TCooper

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1. Anyone pushing 50 and a recent grad??

   TCooper posted a topic in New Nurse

   I'm almost 44 and halfway through my prereqs with long way to go. My question is: are employers willing to hire an older grad? I'm enjoying my classes and love the challenge, but want to be realistic about employability. And then once you're in, w...

2. Need Advice!! Should I retake chem & bio?

   TCooper posted a topic in General Students

   I'm a second degree student planning to start my nursing prereqs this winter. My first degree was in broadcasting/journalism/German - definitely not heavy in the sciences, but I did take the basics: Bio 101 and Chem 101. However, I don't remember ...

3. Hi! Anyone here attending Grand Valley State University Kirkoff School Of Nursing?

   TCooper replied to jenrninmi's topic in Michigan

   Thanks for responding! No classes this fall - I couldn't get all my paperwork into admissions by the deadline (was waiting on some stuff from Germany). But yes, I'm hoping to be a 2nd degree student for winter term- am still waiting to hear from GV...

4. Hi! Anyone here attending Grand Valley State University Kirkoff School Of Nursing?

   TCooper replied to jenrninmi's topic in Michigan

   Am planning to start prenursing reqs at GVSU this winter...I am 41, going for my second degree, have 4 kids (ages 13 thru 5) and a supportive (but busy) husband. Am looking into a part-time nursing assistant's position while I wait for winter semest...

5. Accelerated/Second Degree BSN Programs?

   TCooper replied to AnnaN5's topic in Michigan

   I'm interested in the Second Degree Program at GVSU, as well. Have spoken w/Wanda Moerland and have begun app process. Wanted to start this fall, but couldn't get all the paperwork done in time. I'm curious - did you ever decide on a program? If ...