WookieeRN BSN, MSN, RN

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    Incompetency of california board of nursing

    WookieeRN replied to junbybravo's topic in California Nursing

    Are they now rejecting you because they think you are a non-U.S citizen who graduated from a U.S program or U.S Citizen who graduated from a foreign program? If your program is this issue, possibly...
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    Advice from nurse managers or recruiter in the area

    WookieeRN replied to brittney1890's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Have you already inquired with the nurse managers and HR at the hospital you work as a tech? That would be my first
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    Calling any Watts School of Nursing students who start pre-reqs in January 2014.

    WookieeRN replied to Rach2610's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    II'mm hopefully starting soon. I just sent in my background check last week and I'm hoping to hear back on that
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    Calling any Watts School of Nursing students who start pre-reqs in January 2014.

    WookieeRN replied to Rach2610's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    The essay is listed in the application. They want you to tell them why you want to be a nurse, why you want to go to Watts, what you want to do in the future. They ask for 3 references. They're...
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    Watts School of Nursing - May 2014

    WookieeRN replied to jkm0807's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    Awesome hannrie!! Congratulations :) My background check and $40 won't reach them until tomorrow (I sent it certified) but I'm hoping to get the email next week. Cross your fingers for
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    Watts School of Nursing - May 2014

    WookieeRN replied to jkm0807's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    Good to
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    Watts School of Nursing - May 2014

    WookieeRN replied to jkm0807's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    Do in-person courses not start until August? Or are some of you guys going Tuesday/Thursday in the
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    Nursing Student question HELP!

    WookieeRN replied to richardvelaEMT's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I don't think that's correct-- looks like it is for those who already have a license and have disciplary action against them or want to make a complaint about a licensed RN. Perhaps in their response...
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    Can I request more money in my school loan?

    WookieeRN replied to mommycruz3's topic in General Students

    It depends on what you qualify
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    Can I request more money in my school loan?

    WookieeRN replied to mommycruz3's topic in General Students

    If your tuition eats up the $12,500 you are eligible for per year for federal loans, you would have to look elsewhere for private loans or scholarships/grants to fill in the
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    Watts School of Nursing - May 2014

    WookieeRN replied to jkm0807's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    How long did it take for everyone's background check to come back? I'm going to call today to see if there are still slots for the June class, and sending out my background check certified
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    Is the NP schedule flexible enough to be a mother?

    WookieeRN replied to ramseyer's topic in Nursing Career

    I think it's way to early to tell, honestly. When I was 18 I thought I would be married and start having kids by 25. Now, at 26, I don't even want to think about having kids until after 30. Start with...
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    Calling any Watts School of Nursing students who start pre-reqs in May 2014.

    WookieeRN replied to djstormin's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Just got my background check form in the mail TODAY!!! It's so close I can taste it
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    Drexel vs UPenn Financial Aid Packages

    WookieeRN replied to Ally082's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Hmmmm.... Speaking from my personal experience I have many friends that went to Drexel and were in similar financial situations as you that received pretty good scholarships/financial aid from Drexel....
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    Calling any Watts School of Nursing students who start pre-reqs in May 2014.

    WookieeRN replied to djstormin's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I know! I'm crossing my fingers and can't wait to hear back. I'm hoping I don't have to wait longer than you guys have. They seem to really be on the ball though with acceptances from what I can see...
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    Watts School of Nursing - May 2014

    WookieeRN replied to jkm0807's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    I think as long as you take the time to explain it in the essay portion you should be
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    Warning Signs Associated With Degree Mills and Scam Schools

    WookieeRN replied to TheCommuter's topic in School, College Programs

    I think for some people, even though the signs are there, they are so desperate for what they want they completely overlook the bad until it's too late. I just read the story on the fake nursing...
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    Calling any Watts School of Nursing students who start pre-reqs in May 2014.

    WookieeRN replied to djstormin's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I've heard that they place more emphasis on the HESI score, essay and references (hence why they state they have mo minimum GPA
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    Tallahassee Community College

    WookieeRN replied to tjabr236's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    If those are the only ones they require, those are the only ones you take. You only need to study those 4
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    Watts School of Nursing - May 2014

    WookieeRN replied to jkm0807's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    I am so nervous already and I haven't been accepted yet (just sent it out earlier this week after FINALLY getting my last reference). I'm nervous about the June start date if they're still accepting...
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    Watts School of Nursing - May 2014

    WookieeRN replied to jkm0807's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    Mine is 2.5 pages. If it's concise at 2 pages, don't worry. They didn't put a minimum word requirement or page requirement so you should be fine if you feel you answered all the questions! Others that...
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    Watts School of Nursing - May 2014

    WookieeRN replied to jkm0807's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    Thanks!!!! I hope I hear back
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    DUI before nursing school LVN, exemption with social services

    WookieeRN replied to donnie123's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    It's my understanding that criminal background checks are NOT like credit checks. Charges and convictions do not "fall off" depending on the background check. We do FBI background checks that list...
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    failed again, please help

    WookieeRN replied to kat329's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    Did you get a breakdown of what you scored in each section? I know for reading, it gave me the composite score and then gave me the score percentage for each area like word usage, conclusions, etc....
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    Passed Hesi... Not accepted?

    WookieeRN replied to BetterLate's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    I agree with the above poster. I think there are quite a few people (actually, maybe a lot) who have passed the HESI and still not been accepted. Especially when you consider how many of those in your...