two and a half years later, 17 courses (i needed a few co-reqs), one class at a time, one paper at a time, 16 a's and one a minus, (i haven't got my final on my last class yet), 16 years after graduating with an adn, i finished florida hospital college of health sciences online rn to bsn program.
i wasn't feeling it until i hit submit and it dawned on me that i submitted my very last paper and i'm done. at which time i then jumped up and down like a football player scoring a touchdown and am practically in tears...yessssssssss it feels good.
to say i'm thankful to allnurses, wouldn't be enough. it was on this very forum i discovered the program i chose and received encouragement all along to start and to stay in. i'm so greatful to everyone on the distance learning forum, all the other forums, my blog readers who have had to listen to me whine and cry for the last 2.5 years. i would not have made it alone without my allnurses friends! thanks so much!
i'm just beside myself with joy and pride. thanks for listening.
i'm going to take a break before i think about returning to school again. i've earned it. woot.
Oh, Tweety--I'm so happy for you. I'm not a frequent poster, but I have been around for a while and I do remember when you decided to begin this journey.
Sit back, relax, enjoy the conquest.
..and you insprired me - working on pre reqs for
LVN-->RN
Here's wishing you all the best that life has to offer !
First of all, congrats on your BSN.:balloons: You've worked hard, and you deserve it.
I've looked at the online RN - BSN threads multiple times, and after reading all the good things you've said about FHCHS, I've decided to complete my BSN there. In my contact with them thus far, they have been very open and helpful. I've submitted all the required paperwork, and I'm just waiting on official acceptance to begin classes in January '08.
So, I guess I'm wanting to ask you a question...:)
In your experience, would it be too much to consider taking a course load of 12 hrs/semester (2 classes each 7-week term)? In doing so, I could complete my BSN in only 4 semesters. According to the entrance advisor I've been talking to, this is certainly do-able and "allowed," although she states the actual BSN advisor would try to discourage me from this.
I have taken online classes before (more work than a B&M class), so I'm somewhat aware of the demands on personal time. I currently work M-F (40 hrs/week), and all my evenings/weekends are free. I'm hoping that you can give some advice based on your practical/real-life experience with the school.
dianah, ASN
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I just found this thread!!!
:balloons: CONGRATS :balloons: CONGRATS :balloons: CONGRATS!!!!
You ARE awesome, Tweety!!!
I'm so proud of you!!! Savor this victory!! :) :)