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I, too, think the BSN is the best way to go. I was originally a psychology major (3 yrs completed) who finally decided to go back to school, but this time for nursing. I realized today that I have enough credits done to actually be done with a BSN in the same amount of time as it would take to get my ADN. Ha! I hadn't looked into this before b/c I thought it would take longer. But, it's better. Plus, I hear you can do it part time if you want. I keep hearing how hard it is to get into the ADN program at my cc, so hard that if you don't have a 4.0 on the pre-reqs you don't really stand a chance. The BSN program will accept 3.0. In the end, considering the career advantages I think it's definitely worth it.

Oh my goodness. I never saw this post before. It is really inspiring to hear many of you overcame your vision problems. I was worried that I wouldn't be able to become a nurse! Thank you all of you for sharing.

Thank you, Lesrn2005. That really helps.

Hello, everyone. I was wondering if anyone here is a nurse with vision problems. Five years ago I had retinal detachment surgery due to a car accident (airbag impact caused it). I can see from that eye but it is very blurry-I have to see things as close as about 8-10 inches to be clear. They told me back then that my "good eye" would be at risk for retinal detachment too. Now, I am worried that I may be experiencing onset signs of retinal detachment in the good eye. I have been to the doctor and he said he saw no signs of RD...but, I'm scared to death that it eventually will happen to my good eye. I am just getting my prerequisites done and haven't even applied yet. Should I still do it? I am so scared of working really hard only to not even be able to do nursing because of my vision. I am so discouraged by this idea because I want to be a nurse sooo badly. Any advice? Anyone else deal with this successfully? Any advice is appreciated. Thanks.

I really believe that the key is to be able to anticipate what comes next. Just like anything else. Like chess, I guess. I really have gotten into the habit of thinking, "If I do so and so, it will result in so and so, and that will cause so and so, etc, etc..." Perhaps, that's a little over analytical for my position right now, but that's honestly how I go about it. Also, major prioritizing. Ex: Do I get this side of ranch or do I take an order? These are little questions I ask myself on a daily basis....as silly as it sounds. This is what I plan on taking into nursing.

I was on Depo from the age of 18-21 and immediately had spotting only. No periods. I was elated, until I turned 21 and started going out drinking with friends. That's when I gained A LOT of weight (about 20 lbs in a few months).

Thank you sooo much for posting this. This gives me hope. I am new to this website and am hoping to apply into the nursing program for fall 2008, this year. I am a waitress right now, have been for a long time. I work harder than any other FOH person (besides bussers) and feel confident this will be applicable to nursing. I am very used to being spoken down and disrespected over food and drinks! At least in nursing the pressure will be about something with more meaning.

Hello all, I am new to this site. I am wondering if anyone knows how many people apply to the El Centro/Northlake nursing program in Dallas. If anyone who was accepted is reading this, I ask, how long did it take you to get in? I would appreciate any feedback. Thank you.