Lorelei525

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  1. Holyoke Community College

    Lorelei525 posted a topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I am enrolled in Fall 2011 to begin my nursing pre-req. Looking for anyone who is also going to Holyoke Community College or has already graduated. Nervous old lady (36) returning to

  2. Help! Pre-employment nicotine test!

    Lorelei525 replied to noviceRN22's topic in General Nursing

    I would like to comment but please don't take offense. The other reason health care facility or hospital might want smoke free is for the patient. I have allergies and if someone was very close to...

  3. What are your other degrees in?

    Lorelei525 replied to nurse2b013's topic in General Students

    I have my Assoc in Business from Penn Foster and my CC will not accept any of my credits. Say they are not properly accredited. Wish I knew that when I was wasting my time. Now I have to retake...

  4. A&P 1 Question

    Lorelei525 replied to vintagemother's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    http://www.anatomyandphysiology.com/ Shows multiple book options if you click on the cover of your book it will bring you to a linked website. I found the one for the 10th edition of my book. There...

  5. A&P 1 Question

    Lorelei525 replied to vintagemother's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    http://wps.aw.com/bc_marieb_ehap_9/79/20307/5198647.cw/index.html This website is from the book my school uses. Includes quizzes, activities, flash cards for each chapter. It is based on the 9th...

  6. Scrubs - what do you wear?

    Lorelei525 replied to pinkiepie_RN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    what are the best scrubs for plus size. I need a larger waist band but don't want baggy clown pants. What is best cut of top for large chest. Scrubs and fluffy don't seem to agree. But until I am...

  7. This is a reason why I might not of gotten hired, any thoughts?

    Lorelei525 replied to bellynursegurl's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    wow what an eye opener. I didn't know that people did credit checks for employment. Maybe that makes sense in a bank where I am handling money and might be tempted to steal if broke. But in nursing....

  8. Holyoke Community College

    Lorelei525 replied to Hibbzem17's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Schedule??? If I complete all my pre-req classes do you know what the actual nursing program schedule is like. I am trying to be ready so that if I get accepted I am able to attend. I have 3...

  9. Nursing school schedule-vent !

    Lorelei525 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Students

    Thanks all for the info. I am trying to connect with a couple people on the boards that attended Holyoke Community college but they haven't responded yet. Part of the issue is I am an overprotective...

  10. Nursing school schedule-vent !

    Lorelei525 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Students

    I have begun speaking to family members about needing help possibly next year and also looking into ymca programs. I am trying to just take things a day at a time. If not I will get overwhelmed. My...

  11. Nursing school schedule-vent !

    Lorelei525 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Students

    As pre-nursing student I wonder if I will be able to get my kids to school. I looked ahead to see what kind of schedule the program has and it looks like the clinicals start at 7am and a lot of the...

  12. Holyoke Community College

    Lorelei525 replied to Lorelei525's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Passed my math placement test :yeah::yeah:. So I got to drop math 095 and pick up nutrition. Tell me it is possible to take all these at once and do well if I apply myself. PSY 110, NTR 101, BIO 103...

  13. Hi Ya'll! Any new pre-nursing students?

    Lorelei525 replied to loulou55's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have a full time job working 3 overnights and 10 flexible daytime hours. I also have a 10 year old and 7 year old twins. I am trying to do 4 classes this semester because they are online and...

  14. Hi Ya'll! Any new pre-nursing students?

    Lorelei525 replied to loulou55's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Pre-nursing here but my school calls it Foundations of Health in MA. I am starting in Fall Bio 103, ENG 101, PSY 110 and Math 095 unless I can pass math test. If I do I will try to pick up either...

  15. Holyoke Community College

    Lorelei525 replied to Hibbzem17's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    can't private message yet. I guess I am too new. I am going next week to try to retake my math placement test. I did excellent on the English and Arith. but only got a 58 on the Algebra. But not...

  16. Holyoke Community College

    Lorelei525 replied to Lorelei525's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I would love to hear about your story also. I am desperate to find a story about someone who didn't have all the pre-req's done and still got into nursing. I am looking to change careers as soon as...

  17. Holyoke Community College

    Lorelei525 replied to Lorelei525's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Thank you. It would be wonderful to connect with people who are ahead of me. Can you tell me more about your situation? Were you able to complete all pre-req's prior to your application? Did you...

  18. Holyoke Community College

    Lorelei525 replied to Hibbzem17's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Sorry, will leave all names out in the future. I did leave out the name of my dream crusher but I should have been more

  19. Holyoke Community College

    Lorelei525 replied to Hibbzem17's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I went to the info session and did ask a few questions of Kelly. When i told the advisor that ***** said you don't need all your pre-req's to get in she laughed and said **** was just being nice....

  20. Holyoke Community College

    Lorelei525 replied to Hibbzem17's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I am also in pre-req classes for nursing. I start in Fall 2011. It is so competitive. The advisor was kind enough to tell me I had zero chance of getting in unless I had all pre-req done and all...