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  1. With all the competitiveness is it worth it?

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

    In the meantime, while awaiting, I will be taking other classes for a back up plan. Like I had previously stated my ultimate goal is to become a director of.... so I know I will need business and...

  2. With all the competitiveness is it worth it?

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

    I'm not worried or stressed about the afterwards... I'm just worried about the before hand and getting accepted. I spoke with my husband and though I want to do the BSN right off bat, I will be...

  3. With all the competitiveness is it worth it?

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

    thank you all for your replies! I will truly take to heart what everyone has said. I will sit long and hard and think about this one. Will also be discussing it with the hubby... Again,

  4. With all the competitiveness is it worth it?

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

    I have thought of applying to several schools, even out of state ones, however, after computing how much it would cost to actually move to one of those states... unless I win the lotto or inherit some...

  5. Told I won't get in to nursing school

    45whenimdone replied to dfj22's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    What a horrible counselor! She should have gave you options instead of just straight up telling you you won't be able to get in. What about getting your LVN at a community level then pursuing your RN?...

  6. A & P 1 Spring 2010

    45whenimdone replied to 3rdgenRN2B's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Sorry for the confusion here, but are you all taking the combo A&P class? I thought one had to take a complete anat plus lab then the physio plus lab separate. hmmm interesting. I wonder if it's...

  7. Question about psych class - Human Development

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

    Also, I heard Oxnard College (which is affliated with Ventura College) offers Microbiology or Physiology on line with an online lab as well. Can't remember which one. Or maybe it's Biology with an...

  8. Question about psych class - Human Development

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

    hi, yes via on line through Ventura college in Ventura CA. you live near by? or just taking the course on

  9. LPN thoughts...

    45whenimdone replied to Gin84's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    yeah, me either. IF you have an adult education system in your area, look into an LPN/LVN program through that first. In my area there is an LVN program for 15mos and it only cost $4,500.00 IF you...

  10. Anyone applying in 2011

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

    Fall of 2012 entry for me! It seems like a long ways away, but I figure, I just finished up one of the many prereqs in a 9 wk course just on friday. Soooo working on prereq #2. Like my dh said, the...

  11. Hospital based nursing programs

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

    There use to be one in my neck of the woods, Ventura, CA however, due to budgets, they nixed it for right now. The last of the graduating class will be finishing up in the next 2 years. Whether they...

  12. GPA Help

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

    I use this one.

  13. Fall 2010 vs. Spring 2011

    45whenimdone replied to ruaalien2's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    though emt is a great choice, i think most schools want

  14. Can't apply until 2011 for 2012. Opinions?

    45whenimdone replied to espo44's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    DO NOT, AND I REPEAT DO NOT THINK IT'S A WASTE OF TIME!!!! I'm doing the same thing, well, almost. I'm taking 2 classes per semester on line this semester and next and summer is the first time I'll...

  15. General Tips and Words of Wisdom for CNA student/pre LPN

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

    Just curious why you're doing your LPN then RN? and not just pursue your RN? Not that LPN is not a good choice, if I didn't have a newborn, I would most likely do that route. But curious as to why...

  16. Fall 2010 vs. Spring 2011

    45whenimdone replied to ruaalien2's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    remember that you need to apply (usually) prior to the semester you plan on attending. Take that into account when figuring out what classes you'll have completed when you apply. If you're not...

  17. A's and B's...but I feel like a failure....

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

    I heard that they look at your core science classes the most. so as long as you can get an A in those courses, I think your A and B will be fine. really. I also think they don't want you to get any...

  18. Question about psych class - Human Development

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

    Oh no! I'm actually taking the class now on line. it's a 9 week course (which I LOVE LOVE LOVE)! No midterm, no finals! We have weekly quizzes, discussions for extra points and 2 exercise programs. We...

  19. I want to get CNA certified (by my employer)

    45whenimdone replied to ozwar2's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Check into see if your state offers a program called ROP (Regional Occupational Program) it might be what everyone is stating as NATS. That's where I got my CNA/CHHA in 3 mos. Full time. it was free....

  20. New mom wanted to go to a Nursing School

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

    I'm a mom of 4 little ones. Luckily for me when I'm going to be able to get into a program, my husband will be done with his apprenticeship. He has class x2 a week. I cannot imagine him being in...

  21. Too many people trying to get an ABSN?

    45whenimdone replied to espo44's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Another thing to think about, though many WANT to be a nurse, as you've read in these posts on this site, it is VERY competitive. So even with those influx of people wanting it, you still have a GREAT...

  22. Confused with the competitiveness in Nursing... can someone explain

    45whenimdone posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Maybe my post should have read, confused about the people I have come across who WANT to become a nurse... I just don't understand when speaking to some of these people how they think they will become...

  23. How to up my chances for nursing school?

    45whenimdone replied to ashlaine83's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    When you received the "F's" did you take and pass any other classes that semester? If not, or if you did bad in those as well, talk with your counselor. I know at my CC if you do poorly one semester...

  24. CSU Channel Islands?

    45whenimdone replied to elacer08's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi! I'm planning on applying there (not for another couple of years though). I want to say that I read something in the local paper (live in Ventura,ca) that from the hundreds that apply only 17 were...

  25. Trying to be an RN on the central coast of California!

    45whenimdone replied to Wanna-B-Nurse's topic in California Nursing

    I thought Cuesta is an LVN program???? I know Alan Hancock offers an LVN program as well. It's in Sta. Maria though. don't know if you live in SLO ??? Other than that, SBCC offers the ADN program....