If we had no winter, the spring would not be so pleasant; if we did not sometimes taste of adversity, prosperity would not be so welcome. -Anne Bradstreet
It is possible, and it's never too late. My mom started nursing school in her 40s, and I had several people in my cohort who were around your age. My daughter was diagnosed with autism about a month before I started nursing school. Juggling all my da...
Key Lime Pie replied to Mommyfuturenurse's topic in Pre-Nursing
Both schools I applied to only looked at your GPA in 4 specific classes and your TEAS score. The classes were different for each school, but both used a point system, with 14 being the highest score. They just went down the list and accepted however ...
Key Lime Pie replied to jnichox2's topic in Pre-Nursing
I don't think 8 is too many. I only applied to 2 schools, mainly because they are the only schools within a decent distance from my house. Luckily I was accepted at both.
Key Lime Pie replied to Dallanah's topic in Pre-Nursing
You can still do it! I had a lot of issues the first time I went to college and I got a D in chemistry, along with completely failing some other classes. I went back to school 7 years later, retook chemistry (got an A this time!) and worked really ha...
Key Lime Pie replied to Bowlermom300's topic in Pre-Nursing
You have to take the test in person, but there are options for people who work during the day. I don't know where in Kansas you are, but Wichita Area Technical College offers GED classes from 6-9 pm, plus they offer online classes. You do have to go ...
Key Lime Pie replied to julzgarcia's topic in Pre-Nursing
I could have applied to the nursing program after one semester of pre reqs, but I waited til I had completed a second semester so I could also work on my co reqs. I was accepted into the program to start in Jan 2015, so I will end up taking 3 semeste...
Key Lime Pie replied to Key Lime Pie's topic in Minnesota
I'll be turning down my spot at Inver Hills. I know quite a few people who were applying there along with Century, so I think there's a good chance you'll get in.