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    community college of philadelphia

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

    Usually it is 2 years without pre-requisites as nursing core courses are usually 4 semesters (2 years). Most programs require that all pre-requisites be completed before
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    Help paying for school

    WookieeRN replied to sjefferson's topic in General Students

    I don't think you understand what bullying
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    community college of philadelphia

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

    I don't think CCP has an evening program. Just day. LaSalle has an evening/weekend program, Harcum does too (I think?)... Abington did but they are closing the diploma program because of the merger...
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    How do you organize your binders?

    WookieeRN replied to Meldel's topic in General Students

    I have 2 binders. 1 for theory, 1 for lab/clinical since I only do lab for 4 weeks. I then get 15-tab dividers for each week and tape the schedule for that week on the front of each divider so it's...
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    Desperate for help

    WookieeRN replied to zhzx0's topic in General Students

    Many programs make decisions on situations like this on a case-by-case basis, meaning you won't be able to find out unless you apply and wait for
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    Help paying for school

    WookieeRN replied to sjefferson's topic in General Students

    Is a payment plan an option? I had about $1500 that wasn't covered by my financial aid last semester and the school was able to work out a payment plan for me for that semester and the upcoming...
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    College Grad Nursing school Options

    WookieeRN replied to kamododragon's topic in General Students

    You need to understand how admissions work. 2.7 is the minimum they accept, meaning they get applicants ranging from 2.7-4.0. If there are 30 slots and they get 40 applicants with a 4.0, 20 with a...
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    Any easier nursing programs in PA or NJ? Keyword easier relative to other programs

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

    I would not want to go to an "easy" school because I would be suspect at the quality of my
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    Abington Dixon School Nursing to close, convert to BSN under Jefferson Health

    WookieeRN replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Most
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    Can You work as an RN towards the end of Nursing school?

    WookieeRN replied to LelahRN2be's topic in General Nursing

    Students working as RNs before graduation only makes sense if there is only 1 graduation ceremony a year, or these students are working as nurse externs (and not
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    New grad, GN what am I?

    WookieeRN replied to Graduation2016's topic in General Students

    Bachelors of Science/Associates of Science in Nursing only implies you've been conferred the
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    Failing out

    WookieeRN replied to Sola8729's topic in School, College Programs

    You can't appeal to be readmitted to your current
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    New grad, GN what am I?

    WookieeRN replied to Graduation2016's topic in General Students

    Or, BSN if you graduated from a bachelors program, ADN if you graduated from an associates
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    Alcohol consumption (in nursing school)

    WookieeRN replied to Joe_Dignasio's topic in General Students

    I was tested for alcohol before starting my 1st semester. However, our Dean specifically said to us to be responsible and not wear ANYTHING that represents the school. She said it wasn't the 60s...
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    New Graduate nurse moving to Denver

    WookieeRN replied to Nurse924's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Second this! Denver is a tough market, I've
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    W's on Transcript

    WookieeRN replied to Lamoreniita30's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    This is going to be very school-specific. Call around to other area schools to ask about their W
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    So I'm a College Dropout

    WookieeRN replied to berdyvic's topic in General Students

    1. You still pay the same amount regardless of if you are degree - seeking or not at CC. Sometimes at 4-year schools non-matriculated students pay more. 2. That is school
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    Annoying CNA

    WookieeRN replied to Bellaxx392's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I don't know why you thought it was a good idea to address that in front of the patient's family, to be
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    UMO/Watts: ACCEPTED

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

    Welcome! I am about to go into my 2nd semester (or 3rd if you count UMO). It's an awesome
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    **venting**

    WookieeRN replied to bdbrdb's topic in Private Duty

    Your husband can't talk if he isn't adding to the pot, no
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    Explaining extenuating circumstances on NursingCAS?

    WookieeRN replied to txgal333's topic in General Students

    I would try and retake those prerequisites, personally. Nursing schools hear a lot of "extenuating circumstances" as everyone has them. This is not meant to belittle your experience, it's just...
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    Abington Dixon School Nursing to close, convert to BSN under Jefferson Health

    WookieeRN replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I, too, was anticipating this happening once Abington merged with Jeff. It was only a matter of
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    Tattoos in Nursing School

    WookieeRN replied to BBboy's topic in General Students

    Ask yourself this question: "what is more important: getting that tattoo or going to nursing
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    IV Insertion in School?

    WookieeRN replied to meganec17's topic in General Nursing

    We will be learning to start IVs next semester and will be expected to perform the skill in
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    Do I even have a chance?!!

    WookieeRN replied to grangeca's topic in General Students

    You need to show the program you are inspired for nursing school already by having competitive grades, and not when you finally get into the program. Nursing school admission boards see a LOT of...