30pls_rn_in_trng replied to ns808's topic in Pre-Nursing
Thank you for writing this. It serves as some comfort knowing I am not the only one who feared having the responsibility of someone's life in my hands. I've always wanted to be a nurse but I, for many years let that fear get the best of me. Not anym...
Hello. Thanks in advance for reading & stating your opinions. I'll be starting my RN pre-reqs soon, and I'm wondering which type of laptop to invest in. I have been wanting to cross over into the apple world. I have an ipad & ipod. However, ...
30pls_rn_in_trng replied to 30pls_rn_in_trng's topic in Pre-Nursing
I primarily want to use it for school. Writing papers, notes, research etc. Since I do have other apple devices I may transfer pics/music. I have the impression that my laptop will be my new best friend while in school. ;-) So I'll need to carry it w...
30pls_rn_in_trng replied to tayloramaRN2be's topic in Pre-Nursing
I totally understand the frustration with math, & the pre-algebra formulas. As someone that has struggled, but since have passed. . There is light at the end of the tunnel. Basically passing the algebra says you know how to factor & redu...
Hello I just wanted to start a thread for students in the bay area, or for bay area hopefuls. I am currently a student at a community college in santa clara county. I'm in year #2 of college pre reqs for nursing. I am not going full time so I wo...
30pls_rn_in_trng replied to 30pls_rn_in_trng's topic in California
Thank you! Good luck on your application. Balancing it all hasn't been easy. However, I am motivated & dedicated. ***fingers crossed I never loose that. Ha. SJSU huh... good for you! I know a few people that have tried getting into their RN pr...
30pls_rn_in_trng replied to 30pls_rn_in_trng's topic in California
I'd like to read other people's experiences in becoming a nurse here in the bay area, while attending community college here in the bay area. ... Thank you!
30pls_rn_in_trng replied to ASN2016's topic in Pre-Nursing
What is your school load? I started out with 2 classes. When I realized math was a challenge, i went down to one class. I too am starting from scratch, so I plan to take a G.E. class along with a pre req in order to be on a reasonable schedule. I...
30pls_rn_in_trng replied to thomasg's topic in California
@medlove & @cnoto34. Thank you for the heads up! Sounds like a busy, exciting journey! Best of luck to everyone on this road! I know the hard work will pay off! Medlove-good luck on the exam!
30pls_rn_in_trng replied to thomasg's topic in California
@cnoto34 thank you for the luck! I'm still working on pre reqs. I have another year or so left. Just want to plan ahead on what I should do to increase my chances of getting in. I know the time will fly by. When you say it was a tough and challeng...
30pls_rn_in_trng replied to thomasg's topic in California
How was everyone's experience on applying for EVC? Was it ok, brutal, or mixed? What are some tips you guys can give. I heard it was a lottery process. Is this process helpful to students? Thanks in advance. I'll be applying next year if I fi...
30pls_rn_in_trng replied to tahoe02's topic in Pre-Nursing
I'm in my 30 ' s going back to school. So, like you I wanted to refresh on my biology. I took intro to biology (an accelerated course) and it covered alot in the cell process for humans and plants. It also touched on dna structure. Since the course ...
It has been years since I was in high school. I have taken some basic voccational classes. However, the math seemed easier back in those days. lol. I have taken Algebra twice, and now only have one more time to take it. I am grasping it. However, in ...
30pls_rn_in_trng replied to pinkrain94's topic in Pre-Nursing
No, it was not. I always loved nursing, and wanted to pursue it someday. I got married, and had a family at a young age. That meant I had to push that dream to the back burner. I am now, (that most my kids are a little older) starting out on fullfill...