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  1. To be a nurse or not to be a nurse?

    gallatea replied to lindsayk28's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Good advice. I wasted probably 100K + on my "passion" to earn a master's degree in my field and then teach in it. NOT. Bad economy and 300-500 applicants for every 1 position, usually that goes to...

  2. Are there any nursing schools that doesn't require an entrance exam?

    gallatea replied to confused...'s topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Just look at the school's website. I assume you'd want to go to one in your area. We have no idea where you are. California is huge. In my experience (west coast and Michigan) most do not require...

  3. what was your gpa when you applied?

    gallatea replied to mik510's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    3.91 for prereq's and bonus courses, but overall 3.7. I have 2 previous degrees, which gave me bonus points. LPA/CNA work doesn't give us bonus points or any credit whatsoever. I think their theory...

  4. Failed out of BSN program, will another BSN program take me?

    gallatea replied to JayPow's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    On some west coast schools only 1 in 10 or 1 in 12 are accepted to accel. BSN programs. The applicant pool is growing significantly year to year out here. Sometimes by as much as 30% jumps. Almost...

  5. Failed out of BSN program, will another BSN program take me?

    gallatea replied to JayPow's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I've met nurses that did nursing school twice. It's possible. Comm. colleges are cheap and not easy to get into, but they do not look at the whole picture like BSN programs so you may have an easier...

  6. Online A&P-- does anyone accept it?

    gallatea replied to Anise1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If it's the same course number as the in-person type of course, of course they accept it or it wouldn't exist. What would be the point if it didn't count towards anything? I signed up for an online...

  7. What did you do when you got rejected?

    gallatea replied to computer101's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Re: Last reply: I finished a MA in 2008, tried to get a teaching job, no go, so am trying nursing. I, too, am applying now (did all my prereq's already). Just got my 1st reject yesterday. I did feel...

  8. Applicants to PDX area Nursing Schools 2010

    gallatea replied to Rachel-EMT's topic in Oregon Nursing

    I wouldn't rely on the internet to decide what school you're going to go to and spend a significant amount of money on. Directly ask the school to talk to ex or current students. They can give you...

  9. Applicants to PDX area Nursing Schools 2010

    gallatea replied to Rachel-EMT's topic in Oregon Nursing

    I've never heard anything bad per sae, just the price - about 60,000 for the accelerated program. Have you been accepted already? They said they wouldn't send anything out - yes or no - til April...

  10. Curious to know

    gallatea replied to kb514's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would stick with study guides and refreshing only the areas they tell you to. I am 39 too and find it difficult to memorize tons of info in one sitting. Had to work on daily study habits and...

  11. Phi Theta Kappa - Haven't we all been invited?

    gallatea replied to SDChargersGirl#31's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I think it's purely a money making scheme. I joined too - only need a 3.0. I joined because to apply for certain scholarships I need to be a member. Just make sure it's worth it for that point. You...

  12. Anyone apply to Linfield, OHSU, LCC (Portland / Eugene) for 2010 start (summer/fall)?

    gallatea posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Not finding any old threads, so thought I'd start a new one. I applied to the accelerated BSN at Linfield and at LCC since that's where I live. Chickened out on OHSU. But still would love to hear...

  13. Anyone apply to Linfield, OHSU, LCC (Portland / Eugene) for 2010 start (summer/fall)?

    gallatea replied to gallatea's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congrats! Must be exciting to know you're starting so soon! Mindy said (on facebook) they wouldn't start sending out any type of letters (yes or no) til the 1st, so glad to hear they are on the...

  14. Need help deciding if CRNA is right for me?

    gallatea replied to Highschoolfuturenurs's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I agree, putting the cart before the horse. You need a BSN, then up to 3-4 years work experience in critical care/ICU before you even begin to think about applying to a CRNA program. And you don't...

  15. Are private schools really easier to get into?

    gallatea replied to mell260's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I agree with the others - the price tag is a determent. I would say the rigor is the same though & you still have to pass the NCLEX. I don't know about unaccredited schools, but if you're...

  16. Why the HURRY to Get into Nursing?

    gallatea replied to PacoUSA's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    This seems like a no-brainer. Unless you are living with your parents and they pay your way, who wants to be unemployed for another year. Or stay at a job they do not like or are making minimum wage...

  17. Help with project/Misconceptions/Stereotypes about nursing

    gallatea replied to mangopeach's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    trying to

  18. Anyone apply to Linfield, OHSU, LCC (Portland / Eugene) for 2010 start (summer/fall)?

    gallatea replied to gallatea's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    No out of state schools yet. That will be plan B. I have a house here and with a crappy housing market am stuck. Stay in touch to say where you got in. I'm contemplating University of Rochester in...

  19. What did you do when you got rejected?

    gallatea replied to computer101's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    the west coast sucks. yes, ap i-iii, nutrition, med. term., develop. psych., diversity, microbio., cell bio., chemistry, college algebra, 2 english courses, 2 "other" social sciences. and it helps...

  20. What did you do when you got rejected?

    gallatea replied to computer101's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Luckily some schools don't consider minus or plus so a B is a B. I have 1 A - 2 B's in AP I-III. Not happy but there is always next year. I went gung ho on the extras for points. Rest are A's if...

  21. What did you do when you got rejected?

    gallatea replied to computer101's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It is possible, do your best to crack the code for what's on the test for the A. That's all that matters when you're in survival mode. It sucks taking anything over because of a useless B+. My...

  22. Anyone apply to Linfield, OHSU, LCC (Portland / Eugene) for 2010 start (summer/fall)?

    gallatea replied to gallatea's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It's back to not letting me post again. I'm wondering if there is length limit on text. My messages aren't novel length, but it seems to happen when I try to post a longer message than just 1...

  23. Anyone apply to Linfield, OHSU, LCC (Portland / Eugene) for 2010 start (summer/fall)?

    gallatea replied to gallatea's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    As of a few minutes ago it let me post a comment in another thread. I don't know why it changed all of the sudden. I've been trying for the last few weeks w/ no

  24. What did you do when you got rejected?

    gallatea replied to computer101's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Financial aid only requires you take 12 credit hours, but I know what you mean. I have a scholarship and taking 3 bio's at a time is much harder than 1 class per term like most

  25. Anyone apply to Linfield, OHSU, LCC (Portland / Eugene) for 2010 start (summer/fall)?

    gallatea replied to gallatea's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I saw it, but I can't respond or interact. The system won't let me post replies to anything but my own thread. Maddening. I post and the spinner/progress thing just keeps going and will never post...