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  1. Deaconess

    Loan=borrowed money Grant=gift I think we all have this concept down right? Thought
  2. Deaconess

    Gerilynn, I used my 12 year old SAT scores, my GED, and my CC transcripts when applying. GED is fine and prior college should not be an issue, but I am sure that ACT or SAT scores will be needed and...
  3. Nurses leaving in droves...

    I am currently a nursing student...when I first broke the news to my mother a year ago she was less than overjoyed. You see she is an RN of 26 years and had got stuck in the rut of abusive nursing...
  4. Deaconess

    Speaking from EXPERIENCE as a Deaconess Student who is depending on Stafford Loan money to pay tuition...My federal loan is covering 70% of my Nursing tuition
  5. Amendment 3

    I think the political incentive for Amendment 3 in the government's perspective is to reduce the number of suits being filed which I believe would eventually cause the cost of healthcare to decrease....
  6. Hey there fellow DCN students! I need some help and reassurance... I am about 6 weeks from my first clinical eval in St Louis...as many of you may or may not know, the format of the ASN program has...
  7. Opalm, I didn't get a view of the arch unfortunately but I am staying about 5 miles from it so I hope to have time to see it. I would have loved a hotel view of it though! Perhaps in May 2005 when I...
  8. Deaconess

    GeriL I had to knock on a few doors before finding the right hospital for me, so there is a bit of work involved in finding a facility. It can be done though, and there are plenty of Deaconess...
  9. Thanks Mona, I have heard now from several students that Deaconess is a friendly environment so I am glad to hear it. It is so helpful to have you and others on ALLNURSES for support.
  10. Yes, everyone comes to St Louis once each semester for a evaluation. This will be my first...Actually looking forward to a little traveling. BTW: The majority of my class this semester are within...
  11. I was just settling down and feeling more confident...When I got the news! My eval date is set for NOVEMBER 12th!!!! OMG...I thought we were going to be doing this in December...Oh, well...I guess...
  12. I have read and understood that a new grad needs to have at least 1 year of experience prior to applying for travel work...but I wonder what the prospects are like for a new grad RN with about 1 year...
  13. Algebra CLEP

    I am considering this too...probably for sometime in January. I aced Intermediate Algebra last semester and I just don't want to have to pay for a class that I think I can test out of. I just need...
  14. Mona, You were reading my mind...
  15. Mona, You were reading my mind...
  16. Kelly, I hope the following is helpful... The classes operate on a schedule similar to a traditional class. Reading assignments, quizes, papers, exams scheduled with due dates. The classes I am...
  17. Kelly, I hope the following is helpful... The classes operate on a schedule similar to a traditional class. Reading assignments, quizes, papers, exams scheduled with due dates. The classes I am...
  18. Mona, Oh, don't misunderstand, the three hours a week is the amount of time I have set up for myself...this internship at the hospital allows me to set the hours I want. So if I need more time I can...
  19. Mona, Oh, don't misunderstand, the three hours a week is the amount of time I have set up for myself...this internship at the hospital allows me to set the hours I want. So if I need more time I can...
  20. I believe you are misinformed concerning the Deaconess ASN program... I do not qualify to enter the EC program as I am not an LPN. I am also not entering an LPN to RN bridge program as a "nonmedical...
  21. I believe you are misinformed concerning the Deaconess ASN program... I do not qualify to enter the EC program as I am not an LPN. I am also not entering an LPN to RN bridge program as a "nonmedical...
  22. Opalm, I got your IM and I appreciate your help! I just think my nerves are getting to me is all. Hopefully I will be looking back and feeling silly about being so nervous! (fingers crossed)...
  23. Trust me the tuition at DCN haunts me at night sometimes...but in my current situation it does have a value at 20K+... Here in Orlando I would have to wait 1-2 years to get into an ASN program when...
  24. I am not paying for my preceptor for Deaconess...the hospital and preceptor are volunteering their time and resources. Everyone wins...I am providing service to the hospital as an extern, the...
  25. I am in my first semester of nursing school and I decided 6 months ago that I needed to make some lifestyle changes if I wanted to make it through nursing school and enjoy a nursing career both...