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So I figured out recently that I won't be eligible to apply to one of my primary choices for Fall 2012. It is about a 10 minute drive from my house so that is a shame. I will be able to apply to one of my other primary choices and a possible backup...

For our statistics class, we used minitab and I don't remember heavy calculator usage as part of the program. I have a TI-83 though that I bought 15 years ago? It still works. I did use it for some things though to check work.

It definitely depends. I never actually took college algebra because I tested out of it. For any math class, seek out tutoring and/or help from your professor if you don't understand something.

I am working full time and taking pre-reqs part time. I pay for my classes out of pocket.

Don't miss any labs. I loved my Microbiology class but it wasn't hard.

Oh I should've also said the 1 semester biochem at the community college near me only requires high school chem as a pre-req. I only noticed this class because 1 of the BSN programs required Biochem and had a transfer agreement with the community co...

The community college that I take pre-reqs at offers a 1 semester biochem class that fulfills chem and biochem requirements at nearby nursing schools. Most nursing schools in my area don't require chem though. I imagine a similar course would fulfi...

In general, traditional vocational programs (not nursing specific) were designed to have few requirements beyond a GED/high school diploma and possibly a placement type test. You basically enrolled and the program taught you everything you needed. ...

Since they are two separate careers, I think people make a choice and focus on one versus the other. I looked into PA school and have no interest, I rather be a NP.

I'm not a student (yet) but I have no interest in NICU or flight nursing and definitely not L&D. And no interest in CRNA. I'm pretty open though, I wouldn't write off something like ER and I think I may even like peds (I have no kids, no interes...

A&P 1 isn't bad at all. Yes there are regular tests and labs tests and its quite a bit of information but not too bad. Just keep up with your studies as each week builds upon the previous. I studied about 3 hours per week and got an A in the cl...

One thing I'd say about the money, as someone who is in a job that pays a lot more than nursing, there are better jobs out there for people if they are only in it for the money. I'm not sure about the 'nursing boom', but it seems in general to be f...

California has a history of Spanish influence that continues to this day. My great grandmother moved to California in her 20s and never spoke English but understood it. All her friends spoke Spanish and she lived within a large Spanish speaking com...

The first 30 to 45 minutes will most likely be demo of what you will be doing. Then the rest of the time, you do what is assigned and ask questions as needed. I often left lab early in AP1 (taking AP2 in the fall). Some people stay the entire lab ...

Are you moving to La Jolla for any particular reason? Honestly, your plan just sounds bad. Are you planning on getting a BS/BA with Kaplan? USD might not accept that as a valid BS/BA because generally if you get a degree from a for-profit school, y...

Devyn, It has always been a 'big scary change' for me but since I'm a career changer, I am trying to weigh staying in my current career vs changing to nursing. My current career has actually picked up this past year and made me feel better about wha...

If it is for the entire school, I'm not surprised. I'm taking pre-reqs at my local community college but I'm not going to graduate from anything. People often transfer to 4 year colleges/universities, enroll in community colleges to take specific c...

I have one class left (AP2) and was planning to apply for the January start date. Now with things so close, I'm doubting myself. So I will be taking a semester to think whether this is the right thing for me right now.

Other than a 'feel good about a completion of something', there is not much sense in getting an associates degree (there are few exceptions such as an ASN, which is different). I know some people want to feel like they have accomplished something wh...

You should check their GPA requirements. From what I've seen most BSN/2nd degree BSN programs require a 3.0 overall GPA. Since your GPA is significantly lower than that, you may need to look at other options such as an ADN program which may only lo...

I'm trying to re-assess my priorities right now. I've had a really rough past year and want to make sure I'm doing the right thing before I leap. Part of me says apply because I can always change my mind and there is no reason to delay. The other ...

The problem is you are competing with a lot of other students who may have better qualifications. If they show mercy to a student with lesser qualifications then they may be passing up someone else.I'm a bit nervous as well and I've gotten a 4.0 in ...

Human development is a fairly easy class. I took it with Micro. A&P requires a bit of memorization but isn't too tough. If you have never had Bio before, you may have a steeper learning curve though.

I just took Gen Chem over the summer. I thought it was fairly easy but made for a hectic summer because the class/lab was 20 hours/week and I worked upwards of 60 hours/week.Most schools seem to require intro to chem prior to taking Gen Chem.

I started saving money specifically for school when I knew I wanted to go back. We started living completely on my husbands income and saving a good portion of my income specifically for school. I have enough money for tuition and expenses for an...