Magpie Nightingale

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1. FNP w/ Non-Nursing Bachelor

   Magpie Nightingale replied to MedictoRN's topic in Post Graduate

   It depends on the school. Some programs are designed for people with a bachelor's in another field. You'd have to find one that offers a direct-entry master's program with an FNP degree. Most advanced-practice nursing programs do require a BSN as a p...

2. Pre-nursing student... What's your job??

   Magpie Nightingale replied to peacelovestar's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I'm working full-time as an editor while I take care of my nursing prerequisites (one class/semester). Once I get into nursing school full-time, I'd like to work in the hospital part-time. I'll get my CNA after the first semester of nursing school, ...

3. Rocky road for older new grad

   Magpie Nightingale replied to cjj0603's topic in General Nursing

   Dear cjj0603~ I'm currently doing my pre-nursing school prerequisites and I'm worried about having the same problem. I'm quick with book-learning but not so quick with orienting in the real world. I'm keeping a sharp eye on my young, fast lab partner...

4. education path progression advice

   Magpie Nightingale replied to Tanuki's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Tanuki, I feel your pain. Like you I'm working on prereq's, post-BA, and because of my age, I don't want to waste any time. My ultimate goal is advanced-practice nursing, although I want some experience before I settle on a field. I'm looking at 3 d...