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Like others said, I think it mostly depends on where you are located. I got accepted to an ABSN program starting this fall with a 3.64....I did not have all A's in my prereqs (B in A&P I and was not finished with A&P II or microbio at the tim...

I don't know how it is in MA, but I think you have an excellent chance of getting into an ABSN program. I just got accepted to one starting this fall (not in MA, though), and my background is not nearly as good as yours :-) My GPA was a 3.64...got a...

Definitely A&P 2. A&P 1 is a close second. I love science, but I've never been so stressed out from a class before. Actually, I would say A&P makes every other class I have ever taken (and I have taken a lot, due to changing my major seve...

I don't think it is impossible to get those done before January...but, I would definitely think long and hard about taking chemistry, A&P, and microbiology all in the same semester...which is the least you would have to do to finish before Januar...

I wouldn't attempt to take those classes in less than 3 semesters...so I would definitely wait to apply for spring semester. I'd do nutrition and chem 1 in the summer, chem 2 and A&P 1 in the fall, and A&P 2 and microbiology in the spring. Go...

I am not eligible for financial because of "timeframe" as well. I've had to pay for my prereqs out-of-pocket. However, I talked to someone in financial aid and they told me that if I get accepted into the nursing program I can become eligible again s...

I think it is pretty rare that someone would legitimately qualify for government benefits who didn't (desperately) need it. So if you qualify, go for it. Less than 20k/year would be very rough, if not impossible, to live on. Daycare alone will drain ...

I normally love online classes, but microbiology is a VERY "hands-on" type of class. So I vote for the classroom setting...or maybe a combined online and classroom setting if that is an option.

I have never taken college algebra. My prior degree didn't require it and neither does the nursing program at my school. I have taken 2 different stats classes, though. The first one was just a basic course and extremely easy. The second one was more...

that isn't just offensive, but completely and utterly ignorant. i definitely would discourage you from being a cna.

I think you can do it and still have a few hours for the pool. :-) Good luck!

You could always call the school to confirm the name of the test, but they provide that information on the school's website... Lake Area Tech! "2) Complete Kaplan Nursing School Entrance Exam The exam must be completed by the application deadline. Th...

I'm not entirely sure if this is what you are asking, but the test is called "Kaplan Nursing School Entrance Exam." If you have the study guide, that should give you some indication as to what types of questions will be on the exam. Not sure if there...

I know there are people that have done it successfully. I wanted to do that this past fall, but after talking to the nursing advisor and biology advisor, both recommended NOT doing it. So, I didn't. I took A&P 1 by itself. This semester I am taki...

I think if you were good with math 10 years ago, it will "click" with you again fairly quickly. However, it sounds like it will still be a pretty heavy workload regardless. If waiting to take micro won't affect your chances of getting into nursing sc...

I don't know of a program you can transfer into and bypass prereqs. There might be programs that will let you take some of the classes that are typically prereqs after you are accepted into the program, but not sure if any accelerated second degree p...

I took a 3-week course once...5 days a week, 4 hrs/day (obviously in person)...it was very easy and laid back. I also took Spanish 4 in 4 weeks (4 days a week, 4 hrs/day)...it pretty much consumed my life for those 4 weeks...but it went by quickly, s...

I think that is do-able. I am taking A&P 2 and microbiology, but I don't have any other classes and only work 15-17 hrs a week. But I will be honest, it is still pretty tough...but not impossible..

Hmm...if you weren't taking it online, I'd probably choose microbiology. However, I think the microbio labs can be pretty fascinating...so if taking it later on means you will have the benefit of doing them, I'd say do A&P 2 in the summer. Then a...

I think it would be a good idea to start with the story of the home invasion...I would confine it to a paragraph, if possible, since that isn't directly what the essay is about...but it is a good way to draw a reader in and make them want to keep rea...

Just wondering if anyone knows...do schools typically send a letter letting you know they received your application materials? I am a little paranoid my application will get "lost." The day I handed in all my stuff, I later got a call from the school...

So, I applied to one nursing school this year...it is my first time applying. I don't have high hopes for being accepted, but I figured I might as well try. I noticed that some people apply to quite a few schools. I would love to apply to more, inste...

I have checked prereqs for about 5-6 schools. There are probably a few I missed that have a reasonable commute (no more than an hour drive). I have a B.A., so I am hoping to get into an ABSN program...but if that doesn't happen, I am willing to take ...

Thanks for the replies! I overheard a couple people talking, and one of them said their friend got a letter that said her application was received, but neither one of the people I heard talking had received a letter yet. I handed my application in on...

I know what you mean. I have 2 kids (3 and 7), and I also work 3 days a week and the other 4 days I have class (although I am only in 2 classes, but they are time-consuming--microbio and A&P 2). My husband has a pretty busy schedule...but he is h...