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If it were me, I would start making an assessment as to why I failed out of the first program. Was it due to time management, study issues, etc.? Then, I would make a plan on how to work through what I had issues with the first time. I don't really k...

When everything is all said and done, I will be roughly $55-60K in debt. Personally, I would try your hardest to not go over $50. Look into going to a BSN program instead of MSN. It will be cheaper and there is really no reason to get an MSN to work ...

Hey everyone! I am currently looking into applying for the Navy Nurse Corps while I am in nursing school. Could anyone tell me what it is actually like being a navy nurse? Do you have any say as to what specialty you work in and what are the deploym...

That's what I have been hearing. I spoke with a Navy recruiter who told me I would probably be able to get a waiver. However, I don't know how much truth was in that. Thanks for the reply!

I love the Erin Condren life planners, but I'm super cheap LOL so, I am making my own. I just finished the layout and I'm in love. It will have the same feel as the Erin Condren, but more customized. I have three boxes for each day: lecture, clinical...

You do have a lot of comments but I would like to share my story regarding this. With my first, I was extremely healthy, at a good weight (not over or under) took vitamins, great diet, etc. I was in cosmetology school and was on my feet most of the d...

Wow, I am sorry! That is a terrible system! I would probably apply to other programs around my area as well as that one. Just make sure their NCLEX pass rate is sufficient.

Is anyone else on here going insane? I'm checking my email obsessively and, still, no letter! Everyone is telling me not worry, blah. It is unavoidable. My GPA and TEAS score were above average, but not enough to make me not worry about getting accep...

I think they may have deleted that FB bc it wasn't coming up through the link or a search I did end up finding the fundamentals book super cheap and used on amazon. The others I am going to wait for just because most say [for Austin Peay...] and I a...

Now, I am having to force myself to not purchase my books off Amazon. They are supposed to send out an email with info in about 2.5 weeks and they register us in the courses. None of this has happened and I just have a possible book list. I am debati...

I have gone back and forth SO many times when it comes to nursing. When I first started college, I was an English/Political Science double major and planned to go to Law School. This is something I had been planning for years. Law School had been my ...

YAY!!!! Congratulations! That is super exciting!! I still have no new information, but it is getting closer to the date of knowing! Now I am trying to just enjoy my kids and being able to clean my house to the level I like LOL

(((((HUGS)))))) You seem to have a tone of great comments (sorry, didn't read them all). I just want to add that you will be thankful you had the extra study time. I am really social and have a serious problem with getting distracted by people. Also,...

I feel like this thread just needs to die... I am so sick of seeing it, but I cannot stop myself from reading it! OP, I hate to see that you are getting reamed. I know how much words can hurt. Unfortunately, sometimes this just needs to happen so we ...

I wouldn't buy them now, if you have a whole year. First, what if you are not accepted into the program you buy books for? Second, what if they change the book? I would go with the above advice and just put the $$ somewhere and forget about it. I wil...

There are also a TON of threads asking this question. You may find some more info in those. I would go with what you get accepted into. Will your hospital offer TA for the ADN or bridge program? I think it would be better to get an ADN and bridge vs ...

I never had to take the ACT or SAT, so I cannot give you information on that. However, I would suggest getting an ACT review book. Most will give you a run down and explanation of the math and everything else. Then, if you are having major issues, si...

YAY!! I was just about to add a comment. Have you youtubed nursing videos? Empowern has one about being an introvert nurse. Even as an extrovert, I found it really helpful. You may want to check it out. I am so happy for you! Finding a way to stay or...

You know, I actually have no idea what the brand is... I take it out of the box and put it in a container as soon as I buy it. I get it in bulk at sams club :) It is amazing and both of my kids love it.

That is completely disgusting and awesome! I never would have thought to try that. I'm small 5'1, 115ish and I eat A LOT compared to other girls I see. I am definitely writing that one down. Anyways, I am fairly active so my body needs more calories...

Yeah, I was pretty upset getting an 82 on my TEAS. The adviser told me, with my GPA, as long as I did above average on the TEAS I wouldn't have a problem getting in. I did get in, but I had a lot more stress about it than I would have had if I didn't...

I do not do anything competitively anymore. Once we aren't as tight on the budget, I do plan to start competing in fitness competitions. However, I do still enjoy working out 1-2 times a day for a total of 3ish hours. It wasn't an big issue while doi...

I would LOVE to do this! Unfortunately, with the new tattoo restrictions, I'm out. I hope some people are able to find success in this program!

I, too, am planning to become a CNM/FNP and looked into getting my DONA cert. Do you need to work and make money while in NS? If so, it may be a good idea to get your CNA. Also, you will need to work as an RN to get some experience before and maybe w...

Hey all! So, to get as much info about what to expect once the nursing program starts, I read the book by Caroline Porter Thomas (empowern). In the book, she mentions using the ATI DVD's while she was in school. She said she would listen to them whi...