mrsz1968

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1. True or false? Nursing to require a bachelors degree?

   mrsz1968 replied to mrsz1968's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Thank you all for the responses. I have no problem working whatever jobs I need to in order to get some experience under my belt. I also may opt to continue on for the BSN, I just don't want it to be mandatory! As it is with many other job fields, it...

2. True or false? Nursing to require a bachelors degree?

   mrsz1968 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing

   Hi all! I am still very early in my pre-req phase but I have had two people in the past few months tell me that nursing is now going to require a 4 year degree! Has anyone else heard this? If this is the case, I am not sure I can move forward as I ca...

3. Role Call Galen Tampa Bay Spring 2012!

   mrsz1968 replied to lalaRN2014's topic in Florida

   Congrats to all of you! Future price, I relate to you because my parents both died from different cancers and I am now 42 and I too, want to go back to school to pursue nursing and possibly work in oncology. Hats off to you. I am looking into differe...

4. Roll Call Hillsborough community college Spring 2012 Nursing

   mrsz1968 replied to Bri32010's topic in Florida

   Thank you SO much! You've been a great help. :)

5. Roll Call Hillsborough community college Spring 2012 Nursing

   mrsz1968 replied to Bri32010's topic in Florida

   Hi everyone. I have a few questions and I hope someone can help me. I am older, 42 and returning to school after 20 years. I never finished my college (AA) degree out of state but had almost enough credits to in liberal arts. When I was young I didn'...

6. LPN to RN School in Tampa Fl

   mrsz1968 replied to Chloe Narcisse's topic in LPN-RN

   Previous poster, that is not true. If you head over to the HCC board you will see some people have been accepted into HCC with 3.6 and higher. You definitely do NOT need a 4.0 GPA, A high one, yes, perfect, no.

7. LPN to RN School in Tampa Fl

   mrsz1968 replied to Chloe Narcisse's topic in LPN-RN

   I am posting on this old thread too. I am scared reading some of the admissions horror stories on this site. Is it easier to go the LPN bridge to RN route? What schools can you go to to get the LPN that will transfer to HCC? Are there any? Honestly I...

8. What's the best way to get a nursing degree in Tampa?

   mrsz1968 replied to mrsz1968's topic in Florida

   I am very interested in this as well and would love more info.

9. ? about going to Erwin with plan to go on to HCC

   mrsz1968 posted a topic in Florida

   Hi all! I have a quick question. Assuming I pass the needed tests to get into erwin...I am 40 and have been out of school a LONG time now so i will need to brush up on test taking. I am pretty sure I can pass the test to have a 12th grade level. What...

10. What's the best way to get a nursing degree in Tampa?

    mrsz1968 posted a topic in Florida

    I need your advice, please! I have read through many threads here and see conflicting ideas about a good way to get a nursing degree. I see some people go the route of taking pre-reqs at HCC and then applying for the nursing program. But it seems tha...

11. HCC Hillsborough Community College Roll-Call

    mrsz1968 replied to sgmanda's topic in Florida

    Do any of you have older students in your class? I am 39 and starting pre-reqs at HCC Dale Mabry and am hoping I won't be the only older person in these classes! Best of luck to everyone.

12. Possible move to Fl. Lot's of questions

    mrsz1968 replied to markas214's topic in Florida

    OP - the housing here in Florida is predicted to drop another 28% in the next 5 years. They will have to reform the taxes and insurance sooner or later, or average people won't be able to afford it. Heck they already can't. Yes, the taxes and insuran...

13. age ?

    mrsz1968 replied to disneydiva21's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I am so inspired to see the replies to this question. I am 39 and in the very beginning stages of considering this route. For those of you who are in a RN program, are you in 2 year programs like those at community colleges? I am meeting with an advi...