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  1. How long did it take you to become a Nurse?

    ant2cory replied to sevenup0307's topic in General Students

    I'm not sure where I got 7 years from!! That is why I should not play on AN while I 'm at work LOL!! Anyway, it is actually right at 6 years because I started in January of 11 and will end in Dec of...

  2. What makes a "well rounded" applicant?

    ant2cory posted a topic in General Nursing

    There are many hospitals in my area that offer fellowships/preceptorships/graduate nursing positions. I would like to apply to one when I graduate. The one I would really love to get is in the CICU at...

  3. How long did it take you to become a Nurse?

    ant2cory replied to sevenup0307's topic in General Students

    I started pre-reqs in January 2011 and will (hopefully) graduate December 2016 pending acceptance to the August 2014 class. It is a BSN program. It will take me just under 7 year to complete and I...

  4. Working in hospitals

    ant2cory replied to ant2cory's topic in General Students

    Thanks for the replies everyone! I have been thinking about it more and more and I think it would be best to find a position where I can work just one day a week at the hospital. That way, I will...

  5. What I'm most worried about!!

    ant2cory replied to collegegirl101's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My concern is also being able to retain all the info That really scares me

  6. Ugh, Chemistry..

    ant2cory replied to Idiosyncratic's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am in the EXACT same situation! 8 week summer course, 95-100% on everything but 80's on tests, A- system threatening to mess up my 4.0... It is SOOOOOO stressful it's not even funny! BUT, don't make...

  7. Applying for a Nursing school

    ant2cory replied to Renia190's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I applied for an ADN and BSN program. I will be attending the BSN program

  8. Summer Sessions are for Champs!!!

    ant2cory replied to CareQueen's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I feel you!!! I'm taking 3 classes this summer, work full time and am a single mom if 2. Sometimes I so see how crazy I really am taking all this on!!! But like you, I have to take a certain amount if...

  9. Going to school while working full time?

    ant2cory replied to Walnutt's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I work full time and go to school. Plus I have 2 kids. It's definitely doable. You just need to find classes that work with your schedule. I've taken night classes, weekend classes, early morning...

  10. Please share your GPAs??

    ant2cory replied to sixela21's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I currently have a 4.0. I only take 9-10 credit hours a semester and also work full time (plus single mom of 2). Have you thougt about cutting back your class load and going slower. That way you could...

  11. Whats a good elective?

    ant2cory posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    So I am finishing up my prerequisites in the next 2-3 semesters. Of the classes I have left to take 3 are electives. Next semester I am taking (as electives) nutrition and intercultural studies. Both...

  12. Whats a good elective?

    ant2cory replied to ant2cory's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    That is a great idea!!! I wonder if my school offers that! I will have to look into it. I go to 2 different schools so hopefully between the 2 one of them would offer it. Otherwise, I think I am going...

  13. Denied Financial Aid ... what to do now?

    ant2cory replied to kbcode3's topic in General Students

    How much will the entire tuition be? At the CC I was going to go to the entire 2 years was less then $8000 and that included books, fees, scrubs, shots, background checks and all. I have since...

  14. Whats a good elective?

    ant2cory replied to ant2cory's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Do you think one semester of Spanish would help me enough? That was my reservation in taking a foreign language, I'm just not sure I could learn enough in one semester to use it later in life....

  15. Nervous about Chemistry

    ant2cory replied to lvnibclc's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm in summer chem right now and honestly, it sucks. But it is completely doable. Try not to stress to much. Make sure you read the chapters and take good notes. Google chemistry for dummies and look...

  16. "Back to School" Sales

    ant2cory replied to twss2323's topic in General Students

    I love them too!!! School supplies make me excited and I love to organize them

  17. Who else is waiting for Fall 2014 acceptance?

    ant2cory replied to nwayne1012's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm in St. Louis too! I'm at Maryville and will hopefully get in for the Fall 2014 class. I have to finish this summer, fall and then spring of prerequisites. There are so many nursing schools in St....

  18. How long are your prerequisites?

    ant2cory replied to 1Luv_xo's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I started January 2011 and will be done by July 2014. I should start the nursing program in August 2014 and have my BSN in December 2016 :) I started out half time and have moved to 3/4 time. My BSN...

  19. What's the funniest most unusual baby name?

    ant2cory replied to nirvana1's topic in Nursing Humor

    I knew someone once named Toi (pronounced toy) Balls... Yup, not a married name either! The other one was Dorcus. I wonder what parents think

  20. What made you choose nursing?

    ant2cory replied to EJ1983's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I always knew I wanted to work in healthcare. I had my kids very young (19 and 21) so I didn't have the opportunity to go to school before now. I think the thing that really pushed me was my daughter....

  21. Pre-Nursing ADN... where to go from here?

    ant2cory replied to sjg8412's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I agree that volunteer hours would look best. You don't want to overwhelm yourself with the stress of more classes during the

  22. Statistics online

    ant2cory replied to Jenjer003's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am taking it online next semester too in an accelerated 8 week course. When I signed up for it I was nervous but felt like I could do it. Now everyone I hear from says its the hardest class yet ever...

  23. Single mother, no support, nursing school

    ant2cory replied to almostnurse25's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Don't let the struggles involved keep you from becoming a nurse! Single mom's do it all the time and I am one of them. While I have not yet started my BSN program and I have been in school for 2 1/2...

  24. What made you decide to go for ASN or BSN?

    ant2cory replied to Idiosyncratic's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm getting my BSN. I had applied to the ASN program but the wait was 2 years long and bc it was full time during the day I knew I couldn't work. As a single mom who owns a house I knew it would be...

  25. to all the moms....

    ant2cory replied to Mchs4735's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I havent started the program yet and my kids are 7 and 9 but I have been in school for 2 1/2 years. It takes a lot if sacrifice and a lot of help. If anyone says they will watch the baby for you, let...