GuyInMarin

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   Samuel Merritt University ABSN, Oakland Campus - Summer 2025

   GuyInMarin replied to StudentBlue's topic in School, College Programs

   Yes, as long as you complete them before the start of the program itself. I have one course left which is over in May, I start the cohort in
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   Career change at 46.......

   GuyInMarin replied to KaseyC's topic in Male Nursing Students

   You were already in healthcare as an EMT. My change is from IT as software engineer. It's a significant drop in salary and more physically demanding work. It is a very hard decision for me and I am...
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   Samuel Merritt University ABSN, Oakland Campus - Summer 2025

   GuyInMarin replied to StudentBlue's topic in School, College Programs

   It will be
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   Samuel Merritt University ABSN, Oakland Campus - Summer 2025

   GuyInMarin replied to StudentBlue's topic in School, College Programs

   You need to provide coverage 30 days or less of start
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   Samuel Merritt University ABSN, Oakland Campus - Summer 2025

   GuyInMarin replied to StudentBlue's topic in School, College Programs

   Yes I'm nervous to apply for a loan because it shows as an inquiry in your credit report. Any recommendations aside from Sallie
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   Samuel Merritt University ABSN, Oakland Campus - Summer 2025

   GuyInMarin replied to StudentBlue's topic in School, College Programs

   The one thing I will say is I don't knwo your background but for me an ABSN would make more sense to do as getting the experience from working would be everything. I am a career changer that does not...
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   Samuel Merritt University ABSN, Oakland Campus - Summer 2025

   GuyInMarin replied to StudentBlue's topic in School, College Programs

   I am sure during tomorrow's Next Steps zoom call (which I am assuming you are attending) you can ask all of those questions. The person running it (MODERATOR EDIT OF NAME - PLEASE DO NOT POST...
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   Career change at 46.......

   GuyInMarin replied to KaseyC's topic in Male Nursing Students

   And the last point you made about helping people .. well, that is the real reason I want to go into nursing. I ALWAYS wanted to help people in some way, which is why I was pre-med and have a degree in...
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   Career change at 46.......

   GuyInMarin replied to KaseyC's topic in Male Nursing Students

   That is great advice. The change was obviously the right one for you! I was looking at Biotech as well but I am hesitant to go back to the corporate world which disenchanted me and led to a severe...
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    Samuel Merritt University ABSN, Oakland Campus - Summer 2025

    GuyInMarin replied to StudentBlue's topic in School, College Programs

    That was a big long email that I didn't quite decipher yet, LOL. Is that what it is saying in a
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    Career change at 46.......

    GuyInMarin replied to KaseyC's topic in Male Nursing Students

    That is amazing, glad it worked out so well fo you. I feel pretty good about how I will do as I am a very roll your sleeves up type of person, and not to be cocky, very adaptable and intelligent. Even...
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    Career change at 46.......

    GuyInMarin replied to KaseyC's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Do you think it actually *helps* you to be male? I would think it would, at least in the beginning since only 12% of nurses are male in the US. In terms of advancement, I htink it could definitely...
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    Career change at 46.......

    GuyInMarin replied to KaseyC's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I am 52 and about to do an ABSN starting this Summer. I am a career changer, still not sure if this is the right choice but I love the thoughts of connecting with people in a meaningful way job-wise....
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    Samuel Merritt University ABSN, Oakland Campus - Summer 2025

    GuyInMarin replied to StudentBlue's topic in School, College Programs

    Yes, it's for Feb 27 (next Thursday). Hope to see some of you
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    Samuel Merritt University ABSN, Oakland Campus - Summer 2025

    GuyInMarin replied to StudentBlue's topic in School, College Programs

    Did you inquire about a