MrsL

Thanks for the advice. I was willing to accept the frustration to save some money, but majority of her books are outdated. Not only are they old editions, but they also have different authors. I don't think I'm willing to sacrifice accuracy over savings.

LOL!!! I know. Talking to anybody helpful is sometimes truly hard to find at Hinds. I was talking to this lady at work last night, she told me her daughter-in-law graduated from Hinds ADN program a couple of years ago. Hopefully I can get and use her books until next semester. Do you think older books would make a difference? I know the pages will be off, but the material should bascially be the same right???

Miaya12-Thanks! I intend to set up a payment plan within the next couple of weeks. Do you know if the payment plan will work with the books???

jg24-Thanks! I'll try the director becasue I tried the financial aid office and was told nothing positive, they bascially didn't attempt to help. MLTtoNursing-Thanks! The financial aid office told me I couldn't apply for any loans and that I have to pay this semester and they'll re-evaluate me for next semester. I'm completely lost because according to the FAFSA, I should get a full PELL grant. I am going to keep tyring something. They can't prevent me from applying for all loans or scholarships through them right???

I'm currently working and trying to find another job. My current job is barely enough to pay for my monthly bills and I can't get any overtime. I know I can get the money to make monthly tuition payments to Hinds, but I still need the approximate $1000 for books plus scrubs, shoes, etc. Where r you working? Are they hiring?

:uhoh3:HELP!!! I start Hinds ADN program in Aug. I just recently found out that I do not qualify for any fianacial aid because I have a degree and over 100 hours. The letter stated that I may receive aid next semester (Jan) if I pay for school out of pocket this semester. One problem, I HAVE NO MONEY!!! I can't apply for any loans because I can't get any aid. The loans I;ve looked into online don't have Hinds on their list and tells me to contact the school, which is a no go. The hospitals I've called and WINN center told me I have to wait until next semester. Can anybody give me any advice on where and how I can find money for school??? PLEASE..... Thank you:)

nurse_hopeful... Responding wasn't a problem at all, glad I could be helpful. I'm glad I found this website as well. Although I know plenty of nurses, they aren't as helpful as I thought they would be, not the ones close to my age anyway. I wish you the best of luck and will have my fingers crossed and prayers for you. GOOD LUCK!!!

traumafreak.... :yeah:CONGRATULATIONS!!!! GOOD LUCK!!!! Where and when will you start working? I'm so excited for you. Do you know anything about how the Jackson area hospitals do their scholarships or reimbursement programs? I've checked out their websites, that was no help. I only called Baptist and was told that they would have a booth on orientation day. Thank you so much for your advice, I will take it into consideration when I begin my journey. Your advice is helpful in so many ways because I'm only told that nursing school ia a lot of work, which is no problem for me. I first read your post Wednesday, and already my thoughts, plans, etc. have changed drastically. It's a GIGANTIC step that I am extremely willing and ready to take, it's just the changes I fear I'll have to make with it. I don't have to work while I"m in school, I moved back in with my grandparents so that I would have no major bills. The bills I do have I know my boyfriend can, and will, take care of them if necessary. For me, I don't like to depend on anyone, since I've grown up I'm the one others depend on, and I know it'll be harder for me than for them when the time comes to quit working or to work part-time. I'm so scared, anxious, nervous, and excited about starting school. I'm so ready to see how everything will go. Again, thank you and congrats!!!

Hi!!! I'm not sure how they do the points. I applied the beginning of March. I called around the beginning of April to see when they start mailing acceptance letters. I received my letter around the middle of April and went to the call-in on April 29. I have just an Associate degree because I kept changing my major. My ACT score was a 23. My GPA dropped because I signed up to take A&P 1&2 with labs last summer but couldn't take the classes because of financial aid. One of the teachers dropped me and the other didn't. I went to withdraw but I couldn't because I owed Hinds. I know this was more than enough info, but hope it helps. Good luck!!!

Thank you so much for responding, it gives me some kind of idea how my days will go. Hopefully I can buy the books online so I can start reading and preparing for class ASAP. How is school going for you? I wish you much success with school and your career.

Congrats!!! I got in also!!!!

Hi!!! I've just been accepted into the ADN program at Hinds Nursing Allied for fall 2010. I'm extremely curious about the class hours. Can anyone tell me what the hours are for lecture, lab, and clinicals? I work full-time 3p-11p with 4 days on and 2 days off at an assisted living facility. I'm usually done with all my work and sitting down around 8p which is when I do homework and study. I'm concerned about the hours because I want to know if I'm going to be able to keep my full-time job since I have time to study or if I need to go part-time. Thanks!!!