adc85

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1. Should I get my RN first and then bridge to BSN or should I get my BSN?

   adc85 replied to lindseynicole12's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I say apply to both types of programs, ASN & BSN, and make your decision based upon where you get accepted. Take into account the cost of tuition for each program and decide. I am starting an ASN program soon, and plan to bridge over after gradua...

2. Orientation in 17 days!!!! I'm super excited

   adc85 replied to MsKris_CarolinaGirl's topic in General Students

   My orientation is next Friday, and then classes start the following Monday, the 19th. Im anxious but excited to get started. Good luck to everyone getting ready to start!!

3. Entering Nursing school but I'm having doubts & a lot of questions...

   adc85 replied to Peaches&Dreams's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Geez, who peed in your cornflakes? There is absolutely NOTHING wrong with wanting a rewarding career but being unsure about having to work weekends and holidays. Every member in my family and all my friends have M-F 9-5 jobs, so if I have to work wee...

4. Hours of study.....

   adc85 replied to britthohenbrink's topic in General Students

   I start my ASN program in less than 2 weeks. I was planning on studying everyday for 2 hours. I figured that would be plenty! For my previous degree, I didnt have a study schedule, I would just start reviewing material a week or so before exams....bu...

5. The competition....

   adc85 replied to ComeTogether's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Don't say you are less deserving than someone else just because you are young and not in the same situation as the OP. Everyone's path to nursing school is different, and if you work hard and get in, then you deserve it! Good luck!! :)

6. Going back to school! A story of a career change.

   adc85 replied to 078207's topic in General Students

   Wow, your story sounds so similar to mine! I have a bio degree and worked in an environmental lab for a few years after graduation. I wanted to make more money, the work I did was too easy and boring and unfulfilling. I don't want to just earn a payc...

7. wearing nurse memorabilia before becoming a nurse?

   adc85 replied to richardgecko's topic in General Students

   When I found out I got into my program, my aunt gave me a thermos that says TLC in Training, and beneath that it says Student Nurse...I think stuff like that is ok to use. If it just said nurse on it, I would wait to use it though.

8. Paying for Nursing School?

   adc85 replied to dimple714's topic in General Students

   I wish that college advisors would tell students that a degree in biology is mostly a stepping stone to professional schools, and it's not easy to find a job without earning a masters or doctorate. I started out in college wanting to be a dentist, bu...

9. Financial aid...not enough

   adc85 replied to adc85's topic in General Students

   Thanks everyone for the replies. I'm not worried about living expenses at the moment, mostly just school expenses. I don't plan on buying all my books at the bookstore, but even if I get them all half price elsewhere, that's still 600 bucks I don't h...

10. Paying for Nursing School?

    adc85 replied to dimple714's topic in General Students

    I got my bachelors in biology too, then worked in a lab for a few years. Decided to go into nursing too,I start school in August. I was able to get a federal student loan, but I also don't have any other student loan debt. My parents paid for my firs...

11. Financial aid...not enough

    adc85 posted a topic in General Students

    I have a question I hope some of you can help me with about student loans. My school estimated the cost of attendance for the 13-14 year is a bit over $18,000. Which is inaccurate because I am not living on campus so no room/board fees, etc...then t...

12. beginning nursing school in the fall...scared!

    adc85 replied to GaNicuRN14's topic in General Students

    I start next month too and I am super anxious. I just made my appt for a physical and I'm getting my vaccinations tomorrow. I still need uniforms, books, and other stuff...I'm ready to start but nervous at the same time. A friend just graduated from ...

13. Should You Commute To Nursing School?

    adc85 replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Students

    No one has mentioned the cost of gas! I commuted an hour to school and an hour home for 4 years while getting my undergrad degree. I then continued to make this same commute for another 3 years for my job. I was spending on average $500 a month in ga...

14. What Is The Deal With All The Highly Educated & Professionals Becoming RNs?

    adc85 replied to PMFB-RN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a career changer, I start my program in August. I'm 27 years old and I have a BS in biology. After college I worked in an environmental lab for 4 years. I mostly ran the microbiology lab and also ran chemistry tests too. It was fun when I first s...

15. Babies during Nursing school?

    adc85 replied to nhunter8's topic in General Students

    I don't have any kids so I can't advise based on my experience, but I think why make your life more stressful when you don't have to? You can have your cake, just eat it a little later! :)