triumph1134

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1. Getting into nursing school. Advice?

   triumph1134 replied to triumph1134's topic in General Nursing

   Oh yeah, I really don't care where I go. I don't care about anything like that. All that is important to me is accreditation. I don't want any potential employer to think less of my education based on where I go to school. When I say that, I mean...

2. Getting into nursing school. Advice?

   triumph1134 replied to triumph1134's topic in General Nursing

   Yes, One of my big advantages is the ability to change location. One of the two schools that I interviewed for is 4 hours south of Portland. I do have family here (mom and dad), but I know that I can always come back

3. Getting into nursing school. Advice?

   triumph1134 replied to triumph1134's topic in General Nursing

   What I mean by major du jour is that A LOT of people are choosing nursing as their major. It's in the top 5 majors in the country. Out here in Portland, it has to be at the top. My A&P classes were all packed at 75 students per class. Almost ...

4. First meeting with School... Any advice?

   triumph1134 replied to joianett's topic in Nevada

   I wish you the best of luck. I hope things go well. I'm in a very similar situation than you. Couple of pieces of advice. 1) You might want to apply to more than one school. I don't want to scare you, but I learned the hard way. I just got a rej...

5. Looking for entrance essay exam advice

   triumph1134 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I'm looking for a little advice from anybody who's been there. A few days ago, I received a letter from a community college nursing school that I applied to telling me that I have made it to the next round. They are telling me that it will be a 5 que...

6. Getting into nursing school. Advice?

   triumph1134 replied to triumph1134's topic in General Nursing

   I apppreciate all your advice. I might want to look into LPN. I do know an LPN. There is a problem in this state getting a job as one (according to his advice), but I think you might be right that it is a good jumping off point.

7. Getting into nursing school. Advice?

   triumph1134 replied to triumph1134's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you for your post. I'm sorry, I only get access to computer once a day, so my responses will come a little late. I understand your point about sitting for the same exams. That is completely true. The main problem is money vs. reputation. I...

8. Getting into nursing school. Advice?

   triumph1134 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hello, I found this forum and thought I would give it a try. I know you have all heard this question before, but every case is different, so here goes: I am a 30 year old male who is looking to get into nursing school. I live in Portland, OR. This is...