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1. lynchburg college accerelated BSN Summer 2015

   mas28 replied to futurenaijaRN's topic in Virginia

   Welcome, I graduate from LC Accelerated Nursing program this May. I'm almost done!! I was the first accelerated cohort. You will work hard and learn so much. make sure you have plenty of support. Smart idea to develop support groups and study groups...

2. Is there anyone accepted to Lynchburg College Accelerated Nursing Program.

   mas28 replied to mas28's topic in Virginia

   Hey opx322, I know people in my cohort who were accepted mid April so it may not be too late. However as the program gets increasingly popular, deadlines and things may change. My class is the first accelerated class they have ever had. I would still...

3. Is there anyone accepted to Lynchburg College Accelerated Nursing Program.

   mas28 replied to mas28's topic in Virginia

   Oh my its been a long time since I've been on this site! I had to blow off the dust bunnies. LOL! I've been busy with nursing school. I like the program, its a tough program. So worth it. I did the accelerated program so I'm getting my bsn in two y...

4. Fall traditional BSN - Lynchburg College and SU

   mas28 replied to studentparent's topic in Virginia

   Thank you so much for responding. This is the first year they are doing the accelerated route. We basically are doing our sophomore classes over the summer. Very intense! Thanks. Any pointers for med surg, peds, test taking pointers? Any advice to be...

5. Help! I've Fallen Behind in Reading and I Can't Get Up

   mas28 replied to ArrowRN's topic in General Students

   I'm just starting my accelerated BSN program. Its very intense, due to so much material in a little time frame. I have a test at least once a week. For me, the best way to study really depends on your instructors teaching methods. My instructors tel...

6. 30+ club! Lets do this together.

   mas28 replied to alynn's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Nice to have a place to fit in! 30+ crew is taking over. I'm a 30 year old guy with two kids. I'm starting an accelerated BSN on Monday!!!!! I'm nervous though. I keep telling myself, its just a 2 year program and it'll fly by. I'm working fulltime ...

7. Fall traditional BSN - Lynchburg College and SU

   mas28 replied to studentparent's topic in Virginia

   Hi lbigs, Can you tell me about the clinical site locations and times? What days are they usually on, and what time frame? For ex. Tues & Thurs from 6 - 3pm. Are all your clinicals in Lynchburg or do you have to go to Roanoake or UVA? Any infor...

8. Keep trying, or give up :(

   mas28 replied to andreaslick50's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Stephalump, Where in my post did you read withhold transcript? First, I said retake the classes, then I said to send them those transcripts. We've established that some schools want all your transcripts, and other schools want just recent pre req gra...

9. Keep trying, or give up :(

   mas28 replied to andreaslick50's topic in Pre-Nursing

   But you just may get dropped because you didn't report that cooking or pottery class because lord knows that's required to be a nurse. My intention OP is to help you get in, not get you kicked out. As with everything else, take what You need and disr...

10. Keep trying, or give up :(

    mas28 replied to andreaslick50's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Most programs really care about your pre req grades, especially on the adn level. That's why 99.99% of nursing programs requires specific courses to get in. I'm not saying they won't look at the others, but they weigh heavily on the ones they require...

11. Surg tech and then LVN

    mas28 replied to futurenurse3610's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I agree with the above post. I am a surgical tech/first assist and I am starting an accelerated BSN program this may. (nervous but excited) Once you get your RN, you can apply to get in a OR residency program to be trained for surgical nursing. Also ...

12. Keep trying, or give up :(

    mas28 replied to andreaslick50's topic in Pre-Nursing

    My advice would be that you may have to crawl before you walk. Now what I mean is that, you need to look at different programs at other schools, and the route you take. For example, there are a lot of adn programs out there. Not sure where you live, ...

13. Is there anyone accepted to Lynchburg College Accelerated Nursing Program.

    mas28 replied to mas28's topic in Virginia

    Hi Kieri310, Yes, I have decided to go to LC. I'm looking forward to it. I'm very excited. I hear its a thorough, yet tough program, but I'm up for the challenge. Have you decided to go?

14. I am in college and want to switch to get bachlor in RN

    mas28 replied to jason165's topic in Male Students

    Oh and you don't need the cna to become a nurse. If you obtain it, it will help you because you will have some patient interaction, and a introduction to healthcare. Some nursing schools require it and some don't. Good luck!

15. I am in college and want to switch to get bachlor in RN

    mas28 replied to jason165's topic in Male Students

    Let me see of I can help you sort this out bro. This may be a long post, but stay with me. You have several types of RN programs and avenues. You have the traditional BSN, which is kind of like what you are doing. For years of school for a bachelors...