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    Trying to get into nursing school with a less than perfect educational record...

    frenchtoastwaffles replied to frenchtoastwaffles's topic in General Students

    Sounds like I'm wearing familiar shoes, I am so happy for you!! Thank you for sharing, you're a beam of hope right now ? I'm still working on my pre-reqs, have an A- in A&P 2 right now so...
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    Trying to get into nursing school with a less than perfect educational record...

    frenchtoastwaffles replied to frenchtoastwaffles's topic in General Students

    Thank you for the reply! All of my 60 credits are liberal arts, humanities, and core. I'm taking my sciences now so they're all recent! I just don't want to risk lose the credit I've already earned....
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    Trying to get into nursing school with a less than perfect educational record...

    frenchtoastwaffles replied to frenchtoastwaffles's topic in General Students

    The only thing I worry about as I consider applying for ADN programs is what will happen to the credits I've already earned towards a Bachelors? I have Junior standing right now, I don't want all of...
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    Trying to get into nursing school with a less than perfect educational record...

    frenchtoastwaffles replied to frenchtoastwaffles's topic in General Students

    I spoke with a friend at the CC where I'm taking pre-requisites through right now, she's applying to the nursing program for the fall and walked me through their pre-reqs and admissions requirements....
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    Trying to get into nursing school with a less than perfect educational record...

    frenchtoastwaffles replied to frenchtoastwaffles's topic in General Students

    Thanks everyone. Leg work is underway starting with a big study day for A&P 2 and micro today the will is all here, now I just need to find a few ways to get there. Smf, great job getting to your...
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    Trying to get into nursing school with a less than perfect educational record...

    frenchtoastwaffles replied to frenchtoastwaffles's topic in General Students

    That's a great idea, keylime. I've been in touch with schools, but mostly asked about pre reqs rather than how they weigh admissions criteria. I'll definitely re-word my inquiries to better understand...
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    Trying to get into nursing school with a less than perfect educational record...

    frenchtoastwaffles replied to frenchtoastwaffles's topic in General Students

    Runbaby, you make a good point. In applying for BSN programs I should just cast as wide of a net as possible- even if that means peppering a few associate's programs into it. A lot of them have a...
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    Help!! Worried About Not Passing Chemistry!

    frenchtoastwaffles posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hey everyone, I'm taking the last of my nursing pre-requisites this year and I'm doing great in my A&P, micro, stats, etc. but I have always struggled with chemistry. This time around is no...
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    Stony Brook Accelerated and Basic BSN Programs

    frenchtoastwaffles replied to ahundredsummers's topic in New York Nursing

    I don't know anything about applying for both programs, but try emailing ********** who is in charge of admissions for the basic program. Not sure of her title, but she usually responds to emails. I'm...
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    A spouse that just doesn't get it.

    frenchtoastwaffles replied to megkat's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I definitely feel your pain, megkat. There is no denying that there is a LOT to remember and it's very challenging, but do you think there is any chance that your hubby is only acting like it's not...
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    Life Expenses in Nursing School?

    frenchtoastwaffles posted a topic in General Students

    Alright ladies and gents, I've fumbled with my academics in the past by trying to balance work and school to keep a roof over my head. I recently lost my job and am getting back on the horse for...
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    Win $100! February 2013 Caption Contest

    frenchtoastwaffles replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    And they said I'd never use Track in real
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    Life Expenses in Nursing School?

    frenchtoastwaffles replied to frenchtoastwaffles's topic in General Students

    How did you get to teach LPN students? Did you get an ADN and then do a BSN program? This sounds like a cool idea, but I don't have an associate's so I don't know if it's an option. It probably varies...
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    Just got my RN - can not work in home health due to CA regs

    frenchtoastwaffles replied to ariel4164's topic in Home Health

    Sounds about right, my agency is primarily a special needs CHHA! We also have a LHCSA branch and our new grads could work through it as well on medicare cases, but I guess NY isn't one of those...
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    Just got my RN - can not work in home health due to CA regs

    frenchtoastwaffles replied to ariel4164's topic in Home Health

    I worked for three years in home care and we were able to employ new grads without experience. We couldn't use LVN/LPN's though, I'm not sure what the regs are in Cali as I am in NY, and they might...
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    Life Expenses in Nursing School?

    frenchtoastwaffles replied to frenchtoastwaffles's topic in General Students

    I applied to a few pharmacies for a tech position and I do have the sittercity account, I've been looking around for work but as far as the nannying goes, I live in NYC and it seems if you want to be...
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    Life Expenses in Nursing School?

    frenchtoastwaffles replied to frenchtoastwaffles's topic in General Students

    mariebailey, I found this on another thread: "In New York you can't become a CNA without going through a specific CNA program, they don't count the one year of RN school anymore. CNA's in our area are...
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    Life Expenses in Nursing School?

    frenchtoastwaffles replied to frenchtoastwaffles's topic in General Students

    Really?? I'll have to look into that, it sounds like a pretty good route to take. As far as the debt goes, I spent my first couple of years as an undergrad at a private university. They offered me...
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    Life Expenses in Nursing School?

    frenchtoastwaffles replied to frenchtoastwaffles's topic in General Students

    Thanks everyone! I think this is only a big deal because I know I've struggled in the past with balancing work and school, I'll really have to cross that bridge when I get accepted (keep your fingers...
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    Stony Brook Nursing Basic BSN Fall 2013 applicants

    frenchtoastwaffles replied to akaur_2010's topic in New York Nursing

    the extension is until 2/8 and it's only for the accelerated programs- not the
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    Life Expenses in Nursing School?

    frenchtoastwaffles replied to frenchtoastwaffles's topic in General Students

    catdawg, I am in the same boat as you- I'm the sole provider for myself, I can't really just quit my job (unless I get crazy good financial aid that extends into my living expenses- HA!) It's a really...
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    Non-CNA Jobs You Can Work While You're a Student

    frenchtoastwaffles replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Students

    Thank you for taking the time to post this, you already answered my thread before but it's still
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    Life Expenses in Nursing School?

    frenchtoastwaffles replied to frenchtoastwaffles's topic in General Students

    Of course it is what I really want to do, if I wasn't completely sure of it I wouldn't pursue it! :-P Unfortunately, I don't really think that paying for living expenses with student loans is going to...
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    Concealed Carry...as a nurse?

    frenchtoastwaffles replied to mcknis's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Right now I'm a pre-nursing student, but once I start up in nursing school and I'm in clinicals, I have put some serious thought into getting a permit to keep it in the car. Call me over-cautious, but...
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    Has anyone shadowed yet? Volunteered?

    frenchtoastwaffles replied to queserasera's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You get to shadow in NICU?! I need to get on your level! You lucky lady :) Please update us on how it goes for you! I haven't gotten a chance to shadow nurses (not since high school anyway), and I...