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Thanks for the replies. It looks like I have a lot to think about. I wish I could get into Southern, I would really treasure the opportunity. I live in downtown Charleston, so a drive to Institute wouldn't be bad at all. I guess my decision will have to come down to whether I want a two year program or four, provided I get into any of them. My goals now are just to be a "regular" nurse, I'm not interested in management positions or advanced education. I do want to keep my options open though. I would want a MSN just for the security. I've taken a couple of CNA classes at my school and we spent the majority of the time in nursing homes. I loved that experience. We basically just fed the residents and helped them into their beds, but it was so fun for me. It was also kind of heartbreaking. If I couldn't work in L&D, I think I would want to work in a nursing home or even a hospice. Well, I'm just rambling now. Thanks again for the help. :kiss

Thanks Noryn and pama, for the information about Southern. This is my first time hearing about the program, I've only started to browse schools recently. I've thought a lot about getting my ADN first, then later going back to school if I choose. Honestly, I come from a single parent home and we don't have a lot of money. My dad's on disablity and worker's comp, which doesn't pay a lot. The only way I'd be able to pay for a school (especially expensive ones) is through scholarships and loans and if that fell through, I'd be screwed. So if I have a stable paycheck after two years, it would be great. Where is Southern's campus located? If I go my ADN, how long would I have to work before going back to school for a MSN? How long would the MSN take to complete? Also, I know this is a silly question, there is still plenty opportunities for ADN's right? In the West Virginia area? I'm definitely not trying to start the BSN vs. ADN discussion, I just want to know if I'd probably be able to secure a job if I choose this route. Thanks again for the info! :wink2: Oh one more thing, where do I find NCLEX pass rates for schools? Is there a website?

Oh yeah, I completely forgot that Cabell has L & D. Around here, it's all about CAMC and Thomas when it comes to delivering babies. But I'm excited that Cabell has that, I would love to do clinicals there. I'm trying hard to keep my grades up, I think I have a 3.5 overall GPA, and my ACT score is 23 which is okay. As far as science goes, I'm taking most of it this year. So, I'm a little behind. But I plan to have took physics, chemistry, and hopefully biology by the time I graduate. Thanks for all the help Jenny.

Thanks for the reply, Jenny. I've always dreamt of going to Marshall, and I think it's a definite possibility for me. I live in the Charleston area and I don't want to go too far from home. Do students at Marshall do clinicals at CAMC? I know I'm thinking waay into the future here, but I am extremely interested in being a labor and delivery nurse someday. So if I could do clinicals at Womens and Childrens, it would be great. Thanks again.

Hello everyone, I'm about to be a senior in high school. I'll have to start applying to colleges pretty soon, and I have no idea where to begin. Most people I know who are nurses, went to our local college of WVU Tech. I kind of want to go somewhere else, but know nothing of the reputation of other colleges. So far I've been looking at Marshall University, the University of Charleston, WVU Morgantown, and Wheeling Jesuit. Did anyone go to these schools and, if so, was it a positive experience? Did you feel you learned what was necessary? Thanks everyone.