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Hey everyone, I'm thinking about going to Purdue Global for my RN-BSN and then matriculating into the ACNP program they offer, part of which is offered in the Exceltrack format. This format is similar to that of WGU or Capella University, competency ...

Hey all, Recently I have become encapsulated with the role of the CRNA. I always thought I would want to work as an NP in the future, but I decided a few weeks ago to shadow a CRNA just to *make sure* it wasn't what I wanted. To my (unfortunate) surp...

Defibin, First off, I love that name, lol. Second, that's what I am the most concerned with, how to phrase it while being honest but not whining about it. I genuinely have been worried about those grades since I graduated, I knew they'd impact the fu...

loveanesthesia, That's super awesome and encouraging to hear, thank you. Not sure if I can afford to apply now (my family/bf might kill me if I go back to school yet AGAIN!) but it's definitely a dream and I hope to make it happen in the future. CRNA...

I'm no expert by any means but I have seen some others suggest graduate level coursework to demonstrate your competence and ability. Alternatively I have seen others suggest taking undergrad physiology, ochem, stats, etc). I feel your struggle though...

Hey go_jets82, Thank you for the kind words/encouragement. I have joined two commitees since starting here! Are you hoping to get into one of the remaining MSN programs in 2020? I'm a bit concerned this will make it even harder to get in with my less...

a strong appreciation for wearing white scrubs that show all the blood, poo, and vomit after a long night's work ~sarcasm

hi KGE, I did not. I went with WGU as it was a much more affordable option IMO! Took me about four months to complete.

It can be done. Please PM me if you have more questions about this

Hey everyone... I am having a hard time trying to decide my path after graduation from my accelerated ADN RN program in fall 2018. A little background....I hold a BSHS degree that I finished in three years (CGPA 3.77 & was in honors program, amon...

I agree with quality. Try to find reviews about your school or talk to current students to get a feel for the program. I wish I would have done that....we lose half our class every semester. Additionally, your experience during the program is much mo...

I was a pre-med student once...three years ago...now I'm a senior nursing student and I couldn't be happier with my choice. What really helped me was working at the hospital and seeing the healthcare team dynamic first hand, as well as helping me gai...

It's not hard hearing advice different from my beliefs, it is hard to hear it from someone who appears to not have experience with applicants that have previous degrees in the sciences outside of nursing. My cumulative undergraduate GPA is a 3.66 an...

I completed a rigorous graduate program as well as an undergraduate program. Actually, from my research, it appears there are a plethora of MSN in education programs that offer non bachelors prepared nurses the same exact program that they offer thei...

My biggest gripe is that I wonder what a BSN would really show...if it is anything like people make it out to be it is easy online classes about theory and leadership, which I have now taken at the undergraduate and graduate level already. It seems a...

I'm well aware it is a master's! I have been researching this prior to even beginning nursing school at all. I am comparing MSN in education then post masters NP cert to obtaining BSN then applying for the MSN FNP programs. :) And yes it was quite an...

I find it kind of interesting that only the BSNs are saying you need a BSN...in OH I promise you any hospital experience you have is much more important then having a bachelors degree. They might make you sign a contract stating you will go back to s...

Thank you for your input! I was also considering doing a one year MSN in education program because I already have another bachelors and I've found a number of programs that will allow me to do it. What I am wondering is if I want to education and NP ...

I know in my hospital system, there is specific "rehire" policy in that the manager, once you resign, marks you as "recommended for re-hire" or "not recommended for re-hire". I would call HR and ask them what the rehire policy is, particularly when i...

It sounds like the PA you shadowed was quite autonomous. I truly believe this has more to do with who the supervising physician is, and the individual's level of expertise, moreso then PA vs. NP, outside of legal restrictions. Nursing is definitely ...

It seems to be a regional thing. I know some ADN programs in my area are more competitive then the BSN programs. It appears to just depend.

It sounds like nursing would be a good fit for you! Just don't think that nursing is a stepping stone, because it is very challenging, just different then the challenges you're used to. The content (at least so far for me) is not complex, but there i...

I was going to pursue the same route, and ultimately decided on a local community college's accelerated ADN program. In my opinion, yes, ABSN is a complete waste. You cannot work at all in those types of programs, you will die. Also, in the time it w...

I was also a pre-PA student that switched to nursing, although my situation was different. I worked in an ICU in a downtown hospital and once I didn't get in the first time applying to PA school, I took it as a sign to pursue nursing. I'm in my first...