RNMommy11

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1. Having trouble deciding which accelerated program to attend: Drexel University, Duque

   RNMommy11 replied to JDU4's topic in Pennsylvania

   Hi, I am currently in the second semester of the second degree program, and will graduate this December from Penn State Altoona. As far as pass rates for NCLEX, the class before me (who also happens to be the first graduating class of this program!) ...

2. PSU Altoona Second Degree Program

   RNMommy11 replied to tscharf's topic in Pennsylvania

   Just wanted to add onto this, because tscharf is exactly right- get all those pre-reqs done or at least in the works prior to applying! That is something that is really going to be enforced from here on out; in my class, I was still able to finish a ...

3. Accelerated BSN vs. RN - opinions

   RNMommy11 replied to chiasmus100's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Hmm, a loaded question here. As a current student in a second-degree program myself, I can offer my opinion on my program in particular. I feel like the information is coming at us fast and furious- but absolutely manageable if you are willing to put...

4. admission to 2nd degree/acelerated BSN programs

   RNMommy11 replied to blb5103's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I am getting ready to start my second semester in the second degree BSN program at PSU-Altoona. If it helps, I was accepted with a 3.4 gpa, and my first degree is in Health Sciences (athletic training) from Lock Haven University. I did have some expe...

5. 2nd Degree Nursing programs...Prior Degree and GPA?

   RNMommy11 replied to tootsie2184's topic in Pennsylvania

   I am currently in a second degree program, but my first degree was in Health Sciences (athletic training), and my overall gpa was a 3.4. Good luck to everyone!! It is a lot of work, but so worth it!!

6. PSU Altoona Second Degree Program

   RNMommy11 replied to tscharf's topic in Pennsylvania

   Sorry it has taken so long to get back to you! Let's see- books for the first semester ran about $600 (I think- I can't remember anymore!) I ordered all of my books through Barnes and Noble and saved a good bit by doing that- I bought them online, an...

7. PSU Altoona Second Degree Program

   RNMommy11 replied to tscharf's topic in Pennsylvania

   Awww, shoot...I didn't realize it was 15 posts! Let me look around and see where else I can add some input around here, lol!

8. PSU Altoona Second Degree Program

   RNMommy11 replied to tscharf's topic in Pennsylvania

   Sure- you can send me a private message, and then I can give you my email address through there....I tried to PM you, but it says I can't....I guess I don't have enough posts yet?

9. PSU Altoona Second Degree Program

   RNMommy11 replied to tscharf's topic in Pennsylvania

   Whoops...sorry about the last post...I had it all formatted nicely, and then when I posted it, it all squished together! Hope you can decipher it all!

10. PSU Altoona Second Degree Program

    RNMommy11 replied to tscharf's topic in Pennsylvania

    No worries about questions- I had TONS of questions before I got started (and I still do, lol!) For this semester, here is what our typical week looks like: M: 9-10:50 lecture, lunch break, 12-2:50 lecture. Monday nights we have to go to our clini...

11. PSU Altoona Second Degree Program

    RNMommy11 replied to tscharf's topic in Pennsylvania

    Hmmm, where do I start? :) I really do think this is a great program...are there challenges? Sure. We are all coming from very different backgrounds and situations, and when you add in the stress of nursing school in general, it is difficult- I won't...

12. PSU Altoona Second Degree Program

    RNMommy11 replied to tscharf's topic in Pennsylvania

    Hey there, I just happened to see this thread, and thought I would jump in....I am currently in the PSU-Altoona second degree program (graduating December '11). If admissions are like last year, it is still too early to hear anything...if I remember ...