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  1. I don't know if I can be a nurse.

    Thanks for sharing Clane. It was this post that I needed to read today to know that I'm going to get through no matter what obstacles come my way. I'm in my first semester of nursing school & it's been rough, but I'm not giving up!! I've wanted ...
  2. How ready are you for nursing school?

    I'm not ready..... physically I'm a thin person, but with no upper strength so I've started taking strength training classes Friday Saturday and Sunday to help with that. I'm also an organized chaos kind of person...how do I explain this? My desk thr...
  3. Failure is an Option: A New Grad Story

    I am a soon to be nursing student this fall, and I'm terrified of not being good enough, not getting it, and overall failing at what I've been working towards for soooo long, but your story grounded me and showed me that yes WE ARE HUMAN, WE ARE NOT ...
  4. Aurora University Applicants 2014

    I've been accepted to AU nursing school for this fall. Excited, nervous, and scared haha, looking forward to the beginning of a new journey :) good luck to all!
  5. Second thoughts/cold feet

    I think if you don't know then that's Okay. I was a drop out (@15 yes old) I began working right away & at age 20 I had an epiphany while sitting at work as a receptionist I thought "omg-am I gonna sit here at the front desk foreverrrr??" Got my ...
  6. Cold Feet

    I'm so glad I found this! I finished & graduated from my community college with my associates degree. I applied to my local university for the BSN program & have been put on the wait list as #20 , my husband tells me its a great chance & ...
  7. Ahhhh the stress of getting into nursing school!!!

    Yep I did not get accepted to 3 & I'm #20 on the waiting list for AU in Illinois... Ugh....seems like I might have to apply again next year :/ let's stay hopeful! Or at least try
  8. Statistics

    Don't throw in the towel, we've come tooo far to throw in the towel because of one class....I'm taking statistics for the second time, because I got a D (67%) my first time. I'm again struggeling but not as much as the first time, yet still it's a ve...
  9. Aurora University Applicants 2014

    FYI: I'm #20 on wait list, hehe made me giggle, but a year ago, I wasn't even on a wait list so progress is good :) anyhow Looking forward to applying again next year! Congrats to those who've been accepted and are starting their nursing journey this...
  10. KAPLAN Pre ENTRANCE Exam

    Awesome, thank you. I'm due to take mine in April.
  11. Aurora University Applicants 2014

    Ok so it's been confirmed, I told my admission rep that I got a 62% on my Teas exam & she stated that you need a 64% to get into AU PROGRAM , Aahhhh so close :/ ....anyhow best of luck to you all!:)
  12. Aurora University Applicants 2014

    Hello I got a 62% on the Teas , so I fall under, so I'm really hoping your right about them opening a Spring term! I wonder if that would mean, they'll let you take the TEAS exam again!? Anyhow, I thought in order to enter the program you have to ha...
  13. Enter your TEAS V Scores here!!

    First Try: Year 2012 Program Type: BSN Adjusted Individual Total Score: 56.7% ATI Academic Preparedness Level: Basic Mean - National: 64.3% Mean - Program: 70.6% Percentile Rank - National: 30 Percentile Rank - Program: 14 Reading: 69% Math: 63.3% Sc...
  14. Feeling unmotivated..

    I took the teas for the second time yesterday, I hear ya & understand ....I sometimes begin doubting myself especially when my friends have passed & tell me they only studied for a few days ...O_O ...ughh it sucks but coming here & readin...
  15. Are you going to work while in nursing school?

    Yes! I currently work part time though , so I will work for my first year in nursing school , but if things get rough then I will quit my job...gonna try it though! I hope to get into nursing program this fall 2014. :)
  16. Why do some choose to pursue BSN over ASN first?

    ADN is the associate Degree in Nursing ...FYI. :)
  17. Why do some choose to pursue BSN over ASN first?

    Totally get your point though! I'm applying to both programs the BSN & RN(ADN) program ...whichever accept s me first I'm going!=]
  18. Why do some choose to pursue BSN over ASN first?

    18 months is awesome! Here in Illinois, the NURSING ADN program is two years with about a year of prereqs prior to trying to get in. When you finish your pre-reqs the counselor suggest taking another year of extra classes & getting your associate...
  19. I know of 2 four year school s in Illinois that let you do nursing bsn part time but they don't suggest it, they tell you up front that what could have taken you 2-3 yrs will take you 5-6 yrs part time.....omg ...it's already taken me 4 yrs part time...
  20. Enter your TEAS V Scores here!!

    This is my second time taking this test @ladyflyer58
  21. Enter your TEAS V Scores here!!

    I'm due to take my Teas exam tomorrow ....eeeEe!
  22. Enter your TEAS V Scores here!!

    Omg, that's amazing! How long did you study for?
  23. Can't get into nursing school!

    JellyBean321 , did you ever get in? This is my second year applying... Hoping I get in somewhere this fall...sigh...
  24. 3 pre-reqs left and a dilemma

    My school(I'm in IL) , you can have 6 outstanding credit hours and still apply. They just say you must have all classes done by the time your accepted in to the nursing program. A lot of people will apply even if they have 6 credits left because at o...
  25. RN license with criminal record

    Thank you so much!! I'm going to continue to pursue my career in nursing no matter what, like you said I will apply EVERYWHERE AND ANYWHERE!