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1. Nursing Program at Jeff State

   bonn_bai replied to Sparkle850's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Oh seriously? I didn't realize you guys went summers too. An advisor told me it was just fall and spring. It wasn't an actual nursing advisor though. That's great - that definitely speeds it up.

2. Nursing Program at Jeff State

   bonn_bai replied to Sparkle850's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I don't think you could get through the part-time program in 2.5 years. I think the part-time program is 7 semesters, no summers, so that would be more like 3.5 years. I could be wrong on that, but I think that's what it would be. Pre-reqs for the...

3. Nursing Program at Jeff State

   bonn_bai replied to Sparkle850's topic in Pre-Nursing

   According to this: http://www.bestnursingdegree.com/programs/associate-degree-nursing/alabama/ The NCLEX pass rate at Jeff State for 2009 was 90.3%. Seems pretty good. I am not in the program yet but am planning to apply to start Fall 2011. I am cu...

4. Early ??thoughts about U. San Francisco, U. Portland, Seattle U.??

   bonn_bai replied to Giulia's topic in Pre-Nursing

   You sound like a very amiable and flexible person - I think you would probably meld into whatever community you were in. Having been in your shoes not THAT long ago :), and come out on the other side (I'm 25), I realize now that you have your entir...

5. Austin CC - Pay for out-of-state tuition or wait a year?

   bonn_bai replied to nickasarbata's topic in Texas

   Sounds like it to me. Good luck to you :)

6. Early ??thoughts about U. San Francisco, U. Portland, Seattle U.??

   bonn_bai replied to Giulia's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Is it totally based on the merits of the university? No dilemmas based on moving far away from home or tuition costs or anything like that? Really, all three universities would be great. Me personally, if I had a choice to stay near home I would ...

7. Am I competitive enough for the program

   bonn_bai replied to DENISERONALDPOLITE's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Absolutely. I've found that people freak themselves out too much by listening to other people talk of their failure or how hard things were for them. Don't do that. Just commit to what you want to accomplish and put your all into it. Don't fret a...

8. Austin CC - Pay for out-of-state tuition or wait a year?

   bonn_bai replied to nickasarbata's topic in Texas

   See here: http://www.austincc.edu/support/admissions/changingresidency.php You can petition for a residency status change after 1 year. You fill out a form and bring in documents proving you have established residency. I had to do the same thing at...

9. Days you are glad you are a Nurse

   bonn_bai replied to Getreal2011's topic in General Nursing

   These are all very nice to read. Thanks for posting the question. I am pre-nursing and with all the negativity around here, I was starting to wonder if the bad would outweigh the good. Reading these has been nice. :)

10. Burnt Bridges

    bonn_bai replied to Vossome's topic in General Nursing

    Yes. People don't seem to get this crucial point and it really hurts them.

11. Showing empathy?

    bonn_bai replied to RedXIII_'s topic in General Nursing

    This is so strange to me...practicing empathy on a mannequin...all you can really do is talk to it because it's just a mannequin lol...but sometimes talking isn't the right thing when you are actually with another human being who is in pain. When I ...

12. Which hospital job would be a better pick?

    bonn_bai replied to jennafezz's topic in General Students

    ER. Think about how a future employer would look at ER over unit secretary if you are applying for an RN position.

13. Working weekends and being a senior nursing student...crazy?

    bonn_bai replied to gl0wing's topic in General Students

    I would work even if I didn't have to because jobs are so hard to come by these days. Even that little bit of extra work experience is going to help you in the future. Also, when you are working you are networking with people who could potentially ...

14. why is the pay so low?!?!

    bonn_bai replied to cawkazn's topic in LPN/LVN

    I was going say, $15/hr where I live for an LPN is probably right about there. LPNs here may even start out less than that (Alabama). I don't know who could live on that salary without some serious budgeting, or a working spouse.

15. Turmoil with salary vs lifestyle - need advice.

    bonn_bai replied to IcanHealYou's topic in General Nursing

    Echoing the other posters, you can do anything you want with a solid budget! My dad has been laid off numerous times throughout his career and each time he and my mom get back on their feet by immediately adjusting the budget. There are lots of goo...