snowman2009

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1. Duquesne Second Degree BSN - Class of 2017

   snowman2009 replied to jlld789's topic in School Programs

   Hello Lari24. I am in the program now. Our first semester was 22 credit hours with 6 classes: Contemporary Nursing, Info Tech, Fundamentals, Health Assessment, Genetics, and Pathophysiology. We had labs/clinical for Fundamentals, and Labs for HA. ...

2. Baby and school?

   snowman2009 replied to julesjameson3333's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Forgot to add that I started my pre-reqs when baby #3 was about 6m, but was in college classes and working towards my degree at that point for babies #1 and 2. Newborns are easy as pie as long as you can get handle feeding at night. Just head to be...

3. Baby and school?

   snowman2009 replied to julesjameson3333's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I had my first at 17 and second at 18, graduated with my first degree (BA in non-nursing field) at 21 with magna cum laude honors. I taught for a year, had another baby, then started an ABSN program this fall and have A's in every class but one head...

4. Nurse Corps Scholarship 2016-2017

   snowman2009 replied to ElleMarie63's topic in School Programs

   But holy h*ll yes read the sh*t out of that guidance pdf!!!

5. Nurse Corps Scholarship 2016-2017

   snowman2009 replied to ElleMarie63's topic in School Programs

   My stats: 1year teaching English. 3.76 gpa Absn program. No experience whatsoever. Honestly from what I've gathered from other winners, they take the letters of Rec and YOUR ESSAYS as a huge portion of your scoring. Gpa and previous experience haven...

6. Nurse Corps Scholarship 2016-2017

   snowman2009 replied to ElleMarie63's topic in School Programs

   I was in the second wave of finalists award emails and my contract hasn't been signed as of 8am this morning. It's sort of terrifying.

7. Nurse Corps Scholarship 2016-2017

   snowman2009 replied to ElleMarie63's topic in School Programs

   yay! I can't wait to read comments as more of you guys get it! Congratulations!

8. Nurse Corps Scholarship 2016-2017

   snowman2009 replied to ElleMarie63's topic in School Programs

   Not it that I don't believe you but it seems weird he would confirm the credit check thing when they've been consistent about denying it.

9. Nurse Corps Scholarship 2016-2017

   snowman2009 replied to ElleMarie63's topic in School Programs

   It's a W4 form, a verification of enrollment form (this hs to be filled out by your school and given an official seal), and you have to electronically sign the contract.

10. Nurse Corps Scholarship 2016-2017

    snowman2009 replied to ElleMarie63's topic in School Programs

    Mine was the 29th.

11. Nurse Corps Scholarship 2016-2017

    snowman2009 replied to ElleMarie63's topic in School Programs

    The second round of paperwork is due on 8/3 so if there isn't another round of acceptances by then I bet there will be by the end of the week!

12. Nurse Corps Scholarship 2016-2017

    snowman2009 replied to ElleMarie63's topic in School Programs

    Even after they are "all" given out, lots of people don't make the deadline or turn down the scholarship, so there is still so much time!!

13. Nurse Corps Scholarship 2016-2017

    snowman2009 replied to ElleMarie63's topic in School Programs

    Is there a facebook group for Nurse Corps people? I would like to discuss specifics and get more info if possible.

14. Nurse Corps Scholarship 2016-2017

    snowman2009 replied to ElleMarie63's topic in School Programs

    jacksalt, no. As long as you turn everything in by the 8/03 deadline, the scholarship is yours!

15. Nurse Corps Scholarship 2016-2017

    snowman2009 replied to ElleMarie63's topic in School Programs

    It is from [email protected] and is titled "ACTION REQUIRED: NURSE corps SP Award Confirmation Requested"