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  1. Nursing School For Older Student

    rosiekay replied to m9791l's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I will also be an oldie (56) (but goodie, I hope ) when I begin a bsn program. Good luck to us

  2. Any mature students out there?

    rosiekay posted a topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Hello everyone! I have gone and gotten accepted into Drexel's ACE program for the fall of 2009. I am a much more mature student...over 50! This is obviously a second (3rd or 4th) career for me and...

  3. older students

    rosiekay posted a topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I was wondering if any career changers out there have had any problems finding jobs once they graduated from their programs? I know jobs are still tight, but would my age work against me (over 55...

  4. Harsh realities

    rosiekay posted a topic in General Students

    Hello all! I was wondering if any older students (I mean over 53) have dealt with the harsh reality of finding scant employment opportunities once they graduate (or heard of someone who had this...

  5. Harsh realities

    rosiekay replied to rosiekay's topic in General Students

    llg...Thanks for being a voice in the wilderness! I guess I just needed the ole kick in the pants. While the recession has had a major impact on most of us, it is time to face reality (as ugly as it...

  6. Current Drexel ACE'rs

    rosiekay posted a topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Hi everyone. I'm just curious how the folks in the Drexel ACE program are doing so far. I'm accepted and starting in fall 2008. I was wondering how your program schedules work. How often are...

  7. Drexel ACE'rs placement rate

    rosiekay posted a topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Hi all...I'm sorry, but I don't remember where I read this in the posts on this site. I read somewhere that the Drexel ACE program has a 100% job placement rate for its graduates! I wonder if this...

  8. Any mature students out there?

    rosiekay replied to rosiekay's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Hi StudentNurseBeth! It's nice to meet someone who still appreciates bell bottoms and tie dye shirts...wait; those things are back in style again! Keep in touch

  9. Mercer County SONs?

    rosiekay posted a topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I was wondering if anyone here is or has been through the ASN programs at either St. Francis Medical Center or Capital Health Systems? I'm thinking of applying to these programs and would like to get...

  10. Any mature students out there?

    rosiekay replied to rosiekay's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Thanks classykaren! It is nice to know I'm not alone...are you in school

  11. new nursing grads

    rosiekay posted a topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Firstly, congrats to all you newly minted nurses! Now I would like to ask if any of you looking for jobs out there have noticed any problems with finding jobs? I have seen a lot of troubling news on...

  12. Nursing grads and job prospects

    rosiekay posted a topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Firstly, congrats to all you newly minted nurses! Now I would like to ask if any of you looking for jobs out there have noticed any problems with finding jobs? I have seen a lot of troubling news on...

  13. Current Drexel ACE'rs

    rosiekay replied to rosiekay's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Hi Nana! It is nice to meet another ACEr. Currently I am a high school teacher so I'm counting down to the end of the school year and things are hectic to say the least (proms, college accepts,...

  14. Second Degree BSN or ADN

    rosiekay replied to whitehat's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    One other thought to consider is where you might want to work. Some hospitals require a BSN for entry level nurses (I'm thinking UPenn here in Philly). Good luck with your searching and career...

  15. Drexel University?

    rosiekay replied to bast11's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Drexel uses GPA as their cutoff. You either have it or not. There pass rates are pretty good. Hope this

  16. drexel ace and excelsior exams

    rosiekay posted a topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Hello fellow acers! I'm starting Drexel's ACE program in Fall 2008 and was thinking of taking the Excelsior exams for microbiology and a&p because my college courses are a little too old. Has...

  17. drexel ace and excelsior exams

    rosiekay replied to rosiekay's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Yep, I'm in for fall

  18. drexel ace and excelsior exams

    rosiekay replied to rosiekay's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Fou.- I had a least a 3.0 - I'm not quite sure what it was. You can visit Excelsior's website for info about study

  19. drexel ace and excelsior exams

    rosiekay replied to rosiekay's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Thanks S- Drexel folks were the ones who mentioned Excelsior exams to me. I think I might try it...it would save a little

  20. Drexel ACE Acceptance

    rosiekay replied to whitehat's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    You might call and ask when they will be notifying those accepted into the program, but it can take

  21. new grads jobs?

    rosiekay posted a topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I have been reading how some new graduates in PA and NJ are finding it difficult to find positions without any experience. I live in the Philly area and was wondering what new grads have been finding...

  22. Northeastern Hospital SON?

    rosiekay posted a topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Hello! This is my first post on this great site. I attended an open house at Northeastern Hospital in Philadelphia. While everyone was very nice, I was concerned about their low pass scores on the...

  23. New Mexico Licensure Question

    rosiekay replied to rn4ever?'s topic in General Nursing

    Hey sailornurse, Thanks for putting NM back in the US! Having had NM as my second home, I still get asked if American dollars are accepted out there. Once I complete my BSN program back east, I hope...

  24. How many of us 30 somethings are out there?

    rosiekay replied to karen230's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    30 somethings??? Try 50 something and then we'll talk! Finishing up my pre-reqs this semester and starting an accelerated BSN in the spring. I'll be 53 when I finish and then it's on to MSN land....

  25. fellow Drexel ACErs

    rosiekay replied to rosiekay's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Wow, I can't imagine having to using private loans to totally foot the bill! As it is, I'll have to do some private loans with a co-signer. Wish me luck as I try to hit up my family to help me! I'm...