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I start school next month, and I felt the same way! It had been so long since I had needed to apply any extensive conversion/math skills. But once you start reviewing, it's easy! Besides reviewing a quick "How To" book, I also have this website (htt...

Don't rely on my word alone, but that should be sufficient! I would include that printout and also your SAR (go to fafsa online - http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/) From there, there is an orange "Start Here" button. You can access your 2010-2011 fafsa resul...

Best to speak with a counselor about a lot of your specific questions. However - I know a couple things :) Your official sealed transcripts need to be submitted with your application to the nursing department. However, another set (yes, that's two ...

Good ol' Hunter Green! Not bad, but not flattering either :)

We were told the same thing at orientation! Some advice we were given is to take up a P.E. class in addition to your nursing classes. They are not hard, do not require a lot of time, but it motivates you to work out a little during the week and can a...

Yeah, is there a reason your dentist did not RE-prescribe the medication? Or was it a scenario where you took it upon yourself to treat the pain? Did he recommend it and you can get further documentation from your dentist? Unfortunately, most schools...

It seems like your friend is just jealous. You got into a program quickly, whereas for her, she may have endured a bit of a waiting period and feels like you should too. I've seen that kind of reaction before... Try to not let it get to you - and if...

If you are fearing the math part - best to get a head start now! Not sure if it is like this at all schools - but there will be a math-based test each semester at my school that is IMPERATIVE to pass (I begin this fall). I freaked out when I read tha...

I opened my acceptance e-mail (a letter soon followed), and could not contain my excitement. I quickly called my boyfriend, mother, and anyone who would listen to me!!! Then went out for dinner that night :)

What makes you think that one person's experience at nursing school would apply to the whole field? There will always be difficult people to deal with in different professions - and sometimes they will be downright rude. There are "horror stories" th...

Hi Luv2helpppl - Grossmont does not disclose point totals whether you are accepted or not (I think so people don't go around comparing point totals and looking to contest different application evaluations). So I was unable to find out how many points...

If you have the same exact publisher, edition, title - you're fine. If there are ANY changes, they will be very very minimal.

TIP: In order to make it easier on them in making the decision - you should enclose a copy of the class descriptions from your Florida school catalog. Photocopy or electronic copy. That's what I had to do when there was not a pre-established equivale...

Hey Calinrse2b - finally, a future classmate! Haha I've heard good things as well - and August cannot come soon enough! Look forward to meeting at Orientation in June :)

BOTH! It's nice to see what others are going through, and gain advice from those with experience. But on the other hand, I also spend WAY too much time on here just looking & reading posts that have no relevance to me or my situation. I'm just n...

I have never taken a test where the time-clock is sitting right there on the screen - it does add quite a bit of pressure. The key is calming down. Much easier said than done, I know - but it's the only way you'll slow down your brain in order to an...

I agree with the first post by Malefocker - it depends on what area you are in California. Multiple community colleges in the San Diego area have made the gradual switch to the point system. Once they established that, I took the TEAS and applied wit...

I am interested in the answer to this question too! I start in the Fall, and like you, I have rent, car payment, insurance, etc. to worry about each month. Out of all the excitement of beginning the nursing program, money is what worries me the most....

If you already survived your other classes/pre-reqs you will most certainly survive micro! Even though I enjoyed my teacher and classmates, that class was more difficult to me simply because of my LACK of interest in all the minutiae of bacteria! I ...

RN.com is an online resource where nurses can attain CEUs (Continued Education). Here in California, you must get a certain number of CEUs each year in order to keep your license active/valid. So although I don't need THOSE each year since I'm not a ...

I start in August... and to prepare I'm just reviewing my detailed notes from A&P. Then in order to prepare for the dosage calculations (even if they are easy, that's one part that scares me the most) - a friend signed me up with RN.com where the...

I am in San Diego as well - and although the CCs may be quite competitive with the point systems, you will never know until you apply!! You may not have a 4.0 but you DO have other healthcare experience that will contribute to your total of points. I...

As with anything else in life, you've got to surround yourself with positive, upbuilding people that support you & your goals. Don't let someone else's negativity get in the way! If nursing is something you truly want to do, go for it!

Woot woot! Congratulations :)

Are you SURE that you won't be accepted to a 4 year college? You never know :) Otherwise, I see no problem with that plan - in fact, that is what I am doing! In order to attend a 4 year college I was going to have to take different pre-requisites and...