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Hi All!

I'm a crazy father of 2 ex-premed who just recently turned down Northwestern to go into a RN program.

I already have an Associate in Science, but I'll be getting another ADN and then go to a 4 yr school.

When I went to an info session about the RN program ill be trying to get into, out of like 70 ppl only 5 were guys.

So I want to know are there any men out there?

Count 1 more here in TX. 1st semester ADN Baptist School of Health Professions.

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Specializes in Emergency.

Quick Update... things are going well. There were 6 guys in our class and 6 remain, but for 3 of them things look REALLY bad right now. Two of the guys failing out seem to simply not be applying themselves, they talk in class, sit in the back and make excuses for not studying, one of them is really trying hard but has a tenancy to freeze on tests. The other three of us guys are holding our own. Presently, six weeks into the semester, seven students out of total 60 have dropped and over half of the remaining students in the class are failing. The ADN program is challenging and requires a lot of time, but I have still be able to maintain a 94% and work nearly full time (though I have found that many fail out in the first couple weeks if they try this). I am doing my best to maintain a high average because I hear nearly everyone fails the comprehensive final. I hope to pad my grade so I can afford to fail the final. Well that is all i have to share, lets get some updates from the rest of the guys starting this year.

PS Though after my first day I was concerned about discrimination because of some comments that were made by the instructor, I have found the instructors to be fair and reasonable and not blatantly discriminatory toward us of the male persuasion, the seem to abuse everyone equally.

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Started my pre-nursing education about two years ago in 2007 - finished my prereqs with a 3.667 GPA and am on a waiting list for nursing school - advisors tell me I should be in Block 1 in Fall 2010. Just finished with a ten week CNA course passing that with an A. Now interviewing for CNA positions while I'm waiting for NS. I'm 56 y.o., male, and married - nursing is a "second career". Already work for a hospital in a non-clinical support position.

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i can't sleep!!

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...lets get some updates from the rest of the guys starting this year...

I just received my official acceptance letter for our ADN program. There were over 550 applications for the 36 seats. I knew the competition would be horrific, so I busted my rear in preparation... completing the pre-reqs with a 4.0 and an overall GPA of 3.97 . I'll be 53 years young as classes commence in January.

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Currently finishing up some pre-reqs, ADN program. My wife and I are all in. I'm 31 and she is 29, we have 2 boys 7 and 4 yrs old. I'm thinking about taking the CNA class for some work exp. Any thoughts?

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Specializes in Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN).

One more guy here reporting in. Back in May I decided to bag my 35 year career in IT management and sales, and go back to school to become a nurse. I looked at going to school part time and keeping my job, but at my age (57) I figured time's a'wastin. So my decision was to quit my job, go flat out to finish my pre-reqs by December 2009 and hopefully start nursing school in January 2010. So I took A&P I, A&P II, and Microbiology in summer school, and managed to squeak through with A's in those classes.

Once that was out of the way, I applied to two accelerated 2nd degree BSN programs that start in January 2010 (I already have a BS) here in the Washington DC area. There are lots of public and private programs to choose from here, but only two accelerated BSN programs that start in January. If I didn't get in, I wouldn't get another shot until September 2010. Since both schools I applied to have some different pre-reqs, I have to take 22 credits this fall at local community colleges - at least until I know where I'm going in January.

The good news is, I got accepted here in the metro DC area by both Marymount U and Georgetown U for their accelerated BSN programs, which run 16 months including summer school. So I'm definitely going to NS somewhere starting in January. Once I know for sure where I'm going, I'll probably drop any pre-req classes I don't need.

At the moment I'm waiting to hear if I was accepted to a scholarship/partnership program between Georgetown and Washington Hospital Center. The deal is, WHC pays 80% of my tuition for Georgetown, and in return I agree to work for them as an RN for 3 years after graduation. Since 16 months of Georgetown will cost about $70,000, I really want/need that scholarship. If I get it, I'm going to Georgetown. If not, I may punt and go to Marymount instead, which "only" costs about $48K.

I don't know about elsewhere in the country, but here in DC it's getting really competitive getting into any kind of nursing program, public or private. Marymount had 420 applicants for about 70 openings, and Georgetown had 450 for 50 openings.

Best of luck to all the guys out there getting into/thru nursing school!

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Specializes in Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN).

One more guy here reporting in. Back in May I decided to bag my 35 year career in IT management and sales, and go back to school to become a nurse. I looked at going to school part time and keeping my job, but at my age (57) I figured time's a'wastin. So my decision was to quit my job, go flat out to finish my pre-reqs by December 2009 and hopefully start nursing school in January 2010. So I took A&P I, A&P II, and Microbiology in summer school, and managed to squeak through with A's in those classes.

Once that was out of the way, I applied to two accelerated 2nd degree BSN programs that start in January 2010 (I already have a BS) here in the Washington DC area. There are lots of public and private programs to choose from here, but only two accelerated BSN programs that start in January. If I didn't get in, I wouldn't get another shot until September 2010. Since both schools I applied to have some different pre-reqs, I have to take 22 credits this fall at local community colleges - at least until I know where I'm going in January.

The good news is, I got accepted here in the metro DC area by both Marymount U and Georgetown U for their accelerated BSN programs, which run 16 months including summer school. So I'm definitely going to NS somewhere starting in January. Once I know for sure where I'm going, I'll probably drop any pre-req classes I don't need.

At the moment I'm waiting to hear if I was accepted to a scholarship/partnership program between Georgetown and Washington Hospital Center. The deal is, WHC pays 80% of my tuition for Georgetown, and in return I agree to work for them as an RN for 3 years after graduation. Since 16 months of Georgetown will cost about $70,000, I really want/need that scholarship. If I get it, I'm going to Georgetown. If not, I may punt and go to Marymount instead, which "only" costs about $48K.

I don't know about elsewhere in the country, but here in DC it's getting really competitive getting into any kind of nursing program, public or private. Marymount had 420 applicants for about 70 openings, and Georgetown had 450 for 50 openings.

Best of luck to all the guys out there getting into/thru nursing school!

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As far as the fast track comment. You may find that while some schools offer "advance standing"

for LPNs usually it is only for one semester out of a 4-8 semester brogram (ADN/BSN). I would still expect to have to do 75% to 90% of the original program. LPNs and RNs function a little differently in terms of scope of practice and the amount of responsibility that will be expected. This is primarily due to the additional educational prep given to the professional nursing student.

I suppose one plus is that while going back for RN you can at least work a few hours making decent money as an LPN. I am not really sure if it is true but I have heard from several RNs and LPNs that general med/surg LPNs do almost the same job and carry similar patient ratios for half the money with the main difference being the LPNs inability (due to scope of practice) to do IV push meds and a few other "select" procedures.

Can anyone verify if this is accurate at your facility?

Yes, That is an accurate fact. I originally went to school to be a LPN three years ago. I currently work in a smaller hospital ICU. Am going back to get RN d/t restraints on LPN license and money diff. I make two thirds what my friends make as RN's.

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One more guy joining the thread. I was a banker for about 15 years. Going for the second career. My wife is an RN. I start my RN program here in Virginia in January. Just finishing up Microbiology then the pre-reqs are done. It is really weird being in class with 20 something girls. Fun to look at but kind of lacking in the maturity dept. I am concerned about no other males being in my program. I think we have 36 spots and I have never seen a male in any of the nursing testing or meetings as of yet. This is going to be 2 years of the same people going to class and studying. Im sure it will be fine, but I wish some fellas were in my class so I can have a study buddy thats not even an issue for my wife.

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im another guy nurse student also known as "Murse". lol. guys make great nurses cause we are much stronger (physically) for those tough patient situations.

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another fellow XY joining the cause, start at Curry College, MA in January for accelerated BSN!!!

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