[sb1040]

Thanks very much for the information P_RN. I am new to allnurses. I think it's great to get views of so many nurses on all the issues we face everyday.
Regards to Brian & all the active members.

[imback2school]

I was wondering, a friend of mine has been working as an EMT prior to that she was a Naval Corpsman for 4 years. She said that she does not have to take an LVN course, according to her she said all she has to do is challenge the LVN Board. Is that correct? Thanks in advance.

[ICURNDENVER]

I am wondering if someone can help me. I earned an associates degree from Denver School of Nursing. They told me it was acredited. However, they are acredited by the CCHE-colorado commission on higher education. which means they can award associates degrees. I have been rejected by most schools in colorado. they only school willing to accept me is university of phoenix. to finish my BSN, I would have to pay $36,000 over the next 13 months. the only nice part about the program is, it is totally online. Is there any hope for me? What about CLEP? can I CLEP some of my non-transferable classes?

A word of advice:
DO YOUR HOMEWORK. research NLN or CCNE.

[glaze23]

hi!guys....just new here,this is really a very helpful site for nurses and aspiring nurses...this is such a great way to communicate to nurses in different countries.
By the way, i am currently taking up Practical Nursing here in the Philippines and i am just wondering if ever i get to graduate will i ever get to work in the US,Canada or maybe Australia (btw, its just a 2 yr course)?i also did some research about the curriculum or subjects that my school offer, they are the same with some PN schools in the US. I am worried that i might be wasting effort, time and money and will not get a decent job in the said countries.
Please help!
Thanks!

[Andrea81]

I have a samiliar problem. Can anyone offer any advice?

For the past five months I have been preparing to attend Johns Hopkins' Tradional BSN program in September. I've done everything from getting my immunizations to buying my uniforms, the most adorable polo shirts with Johns Hopkins embroidered on them. I was mentally ready to go to Hopkins. Then yesterday I received a letter that threw me all off track. An acceptance letter from University of Maryland's Clinical Nurse Leader program. This is a fairly new program but upon completion I would receive a Masters instead of just a BSN, in only 16 months, and for possibly 20k less. I have a huge dilemma.

I know you're probably reading this and wondering what my problem is but I really don't know what to do. I am mainly concerned about the quality of training I will receive and the types of jobs I will get once I graduate. Johns Hopkins is very expensive so that's something else to consider. I have no experience as a nurse so will my Masters from University of Maryland trump a BSN from Hopkins? Ultimately, I'd like to either specialize, go into administration, work for the government, or teach.

I've already graduated from a big name school and while I feel like its opened some doors for me I also feel like I could have gone to a lesser known school, saved a lot of money and still had a quality education.

Please advise. I have only a couple of days to decide.

[czyja]

Originally Posted by Andrea81

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Tough one. If you know you want and MSN then the direct entry masters program may be the way to go.

That said, if you really want to go to Hopkins, then go there. It is your education so you might as well get what you want.