BeachsideNic

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  1. Sending transcripts from 10 years ago??

    BeachsideNic replied to mkm81's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You want compassion for playing dirty? I go about all my applications honestly and fairly...I've got some very old grades that I'm not proud of, but I include them anyway, because that's the rules....

  2. Sending transcripts from 10 years ago??

    BeachsideNic replied to mkm81's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    HAHA, April.. I actually sold cars at two different places..Hondas in Hawaii and Cadillacs in Santa Cruz...lol... I was always encouraged to skirt the truth in many ways in that business... I never...

  3. Applying for 6 nursing schools for Spring 2012

    BeachsideNic replied to BeachsideNic's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You took the words right out of my mouth... I think that people are crazy who apply to one school and and pray to the nursing gods that they will get in. It's short sighted, but to be honest......

  4. Applying for 6 nursing schools for Spring 2012

    BeachsideNic replied to BeachsideNic's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    devyn, I'm an LBCC student, but I also used to go to CSULB many years ago... It's become very competitive, and I think each year it will increase even more. Everything is in and complete, so it's...

  5. Sending transcripts from 10 years ago??

    BeachsideNic replied to mkm81's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Bad idea... It's dishonest, and if they discover that you lied, then you will be disqualified even if you have already started the program. Nursing is about integrity, and if you are going to start...

  6. Applying for 6 nursing schools for Spring 2012

    BeachsideNic replied to BeachsideNic's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Don't give up.... Remember, that CSULB doesn't care how many times you take the TEAS, so you can increase your score that way... However, beware, because if you are applying to other schools, some of...

  7. Applying for 6 nursing schools for Spring 2012

    BeachsideNic replied to BeachsideNic's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Note that many ADN or BSN programs will only look at the last 60 semester or 90 quarter units and not your entire college career...So the better your recent grades are, the higher your GPA will be for...

  8. Applying for 6 nursing schools for Spring 2012

    BeachsideNic replied to BeachsideNic's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    you never know.... Spring generally has fewer applicants, but it is very competetive for transfers. Are you already a CSULB student or are you planning to

  9. Applying for 6 nursing schools for Spring 2012

    BeachsideNic replied to BeachsideNic's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have 91 points for Chico and a 9.60 for CSULB... I think it is enough, but there is no such thing as a sure thing in this battle for space in Nursing school... Although I will attend an ADN...

  10. Twenty year old grades for Graduate School Applications?

    BeachsideNic posted a topic in General Students

    I'm hoping to get some help or advice out there regarding my applications for Master's Entry Nurse programs. i'm 42 years old and have applied to a number of Master's Entry Programs as well as...

  11. Tips on how to get accepted into an Accelerated BSN program

    BeachsideNic replied to nornelas's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Get A's in your pre-requisites and score as high as you can on your TEAS. If you show that you are a better, more focused student today than you were years ago, then you have a good chance of getting...

  12. Nursing school student loans/scholarships/grants for those with a bachelor's degree.

    BeachsideNic replied to MsLeana's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Go to Studentloans.gov and you will get all the information you need regarding Federal Direct Loans as well as Graduate Plus loans. Some of the loans will be subsidized by the government, but be sure...

  13. Ages of male nursing students?

    BeachsideNic replied to Stearnsy's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I am 42 years old and applying to nursing programs in the Spring... I have a BS in Biology under my belt from years ago, but have retaken all my pre-reqs at a community college and got all A's and...

  14. Los Angeles County School of Nursing

    BeachsideNic replied to Drea1713's topic in California Nursing

    Hey Liz... You won't get the points for any class in progress or planned, however having it out of the way will save having to take it later on. You have a strong point value, so you should have no...

  15. Los Angeles County School of Nursing

    BeachsideNic replied to Drea1713's topic in California Nursing

    still no news... they are still working on my

  16. Los Angeles County School of Nursing

    BeachsideNic replied to Drea1713's topic in California Nursing

    Say a lil prayer for me.... and hopefully I will be joining

  17. Los Angeles County School of Nursing

    BeachsideNic replied to Drea1713's topic in California Nursing

    Congrats, Snooks! I'm hoping for

  18. Los Angeles County School of Nursing

    BeachsideNic replied to Drea1713's topic in California Nursing

    Congrats, niceday... I hope it is

  19. Los Angeles County School of Nursing

    BeachsideNic replied to Drea1713's topic in California Nursing

    Thanx Snookers... That does make sense because they asked DEbbie to respond by monday...maybe they wait to send the next round after they find out their numbers.... I'm going to call and ask for the...

  20. Los Angeles County School of Nursing

    BeachsideNic replied to Drea1713's topic in California Nursing

    Grrrr, no mail today... I think I'm the only one left who doesn't know... Monday Monday

  21. Los Angeles County School of Nursing

    BeachsideNic replied to Drea1713's topic in California Nursing

    Thanx for the kind words, Debbie... I followed all the paperwork, and have a great score, but I'm just concerned about the late arrival of some of the transcripts. I called them to explain why they...

  22. Los Angeles County School of Nursing

    BeachsideNic replied to Drea1713's topic in California Nursing

    Funny they would be strict about deadlines, when their deadline for notification was May 15th, and it's now almost a month later and people still haven't been notified...Well, I guess I will find out...

  23. Los Angeles County School of Nursing

    BeachsideNic replied to Drea1713's topic in California Nursing

    Ahhhh, that's good to know... If I don't get anything in the mail tomorrow, then I will call and talk to the dean on monday... especially since Monday is the date when you have to confirm...

  24. Los Angeles County School of Nursing

    BeachsideNic replied to Drea1713's topic in California Nursing

    It just makes me nervous that they would let you know that you had a spot, but wouldn't give me any information about me... I really hope that I didn't get lost in the shuffle... One of my transcripts...

  25. Los Angeles County School of Nursing

    BeachsideNic replied to Drea1713's topic in California Nursing

    Oh, and congratulations, Debbie!!!! I hope that I will be joining you this