rory535

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1. ACC - Nursing Program

   rory535 replied to anglenwhiteshoes's topic in Colorado

   Ok RNin08, when did you officially go on the CCC list then? I got on that list 05/2005 and Im still waiting.....Yes GoBear, weve been promised our 2nd and 3rd choice waitlist numbers foreeevvvveeeerrrr and nothing.....And when I last contacted the sc...

2. ACC - Nursing Program

   rory535 replied to anglenwhiteshoes's topic in Colorado

   The way I see it, this whole way of one institution controlling it was a baaaaddd idea. Because right now Im on that list but although it says you get 3 schools to choose from in essence, your first choice is realistically the only school you have a ...

3. Volunteer in ER

   rory535 posted a topic in Emergency

   I am interested in getting my ADN eventually and am interested in the ER side of nursing. I am an outdoor emergency certified technician, which is similar to an EMT basic and Im current with my CPR, and was wondering if they allow people like myself ...

4. Nursing as a second career

   rory535 replied to seltzerguy's topic in General Students

   But I must admit, the fact that when I start my first RN job, I will be earning +/- $60 000 less, does bother me some and wonder is it worth it. Anyone else who is in the field who had also taken huge paycuts, your opinions would be very welcome!

5. comparing ADN to BSN

   rory535 replied to kats's topic in ADN/BSN

   Kats I am also currently debating which route to take and due to time and cost am going for the ADN. From what Ive heard, having an ADN will not close any doors for you in terms of speciality or area you would like to go into, unless its administrati...

6. Nursing as a second career

   rory535 replied to seltzerguy's topic in General Students

   Well I just spoke with an admissions counselor who has her Masters in Nursing and said I should probably go for the ADN. She said seeing as I am not that interested in the management aspects of nursing, plus I have to get all my pre-reqs, that the AD...

7. Nursing as a second career

   rory535 replied to seltzerguy's topic in General Students

   Your guys situation is exactly like mine. I too am fedup with the corporate world, yes good money, but zero job satisfaction and stimulation. Cant wait to get into nursing. I was thinking of doing a BSN, but damn, so many pre-reqs to complete is frus...

8. BSN - How long, should I ???

   rory535 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I am interested in going into nursing and I know as a male I would propably face some hurdles. I am interested in doing a BSN and have seen numerous places where it states it is a 4 year course. My question is, are they including the time it takes to...