Bellevue College 2012 hopefuls

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Hello everyone,

I have just applied to Bellevue College for Fall 2012/Winter 2013 and I just want to hear from anyone who has also applied there. What are your TEAS scores? Do you guys know when we will hear back regarding acceptance/ rejection letters? Is Bellevue College your first choice or are you guys spreading out your applications to other schools?

I just did. Good luck at Bellevue everyone!

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Please don't lose hope, jammin. Just because you have accepted the spot at LWIT doesn't mean that you'll lose your spot at Bellevue. Hang in there and if a spot opens up (and I bet it will!) you will be starting with us.I wish you the best :)

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Yeah, I'm sure you could always recant the LWIT spot if you get into Bellevue. I'm sure there's a line of people that will jump at the chance to be in your spot there.

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Hi,

Started my CNA at Divine in Northgate. Very happy with my choice. Thanks to whoever recommended it.

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Accepted for Fall BC ADN program

E-write completed Thursday: 12/12

Still to do:

1) Third (last) HepB shot in June

2) CNA class

Working on financial aid issues. "Show me the money" !!!

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Congratulations Cura~ are you going to take the BC position or SU?

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Congrats, Cura - see you in the fall!!

I'm starting CNA at Kamanga next weekend. Wish I could have done the Divine class, but conflict this weekend kept me from doing so. CyndyRD, glad you're happy with it - they seemed very kind on the phone when I was speaking with them. Hope I don't regret going to the other program!!!

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Jenn,

Not 100% certain of the program I will matriculate in. I sent my SU MSN deposit in this week.

I'm going to complete the FAFSA soon and see what assistance SU is able to provide. At $620+ a credit it is a chunk of change for the 111-114 credits (not to mention the mortgage, medical insurance, living expenses, books & fees, etc), especially with the pending requirement of earning a DNP after the ARNP (MSN) in 2015. I don't intend to work until I drop dead paying off school loans.

I plan on taking the CNA at Divine for BC ADN program -- I sent an inquiry about the Weekend program in June/July today. Even if I decide to enter SU I should have the necessary weekends available for the few weeks needed after June 18 when the MSN program starts.

A friend of mine earned over $110K last year working for University Hospital with an ADN. 36 hours a week with Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday off. Union job -- not an exempt/management position, although she has some higher level responsibilities. I think the ARNP jobs are usually exempt with rotating "call responsibility" on weekends and holidays, and the pay is nearly a wash with some of the union jobs when the differentials are added. The pay/hour for the union jobs appears to be better if you collect several/various differentials.

My passion is for the ARNP/DNP and working with the vulnerable elderly, but pragmatically speaking I also need to consider my family responsibilities in my decision. It is certainly cheaper to go the BC ADN/ UW Bothell BSN route, which I could manage without taking loans. I'm also concerned about the malpractice issues with ARNP/DNP. With a litigious culture it is likely to happen, and I know it would be an emotional train wreck regardless of the outcomes.

I'm spending a notable amount of time in prayer trying to clarify my decision and direction.

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Good luck with what ever you choose and which ever school you end up going to. However, I do want to say a huge congratulations! You should be very proud of yourself in that you were accepted by THREE nursing schools. That takes a lot of hardwork and I wish you the best :).

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Hi all. Is anyone else dealing with financial aid/loans? Just got a letter that I'm reaching my loan limits (took loans to cover pre-requisite classes, plus the pre-requisites to get into those pre-requisite classes). I'm meeting with an advisor for an educational plan, and it says to let them know if/when I changed my program of study (as soon as it's official/on paper I will). Just wondering if they extend those limits when we get into the nursing program, or if I'm on my own now and can't get more loans. (we'll manage somehow - I've worked too hard to NOT attend now!!!)..... Anyone else in the same situation? :uhoh3:

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LOL Answered my own question once again. All figured out; just a matter of giving the fin. aid. office a copy of my acceptance letter when it shows up, so I can document that I'm changing programs. Whew!!! Now, those letters *should* be showing up fairly soon, correct?!?!?!

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Should have it by May 21st!

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