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Re: There's hope!

NurseSF — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 22:50:18 -0000

I took 1 year to take all my pre-reqs, because I was also working in my previous job. I took one class per quarter: anatomy, physiology, microbiology and nutrition (the latter two are required by some schools but not UCSF). My overall process... well one reason why I decided to take my time over 1 year to finish pre-reqs was so that I could also take time to learn more about the world of nursing, by volunteering at a hospital and at two clinics. This allowed me to see different settings and meet lots of different nurses and health professionals, which in turn helped me hone my goals and my personal statement for applying to schools. I'll write again or email you soon about the topsy turvy way in which I decided to go into nursing! Hope this helps a bit ...

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Dorothy — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 19:30:08 -0000

Thanks for the info NurseSF! I am curious (you can email me directly if you want) - what schools you applied to and what your overall process was in preparing for those schools - what classes did you take, how long did it take you, etc. How did you come to the decision to pursue being a nurse and all that. : ) Thanks so much!!!

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NurseSF — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 03:35:21 -0000

Hi Dorothy,

I took anatomy and physiology at Merritt College (the community college) in Oakland. The anatomy professor's name is Hank Fabian. He was great.

You'll need additional classes if you apply other places aside from UCSF. I also took Microbiology at Berkeley City College b/c I was applying elsewhere. It was an excellent class taught by an RN who went back to school for a PHd in micro. Fabulous teacher - Barbara Des Rochers.

Good luck and let me know if there are certain questions/topics you'd like me to delve into in the blog.

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Dorothy — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 17:36:31 -0000

I'm looking into making a career change over to nursing. As I'm not in a related field, I am wondering if you have advice on where to take anatomy and physiology before applying to UCSF's MEPN program. Should I take additional classes? Your "things I wish I knew" section said something about pathophysiology.

Your blog is inspirational! Thanks in advance for your help!!

Re: There's hope!

avisualperson — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 17:32:54 -0000

that's awesome! hope all your days can be as lovely.