fcasteele10

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1. Working while taking RN classes?

   fcasteele10 replied to j0190's topic in General Students

   This is my most important concern as well. I am applying to a bsn program as I am a mom of two and work part time (days) but I won't be able to work my current job when I start school. So I'm looking forward to working as a CNA and still keep a roof ...

2. UAB fall 2012 BSN

   fcasteele10 replied to danceluver's topic in Alabama

   Hi everyone I dont usually post, I typically like to see what others are going through. This thread seems to be my exact situation and I am so very nervous. I will be applying to UAB for Fall 2014 and I pray that I can get in or at least on the waiti...

3. How Far do you want to go in your Nursing Education?

   fcasteele10 replied to MusicEMT's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Yes it is fun to read what everyone's goals are. I'm considering getting my BSN, work for a while to gain experience and then go on to MSN. It also depends on the hours and salary I may hold off school for anything past that but for now, with two boy...

4. Feedback on Personal Statement (First Draft)

   fcasteele10 replied to fcasteele10's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Thanks so much for your critique as well carakristin1. All of these comments are helping me focus more on how I need to make my statement sound better.

5. Feedback on Personal Statement (First Draft)

   fcasteele10 replied to fcasteele10's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Bloomgirl118, I really appreciate the points you addressed, I will surely begin tweaking this to sound more positive as I did not pay that any attention.

6. Feedback on Personal Statement (First Draft)

   fcasteele10 replied to fcasteele10's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Thanks smoup for the feedback. Now that I have read it over myself it does seem very negative.

7. Feedback on Personal Statement (First Draft)

   fcasteele10 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing

   I am applying to a Second Degree BSN for the Fall 2013 semester and I want to start on my personal statement so I will have plenty of time to revise if I have to..... Second Degree BSN Personal Statement I was young when I was left to babysit my 8 mo...

8. Any nursing students with small kids?

   fcasteele10 replied to tmnursingstudent's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I'm also a mother of two small boys, 3 yrs old and 8 months old!!! VERY encouraging to read these comments bc I too am applying to an ABSN program next fall here in town. I have been out of school with my first degree for going on two yrs now and hav...

9. Second Degree Nursing Programs-pre reqs

   fcasteele10 replied to fcasteele10's topic in Alabama

   Oh well I'm only 25 and I hope they don't judge like that....I have all of my science pre-reqs already and Ive only been out of school for almost two years that won't be a problem but hopefully when I do speak with an advisor i will know something th...

10. New to Alabama - UAB?

    fcasteele10 replied to KDSkyy44's topic in Alabama

    Sorry as I'm not trying to take over your thread but I'm also looking to apply to nursing school for a second bachlelors. However, I don't have any experience in the field. Never have worked in a hospital setting at all. Do I need to have any before ...

11. Second Degree Nursing Programs-pre reqs

    fcasteele10 posted a topic in Alabama

    I have a degree in biology already however I want to pursue nursing. I live in Tuscaloosa area and will be speaking with an advisor about my admittance at the University. I'm not sure if the pre-reqs I have will transfer from my previous undergrad sc...

12. Is Nursing School Hard?

    fcasteele10 replied to BecomeNurse06's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Omg I have a BS in Biology and have since decided to go back to be an RN. Haven't started yet but I'm nervous bc Im a mother of 2 boys (3 and 8 months) and I work part time. Healthcare has always been an interest for me so I know I can do it I just h...

13. Have a BS in Biology now - what's next? ASN or BSN? HELP!

    fcasteele10 replied to Guest405338's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I have been out of school for going on two years now with a BS in Biology. I once wanted to go to PT school but I changed my mind a year ago. I have two boys now (which is why I did not go straigt to nursing school) and I am ready to go back to schoo...