AspiringNurseMW

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  1. A&P classes

    AspiringNurseMW replied to Schoolrat's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I was under the impression the A&P is a required pre-requisites to most nursing programs. I think your answer is specific to the nursing program(s) you plan on applying to, what are THEIR...

  2. I never attended college.

    AspiringNurseMW replied to AreEnd's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Where in NYC are you? There are at least 5 community colleges that offer nursing programs. I myself was about to enroll in either City Tech or Medgar Evers before I moved to

  3. How many nursing students secure jobs in the US?

    AspiringNurseMW replied to WilkinsMicawber's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    As for me personally, I looked up the passing rate of NCLEX at my school, actually would browse for nursing jobs in my area to see what was available and called two of the local hospitals to see if...

  4. How many nursing students secure jobs in the US?

    AspiringNurseMW replied to WilkinsMicawber's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    This questions probably gets asked a lot, and the answer is always the same. It depends on where you live and what type of job you are willing to work at. Where I lived in NY market was saturated. But...

  5. How to pay for Nursing school: Student Nursing Scholarship + Financial Aid Links

    AspiringNurseMW replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Students

    Always always always file your FAFSA. Don't assume anything until you have done that at least. It seems odd that you could have maxed out financial aid in 2 years. FAFSA usually takes less than 1 week...

  6. Pre-Nursing MOMS Unite!

    AspiringNurseMW replied to ASN2016's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hello Im 26 years old with a 3.5 year old and an 8 month old. Im starting my pre-requisites for nursing this fall, application is due Mid-December and I hear back by March to see if I got accepted...

  7. work, school and family balance

    AspiringNurseMW replied to mbtsab's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Worried about that here too. I have a 3 yr old and a 8 month old and my husband and MIL work nights (7pm-5am) so I usually cook everyday (can't afford not to). Ill be taking 2 online classes and...

  8. A&P 1

    AspiringNurseMW replied to Amylovesnursing's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Im sitting here twiddling my thumbs waiting to them to tell us what textbook to get and ask for the syllabus ahead of time..... eeeeek 5 more weeks I can't wait to

  9. Is it *that* hard for everyone??

    AspiringNurseMW posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi, I was a really good student in HS (albeit 10 years ago). Like the barely had to study because I retain most things really well type of student. I started reviewing the PAX RN book and am still...

  10. Is it *that* hard for everyone??

    AspiringNurseMW replied to AspiringNurseMW's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thanks. I really like that teaching tid-bit, Ive always been good at tutoring and I think it will be the perfect way for me to better absorb the material. Im currently studying for the PAX RN and am...

  11. Pre-Nursing Hopes

    AspiringNurseMW replied to mindofmidwifery's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I just moved to a new area and I have an 8 month old so I have not offered my services here. Once I get some extra money I am actually going to pursue Childbirth Education, because it doesn't require...

  12. pre nurse student

    AspiringNurseMW replied to nurse_to_be_12's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you are starting out most school don't let you pick your own classes. Look up who the nursing adviser is is your school and go speak to them, even though its summertime you should be able to find...

  13. Is my school the only one?

    AspiringNurseMW replied to aspiringrn1987's topic in General Students

    Im enrolled to start pre-reqs this coming semester but my school is Summer: Nursing 100- Intro to nursing - 1 credit Semester 1: Nursing Concepts 1 - 9 credits Semester 2: Nursing Concept 2 - 9...

  14. When I first got accepted into a local ADN program, I was excited... However

    AspiringNurseMW replied to RjSmithTec's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I too am 26 and I dont have experience but I too am choosing the AS program at my local community college vs a private school. However I have a young family and because of this and finances I am...

  15. So is ADN- RN really a waste of time?

    AspiringNurseMW replied to mzsuccess's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Where I live in PA there is only one ADN program, and thus it has become highly competitive, and as a result the students are highly sought after. However I used to live in NYC, if I had stayed there...

  16. Pre-Nursing Hopes

    AspiringNurseMW replied to mindofmidwifery's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think that sounds like a more feasible plan..... As far as the doula work just an FYI it doesnt HAVE to be a certification, you can take the workshop and reading but I think certification is really...

  17. ages and schedules

    AspiringNurseMW replied to mbtsab's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Im 26 with a 3 year old and a 8 month old. Going to school full time and still deciding whether to work p/t during the weekends or taking out a little extra on my loans to help pay for day care so I...

  18. I need help

    AspiringNurseMW replied to rules's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It really is dependent on where you live. For example the school I am going to is the only ADN program for miles and miles and miles and makes the program very competitive. Ive heard that about 90% of...

  19. PAX exam anxiety!

    AspiringNurseMW replied to CinciGirl_86's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    And last time I took any classes was 10 years ago

  20. PAX exam anxiety!

    AspiringNurseMW replied to CinciGirl_86's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Totally feeling the same way!!!! I have the book but I dont plan on taking the exam until late November because the deadline for my nursing app is December. Math and English I have no problem with but...

  21. Confused about Adn/Bsn

    AspiringNurseMW replied to boxer248boy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Have you started on your pre-requisites at all? For the sake of tuition (if its a factor) start at the ADN, you have to work on prerequisites anyway so make sure that they are transferable between...

  22. post your fall class schedule

    AspiringNurseMW replied to reka2014's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Just starting my journey at 26 years old for an ADN program First Year Student - online Math 101 - Online English Composition General Psych A&P Pax RN in

  23. VENT SESSION

    AspiringNurseMW replied to FutureNurseK's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thanks NeoNat. Ive actually mapped out all my 6 semesters. Im a fairly good student, above average, so I tried to balance my easy classes with one big one every semester, For example this semester I...

  24. Future Medical Assistant! Any advice

    AspiringNurseMW replied to eflores06's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    There is another board that is for Medical Assistants.... you might get a response over

  25. Years since highschool, PAX RN

    AspiringNurseMW replied to AspiringNurseMW's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thanks everyone. I get my review book next week....... The minus 4.5 months until PAX