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  1. Starting Micro Tomorrow...oh gosh...

    leenak replied to mamaxmaria's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I loved Micro and I actually thought it was kind of an easy class. There is a lot to learn but I found it helped to go through the book, paying especial attention to the vocabulary and answer all...

  2. Quit work for nursing school?

    leenak replied to Luckynumber9's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    This is what I plan to do. If I get accepted for the fall term, I plan to go to work part time starting in June and quit fully by the end of August. It is a scary thing but I don't see any way around...

  3. Why do articles say nurses are high in demand but in reality it's not?

    leenak replied to AllNursesisCool's topic in General Students

    Although I'm not sure what it was like 10-20 years ago, it seems to me that becoming a nurse is far from easy. I don't know about the ADN/ASN programs but I don't know of any other BS program where...

  4. Should I wait? or should i Go?

    leenak replied to MusicEMT's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I went and actually looked at the tuition cost and I still say wait. They cost more than most private schools and it really doesn't make sense to pay that much for an associates degree. You might...

  5. Should I wait? or should i Go?

    leenak replied to MusicEMT's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Honestly, I'd avoid for-profit schools like the plague. I'd try for the community colleges first before signing up for a for-profit

  6. Help!!! A&P has started!!!!!!

    leenak replied to Nurse2b7337's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I start A&P next week so I feel you. I've started reading my book and I'm considering buying a flash card

  7. When is it time??

    leenak replied to CrazyCatLadyRN's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hello fellow crazy cat lady and lover of learning :) Have you been able to observe advanced practice nurses where you work? Does anyone seem to have a job that screams to you "I want to do that!"?...

  8. Anyone waiting on Acceptance/Rejection Letter '2012

    leenak replied to PedsHopeful's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Just finished submitting the last of my documents. I have to verify that they received my last transcript but otherwise, my waiting starts now. Since they have their 'new student welcome' in April,...

  9. Apply to accelerated even if my GPA is near min GPA req?

    leenak replied to weluv3's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yes! Many schools will weigh pre-req GPA higher, last 60 units higher, etc. They also take into account other parts of your application including your essays or what not. If you are close to the...

  10. How many semesters is it going to take for you to finish pre-req's

    leenak replied to kaysmom2's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I can apply before my pre-reqs are complete but I work full time so I've been taking 1 lab class per semester. Total it will be 3 full semesters, 2 summers. If I don't get into my first choice...

  11. here's my set of plans of taking RN route. please i really need an expert opinion

    leenak replied to rocketberger's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would do plan A/B. Look at all the schools you are interested in and find out their pre-reqs. Take the pre-reqs, apply as soon as you can get in which may mean multiple application cycles for you...

  12. Is it safe for me to apply for Accelerated BSN programs now?

    leenak replied to kaolla56's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Do schools in your area have a minimum GPA for their ABSN programs? The ones I've seen either require a 3.0 or even 3.2. They also generally require a 3.0 in the pre-reqs. Based on your GPA, I...

  13. a 4.0 GPA does not help

    leenak replied to adriano's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think there are some community colleges in my area that use a point based system. Everyone with a certain amount of points goes into a lottery pool. I don't necessarily think this is a bad idea...

  14. Personal Statement Essay outweighs GPA!!

    leenak replied to ILoveCats5's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The school I'm applying to is similar but on top of that, they put a word limit on you. So I have to write a good statement but also be concise. I've written 5 or 6 different essays so far but I...

  15. how many schools to apply to

    leenak replied to baystudent's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It depends on you, I know California is extra competitive so if you are willing to move, then it might be worth considering applying out of state. Personally, I'd apply to schools that I really,...

  16. Before applying to nursing school..

    leenak replied to huffma_h1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm guessing you have been looking at MSN programs which mostly require an existing nursing degree. There are some exceptions like entry level MSN-CNL (Clinical Nurse Leader) programs. There are...

  17. ABSN programs with good financial aid

    leenak replied to scarlett87's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I don't know if they actually have an ABSN program but a friend of mine who went to Yale as part of their second degree/entry into advanced practice nursing program said that they gave her the best...

  18. Johns Hopkins Fall Entry Accelerated BSN (2012)

    leenak replied to TESC'10's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Some highlights: The classes, for the first semester at least, are 8 to 5, Monday through Friday. Many of the students don't have cars and are able to use public transportation to get to clinicals....

  19. Being aware of expectations after applying...

    leenak replied to ProudStudent's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If all goes well and I get into the Fall program I am applying for, the things required are: Buy a watch, scrubs, lab coat, shoes, stethoscope, pressure cuff Provide proof of health insurance Update...

  20. Why are there no nursing schools with built-in prerequisites?

    leenak replied to EMT-newbie's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It seems like a lot of bachelor's degree programs require pre-reqs to get in and you aren't guaranteed a spot from the start. There are some that will admit you as a freshman but I haven't seen many...

  21. worried about dissection

    leenak replied to Fruit Sucker's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    When I was in high school, we dissected cats. We also got a lecture about the importance of spaying and neutering and respecting the animals we dissect. I'm vegan but I am pretty sure I can separate...

  22. 2nd degree BSN - Low GPA

    leenak replied to nguyminh's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I wasn't trying to be critical but I recently wrote a letter to the school I'm applying to trying to explain my undergraduate GPA. I had a 2.8 and their minimum is 3.0. I had a 4.0 in my pre-reqs...

  23. Can anyone offer me feedback on my Statement of Pupose?

    leenak replied to katsAcrazy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Did they give you any guidelines on length? I do think it is way too long myself and I'm sure they will as well. Also, you don't really address your long term goals or financial/personal preparation...

  24. Why are there no nursing schools with built-in prerequisites?

    leenak replied to EMT-newbie's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Nursing programs are highly impacted and you will tend to see schools add to their pre-requisites as a means to weed out further students. One of the programs that I'm applying for gets 800...

  25. Summer Entry 2012 Accelerated BSN Johns Hopkins

    leenak replied to MarwaT's topic in Post Graduate Students

    If you are by yourself, sharing a household seems the way to go and the students I talked to paid $450+ and up. They also said the neighboorhood surrounding the school is safe but further east... not...