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1. Too old to become a nurse??

   More to Learn replied to MyteMite's topic in General Nursing

   I started school at 48 with very few college credits to my name. I attended part-time at first, while I waited to get the pre-req classes I needed to apply to nursing school. I worked about 20-28 hours /wk throughout school. I graduated with my ADN a...

2. Becoming a Nurse at 49?

   More to Learn replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nurse Beth

   I started school at 48; part-time at first, while I waited to get the pre-req classes I needed to apply to nursing school. Many people told me that it would take many years to get into the classes I needed, and to expect a 3-5 year wait just to get i...

3. WGU MSN in 6 months

   More to Learn replied to bsnwnab's topic in Western Governors

   I currently have my RN (ADN) with plans to start my BSN at WGU as soon as I get approval but since I have the ultimate goal to acquire my MSN (and I am no spring chicken), would it be better to start RN to MSN? Would that be more time efficient?

4. Has anyone done the WGU online RN to BSN program?

   More to Learn replied to mightymitern's topic in Western Governors

   What do you mean; "test out of the assignments"?

5. I want to complete the RN to BSN program in 1 term

   More to Learn replied to nightflower's topic in Western Governors

   This may be a dumb question but I can't think of it; what does "PA" and "OA" stand for?

6. WGU RN-BSN June 2016

   More to Learn replied to pan1's topic in Western Governors

   I am getting ready to sign up for RN to BSN program but trying to get all my ducks in a row first (and I will be moving soon), so I can concentrate on school. Does anyone have any suggestions on what tasks might be completed BEFORE starting; to help ...

7. Has anyone done the WGU online RN to BSN program?

   More to Learn replied to mightymitern's topic in Western Governors

   What do you mean; "test out of the assignments"?

8. Got the Job!!! (Health Dept.)

   More to Learn replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in Public/Community

   Thank to all those posting in this section! I've been working med-surg in a hospital for a year now (since graduation) and have moments where I love my job but if I want to finish on-time, I have to cut out the majority of patient care and teaching....

9. Pasadena City College RN FALL 2010??

   More to Learn replied to Andrew12's topic in California

   Coke Machine, I rec'd a friend request but without a message. Can you send it again? MoreToLearn

10. My Microbiology Teacher told me I can't become a Nurse

    More to Learn replied to louis345's topic in General Students

    This really strikes a cord with me because I had a similar thing happen to me; an instructor in the first week of my second semester of nursing school told me I would not make a good nurse because I was too high strung. I had just finished asking her...

11. How Can Hospitals Afford Not To Hire?

    More to Learn replied to European's topic in General Nursing

    well said!!!!! the nursing bubble is so much like the real estate bubble and will likely be affecting all nurses over the coming years! i just graduated in june '10 from an adn program and was fed the "nursing shortage myth" throughout school. luckil...

12. Pasadena City College LVN-RN program...just accepted

    More to Learn replied to DarlingRose's topic in LPN-RN

    Darling Rose, Congratulations on being accepted into LVN-RN program. You've probably attended the orientation by now and have more info. #1. One thing you should review before you start the program is dosage calculations. You will have an exam on th...

13. Pasadena City College RN FALL 2010??

    More to Learn replied to Andrew12's topic in California

    Hi vannery, Congratulations! Sure you can private message me and I will give you some info. to: Mereb79 The teachers really frown upon taking time off school although you are allowed to miss a few days. But it really depends on when you would miss be...

14. Nursing Students- Were Any of You "B" Students- and Still Got Accepted?

    More to Learn replied to lifelearningrn's topic in General Students

    Education guy, Sounds like a nice program you have - a good option for many. But for me, I needed a school (community college)that I could afford and $26/unit was right up my alley. Some students applied for financial aid and didn't even have to pay ...

15. Nursing Students- Were Any of You "B" Students- and Still Got Accepted?

    More to Learn replied to lifelearningrn's topic in General Students

    Dear mjmoon, Your thoughts about GPA correlating with entrance to a nursing program are completely valid. My school claimed that they chose students via lottery providing you had a minimum of a 2.5 GPA in English, Anatomy, Physiology, and Microbiolog...