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  1. How I got into Trinitas NURE 130 - UCC Jan 2011

    Vinster posted a topic in New Jersey Nursing

    this is a run down of getting into trinitas nure 130 through ucc. i just had the first class this monday, jan of 2011. it's great to finally be in and doing it. 5 more semesters and i can move on with...

  2. How I got into Trinitas NURE 130 - UCC Jan 2011

    Vinster replied to Vinster's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    CMartin, a CLEP test lets you get credits for simply taking a test. Look it up. Saves a lot of time and money. You can take many of the 101's. College Level Examination

  3. Jobs for new grads

    Vinster replied to Nyeve's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Do you strike a Director of Nursing as someone likely to kill a patient or panic when someone codes? This is still blue collar work and the interviewer wants to see if you're a competent individual....

  4. Trinitas school for nursing, Can you take nursing 131 and 132 in the same semester?

    Vinster replied to moya90210's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Thanks. And yes that's what I meant. The BSN program wasn't available previously and the school never offered a degree, only a

  5. Trinitas school for nursing, Can you take nursing 131 and 132 in the same semester?

    Vinster replied to moya90210's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    No bachelors at this school yet. I have heard they will be phasing out the associates though and making it a bachelors program in the future. No NURE courses in the summer for a couple years now. They...

  6. How I got into Trinitas NURE 130 - UCC Jan 2011

    Vinster replied to Vinster's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Freckles, this may be too late a response but yes it is possible. We had 210 in our entry class and 70 pass at the end. Any good program will have many people fail. A school in Staten Island had 30...

  7. How I got into Trinitas NURE 130 - UCC Jan 2011

    Vinster replied to Vinster's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    The more details you can give, the better. I'll talk to *** and see if the process has changed. Thanks for this

  8. How I got into Trinitas NURE 130 - UCC Jan 2011

    Vinster replied to Vinster's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    don't worry about the classes being filled in the computer system. i doubt the classes have even been opened in the computer system. no one can register except in person, by invitation and with the...

  9. How I got into Trinitas NURE 130 - UCC Jan 2011

    Vinster replied to Vinster's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    did you get an invitation letter? the process is 1. a consideration letter to which you respond, expressing your interest 2. an invitation letter on which there will be a specific date to register. i...

  10. How I got into Trinitas NURE 130 - UCC Jan 2011

    Vinster replied to Vinster's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    ****** at the Elizabeth campus would

  11. How I got into Trinitas NURE 130 - UCC Jan 2011

    Vinster replied to Vinster's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    There are two books. Nursing Fundamentals by Potter and Perry Edition 10 and Medical Terminology though I don't remember which edition. These were the ones I got but you may have a different edition...

  12. How I got into Trinitas NURE 130 - UCC Jan 2011

    Vinster replied to Vinster's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    it's tough, especially with kids. parents had the toughest time of all. if you can do non-science courses in the summer and take regular session science courses you might find it easier with the kids....

  13. How I got into Trinitas NURE 130 - UCC Jan 2011

    Vinster replied to Vinster's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Also, I took ***** summer 1 microbiology (BIO 108) course. *** was the Lab prof. Don't know my grade because UCC's IT department consists of a bunch of encephalic crack babies. I have to physically go...

  14. Has anyone done the WGU online RN to BSN program?

    Vinster replied to mightymitern's topic in Western Governors University

    Also, Christy, about how long do you think it will take to get your

  15. Has anyone done the WGU online RN to BSN program?

    Vinster replied to mightymitern's topic in Western Governors University

    Thanks, Christy, for being so specific. I would like to encourage any other WGU students to write a more thorough description of their experience including dates and time lines, fees, counselors,...

  16. Anyone starting UCC / Trinitas program - Jan. 2010?

    Vinster replied to WDW4ever's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Remember, the UCC to Trinitas acceptance system will only give you points for courses you took at

  17. Looking for ways to finagle my way into ADN program ...

    Vinster replied to anpvk7's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Our school will not accept you in unless nursing is your major. You cannot be considered regardless of the classes you take. Keeping nursing as the major costs more so some students wait to change the...

  18. Will my fear affect my becoming a nurse

    Vinster replied to fhunurse2014's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    i think you'll be okay. i deal with my slight claustrophobia by ignoring it and moving on. take a deep breath, and mentally suck it up. it might help you to watch surgery shows to desensitize you to...

  19. Looking for ways to finagle my way into ADN program ...

    Vinster replied to anpvk7's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Everyone wainting on any competitive medical program feels this way at some point. 6 months will be over in a flash. Just keep your face pressed against the glass. They'll let you

  20. Recently realized Nursing is for me. Need advice on course of action from here.

    Vinster replied to spump78's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Your GPA will rise if you take a couple of the Chem courses required for the BSN. Better yet, take a couple of electives. They should be easier, and wil be required also. As far as I can tell, anyone...

  21. Anyone starting UCC / Trinitas program - Jan. 2010?

    Vinster replied to WDW4ever's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    this is a run down of getting into trinitas nure 130. i just had the first class this monday, jan of 2011. it's great to finally be in and doing it. 5 more semesters and i can move on with my life....

  22. Should I Be Scared of Getting an ADN in 2011?

    Vinster replied to PacoUSA's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    New Jersey has closed 13 hospitals in the last 4 years so there are a lot of nurses in this (the NYC metro) area. New ASN's aren't getting hired as quickly if there are 10 year BSN's around and there...

  23. how to learn another language?

    Vinster replied to Lisa1980's topic in General Nursing

    BTW:I like Pimsleur too. It was a nice way to simulate conversations. But it's expensive and unnecessary. Do people with expensive treadmills in their house run more that people who don't?

  24. how to learn another language?

    Vinster replied to Lisa1980's topic in General Nursing

    i'm a white american guy who learned spanish and then portuguese. i've seen the rosetta stone software and i can't see how it can teach you a language. rosetta stone is good at marketing, not teaching...