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  1. PSU Altoona Second Degree Program

    tscharf posted a topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Hi all! I applied to Penn State Altoona for their second degree program and received a letter that says I won't hear from them until possibly March. Is this common for them? Does anyone know what GPA...

  2. Penn State Altoona RN program

    tscharf replied to megpsu31's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I know that I was incredibly nervous starting. I'm a "true" returning adult student, with a small child and husband, and had left a really good job to follow my dream. It has been worth every...

  3. Penn State Altoona RN program

    tscharf replied to megpsu31's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I'm in the class that will be graduating Dec 2012. It's been a lot of work, but definitely worth it. https://allnurses.com/pa-nursing-programs/psu-altoona-2nd-677220.html...

  4. PSU Altoona 2nd Degree Program

    tscharf replied to nancy.wong's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    At least for us, the first semester was Pathophysiology, Pharmacology, Fundamentals of Nursing, Health Assessment, and Professional Role Development I. I definitely stayed busy, but the workload is...

  5. Fall 2012 PSU Altoona Second Degree Nursing

    tscharf replied to evym's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    If you are going to the orientation, you might be able to meet up with some people who will also be commuting from the area. I know there are several of us coming from the Bellefonte/State College...

  6. PSU Altoona 2nd Degree Program

    tscharf replied to nancy.wong's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    In all seriousness, relax and enjoy your summer. The program is intense, so downtime is somewhat limited. If you want to 'work ahead", consider working on medical terminology (if you haven't had a...

  7. PSU Altoona 2nd Degree Program

    tscharf replied to nancy.wong's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Were you able to make a trip to Altoona? Hope you are enjoying any down time before starting in August!

  8. PSU Altoona Second Degree Program

    tscharf replied to tscharf's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    You will start the same time as the rest of the college - Monday, August 27. (Your Christmas break is the same as the schools, as is your spring break. We have a different summer schedule, however.)...

  9. PSU Altoona 2nd Degree Program

    tscharf replied to nancy.wong's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Penn State Altoona - Admissions Has tuition costs. Remember that you will have classes next summer (~$7200 this summer),

  10. Fall 2012 PSU Altoona Second Degree Nursing

    tscharf replied to evym's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    From what I've gathered from my classmates, the area immediately around the campus has a lot of college-geared rentals and such. If you're willing to drive ~15-20 minutes, there are rentals in...

  11. Fall 2012 PSU Altoona Second Degree Nursing

    tscharf replied to evym's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I'll have to ask around. We are not in the classroom until Friday; I'll talk to some fellow students then and get back to

  12. Fall 2012 PSU Altoona Second Degree Nursing

    tscharf replied to evym's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Our orientation was in June last year and was not mandatory. If you aren't there, you will have to make arrangements with the company to order uniforms and a nametag. Hot-Ads Altoona, PA -------- a...

  13. Fall 2012 PSU Altoona Second Degree Nursing

    tscharf replied to evym's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    There is a lot of off-campus housing available, too. Have you contacted housing to see if they have any single-room

  14. PSU Altoona 2nd Degree Program

    tscharf replied to nancy.wong's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I'm in the class that will be graduating Dec 2012. There is a ton of off-campus housing available; have you looked at the local paper (altoonamirror.com) to see if anything is listed to get an idea of...

  15. Fall 2012 PSU Altoona Second Degree Nursing

    tscharf replied to evym's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I'm in the class that will be graduating Dec 2012. I'm not much help with off-campus housing as I am from the area and commute, but I know there is affordable housing in the area. If driving a little...

  16. Accepted to Penn State Altoona's Accelerated BSN...

    tscharf replied to kgm117's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    The facebook page is PSU Altoona 2nd Degree Nursing. Let me know if you can't locate it. Did you speak with admissions regarding the deposit? I'm not sure that's something that Dr. Kuhn deals with - I...

  17. Accepted to Penn State Altoona's Accelerated BSN...

    tscharf replied to kgm117's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I will be attending PSU Altoona in the fall. I had to pay a deposit when I accepted my spot. (I think it was $200 or $250 - can't recall right now.) I spoke with Dr. Kuhn's assistant on Friday - we...

  18. PSU Altoona Second Degree Program

    tscharf replied to tscharf's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    @Strwbrywne - Penn State Altoona offers an associate's in nursing. From what I read online, it appears Penn State University Park (main campus) offers a BSN (4 yr program.) As you mentioned, Lock...

  19. PSU Altoona Second Degree Program

    tscharf replied to tscharf's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    You may still get in - I know of at least one person who was offered a spot but turned it down. Good

  20. PSU Altoona Second Degree Program

    tscharf replied to tscharf's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Did you apply online? If so, you should be able to go to http://www.admissions.psu.edu, click on Admissions, enter your username and password, and it tells you your current status on the left side. If...

  21. PSU Altoona Second Degree Program

    tscharf replied to tscharf's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    ALantz - what does your status say on the PSU website? I am still finishing microbiology but have received my acceptance letter. Hope you get good news

  22. Littman Question

    tscharf replied to tscharf's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Thanks! I'll have her go ahead and order it - I'm so excited to be getting my first stethoscope!

  23. Littman Question

    tscharf posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    A friend has offered to purchase me a Littman Classic II SE stethoscope two-sided? I don't start nursing classes until the fall, but a friend has offered to purchase a stethoscope for me :-) Will this...

  24. Littman Question

    tscharf replied to tscharf's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Just reread my post and realized I shouldn't type and talk on the phone at the same time. :-) I'm trying to determine if the Littman Classic II SE is two-sided. Sorry for any

  25. Spanish to English sheet?

    tscharf replied to pajoopie1's topic in General Nursing

    After you click on the link, you need to click on the hyperlink on that page (it should be blue) where it says Medical Spanish to English Translation . This should open the document in Microsoft Word....