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Cool! Thanks for keeping us all in the loop!

Best of luck to you too! I think having the LPN is definitely a good helping point. I have downloaded the PDF for the point system let me peek It says you get 4 points, whereas someone like myself only earns 1pt for CNA. So, that is a good boost! Max points is like 28ish. I will be keeping my fingers crossed, for all of us :)

Haha, it's okay and it's fun to see your enthusiasm! From what I remember it was in a standard almost junkmail type envelope, you know- a lot like the decoy they sent out that ended up being a survey. (yeah my heart stopped too when that came).

I did have a lot of points (I think 20ish?), but only because I had all of me pre req's done and had excellent scores in all of my classes. The pre entrance exam I didn't shine too well on, but the other points helped to balance that out. I didn't remember my total points, but was able to add them up using the example pdf form http://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=swic+nursing+program+application&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8 it's worth it just to look at that because it helps to see what areas they are looking at.

Did you get two surveys?? I got two in the mail but didn't send the second one back because they were identical. I think they said something about being entered into a drawing for $50?? Maybe I SHOULD HAVE sent both back.

I have been anxiously awaiting my acceptance letter, too. I was accepted last year and had to turn down my seat because we were awaiting a relocation assignment via the military and I felt it would be unfair to start the program knowing I wouldn't have enough under my belt to transfer with. Surprise, surprise the military decided to keep us here, but waited until January to let us know. Good thing I reapplied last fall! Anyway, I backed through a year's worth of Facebook status updates, and found out when I got my acceptance letter. I know it may very well come out a different day, but thought maybe I could offer something by telling everyone that last year (2009) my letter came on April 16th. So, keep your fingers crossed everyone but don't forget to breathe! I will be crossing mine along with you!

I had a good laugh about the crotches! For a few of us in our facility, we've noticed that when we do "spray outs" you can tell which bm belongs to which patient by the look and smell. It's disgusting, but true! I was able to tell the difference within my first week of working there!

I don't know how it is there, but here (IL) they don't give a number, it just goes by your social security number, whether or not you are listed in the registry.

I can completely relate! We are also a military family and I started college back in 2006. My son was just beginning preK so I started out slow to meet his and my daughters needs and schedule. I increased to part time as they grew older. Last year I completed all of my prereq's and applied to the nursing program (I was surprised that we somehow have been stationed at the same assignment for the past 7yrs). I got accepted! Only, soon after being accepted we found out that my husband was being assigned a career change and we would most likely be transferring to another duty station this coming January. I had to decline my seat that very week. It broke my heart to do so, but I couldn't allow myself to begin a program and take up a seat that someone else could have. In the meantime I got my CNA certificate so I could quit my horrible custodial job. I am sort of torn on whether that was even a smart move because while it builds a more rounded resume, I am doing dirtier work now, and seriously lost a 1.25per hour in the switch. But, I do feel like I am helping people so that helps me feel justified in the decision. Fast forward- So my husband is almost through his tech school, he gets done Jan 14th. We still have no orders! I went ahead and reapplied for the program incase we get to be here, and have registered to take micro in the spring because IF we do move, chances are great that it will be a requirement for other nursing programs, even though it isn't here. I say, do all you can to prepare for whichever program you choose. It is very hard when you are military dependent and nothing is set in stone, but don't let it deter you from chasing your own dreams and setting them in motion!! I was also told, if I began a program and could at least commit a year into it, there were very good odds that another institution would work with the program to help make the programs mesh. :) If nothing else, stay motivated and do what you can!!