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I attached a resume. I'm hoping that my pretty stellar job/volunteer history will sway the decision a bit since my college GPA wasn't so great. I'm pretty famous for going over the word count considerably. I'm proud of myself that I only went over this time by 27 words. One month can't come fast enough!

I'm sorta hoping that the students are too busy to write/respond to reviews. I've found no student feedback regarding this program which I find odd. But, in terms of missing out on concepts, from what they presented, it seems like it depends on what kind of learner you are. I like the idea of concept based learning and find it more helpful than rote memorization.

Hey, I applied for Summer cycle as well. I'm curious as to why you think that applications will be sporifice this time round? I figured that if nothing else, there would be an ever so slight uptick. In the info sessions, they mentioned that they're expanding seats. But, I feel also, that Covid doesn't have as hard a grip on people's lives as it did in previous months (still terrible thought). Given that, people are going back to their plans or making new ones; and I think this pandemic got a lot of people interested in working in healthcare (and those already work in it wanting out). Either way, now I'm sitting on pins and needles!

I'm applying for UMass Boston ABSN and it's possible that it's just the way that CommonApp has formatted their site, but it's thrown me off a little. I understand that we need to submit a 500-word essay about "what is professional nursing?" Fine. But, click on Documents (which is how we submit the essay) and it says "Personal Statement" and gives the option to submit. So, am I to submit an essay or a personal statement or both? And if both, I'm not sure I know what that looks like. Maybe I've been looking at this for too long.

I'll definitely look into the bridge programs and talking to a FAFSA rep (rather than the admissions and loan rep that I talked to).

I have looked into better financial aid. I was told because if my of my previous degree i wouldn't be much, in fact I have to pay some out of pocket. My husband's copies income isn't part of the equation (one of the many reasons we're getting a divorce!). My debt isn't as bad as my college friends', but, hence the need for a better saying job. Lol. I've accepted that my mom is a financial relief for now and I'm a low maintenance gal. Thanks for the advice/reality check. (You jave a lot of letters after your name! lol)

I'm curious what is the name of this program that you're doing (not the actual school). I'm wondering if there's a similar program near me.

Wow. An OVERWHELMING majority of you say that ABSN is a no go and ADN is the best route. I suppose I can't say that I'm surprised. I'm taking three classes right now and it's tough but doable I looked at the curriculum for the schools around me and wondered how I would do it. I guess my reasoning for wanting the ABSN so badly stems from the fact that I do work at a major city hospital that believes in hiring from within and it seems like and ADN is a little lower on the totem pole of nursing, maybe starting out at a nursing home. I'm extremely lucky not having any experience and landing this job; I don't want to lose it. That and 16 months; I'd be done! (I was also thinking about Direct entry masters programs but a bit wishy washy on that one). VS. 2 years and another couple of years or the traditional 4 years. Right now, I receive a small food stamp and half daycare voucher. I don't qualify for anything else from the state. If I live like this on this income for much longer, my hair will begin falling out (oh wait, it already has). My daughter and I aren't living in the best of conditions and I thought I was willing to work 24/7 to make this period a distant memory before she could actually remember it. But seems the more I think about it, the more practical it is to do the ADN no matter how much I may dislike it.

Thank you to you both for responding to my question. I've asked myself all of these hard questions over and over and seem to come up with no answers. I feel I have no choice but to enroll in the ABSN program. I've wasted so much time as it is chasing after things and wasting money. I currently work as a nurse assistant at a well known hospital. It's a good job, but not one you can make a life on (especially with a kid). I need to make this happen as soon as possible and I feel like I have no choice but to work while I do it because I am the primary earner. I've spoken to some at my job (without children) and they say that they went per-deim, which gives them the flexibility to work the hours they want and go to school. But, of course, I would lose my benefits. Though my state does have Medicaid, it's nothing in comparison to what I get from my job. Ugh. I just don't know. Anyone else care to weigh in?

I've taken the first steps toward becoming a nurse by enrolling in prerequisites. I'm nearly done and have gotten fairly ndecent grades. I want to do an ABSN program with the ultimate goal of becoming a CNM. Here's the catch. I'm also finally getting divorced (yay!) and have a toddler. Luckily, my mom is around to help pick up the slack. This leaves me in the position of not being able to not work while going to school. I'm the sole provider where I'm most worried about health insurance and of of course, rent. I know that most of these programs say it's in the best interest of the student to quit their jobs. Only in la la land! I would like to know if others here have done it and what sort of schedule they kept to achieve success. I've tried the overnight shift thing, my body will not let me do that.

I need some advice from those who are recently entering the CNA field in Massachusetts. I took the test twice now. I just got the results of my retake and I have to say that based on what they said I failed at (clinical), I would like to appeal. My experience doesn't match the test proctor. I want to know if anyone in my state has done this and how. Then, which test sites they would recommend. I've gone to the same site twice and don't intend on going back there again. The thing is, I have a 5 year plan and this is really costing me time (and in the long run, money). I already have a Bachelor's and was planning on applying to an ABSN program with the end goal of becoming a Certified Nurse Midwife. Now, the only reason I was so stuck on this CNA thing was because I know it helps you gain experience (possibly a job and a job with tuition reimbursement). But, if it's becoming this much of a hassle...... what do you think?