olivia28

olivia28

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  1. Returning B.S. Graduated -Conflicted on whether to get RN A.A.S or BSN

    olivia28 replied to Chrissy12's topic in New York Nursing

    Totally agree. I respect people's opinions, that is what I was giving, not misinforming. People ask questions, and people give their opinion, that is what a message board is about. You have to...

  2. Returning B.S. Graduated -Conflicted on whether to get RN A.A.S or BSN

    olivia28 replied to Chrissy12's topic in New York Nursing

    I totally agree with the poster above. Most of the Accelerated programs are designed just to get you to pass the NCLEX, not to be a good clinician also. That was important to me. I also could not...

  3. What if you have a bachelor's degree in another discipline and are getting a ADN?

    olivia28 replied to AZO49008's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Once again, it all boils down to choice. I have a BS degree, work full time, have a child to support, blah, blah blah. I chose the ADN route simply because I could not afford to go to school full...

  4. Debinding books

    olivia28 replied to Jamie2887's topic in General Students

    To save money, I bought a used electric hole puncher on ebay, took some binder that my job did not want and debinded the books myself. I di each book very carefully and it was so worth it not to have...

  5. Bergen Community Program

    olivia28 replied to SweetGrL397's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    And the evening program accepts half of that number. Congrats ladies, that is a very competitive program. I took my pre-reqs at

  6. accepted to Nassau comm coll and Queensborough comm coll

    olivia28 replied to laura11's topic in New York Nursing

    make a checklist of your most important school qualities and compare the two schools. if they are very similar, then which one is a shorter

  7. Getting into a Lpn program with no test in ny

    olivia28 replied to Sheemy's topic in New York Nursing

    Some of these programs also offer classes to prepare you for the entrance test. Check with your local community college who may offer a program such as

  8. Nursing schools in NYC

    olivia28 replied to Triple A's's topic in New York Nursing

    I took some of my pre-reqs online from Bergen Community College but that was not reflected on my transcripts. Are you talking about science pre-reqs? If it is from an accredited school, there should...

  9. St. Vincent's CMC - Queens

    olivia28 replied to barbnyc's topic in New York Nursing

    I did take that into consideration. But I also took into consideration that I was accepted to one school and I would rather have my license and go back for my BSN then to wait for an acceptance from...

  10. Nursing Sch. in NJ that can get to from NY via public transportation

    olivia28 replied to Free Spirit 1's topic in New York Nursing

    You can also try Bergen Community College in Paramus. Take the bus from GW bus station on 178 Street or 42 street then transfer at Garden State Plaza. There is a but that goes straight to the...

  11. The Dorothea Hopfer School of Nursing

    olivia28 replied to Carmelsyn's topic in New York Nursing

    I applied to Hopfer and Cochran. I find that they both have the same nursing school experience, at least that was the impression I got. Both are small schools with a very hands-on approach and small...

  12. Attention weekend evening BMCC grads/nur 2,3,4 students

    olivia28 replied to kittykat23's topic in New York Nursing

    Sorry to jump into your post, but optimistic is right. I am in my first semester at Hopfer and I am pulling a C average in the class right now. I study all the info, but the critical thinking is...

  13. study- cram or everynight

    olivia28 replied to momx4's topic in General Students

    I cram and study at least an hour every day. I find that the types of questions we are given is what I need to work on. I tend ot overanalyze the question when I already know what the answer is! I...

  14. evening nursing programs

    olivia28 replied to Jennyfur1234's topic in New York Nursing

    It is a lot of work. You just have to have proper time management skills. So far I am keeping on top of things, but it is very easy to fall behind. You have to make it a top priority. I expected...

  15. evening nursing programs

    olivia28 replied to Jennyfur1234's topic in New York Nursing

    I am a Nursing 1 student a Hopfer. I attend school two nights a week (Tues & Weds) 6-10pm and Saturday clinicals from 7-4. Some come in three days a week if their clinical is on Thursday. I...

  16. Feel like Im at a dead end

    olivia28 replied to NrsKyssez's topic in New York Nursing

    WHy are you afraid of Helen Fuld? You will not know if you can get in unless you try. There are two programs in Westchester (Hopfer and St John's) that have LPN bridge programs, as well as the other...

  17. Empire State, Medgar Evers, Suny Downstate

    olivia28 replied to JeanettePNP's topic in New York Nursing

    I feel that some schools have better reputations than others, but a degree is a degree, period. You do what works for you and your family. I just don't understand why you are completing the...

  18. New Nursing Student and PDA

    olivia28 replied to ~Karen~n~AZ~'s topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Do you mind telling me what PDA/cell phone you have? I am looking to purchase one in the next few weeks.

  19. RN Evening Program in NYC

    olivia28 replied to Carmelsyn's topic in New York Nursing

    You could check out Hopfer School of Nursing in Mount Vernon and St. John's Riverside Hospital in Yonker. Both have evening programs that start in January. Hopfer's tuition is almost as low as a...

  20. Weekend only nursing programs

    olivia28 replied to jewels31103's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    If you are near Bergen county, Check out Dominican College in Orangeburg, NY. All weekend

  21. The Cochran School Of Nursing

    olivia28 replied to girls1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Did you post on the NY thread also? I applied to the Cohcran school, it was my second choice school. I like the environment there, they do have a good evening program. The Jan evening classes are...

  22. The letter......Spring 07

    olivia28 replied to NRSNFL's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Good Luck to all those still waiting and congrats to those who got the LETTER. I received my LETTER yesterday for the Hopfer SON in Mt Vernon, NY! Cheers to a Jan 2007 beginning!:cheers:

  23. NLNAC vs. CCNE Accreditation

    olivia28 replied to zubi14's topic in General Students

    I have the same concerns. I was accepted to a school that is not accredited by either agency. I have asked why and they said it is necessaryto keep tuition costs low. THey are recognized by the...

  24. Who is applying for the Spring 2007 semester?

    olivia28 replied to nurse2btracy's topic in New York Nursing

    I got the letter that I have been accepted to the Hopfer SON for Spring 2007!!! Hard work really does pay off. I am even being considered for a full scholarship! Good Luck to those still waiting to...

  25. Advice needed about accel BSN and part time ASN

    olivia28 replied to jewels31103's topic in New York Nursing

    Hi Jewel- I made the decision to take the long road since I already have a BA. I took no science courses in college so it took me a year going part time to finish the prereqs to apply to any school....