sunray12

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1. Nursing school recommendations?

   sunray12 replied to kirsten18's topic in Pre-Nursing

   IMO community college programs are your most affordable option, but if you'd rather get in the profession with a bsn then look at state U programs where you qualify for in state tuition. Alternatively consider private schools that have scholarships a...

2. Is it worth shooting for a top program?

   sunray12 replied to jayandaroo88's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Over the long term since you mention an interest in specialized paths such as community health or research I can see a small benefit to a program like Penn - this will give you access to e.g., world class researchers and community health leaders. Get...

3. "prereqs" or "coreqs"?

   sunray12 replied to BelleNscrubs04's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I think most people will take their coreqs ahead of time if it's at all possible. Nursing classes are demanding enough without the extra responsibility of keeping up with non-nursing coursework.

4. should i move straight on to get my RN or work as a LPN for now?

   sunray12 replied to carolyncohoon's topic in General Students

   Imo one of the benefits of being a nursing student with a lpn license is you can work and make decent money while you continue your education or take a break and make decent money before pursuing your RN. People have a lot to say about the role of rn...

5. ADN Degrees NOT welcome? {x-posted}

   sunray12 replied to BrandeeInTraining's topic in California

   There is a nursing shortage. It just doesn't mean what people think it means. i.e. People think nursing shortage means plenty of jobs for nurses but it does not necessarily mean this at all. Local economies support health care institutions and if the...

6. Am I admirably persistent or just delusional?

   sunray12 replied to SillyInScrubs's topic in General Nursing

   Persistence is good but you should be applying elsewhere and hopefully you'll get hired and start getting some experience under your belt. To be honest you shouldn't be waitressing with a new license "in your pocket" unless that was your only choice....

7. What's your opinion

   sunray12 replied to yisy4u's topic in Pre-Nursing

   It looks like a heavy course load to me. Do you have a job? I have a friend who once squeezed 20+ credits into one semester while working full time however that requires a lot of focus. If you don't have a job other than student then that's a good th...

8. Would you cut your hair for your career?

   sunray12 replied to Claritee's topic in General Nursing

   I don't recommend combing them out because this really thins the hair out to the point where it can take a year with repeat trims just to get hair back to where it stops looking like you had an unfortunate accident of some sort. If you cut it, within...

9. accelerated bsn program with few pre-reqs required, and no previous bsn

   sunray12 replied to KK4YOU's topic in General Students

   I think OP may mean "previous Bachelor's degree". The one linked in the post by mschaz above does not require a previous Bachelor's degree but you do need 60 credit hours of core curriculum credits this the foundational coursework including the typic...

10. Confused about what to do with my life!

    sunray12 replied to alrightypewriter's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I don't see any reason why you can't apply to a pharm d program as long as your bsn includes the prereqs for the grad program. If you pursue chemistry and didn't get into a pharm d program you could perhaps do regular grad study in chemistry. I agree...

11. The imporrtance of having a degree in this economy especially In Nursing !!

    sunray12 replied to Blessed S.N.23's topic in General Students

    Be that as it may nurses still have one of the best professional licenses available anywhere. Even MDs and attorney's can't change countries and keep working. Attorney's can't even practice in different states without a lot of hassle and red tape inv...

12. Do you need to take the exact class?

    sunray12 replied to xInspiredx's topic in Pre-Nursing

    You need to directly contact the admissions reps at the schools you're interested in because every school has different requirements generalized answers here won't help you if that's not the policy at the schools you apply to. They will evaluate your...

13. Can A&P plus working a full time job work for me?!

    sunray12 replied to cmbrown06's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I took all my prereqs while working full time - this was not in a health care environment as you are now but my job was still demanding. I know others working ft in hospitals while taking prereqs so you can do it. I have a BA and I haven't been turne...

14. Scared I won't like nursing! Wondering if I should be a teacher instead.

    sunray12 replied to April2318's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I agree. The internet magnifies and skews things. I recently had the opportunity to be in the thick of a situation and watch pros (nurses) do their thing. It was very impressive and I'll admit the thought came to me - this is nothing like it sounded ...

15. Nurses: which job would you take if you were desperate new grad?

    sunray12 replied to chiuli's topic in New Nurse

    I don't understand why anyone with a license and RN job offers close to home would move to take the non nursing job that pays less. Is this a trick question?