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1. Any Commonwealth Nursing Program students here?

   dlkjmk replied to karleigh's topic in Virginia

   The program is too new to be eligible for national accreditation. We received full approval (previously had provisional approval) from the VA BON a few months ago. The plan (from what I have heard) is to apply for national accredition in the near f...

2. Any Commonwealth Nursing Program students here?

   dlkjmk replied to karleigh's topic in Virginia

   As for the program being closed, no, I have not heard anything like that. In fact, the program just received (about a month ago) full approval from the VA BON (we previously had provisional apprval). There are some changes being made, some of the s...

3. Any Commonwealth Nursing Program students here?

   dlkjmk replied to karleigh's topic in Virginia

   Hi there! Glad to hear you are interested in the program. I just posted a very long response with lots of info on your profile page. Take a look and let me know if you have questions! Short version - I love the program, it is LOT of work (2nd se...

4. Feedback needed on first care plan!

   dlkjmk replied to dlkjmk's topic in Student Assist

   Do most instructors require the "aeb"? Ours has not asked for it but we may be able to wow her by adding it :) We post these on an online discussion board for our class and she asks us questions to confirm our comprehension. I have seen in my Nurs...

5. Feedback needed on first care plan!

   dlkjmk posted a topic in Student Assist

   i am in my 4th week of nursing school and getting ready to turn in my first care plan. i am pretty happy with it but wanted to see if you all had any feedback (this is a group assignment and we are allowed to use any sources). the (fictitious) client...

6. How many hours of sleep did you get last night? FOR SCHOOL PROJECT!

   dlkjmk replied to polka-dot's topic in General Students

   I'm in my first semester, end of the second week. I went to bed about midnight last night and got up around 5:45. So 5.75 hours of sleep. That's about what I have been averaging this week (and I'm sure it will get worse when lab starts - TOMORROW)...

7. Bon Secours School of Nursing

   dlkjmk replied to emj1818's topic in Virginia

   ssnva1 - John Tyler has an online/night/weekend program called the Commonwealth Nursing Program. "Classroom" is done online and clinicals are night/weekend. I am working full time and starting the program in the fall (I also have 2 kids). From wha...

8. Any Commonwealth Nursing Program students here?

   dlkjmk replied to karleigh's topic in Virginia

   Hi there! I am glad that you are interested in the program! I am starting in Fall 08. The application period for that semester is already closed, but you could apply for Spring 09, applications are accepted between June 1 and July 1, I think. If y...

9. Where are you?

   dlkjmk replied to Readyforthenextstep's topic in Virginia

   I am in the Richmond, VA area! I am near Bon Secours but I will not be going there (though I would love to end up working there - one of their hospitals is literally about a mile from my house!). I will be attending John Tyler Community College (th...

10. Anyone here taking a big paycut to become a nurse (2nd career)?

    dlkjmk replied to dlkjmk's topic in General Students

    Thanks for the responses, folks! It is interesting to see so many different perspectives. I totally agree with those who said it is so much more about loving what you do than how much money you make - that's why I want to do this. But there is als...

11. Anyone here taking a big paycut to become a nurse (2nd career)?

    dlkjmk posted a topic in General Students

    Hi there, nursing students and nurses! My name is Joy and I was just accepted into an ADN program today and am JAZZED!!! I am excited and nervous all at the same time, I'm sure you all know the feeling. I'll be starting in August. Nursing is going...

12. Any Commonwealth Nursing Program students here?

    dlkjmk replied to karleigh's topic in Virginia

    I GOT INTO THE PROGRAM!! I am so happy - I got my acceptance email today!! John Tyler (Midlothian) will be my home campus. I have to accept the spot by 4/4 - my hubby and I are going to have one last heart to heart so that I can make sure he is re...

13. Commonwealth Nursing Program students - how did yourfirst week go??

    dlkjmk replied to dlkjmk's topic in Virginia

    Interesting! JTCC is in Richmond (actually Midlothian) so we are a bigger area which is probably why our slots get filled up. I remember now at the information session that from time to time they do give JTCC student who don't get in down here the ...

14. Commonwealth Nursing Program students - how did yourfirst week go??

    dlkjmk replied to dlkjmk's topic in Virginia

    Interesting rumor. Which campus is your counselor at? I know that at my home campus (JTCC) they are pretty much overwhelmed by applications each time. Now, I am not sure how many of those people are qualified, but I do know that MANY people are tu...

15. Commonwealth Nursing Program students - how did yourfirst week go??

    dlkjmk posted a topic in Virginia

    Hey! Wanted to shout out to all of the studentsthat were starting the Commonwealth Nursing Program this Spring. I'm getting ready to send my application in for a Fall 2008 start, so I would love to hear how it's going for you guys since classes sta...