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  1. I need some advice...

    spore2008 replied to Jonahyona's topic in General Students

    Are there any positives to staying in the course? I would withdraw. A "D" or an "F" will most certainly hurt you and your transcript is written in stone-the grade will never be removed and the...

  2. Why did you pick your username?

    spore2008 replied to made's topic in General Nursing

    My handle? Spore2008? My PhD dissertation was on sporulation and meiosis in budding yeast. I defended in December 2008. I start nursing school January

  3. Just got hired and heard that Zoloft can come up as a Benzo on drug test?

    spore2008 replied to sweetnlow4's topic in General Nursing

    I, too, can fully understand the desire to protect one's privacy and limit what is divulged about my health background to a future employer...or anyone. When I volunteered at a major NYC area...

  4. Taking nursing pre-reqs online or at community college - New York residents

    spore2008 replied to bocaburger's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I know about Westchester Community College and Rockland Community College. I took all of my prerequisites at WCC and now one online Pathophysiology course from a community college in Kansas. I know...

  5. Reapplying after being accepted

    spore2008 replied to FarminRN's topic in General Students

    From your post, it seems you already asked to defer for a year. If you must reapply, I don't think anyone-allnurses or the school in question-will be able to answer this question. I think much...

  6. looking to get BSN, preferably an accelarated program

    spore2008 replied to free2speed's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I don't know how admissions to a BSN program works for someone who has an associates degree. I am guessing you apply to traditional BSN programs and will enroll with advanced standing since you have...

  7. looking to get BSN, preferably an accelarated program

    spore2008 replied to free2speed's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would definitely apply to more than one school! Remember the adage, "Don't put all of your eggs in one basket." How true. If I had time/money, I would consider retaking API. That being said, some...

  8. Taking nursing pre-reqs online or at community college - New York residents

    spore2008 replied to bocaburger's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would NOT recommend taking any lab science course online. Before enrolling in an online science course, I would ask the programs I am interested in applying to if they will accept the course. I...

  9. freaking out about skills checkoffs...

    spore2008 replied to maxcat's topic in General Students

    I am about to begin nursing school so I have never taken the type of exam you are describing. That being said, I have been evaluated on my performance skills in an academic capacity many times and I...

  10. Is this doable? ABSN program

    spore2008 replied to Reese2012's topic in General Students

    Personally, I found speaking with students in the program I will be attending eased my discomfort of the unknown. I even "met" these students on allnurses! They answered many of my questions about...

  11. Second Degree options.. oppinions needed!

    spore2008 replied to LeXxBelieve1's topic in General Students

    @delabeaux: It would take about 18-22 credits of a 4.0 to pull up a complete undergraduate GPA of a 2.8 to a 3.0...I know this because I did it. There is no guarantee the OP will "ace" 5 to 6...

  12. Did you do an Accelerated BSN program?

    spore2008 replied to GradStudent2012's topic in General Nursing

    This is a very interesting topic. I am eager to hear responses as I am about to being an accelerated BSN program. Is this research for a class or for a

  13. Prospective nursing student HELP!

    spore2008 replied to j9199's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Almost all accelerated BSN programs have a cluster of prerequisite courses they require students complete PRIOR to beginning the program, though not necessarily PRIOR to submitting an application....

  14. Statistics during summer session?

    spore2008 replied to nelnel89's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    This is a tough question to answer because I don't know you (your academic strengths and weaknesses) nor your school. You have "saved" the hardest classes for last! That being said, Statistics is...

  15. Do all programs require TEAS?

    spore2008 replied to Aurorarose's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    My accelerated BSN program requires the GRE for admission (graduate record

  16. BSN vs. direct entry to MSN

    spore2008 replied to mixie's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Given your age and experience (still in undergrad), your GPA is your most important selling point. Obviously, the higher the better. Next, acing a standardized exam such as the GRE can slam dunk your...

  17. Paying for it???

    spore2008 replied to kkrod's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Are you a

  18. Trying to start a nursing career

    spore2008 replied to Geo71oh's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I know of at least 2 night and/or weekend accelerated BSN programs (not for profit, but private schools) in the NY metro area and there are probably more schools that offer you such a schedule. I...

  19. advice for someone whose GPA is less than desirable?

    spore2008 replied to laruhpea's topic in General Students

    It does suck to feel like you overcame the poor performance in undergrad long ago. Stellar graduate work doesn't seem to help your application one bit. Not necessarily. Like you, I did not do as...

  20. Which A&P?

    spore2008 replied to mandaleni23's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would ask the programs you are interested in applying to about their recommendation as to which course (or courses) are most appropriate. Personally, I would take the two course sequence. This...

  21. Volunteering...questions

    spore2008 replied to beveled's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    As strange as it sounds, it is quite difficult to get a volunteer position at a good hospital. Since the economy is bad, many unemployed people want to remain busy and useful and many slots have...

  22. Loans, loans and more loans

    spore2008 replied to Jennyfour's topic in General Nursing

    Undergraduate education can be VERY expensive. Some of the most expensive (and selective) colleges and universities in the USA can run around 50K/ year. Whether this educational investment makes...

  23. Taking Microbio and Statistics at the same time?

    spore2008 replied to green_girl's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I found Stats to be quite difficult and I have a PhD in Molecular Genetics and Microbiology...so I am ok in the mathematics department (i.e Calculus). I am an older student (35) and was irritated to...

  24. Please help!!

    spore2008 replied to cbrennan1188's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I was accepted to both programs. Honestly, I do not know the admissions statistics for these programs nor the student profile of the incoming class. I was a bit of an oddball applicant. I...

  25. Please help!!

    spore2008 replied to cbrennan1188's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I only applied to the Rush GEM and DePaul MENP programs. Both are graduate entry masters programs and not nurse practitioner programs. I know that UIC has a combined degree program and both Rush and...