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  1. A little off topic....but MONEY matters....

    kristiesin replied to MissMcCoy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I just wanted to say.. Yep.. it is expensive. I don't qualify for any financial aid except for some loans, so we are paying out of pocket for school, and it definitely is expensive. I am currently...

  2. Tired of Pre-Reqs

    kristiesin replied to DarkBluePhoenix's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    AWESOME! I am excited to take chem. for the first time in my life, I lOVE math! It is crazy, but I am beginning to really love it.. and I will hold you to that chem and bio help...lol. I did my...

  3. Tired of Pre-Reqs

    kristiesin replied to DarkBluePhoenix's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    That is awesome.. and the tutoring.. can I call you when I get to Bio in the Fall? LOL.. also.. I would think it would help to "cement" that knowledge... what a great thing you are

  4. Tired of Pre-Reqs

    kristiesin replied to DarkBluePhoenix's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It is a very hard decision. I think too, if you know what the hospitals are leaning towards hiring.. it might be a good idea. Here, we don't have to work a year to bridge to the BSN.. we have a...

  5. tired and discouraged pre- nursing

    kristiesin replied to onthewaytorn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You know.. that is EXACTLY the reason that keeps me going.. Next year I will be 42 whether or not I am pursuing my dream. I figure I might as well at least be moving toward my goal instead of thinking...

  6. Tired of Pre-Reqs

    kristiesin replied to DarkBluePhoenix's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    We have to do the intro first.. they will not let you take developmental until you have intro done.. I like psych, so it should be okay. This class is a bit of work, lots of projects, tests, exams...

  7. Tired of Pre-Reqs

    kristiesin replied to DarkBluePhoenix's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Intro this quarter.. developmental next

  8. Anyone else here entering the EvCC program

    kristiesin replied to morningstarRN's topic in Washington Nursing

    Just curious how all of you are doing in the Everett Program? I would love to hear more about how it is

  9. Bellingham Technical College LPN

    kristiesin replied to heartflutter's topic in Washington Nursing

    I would also love to hear of your experience. I am currently taking pre-reqs at Everett, but I didn't realize there was a wait list at Bellingham tech. Good luck! I personally love that they have a...

  10. tired and discouraged pre- nursing

    kristiesin replied to onthewaytorn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    WHAT an inspiration!!!!!! That is amazing and is so cool to think that he is still

  11. tired and discouraged pre- nursing

    kristiesin replied to onthewaytorn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Ha! I love these.. and let me add my own. I am 41 also and in school full time. It can be done.. and I would second the idea that going to a two year school or a technical school may be a better...

  12. Tired of Pre-Reqs

    kristiesin replied to DarkBluePhoenix's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    That is hilarious.. and thank you.. I sure I hope I will be fine I just hope that I don't have a little kid for my first draw.. that would make me even more nervous.. Our externship is a minimum of...

  13. Tired of Pre-Reqs

    kristiesin replied to DarkBluePhoenix's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    YOU CAN DO IT!!! Just found out today.. I will be drawing blood by the beginning of next week after 8 hours of Lab..

  14. Reality Check for Nursing Hopefuls

    kristiesin replied to DedHedRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have wanted to post on this topic for a little while. I will apologize up front for the length. While I LOVE coming to this board and reading all of the awesome things that people are up to and how...

  15. Semester is than half over- How is everyone doing?

    kristiesin replied to lifelearningrn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would second this. I just finished up online classes from last quarter. One was great (English 101) the other was an Applied A&P class. Instead of having labs that correlated to the chapter...

  16. Tired of Pre-Reqs

    kristiesin replied to DarkBluePhoenix's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    YOU CAN DO IT! I'm ready too.. just one more year of these pesky classes and I can put my butt in one of those

  17. Tired of Pre-Reqs

    kristiesin replied to DarkBluePhoenix's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

  18. Tired of Pre-Reqs

    kristiesin replied to DarkBluePhoenix's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Totally! My friends and family cannot believe how long it takes.. "Just for the CC"?... When I try and explain about all the pre-reqs and the pre-reqs for the pre-reqs.. they just look at me like I...

  19. Tired of Pre-Reqs

    kristiesin replied to DarkBluePhoenix's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yep, busy, but my horse is my own personal therapy LOL.. he keeps me happy for the rest of the things I "have to do"... Please don't think "your not good enough".. maybe you just need to get a little...

  20. Tired of Pre-Reqs

    kristiesin replied to DarkBluePhoenix's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    That is AWESOME!!! Congrats!!!

  21. Tired of Pre-Reqs

    kristiesin replied to DarkBluePhoenix's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    LOL.. totally! Yes, several of our CC offer Phlebotomy courses. It is a 9 month program but includes a 120 hour externship, where you get your 120 hours and over 100 draws to be able to sit for your...

  22. Tired of Pre-Reqs

    kristiesin replied to DarkBluePhoenix's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You totally have the FULL PLATE thing going! Our spring break ends today... tomorrow it is back at it. Last night I talked to my best friend who is doing her pre-reqs in MN.. I am in WA.. and she is...

  23. Pre-nursing students: What is your course/credit load?

    kristiesin replied to Skylarslaughter's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I forgot to add what my course load is Spring Quarter (Starting Monday) 17 Credits... Phlebotomy, Algebra and Psych 100 Can't

  24. Could this work, becoming a CNA and going back to school to become a RN well working?

    kristiesin replied to Applelovesyou17's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I Agree, GREAT idea! I know in my CNA class, the people I did clinical with had all said that they were so happy they did this before applying to NS!!! Go for

  25. Pre-nursing students: What is your course/credit load?

    kristiesin replied to Skylarslaughter's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Surviving math is a good way to put it at times. I took the College Math placement cold. I wanted a very accurate view of where I was. I was a little disappointed in my results, but sucked it up and...