bluemalibu

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1. Law enforcement to nursing

   bluemalibu replied to Fox1's topic in Men

   A mere two more weeks and it will then be all over but for the shouting. I'll then begin about six weeks of intense NCLEX prep. I've had a choice experience being in the nursing program at our college while my son was completing the police academy r...

2. 2nd Career in Nursing

   bluemalibu replied to teenieebikiniee's topic in New Jersey

   I too am entering the nursing field as a second career. I have one more semester left to complete the RN program. The route that I chose was to take one or two of the pre-requisite classes at night. (14 in total) It took me five years to be able to ...

3. Too old to become an LNA?

   bluemalibu replied to glad2bhere's topic in New Hampshire

   I'll add my voice to the chorus... I'm 53 and am two months into my RN program. I absolutely love the training and currently hold a 98% in the coursework. (My clinical group is just as driven to succeed as myself, and yet they are so fun to be wit...

4. Anyone else pinning all hope on getting accepted to ONE program?

   bluemalibu replied to nursing8648's topic in Pre-Nursing

   It worked... I'm in !!!!! The only school that I applied to is 12 miles from my home; it's grads are routinely chosen over ivy league applicants; and the entire RN program costs $4700 ...with uniforms, books, and equipment included. I'm in heaven...

5. How much is school costing you?

   bluemalibu replied to tbell2's topic in General Students

   Our entire program here is $7400... this includes books and uniforms. There are 13 pre-requisite science and math classes that are required to apply for entrance @ $25 per credit-hour. Because of the cheap price tag, we had 550 applicants for 29 op...

6. Question about Concealed Weapons Carry

   bluemalibu replied to sambo23's topic in Florida

   I've held my CCW since 1982 and it in nowise effects one's licensure nor schooling in any way... go for it! We welcome you into the ranks of the sheepdog, keeping watch over the milling masses. 'Licensed to carry, licensed to care'

7. Nursing as a second career...am I doomed

   bluemalibu replied to TryingToFindAWay's topic in Male Students

   I begin our RN program in a few weeks... at 53. I maintained a 4.0 through school as I thought that it would offset my age during selection. This worked for me being accepted into the university's program, but I was also accepted into the local CC'...

8. Any "50-ish" Pre-Nursing Students?

   bluemalibu replied to Elle16's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I am 53, a retired cop, and was just notified that from 550 applicants I was chosen to fill one of 29 seats in the RN program beginning in January. Having a retirement income already under my belt, after graduation I will work full time as a voluntee...

9. Starting School Jan 2010, after 2 years of work!!

   bluemalibu replied to DaveLRN12's topic in Male Students

   I too will be starting my program in January as a second career. Over the last two years of completing prerequisites, I've noted that those attempting to hold down a full-time job tended to consistently receive one-to-two grades below those that com...

10. The Guys Club: Guy Students Come on In!

    bluemalibu replied to agent's topic in Male Students

    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 ...

11. Night Shift

    bluemalibu replied to newmale2nursing's topic in Male Students

    I spent a career as a graveyard shift narcotics officer before retiring and beginning NS. You will get burnt out quickly if you don't make a concerted effort to ensure that you get adequate sleep. For me that meant an honest 8 hrs a day. It didn't...

12. Ages of male nursing students?

    bluemalibu replied to Stearnsy's topic in Male Students

    My program begins in January... I'll be 53 before the training begins. I've spent the last two years completing prereqs after retiring as a cop.

13. Microbiology, Anatomy, Physiology, anyone successfully complete these in one term?

    bluemalibu replied to Ickles's topic in Pre-Nursing

    . I'm taking both now and am half-way through the semester. I'm maintaining a 94 to 95 percentile average in each class, so it's doable. Micro is not even offered during the summer session here, as there are entirely too many inoculation/incubation ...

14. Is This A Good time to Start Nursing School

    bluemalibu replied to lana2010's topic in General Nursing

    . Nursing job opportunities are now just like the real estate market... It's whatever your LOCAL market dictates it to be. We've had both new grads and seasoned RN's alike complaining that they've been actively searching for employment for over a...

15. Yelling Doctors, How do you handle them?????

    bluemalibu replied to Danielle7's topic in Relations

    And may I extend a like invitation to you and your defense of the lack of professional decorum to visit our fair jurisdiction... bring the wife and kids... You can give us a public demonstration of your tried and true tactics. "I sure hope...