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I did a search, and saw a few threads on Rad Techs that went back to school to become an RN. Maybe I am using the wrong search words, but I was wondering if anyone went from RN to Rad Tech. I'm currently a Nursing student. I can't really see myself doing this for too long (if at all). If I wanted to become a Rad Tech, would I need to take a typical 2 year Associate or Certificate program? I did a search online, and saw a mention of 1 year accelerated program for RN to Rad Tech, but couldn't find any school's or websites to provide any more information. I'm trying to decided if I should quit NS now and start the Rad Tech program. But if there really are 1 year accelerated programs, it would be faster to finish up my ADN and then apply for such a program.

Stern School of business is rather well known if you are going for a MBA. Any major outside of business and finance, there's no leg up when applying for a job. Go for SBU. Maybe you can look around to see what is their percentage of passing the NCLEX.

I quit my job to take a shot at this too. I've got 1 Federal Direct loan for cc tuition I've got a 2nd FDL to pay for my food And I've got a Home Equity loan to pay my mortgage. With a mortgage, my debt is piling up faster than if I had gone to a private college.

Our female classmates are required to tie their hair upwards. No ponytails.

externships usually require at least 1 semester medsurg clinical experience in school. If you are not in any nursing programs yet, your best bet is to do some volunteer work for your local hospital.

I don't think anyone was "lecturing" on grammar. The poster didn't get many responses. Two of the major reasons is because the question being asked is repetitive and can be answered using a simple search of the forum and reading through some of the recent threads. This was previously pointed out. The 2nd reason is the choice of words like 'skuul'. This is not an issue of grammar or english being a second language. I just started my 1st clinical semester and in one of our first classes, the professor already warned us of the language that we used and the way we present ourselves. Not just in the hospital, but also the way we conduct ourselves at school. RNsRWe was only offering "constructive critism." No one likes to be criticized, but her suggestions will only enhance your success in the nursing field. Actually any field.

You're allowed to take the nclex on a tourist visa? I have classmates on a student visa that are afraid they can't register for the nclex after classes are done.

When I went to Niagara Falls last summer, they checked my passport when entering the US. They didn't check anything when I was going to Canada.

If you are applying to a community college for pre clinicals, I doubt it would be too late. QCC was still accepting new students upto 1 week before classes start. I think the only requirement for a CC is a GED. Once you get in, do well on your prereqs.

Unfortunately, nyc real estate isn't going to be doubling again any time soon. :) An 800sq/ft apt in a decent area in Queens will cost you anywhere from 250K for a coop to 400+K for a nice condo. Even with a nice down, that should be over 3K of housing expenses a month. I've been looking to downsize to an apt. I just started my first day of clinicals yesterday. :sigh: 2 more years until I can start making money again.

Due to the limited seats to Nursing programs at CUNYs, most schools that offer the major will not have easy prereqs. It's the easiest way of weeding out students. You should look into CUNY's that don't have nursing majors. I know Queens College has A&P classes but no Nursing or PA major. And Queens college is pretty well respected in the city. If you live anywhere close to LI, Suffolk Community College has a lot of open seats usually. editted typo

Schools have been accepting apps for Fall '07 since Oct/Nov. When you mention BA program, do you mean a BSN program? If so, I think its actually easier to get into a BSN program at a private school than any ADN program in NYC. Too much competition. A classmate of mine applied to BSN programs at Adelphi, NYU & the ADN program at my school. She didn't get into our program but got accepted into NYU and Adelphi with some scholarship money. One last question. What's NAS? You might want to double check if that will transfer over as A&P credits. Another friend of mine completed separate classes of Human Anatomy and than Human Physiology for Premed, but they did not qualify as A&P credit for Nursing.

Just attended orientation. So not everyone showed about. But there is a min of 10 in our class of 60.

I've heard of a few hospitals (mostly in the city) that require a BSN. But I heard that in different threads on this forum. Not first hand experience. If you have to work, than the ADN is probably your best bet. What's another year of loans. If you can get into a 12 month program, you can be a RN pretty quickly. Going through ADN programs, assuming you need to do most of the prereqs, will take you at least 2 years. If through CUNY, probably a minimum of 3. As for going for a masters in the future, I belive only CrNA requires a BSN. Most other majors will allow a ADN+Bachelors. I won't be surprised if they ask you to make up 2 or 3 prereq courses beforehand.

Sorry, I have no experience with this professor. Never really heard of any of my current classmates taking him either. The only required book is the Holes Textbook. The Study Guide and Cliff Notes is optional. There's also a picture Atlas that is optional. I was at the bookstore 3 weeks ago, and most of the Spring texts are already for sale. I've never looked at the Study Guide before, but the Cliffnotes is useless. With A&P, you really have to study from the textbook for the lecture. And for the labs, I used the Biology Tutoring Center a lot. I didn't actually get tutored, but they have all the models there for you to review on your own or with your classmates. A lot of my classmates used their cameraphone to take a picture of everything during lab. I bought the atlas, so I didn't take any pictures.

I'm assuming you are talking about LaGuardia cc. Basically, all CUNY's get a LOT of applicants into their clinical program every year. So don't slack off.

I think it's different for each school. For QCC, it'll take you at least 1 year if starting from scratch. There are ADN programs that start on clinical right away. Like SVCMC-Queens I think.

If you already know your end goal is to be an rn than whichever is quickest for you. If that fails, than go for your backup plan. I went for a rn program at my local cc.

congrats. I just went to take a look to see who your professor would be, but it doesn't say. Also looks like the lab class is full already. Assuming I'm looking at the right course code. 2177. An A/A- in ap1 is pretty important. Are you taking any of the other 3 core courses also? No repeats allowed at QCC, so don't slack on any of the exams. I got a 67 on my first lab exam (first time back in school in almost 10 years). I needed to study like crazy on the other 7 exams to pull off my A-.

Hunter is required to accept A&P credit from any CUNY. CUNY policy. But one course of Anatomy + a separate course of Physiology, will not be accepted by most (maybe all) nursing programs in lieu of 2 A&P courses. Looks like you already got a good plan going. How many credits do you need to graduate with any bachelors degree? I feel I should've went your route. For me, I have around 90 credits from Baruch, before deciding on switching to Nursing. But chose the ADN route. Only 3 of the classes counts towards my AAS degree. So I just spent a year finishing my prereqs and will start my clinicals in January. 2.5 more years for AAS, than probably another 2-3 for my BSN. Had I stayed in Baruch, I probably could graduate or graduated by now, and applied for an accelerated program. Good planning on your part.

By finishing a Bachelors in another subject, you qualify for accelrated BSN programs. It makes a lot of sense for people with a lot of college credits. Downstate is a very good school that is difficult to get into. I'm not sure a degree from an online program is going to help much.

I feel like such an idiot. I was sweating over this for a few days. And everything you guys said was true. There is a declination form available and I could pay to run a titer. And it is the Health Center that needs to give the ok. Thanks. Whenever I see the word MUST BE COMPLETED in bold, I assume it really must be done. Again, thanks for the help. It helps to have to use the correct vocabulary when asking the Health Center questions.

I finally finished my prereqs and got accepted to the clinical portion. I was reading through the requirements before I can start, and one of them is the Hep B vaccine. And in bold prints, it states that all requirements must be completed. I've been a Hep B carrier all my life and cannot take the vaccine. Obviously, I have no use for it. Does this mean my dreams and hard work for my 3.99 becomes wasted? I was so overjoyed this past week knowing I got accepted, and am now quite depressed. I'm afraid to call my school to ask, because it would just crush me when they tell me, "Sorry, if you have Hep B ... you can't be a nurse" Can anyone tell me "You fool, if you are a carrier, than they will just waive that requirement!!"

QCC's evening nursing program only starts in the Fall. And they require you to finish all your science prereqs (not just A&P1) before starting the program. Something to keep in mind because you could be stuck with a semester taking a 1 credit gym class.

As of right now, all A&P1 classes are full. You can check their availability online. I was in the same boat as all of you this past Jan. But I kept on checking for open seats (3 times a day), and got one on the sunday before classes started. Good luck to you guys.