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I am just about to start my second semester. Yes, your schedule will change from semester to semester. I can tell you what mine is but, honestly everyone's is a little different depending on their clinical assignment. I am in class all day Tues and i...

I am getting ready to start my second semester of nursing school and I just learned that my school will be switching from ATI to Kaplan. Just wondering how Kaplan works during nursing school? I am familiar with how you can use Kaplan independently b...

Does Kaplan have books with review material like ATI?

Yep, your score won't matter. I had taken college algebra 20 yrs ago. I did not pass that section on the compass. Since I already had the class with a C or higher I did not have to take any additional math. Sounds like you will be fine.

I just finished my first semester. I had a great experience. Yes, there is little issues but, I agree those are present in every program. As the previous poster said each semester is a little bit different. Prior to receiving class, clinical, virtual...

Just be ready to hit the ground running! There really isn't any way not to be overwhelmed. There is a ton of material and as soon as you think you have things figured out they throw something new at you. As far as working, only you can say what you a...

I am currently in the MCC-PV program (first semester). This is my schedule this semester (keep in mind this may not be the same next semester): Mon 2-4 Concepts Tues 8:30-12:20 Fundamentals Wed 8-12 skills lab first 3 weeks (skills lab was based on y...

Are there any schools that offer a ADN to BSN that are NOT online programs? I have decided to go the ADN route fist but I know I will be going on to get a BSN. All the schools in my area have online BSN programs. I do not like to learn via online cla...

Hi, Wondering if anyone who is currently in the Penn Valley ADN program (or who has recently been in) would give me some ideas about what to expect? I will be applying Aug 2015 for Jan 2016 start and am very confident I will be getting in with a 3.8 ...

I start the actual program on Monday. So we will see how it goes for us then. My kids are all teens and one is away at college. They are all very independent. We came up with daily chores that they have each day to help around the house. Additionally...

Will need a stethoscope, pen light, bandage dicots, black pen, black scrub pants, black or white shoes and socks, scrub top ordered (and paid for) at orientation, and a name badge clip. We did get told what books we need at orientation. For a Jan s...

Hey Erik- Saw your post but I wasn't sure which Penn Valley program you are referring to? There are several schools across the country that have the name Penny Valley. What state is your program in?

Yep, I was there. How about you? Did you decide to stick with the ADN program? Looks like we lost our DON and now have an interim. Maybe that will be good for the program???

I haven't heard anything about Graceland. I had seriously considered UMKC for the same reasons. I chose to stick with the ADN program and am hoping in the end I don't regret it. On a good note I did get registered for classes today-that is an improv...

That is what I did. I repeated it 14 days later. That meant 4 trips in to the doctor's office. Congrats on your acceptance. I got accepted to my ADN program too and start in January.

Check on the Missouri page. There are several people on there who were in that program that ended up dropping and switching to Penn Valley.

How did it go?

Thanks! I don't mind the paper writing. I just learn better with a lecture component.

I live in the Midwest. But in general anywhere in the US, do RN-BSN physical schools exist?

I hear white is hard to keep white. People recommend oxy clean.

Ok this may seem silly but what color are the scrubs your program requires? Mine is a red top with black pants. Looking forward to that red! I have worked hard and been dreaming of this for years.

Just wondering if there is anyone else on here who is planning to submit an application to MCC-Penn Valley's ADN program in August?

Me too. I want also want to be surrounded with people who are going to work hard. It isn't fun being labeled the smart one just because you study. I don't think your GPA is on the low end either. I think there is a lot of us at 3.5 or higher. I am at...

Phew...your not a mouth breather! LOL no offense intended at all. I really meant that because of the disorganization there may not be as many people applying. Not just people with low grades but an actual lack of applicants. But who knows. I think t...

I got my acceptance letter today!!! Super excited!