enroll, you are GUARANTEED to begin your core courses once gen.ed. requirements are satisfied. But as mentioned many many times before on this forum (I have used the search function), Keiser is EXPENSIVE! Oh man... $35k?!?!!!!!!! Anyway, here is where I need advice. Which ever route I decide to take (I'd like your opinions, please) I will also need to maintain a job to pay rent, food, books, etc! Did any of you just take further loans to cover this? Keep a full-time job while in school? What did you all do? Sincerely, Your wanna-be-RN, Athena