birdy95

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1. Desperately need advice and encouragement

   birdy95 replied to 3rdgenRN2B's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   My story is very similar to yours. I have kept a job for the security and had a small child. After 20 years in this (boring) career and my daughter getting to middle school, I started taking my...

2. BA AND ADN, MSN IN THE FUTURE

   birdy95 replied to Ej2020's topic in Nursing Career

   Thank you for sharing your experience @justwanttohelp12. This is good advice. The schools all try to convince you that their program is going to give you the best chance of a good job and it can be...

3. BA AND ADN, MSN IN THE FUTURE

   birdy95 replied to Ej2020's topic in Nursing Career

   Also, ASU has a new direct entry MSN that you many be interested in. (UofA has one in Phoenix as

4. BA AND ADN, MSN IN THE FUTURE

   birdy95 replied to Ej2020's topic in Nursing Career

   I am in the same situation in Arizona. I was determined to do an accelerated BSN, but the cost and difficulty to enter have made me rethink. I am now aiming for the Maricopa Community Colleges'...

5. Should I leave nursing school, even if I just started?

   birdy95 replied to willowmadrone's topic in General Students

   I know when I have big changes in my life it can be difficult for me to know if my "gut instinct" that is telling me to run is really because I am making the wrong decision or because I am afraid....

6. Leaving federal job for nursing school

   birdy95 replied to guest62419's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   I was a single mom for a long time and I am so grateful I had a M-F 8 to 5 job that allowed me to drop my daughter off at school and then rush to the after school care after work to get her. I always...

7. 47 and Graduation TODAY!

   birdy95 replied to Nurse Magnolia's topic in General Students

   Congratulations! If my plan works out, I will be 44 when I graduate (in 3

8. ASU Post Bacc - 2020

   birdy95 replied to Ventara's topic in Arizona Nursing

   @CamMc Thank you for sharing this here! I agree, this would be a great option. I am going to look at it right

9. ASU Post Bacc - 2020

   birdy95 replied to Ventara's topic in Arizona Nursing

   @AngUnderwood I just have one at home who is in middle school (a couple older step-children that are pretty independent now - one from a prior marriage and one from current husband). Even though my...

10. Rio or Phoenix College Bio201 - ONLINE

    birdy95 replied to MacMaster's topic in Arizona Nursing

    At Phoenix College, at least for BIO201 and 202 all labs and exams are online (exams require their software with webcam). The chem class says you order a lab kit to do at home as

11. ASU Post Bacc - 2020

    birdy95 replied to Ventara's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I am planning to apply for the 2021 cohort because I am still working on pre-reqs and only doing one at a time to make sure my gpa is high, while working and kids, blah blah. Anyhow, I am watching...

12. Rio or Phoenix College Bio201 - ONLINE

    birdy95 replied to MacMaster's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I have been following this thread as I decided where to do my prereqs, so just wanted to share my experience. I am just finishing BIO201 online at Phoenix College and am registered for BIO202 and...

13. Overcoming Challenges to Becoming a Nurse Later in Life

    birdy95 replied to CCURN2018's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you so much for sharing this story! It is inspiring. I am currently working on my prerequisites for nursing school and, if I get in to the school I want, will graduate at 44. But I am thrilled...

14. Rio or Phoenix College Bio201 - ONLINE

    birdy95 replied to MacMaster's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Would you mind sharing how your experience was? I am having a hard time deciding whether to do my prereqs at Rio Salado or Phoenix College. Thank

15. Bio 201 at Rio Salado or Phoenix College? Which is better? Need advice.

    birdy95 replied to Kenmikeade's topic in School, College Programs

    How did it go at Phoenix College online? I am signing up for BIO 201 there in the Spring. I also have to do it online because I work F/T and have a daughter. Thanks in