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this is very interesting..i live in maryland and the one and only school that applied to accepted me witha gpa of 3.6 and we were required to score proficient or better on the teas and at least a 65 in the reading portion of the test. i scored a 76. my school received over 400 applications for only 47 slots for there evening/weekend program. i got in my first try.

no problem...i myself is also a visual learner..i didnt realize it until i was making all a's on my a & p practicals but the lecture exams were b's and c's...then i realized i can remember a picture after looking at it for 10 mins but i would also read for hours and only remeber 25% of what i read and couldnt understand why...then i started writing things down over and over, using flash cards to try to help....

Hey , Im interested in some info as well

do you know what kind of learner you are? there are several different types of learners, visual, auditory, read-write, and kinesthetic learners. because there are different types you have to approach your study habits based off of them. hope this helps .... find out what kind of learning style you belong to and optimize your ability to learn and retain information. some students sit through hours of lectures and retain all the information presented while others benefit more from hands-on lab classes. reason? students have different learning styles, which present both teachers and students with a problem when classes are taught in one set way that might only benefit one kind of learner. students can however, help themselves by finding out what kind of learner style they belong to and customize their study habits to that particular style. there are three major groups of learners, which are kinesthetic, visual and auditory. these groups represent three very different kinds of students, who are all presented with difficulties during their education. [h=3]visual learner[/h]the visual learner will often lose focus during long oral lectures, especially if these are not accompanied by drawings and illustrations. the visual learner takes mental pictures of information given, so in order for this kind of learner to retain information, oral or written, presentations of new information must contain diagrams and drawings, preferably in color. the visual learner can't concentrate with a lot of activity around him and will focus better and learn faster in a quiet study environment. ads by google visual learners are often: good spellers fast readers great at seeing the big picture but often forgets smaller details good at remembering faces but has a hard time remembering names the visual learner will benefit from: color-coded notes using drawings to illustrate outlining information using mind maps and flash cards [h=3]kinesthetic learner[/h]kinesthetic learners are described as the students in the classroom, who have problems sitting still and who often bounce their legs while tapping their fingers on the desks. they are often referred to as hyperactive students with concentration issues. [h=2][/h] kinesthetic learners are often: gifted performers naturally athletic to get the most of an education the kinesthetic learner can: choose classes with hands-on labs study with (loud) music in the background use memory and flash cards study in small groups take breaks often during study [h=3]auditory learner[/h]for the auditory learner, oral presentations are crucial for understanding a subject, as this kind of learner has the ability to remember speeches and lectures in detail but has a hard time with written text. having to read long texts is pointless and will not be retained by the auditory learner unless it is read aloud. the auditory learner often has: strong language skills a well-developed vocabulary the ability to follow spoken directions well a hard time remembering faces but easily remembers names for the auditory learner to get the most out of classes it can be helpful to: record lectures use word associations listen to audiotapes read notes aloud sit in the front of the class where the teacher can easily be seen and heard. study and discuss subjects with other students read more at suite101: identify your learning style: kinesthetic, visual and auditory are different ways to learn | suite101.com identify your learning style: kinesthetic, visual and auditory are different ways to learn | suite101.com

my employeer also pays for my education minus books and we are going through a bit of a crisis here as well. we are in the middle of negotiating our cwa union contract and its been a year and still no resolution. one of the matters at hand is tuition reimbursement. the ceo wants to change how it is given. he only wants to pay for classes that pertain to my line of work which isn't healthcare. so i look at it this way. i'm going to get in as much as i can on behalf of my job until i can't no longer. i was just accepted to the nursing program which starts next month here in maryland. if you know that you are in a program that is not for you, why stay in it? follow your heart and if you can get someone else topay for it that's all the better!

I was sooo excited when I received my letter. Then our first orientation was a bit overwhelming because we were given so much info but yet I was still excited. My problem is that I get anxiety. So now Im so anxious because I have 2 kids, ages 18 (in college) and 10. I've already prepared them as to not bother me when I'm studying because it's very intense. Im already trying to formulate in my mind how I'm gonna breakdown my 24hrs everyday:eek: effectively. I think my biggest problem is that at 36yrs old with 5 yrs of going to school part-time to get into this program Im NOT going to succeed. I have friends that are nursing students, nurses, and nursing professors(maternity) so I hear all the good, the bad, and the ugly. Everyone always tells me that I always stress out and come out doing very well but I feel that the non-nursing career seekers dont have a clue! There is no craming, studying the nite before, failing a test or 2 and still blowing the class out the water and I believe at my school(CCBC Essex) and grades below a 77 is failing:banghead:......but Imma keep the faith, be positive, and optimistic...I think lol!

I applied for financial aid after the deadline and still receive it. You may also need to try for a personal loan as well ..just depends how bad you want this!

im so excited, ive been waiting for this orientation. it seemed like it would never get here!

At the end of the day we all chose this career path. There will forever be sick people, there will be forever people who are current nurses that will retire and leave as any company. Bbut one thing is for sure and 2 for certain healthcare is a must. There may not be a hospital in your community or close to your community that will hire new grads so you will have to GO where the job is!! Point Blank..Its kinda too late to stress if the jobs will be there or not...None of us know for sure we can only go by what the experts and the statistics say ....per Us News Best Jobs 2012 they have rated Registered Nurses as the #1 job out of 25...The 25 Best Jobs | Best Jobs | US News Careers take that for what its worth!

tomorrow?? my paperwork says June 7th which is next Thursday..Does anyone else have that date?

goodmorning all....it truly depends on your area. eventhough i wont be starting the program until this fall as well (ccbc) i always research about nursing jobs and careers, additional education, and pay scales in different states. in my area (md, dc) their are tons of jobs and their are tons of jobs for new grads. below is a excerpt from the ehow website regarding nursing ..... as always it depends on the area. i had a friend who graduated several years ago and before graduation she knew her plan was to move out of md with 3 kids and all and after passing the nclex she started shopping around online for jobs in other states and eventually moved to florida. so the jobs are out their its just how serious are you to get it. "registered nurses are licensed professionals who treat patients and educate them and the public about different health conditions. employment of registered nurses is projected to rise by 22 percent from 2008 to 2018, according to the u.s. department of labor read more: schools for registered nurses | ehow.com schools for registered nurses | ehow.com"

i thought thats y the program was 2 years, because we didnt have class during the summer and winter semesters

Hey Lauri yes its Tiffany **Heyyyy** Dr Herrera finally posted our final grade a got a B soooo happy!!! Now I can breath at least till August...I spoke with Maria Membrele in the nursing department and she said class is Tue and Thurs, Lab is Mon or Wed, and Clinicals will be Sat and Sun from 7-1

Cant wait to meet you all to, Im Tiffany by the way! I dont have a pic to upload at the moment but looking forward to seeing you all at orientation!

both of u are exactly right!!!! Failure is not an option..i would kick myself if i didnt give it the ole "college try" lol...i always reflect too abt doin it when i should have before kids but u live an learn ..there's a reason for everything, i believe that i motivate my kids especially my oldest who plans to be a Dr...he always jokes with me saying i'll be working in "his office"...Well we have each other in fact were gonna need each other for the next 2 yrs...Glad to see im not the only one in this boat! Thanks :hug: