kimmathis14

kimmathis14

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  1. NY State may require nurses to obtain 4-year degrees

    Let's face it and ADN program is just a BSN with out all the general education classes. All things created equal it is a technical-skill based career. It doesn't matter BSN or another general bachelor's you are just taking another 2 years of "fuff"...
  2. I am just polling for opinions and nursing school acceptance experience. I have researched ADN, BSN & Direct Entry Master's programs and have arrived at the conclusion that I want to go either the ADN route or the accelerated BSN route (I have a...
  3. how competitive are direct-entry programs?

    I am in the same boat as you, I have a 2.95 GPA etc. from my bachelor's. I was told most Direct Entry Master's have an average of 300 apps for only 30-40 slots, with most applicants having a 3.4 average GPA. It is kinda discouraging, but I think th...
  4. Do you get criticized for pursuing a BSN?

    I would say go for the bachelor's nothing wrong with the ADN, but if you already have 2 years under your belt, it seems like you would just be doubling up on classes. You will have to complete 2 years anyways, why not get the bachelor's? If you eve...
  5. student nurse roomies

    It is too soon but eventually this fall I would be in the market for a roomie due to nursing school. Try roommates.com or easy roommate.com. There are tons of Chicago people looking for roommates, most of them are available now. Good luck! Kim
  6. Waiting for a program

    Yeah I think that is my problem, I live right in the heart of downtown Chicago and there about 4 accelerated programs, 2 direct entry Master's programs and and with the surrounding Chicago suburbs 10 different ADN programs (all whom have about the sa...
  7. Waiting for a program

    Hi all, I am finally taking my prereqs. I am really excited, but really nervous that getting into a nursing program will be hard. I have a bachelor's in finance from DePaul University but my GPA was so so 2.9 on a 4.0 scale. I also struggled and d...
  8. I want to thank everyone for all their advice on nursing programs, you all have been so helpful etc......Now my concern is, I went on to step 2, I spoke to various friends of friends who are RN's. They have told me nothing but negative things about...
  9. Need Advice On Nursing Career!!!

    Lonna, I would try Truman College (One of the city colleges) in Uptown. The only other colleges in the city that might have the CNA classes are Malcolm X (1900 W. Van Buren) or Daley College near midway airport. I am planning on taking my prereqs @...
  10. Midlife Career Change - Need Advice!

    Ok who is this joker Larry????? I have seen nothing but positivity on this baord!!! Rude, rude, rude, nice manners buddy. I agree, I love that quote "Never too late, unless you are pushing up petunias!." Remember tomorrow is another chance to tur...
  11. Need Advice On Nursing Career!!!

    Hi there, I too am a fellow 30 year old Chicagoan looking to get into nursing. I have been overwhelmed with advice/opinions about nursing schools and the job itself. I am a little overwhelmed and confused about things but my advice to you is star...
  12. Rush University in Chicago??

    Also does anyone else on this board have any knowledge of Rush University/Hospital in Chicago? I heard a little rumor that they pay fyour tuition if you work there after completing their program. I am wondering if that is true?? Thanks. I am full o...
  13. Sorry guys I know this sounds repetitive, I appreciate being directed to all the prior ADN vs. BSN posts. The question I am posing to you now is, if you have an unrelated bachelors and go back for an ADN (the path I am leaning towards), does it hol...
  14. Introductions:"New" and "Old" Students.

    :roll Hello everyone. My name is Kim I am a 30 year old currently working in finance as an analyst in Chicago. I completed my bachelor's in business....it took me 8 years but I did it in night school. Only problem is I am not happy!! I am not di...
  15. Hangups in Nursing

    Hello all, sorry about all the posts today from me, but I do have a question for this forum. I am pretty confident about my ability to get through school etc. (Hoping I get in, I don't want to jinx that, the count the chicken before the egg thing)....