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  1. should a person work if they don't have to while in school?

    kjsquared replied to scrublifenurse10's topic in General Students

    Just wanted to make a quick comment.. I am not going to work while in nursing school (at least for the first year), which starts Aug 24th for me. If I had the option to work as a CNA, I probably would...

  2. So many obstacles..........

    kjsquared replied to KathyRN2B's topic in General Students

    I feel ya. I honestly thought waiting for my acceptance letter would be the worst part...but the worst part for me has been trying to get financial aid to cover not only my tuition/books but also my...

  3. I am taking A and P 2 and Microbiology!!!

    kjsquared replied to jillac26's topic in General Students

    I guess that also depends on whether or not you work...I worked full time and took A&P2 & Micro together last Fall. I ended up with A's in both, but a lot of the time I wanted to pull my hair...

  4. Get in at WNC?

    kjsquared replied to kjsquared's topic in Nevada Nursing

    NVRNCCM - lol...they're easier to say and type? TMCC=Truckee Meadows Community College, WNC=Western Nevada College..and you know what UNR is. Chronis - Thanks again for the info! Actually, the WNC...

  5. Get in at WNC?

    kjsquared posted a topic in Nevada Nursing

    I was just curious....Did anyone get accepted into the nursing program at WNC for Fall 09? I applied to TMCC and WNC and got accepted into TMCC (my first choice, yay!), but got my letter from WNC...

  6. Get in at WNC?

    kjsquared replied to kjsquared's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Thanks so much for replying..I appreciate it! Congrats on being accepted in '08..you're half way there!!! How exciting! How is the WNC program, by the way? I was actually pretty suprised I didn't get...

  7. What do you think is the best type of loan for nursing school

    kjsquared replied to RNS5's topic in General Students

    I just wanted to update...I just recently found out my school has a budge ofr $15K...So it looks like I WON'T be getting a private loan from Wells Fargo to help me cover my livng expenses! What...

  8. Ahh i need serious help!! I must be mental....

    kjsquared replied to female12233's topic in General Students

    GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!! :D I have read this time and time again on this site...I really hope you do well and pass, but I'm sure you will!! and remembe....DONT CRAM!!! I'm not in NS school yet...I start in...

  9. Wells Fargo loans- what have been your experiences?

    kjsquared replied to shann106's topic in General Students

    Kayty - It's not that you're not good enough!! I think Wells Fargo is just really hard to get a loan from.. Like I said, I got denied with my husband as a cosigner, too, but was lucky to have my...

  10. Wells Fargo loans- what have been your experiences?

    kjsquared replied to shann106's topic in General Students

    I'm currently in the works of getting a loan from WF. I have never taken out a private student loan before, so I am just learning! I applied for $20K, because I have to basically supplement my income...

  11. What do you think is the best type of loan for nursing school

    kjsquared replied to RNS5's topic in General Students

    Tad and Kayty, I, too, am in the exact same position. I currently have a job but am leaving in about a month to start nursing school. I don't understand at all why they do not take this into...

  12. Can a Nurse Specialize to Work with Individuals with Special Needs?

    kjsquared replied to elb252's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for all the suggestions and comments! I appreciate it. I hope this helps the OP

  13. Trauna OR Nurse to Cardiac/Surgical Telemetry Unit

    kjsquared replied to muffin7's topic in Cardiac

    Well, thanks for your reply and I'm glad you found something you truely love and are happy with. It would have been a shame if you started tele and hated it. Good luck as

  14. Trauna OR Nurse to Cardiac/Surgical Telemetry Unit

    kjsquared replied to muffin7's topic in Cardiac

    This was posted quite a while ago... But I wanted to know if you had started or got hired onto the Cardiac/Tele unit? And my question would be... Do you like tele or OR better? How long did you work...

  15. Can a Nurse Specialize to Work with Individuals with Special Needs?

    kjsquared replied to elb252's topic in General Nursing

    Hi there, I am not in nursing school yet (stat in Aug), but I am also very interested in this type of work. I worked in a "day camp" during summer and fall a few years ago for children and adults with...

  16. How has having/not having children affect your career?

    kjsquared replied to Ellean55's topic in General Students

    i definitely feel as though it has been easier for me to go to school and work full time without children. i have made a conscious choice to put off having children until i graduate, but i know it...

  17. 2 sciences together?

    kjsquared replied to swtstephy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I took A&P 2 and Micro together last semester. It wasn't too bad.. but I did study a lot! I also worked 40 hours a week..So if you work as well, be prepared! I got A's in both classes, so it is...

  18. Ok I am trying to keep tabs, all starting this fall say I

    kjsquared replied to ~Mi Vida Loca~RN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Just found this thread...I got my acceptance letter on April 4th! Wahoooo!!! Starting August 24th also..SUPER excited but the more I read on allnurses, I get more nervous! Ahhh! Truckee Meadows...

  19. TMCC Program

    kjsquared replied to kjsquared's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Does a CCT have to be licensed? I took the CNA course but I don't have my license and I was just wondering what opportunities for jobs you have as a nursing student in a hospital - Thanks for the help...

  20. TMCC Program

    kjsquared replied to kjsquared's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Medwynn - I didn't know where to post this question to you, so hopefully you will see this and reply. I wanted to know..I think you said you worked as a nurse tech while in nursing school? How do you...

  21. TMCC Program

    kjsquared replied to kjsquared's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Medwynn - I have just heard that TMCC students have a lot more clinical and "hands-on" expierence compared to UNR. But I'm glad I'll be going to TMCC..since it was my first

  22. TMCC Program

    kjsquared replied to kjsquared's topic in Nevada Nursing

    I have also heard that TMCC students are highly favored...even over UNR...not sure that's entirely true, but it's what I've heard. I can't believe they do a summer semester in 8 weeks!! yiiiiikes!!!!!...

  23. TMCC Program

    kjsquared replied to kjsquared's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Hmm..That's interesting. I don't expect anything to be easy or easier, so I guess I'll just have to wait and find out! What would make it easier compared to the the old program? Just having the most...

  24. Oh! The sacrifices we make just to get through nursing school

    kjsquared replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Students

    wow! it's amazing what scarifies everyone has made to be a nurse or get through school. i'm so glad you asked this question...and i after reading many of the replies, it's comforting to know i am not...

  25. TMCC Program

    kjsquared replied to kjsquared's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Thanks for your responses. I feel like I already have good study habits, so I do feel prepared in that sense, but I guess one never knows until they are actually in the program. I am sure it will be...