nursetobe67

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1. STRATFORD UNIVERSITY- Fairfax, VA

   nursetobe67 replied to lakers714's topic in Virginia

   I just wanted to update everyone now that I have finished my 5th week of actual nursing classes. I think my overall impression of the nursing department (Dr. Kahn not included) is that they are really interested in making their program as good as it...

2. STRATFORD UNIVERSITY- Fairfax, VA

   nursetobe67 replied to lakers714's topic in Virginia

   Hi - sorry for the delayed response. My email address changed, so I never got the email with your message! Anyhow, I am in my 2nd quarter now at Stratford and I am not impressed. I am actually currently looking for places where I can transfer. If...

3. Chamberlain School of nursing

   nursetobe67 replied to sassiebaz's topic in Arizona

   mystyqueone - so you are attending chamberlain right now in arlington? i am currently in a nursing program in falls church at stratford university. i am very unhappy with the education i am getting there so i am desperate to transfer somewhere. i ...

4. STRATFORD UNIVERSITY- Fairfax, VA

   nursetobe67 replied to lakers714's topic in Virginia

   It's pretty expensive compared to any community college. It's about the same as any other school in the area though... I think something like $20,000... don't quote me on that though. They took most of my transfer credits I think. They haven't gi...

5. STRATFORD UNIVERSITY- Fairfax, VA

   nursetobe67 replied to lakers714's topic in Virginia

   Eesh - I want to apologize to anyone reading my last message. I was under a LOT of stress and doing the add/drop thing turned out to be really easy and was no big deal. I went to the school today for their orientation and I had pretty good vibes fr...

6. Interested in joining military while taking nursing classes - need advice

   nursetobe67 replied to nursetobe67's topic in Government

   Thank you all so much for your advice! It has really been a HUGE help. I think I will take your advice just_cause and wait a year to apply to a nurse candidate program. At that point, depending on what my finances are, I may even wait until I grad...

7. Interested in joining military while taking nursing classes - need advice

   nursetobe67 replied to nursetobe67's topic in Government

   Alright, so I stopped by the army recruiter's office today and spoke with someone about my options. I actually mentioned the STRAP program and he had no idea what I was talking about. Here's what he told me... I would need to do a 10 week basic tra...

8. Interested in joining military while taking nursing classes - need advice

   nursetobe67 posted a topic in Government

   Hello all, I will be starting nursing school on May 24th. I am 26 - already have a degree in music education. Back in college, I actually considered joining the marines and went through a lot of the steps in that direction, including passing the pf...

9. STRATFORD UNIVERSITY- Fairfax, VA

   nursetobe67 replied to lakers714's topic in Virginia

   I am thinking it is not all that competitive to get in. Definitely didn't get that impression. I think they take about 20 new students per quarter. Also - I feel I need to vent some frustrations about the school now that I have been dealing with t...

10. STRATFORD UNIVERSITY- Fairfax, VA

    nursetobe67 replied to lakers714's topic in Virginia

    I went to the library and took out a GED study guide. I actually didn't study as much as I should have because I also did terrible on the science stuff. The math and english I did good on so that helped bring my score up.

11. STRATFORD UNIVERSITY- Fairfax, VA

    nursetobe67 replied to lakers714's topic in Virginia

    Well, it's official. I will be starting the week of May 24th. :-) Got my letter in the mail on Wednesday. I'm a teacher right now and school isn't out until June 17th so I'll only be taking 2 classes in the first 10 week session. Medical Terminolo...

12. STRATFORD UNIVERSITY- Fairfax, VA

    nursetobe67 replied to lakers714's topic in Virginia

    Sounds like Stratford may be perfect then for you! I had the same feeling at NVCC - they definitely weren't all that helpful. And with the average age at Stratford - I'm sure that everyone is there for one purpose only. With all the questions the ...

13. STRATFORD UNIVERSITY- Fairfax, VA

    nursetobe67 replied to lakers714's topic in Virginia

    That was a good idea calling local hospitals - hadn't thought of that! As for the TEAS - I did take that last year at NVCC. Got an 82.4%. Not all that great but Dr. Khan said it was fine. For studying - I recommend the study guide although I jus...

14. STRATFORD UNIVERSITY- Fairfax, VA

    nursetobe67 replied to lakers714's topic in Virginia

    This is good timing because I just went there today to sit in on a class and get an idea of the students and the teachers etc. :-) Stratford is a rather small school - it's only one building in fact. It looked like the nursing department was practic...

15. STRATFORD UNIVERSITY- Fairfax, VA

    nursetobe67 replied to lakers714's topic in Virginia

    I just applied there today and may be going in May. Just like you, I am looking for information on whether or not it is a good program etc. It's so much more expensive than the community college!! Let me know if you hear anything about it!!!