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Well hmmm. Could be a problem. But then, you'll never know if you give up now. You've picked your profession and you feel strongly about it. Use that in the next classes to do better. Also, identify your weak points in that class, was it test anxiety? Amount of study time? Find out what it was and try to fix it for the next class. Good luck!

this was my intention, although i didn't state it as well as you did. also, the wear-out factor will make a difference with not-good instructors.

Why were you denied? Do the schools offer an explanation? Just too many applicants maybe? If so, then the logical course is to retake any courses you didn't get an A in.

Well, first off, avoid private schools like the plague, unless someone (parents) are able to cut a check. Student loans are not bankrupt-able and you may end up paying for years of school (think $100k) and never make it through and get a degree. This has happened a lot more than is reported. Many people drop out of Med school or fail their boards. Try paying off six figures when you're tending bar. Secondly, you said, "I am a hands on learner, not a test taker." I call B.S. Here's why, you have an entire semester available to you, along with access to tutoring and online teaching aids. This is not to mention that you can stick your 'hands on' some flash cards a few times a day and master most scientific concepts. I would bet that you didn't spend as much time as you could have mastering the material, and that is why you earned C's. Finally, if you know that you freeze up on tests, then why didn't you prepare for that? There are many tips and tricks to avoid test anxiety, along with school resources that may help with this. As with anything in life, you have to work for what you want. I for one, am glad that nursing programs are upping the 'intellectual' ante. It should be difficult. Expect it and prepare for it, and you will find yourself doing much better, and earning A's instead of C's.

Hi LaToya, it looks to me like your priorities are absolutely dead-on right. However, I do see some areas where I think some tweaks can benefit you and your family. The first is money. You and Hubby, need to be able to talk money and financial goals without it causing fights. Think and act like a team. And make sure that each of you respects the wants and needs of the other. Now in regards to budget: Nothing and absolutely nothing gets paid until you have purchased Food. Second is Lights. Third is Rent/Mortgage Fourth is Transportation. Everything else is gravy. I would prioritize spending in this order.... childcare, your education, big debt like student loans, then small debt like credit cards. Remember, nothing gets paid until the first 4 items are done. Then work your way down the list until you are out of money. Husband needs to be absolutely 100% backing you up. Remind him that this is the time when he needs to be the man and start pulling in money. If this means 3 jobs, like delivering pizzas and cutting grass, then so be it. Final note, and you need to take this to heart with what you want for your kids. Do not sacrifice your plans to complete this education in order to put them somewhere more expensive. If they need to suck-it-up for a year or two while you and hubby get your financial house in order, then it's okay. You will have kids that will strive for greatness only when they see YOU striving for greatness. You have to show them the way. Final note, as you and hubby do better, and you will do much better, (BELIEVE IT) then you need to provide for your retirement, BEFORE you invest in your children's future. Here's why; many young households are being bankrupted just as they are getting started because their parents sacrificed their own futures to provide excessive perks for their kids. Ask yourself if you want your children to pay out of their own pocket to see that you get fed when you and hubby are in your seventies, and that should help you with this. Remember, you are very smart, active, passionate woman who wants the best for her children. Just knowing that gets you halfway there. Work together with Husband, and it will happen in months, and this will just be a distant memory. God speed. PS, it may be too expensive, but does HACC have childcare facilities?

Here's my 2 cents. Remember how when we were kids we always had a "do-over"? We relied on it. It was our chance to relive a defining moment, and emerge VICTORIOUS from a previous defeat. The do-over was everything we wanted it to be; a teacher, a friend, a consolation, and a lesson learned. Well, now you are an adult. And the first thing that you learn when you are an adult is that Do-overs are a real b*@!ch. I mean think about it. You have to do-over your college algebra course to get rid of the boat anchor on your GPA. So my advice is. Focus on the first time. Get it right the first time. Think before you act. Act with intention. Remember, do-overs are for kids. So the next time you sign up for algebra, make algebra your life. Family health issues, going to court, Glee, getting drunk watching American Idol, whatever; these are things that should be reduced and subservient to your new God, Algebra. I'm not saying that you ignore the other important stuff. But prioritization is key. Do-overs suck.

I'd like to know how it turned out. Good news?

Not sure if there is a shortage of programs, however ASU is the major university in phoenix. Its program is pretty popular.

You are right, I think they won't know officially for a while, however let's look at the economics of the situation. ASU gets like 60+ applicants each year for their Upper Division Nursing program and admits 20 (40 at the most when the Mayo program rotates in.) There is currently massive demand for BSN programs in Phoenix. I can't imagine that it won't happen. But, then again, you never know.

This is a passive aggressive tactic I heard once, and it's pretty clever if you think about it. 1st. Prepare your case. Have on-hand several papers that have received A grades with you for evidence. Also, bring a couple of extra copies of your paper, with notes and highlighting that tell how you organized your thoughts, the paper structure, and works cited. Be able to talk about your paper whilst comparing it to your previous 'A' work. 2nd. Schedule an appointment with your instructor. Psychologically it is very difficult to be mean to someone when you are face to face. 3rd. Literally go through every aspect of the paper, from grammar all the way down to transitional sentences. Frequently link back to papers where you were scored higher. 4th. Take your time. If you are being rushed by the instructor, then tell them you will reschedule. Don't allow the instructor to shuffle you out of the room. Be polite, respectful, but very firm. Your goal is to understand why THIS paper, which is very similar to MANY other A papers, received a lower grade. 5th. Keep reiterating this point. Your goal is to understand why THIS paper, which is very similar to MANY other A papers, received a lower grade. 6th. Use words like, "Help me to understand why, .....", and "I'm not sure why this (phrase, word, transition, etc.) is incorrect, would you explain to me why?" 7th. This is not, nor ever will it be an argument. You are simply trying to understand. Keep this tone throughout the entire interview. You will (typically) find that the instructor will be much more reluctant to give you a poor grade as the class progresses.

In 2012 (which probably means Fall semester of 2012) Arizona State is going to start their accelerated BSN Program. Either 16 months straight through or 2 full school years, I'm not sure which. You need to make sure that you have the prerequisite sciences and core classes out of the way. (Which they haven't decided on yet, lol) Just assume its the basic human physiology and anatomy, English, chemistry, microbiology, and healthcare related classes. Watch their website for updates on the program, and schedule a meeting with a counselor to see what your options are. http://nursingandhealth.asu.edu/ :)