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1. Accelerated KSU Spring '10

   confusedstudentnurse replied to jmlowe85's topic in Ohio

   How do you look at the application without having to put in all of your information? Do you still submit the timed essay during the application process or at a different time?

2. Nursing Pre-Req Question?

   confusedstudentnurse posted a topic in Ohio

   I have a previous Bachelors in Political Science and now i'm finishing my nursing pre-reqs at a local community college. In all, I had 8 pre-reqs to finish and i'm down to my last 3 (Micro, O-Chem and Architecture for another fine art credit). I'm en...

3. Licensure Question?

   confusedstudentnurse posted a topic in Ohio

   I'm considering attending an accelerated BSN program in Ohio (my home state) but upon graduation, I'd like to live in another state and I have no restrictions on where I want to live...anywhere hiring! But how does licensing work in a situation lik...

4. Kent State Accelerated BSN - Summer 09

   confusedstudentnurse replied to barleany78's topic in Ohio

   Wow you have incredible experience!! It sounds like you have a great shot at being accepted! My undergrad degree is in Political Communications, so I've worked in politics for 5 years in Boston, DC and Columbus. I suppose that's personal opinion on ...

5. Kent State Accelerated BSN - Summer 09

   confusedstudentnurse replied to barleany78's topic in Ohio

   Thanks for the additional information! After this spring quarter, I'll have completed all pre-reqs plus 1 of the additional courses (Statistics). I work full time in a professional job and go to school full time so I haven't had time to volunteer ...

6. Need honest advice: NP vs. MD

   confusedstudentnurse posted a topic in NP

   I've been a board "lurker" for some time now but i'm reaching a "decision point" and thought i'd seek your expert opinions. I have an undergrad degree in Communications and have worked in the field for 5 years. I had always planned to go into medici...

7. Kent State Accelerated BSN - Summer 09

   confusedstudentnurse replied to barleany78's topic in Ohio

   Can I also add a question for those accepted...what were your undergrad and science GPA's? I've heard the program is competitive but I'm not sure if that means well above the minimum GPA set by the school, are we talking all 3.8-4.0 students?

8. Accelerated KSU Spring '10

   confusedstudentnurse replied to jmlowe85's topic in Ohio

   i just attended the info session for KSU Accelerated and the instructor said they had a record low number of applicants for Spring and "this was the time to apply". i'm not applying for Spring but everything he said made it sound like a great time t...

9. Financial Aid Help

   confusedstudentnurse replied to Tua15395's topic in General Students

   i obviously don't know your particular financial situation but credit score is not evaluated for FAFSA government loans. it is a logarithm based entirely on income, financial need, etc. Even if you're not approved for subsidized (interest won't accr...

10. Akron/Canton Nursing Programs

    confusedstudentnurse replied to R.Smith's topic in Ohio

    What about Kent Stark or Stark State? I don't know anyone in these programs but I'm originally from that area and they were always very popular schools with local folks.

11. Anyone attending Mount Carmel Second Degree Program?

    confusedstudentnurse replied to NewDeb07's topic in Ohio

    Groosemoose- Be careful about living too close to campus. It's not the best area in the world unless you are familiar with Franklinton/Hilltop and know where to live and not live. There are nice pockets but if you've never been to that area, I fear...

12. Best RN schools in the Columbus Area?

    confusedstudentnurse replied to JenaBerry's topic in Ohio

    i met with an advisor at CSCC about their nursing program multiple times and she said the downside of the program is that it is geared more towards someone not on a strict deadline. her example was a mom who was taking the pre-req classes and didn't...

13. Financial Aid for Pre-Reqs?!

    confusedstudentnurse posted a topic in General Students

    has anyone received Stafford Loans to fulfill their pre-reqs? I already have a Bachelors but I'm not even close to maxing out my federal Stafford Loan limit (I've borrowed $16k out of a possible $52k in Ohio) but I met with a financial advisor who ...

14. Columbus Job Market?

    confusedstudentnurse posted a topic in Ohio

    I'll be graduating with my BSN in 2011 and I'm a bit worried because people have been telling me that the Columbus hospital job market is saturated and it'll be difficult to find a job? I'm looking to apply to Critical Care or Trauma positions and wh...

15. School Supplies: Anything out of the ordinary needed?!

    confusedstudentnurse posted a topic in General Students

    I know you folks love your school supplies and I was reading through and seeing people were getting a lot of binders, notecards, etc. Is there anything outside the normal school supply list that you'd suggest purchasing? I noticed someone said somet...