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I'm currently in a 2nd degree BSN program and I was told last night by a classmate that we can demand more pay since we have work experience. I don't believe this and wanted to post here to find out the truth. I can't imagine that my 15 years of IT...

Thank you all for your responses. I thought I was right on with this and I'm still amazed at how many of my classmates still think there is a shortage. It will be a rude awakening for many once we graduate. The reason I'm in nursing school is bec...

Does anyone work or know anyone that works at the new hospital in Maple Grove? They always have tons of openings for nurses and it looked like they did even when other hospitals didn't have many openings. Is it a good place to work? I know they're ...

Hi - I'm in a Sociology level 100 class at North Hennipen CC and out of 50 students, the majority are getting D's and F's.... Anyone else experience this? The prof is extremely difficult in his testing. We're graded only on 4 exams with each one ...

I apologize if there is already a thread on this but I didn't see one. I'm in nursing school and have been trying to get an understanding of the differences between the union and non-union positions. Here are 2 things I'd like to know more about: 1...

I'm currently in nursing school and I'm really drawn to working with people who struggle with eating disorders. The question I have is what does a nurse exactly do in this area? I watched the Thin Documentary and this didn't give me any sort of idea...

Hi - Here's my situation... I'm currently a mom of 3, work a full time job and am in nursing school. I'd love to quit my day job and become a CNA but I just can't right now. So, I was thinking volunteering might be a good route to take in the meant...

Hi - I'm currently in the course and can't believe how much time I'm committing to studying. Is this course the one that requires the most study time are are all nursing courses this way? thanks in advance for your posts...

Hi - has anyone taken this course at St. Kate's? I'm just curious to know if it is a challenge and what's all involved. I'm thinking of taking it with nutrition this spring but I'm not sure if I should take nutrition at the same time...any thoughts...

Fortunately, I am one of the higher grades. Our prof sent around the grade list so we are all well aware of how horrible 90% of the class is doing. I honestly thought this class would be fairly easy and it's not. I get the whole freshman weeding o...

Thanks for the information. The exams are take home? Interesting! I'll be curious to find out once you have an exam how hard it is. I'll probably email you in a month or so... The nutrition class is online so I'm thinking that would be manageabl...

Hi everyone - Does anyone know what it means at St. Kate's to be put on an alternate list? I understand that I didn't get a for sure spot for 2009 or 2010 but I have more questions around it all... I am put on the list for 2010 so if no one gives ...

Hi - thanks for the msg! I will sit tight but I'm very anxious and a wee bit stressed about it! Did you apply last year? Also, to answer your previous post, it's my understanding that a previous degree along with this certificate does qualify as a...

Hi - I'm strongly considering changing careers. I work in the business field today and am not happy at all and am just getting by until I can be done. I'm not fulfilled where I'm at so therefore I don't apply myself like I could or want to. I want...

Hi - Has anyone gone through the Post-Bac BSN program or heard if the program is good? Is the workload overwhelming and instructors difficult? Was it easy to find a job afterwards with a BSN? Thanks in advance for any feeback!

I'm very confused - I have a degree, am not a nurse but want to be and I'm currently researching schools and programs. The school I'm considering has a BSN program offered for the next year and then they're switching it to an MSN program. Both prog...

Hi everyone - For those of you who didn't pursue nursing as your first career choice and waited to go back to school, how old were you when you went back to school and then started your nursing career? Were there any of you in your 40's? Was it mor...

Hi everyone, Does anyone know the minimum hours you have to work in order to still qualify for benefits? Thanks in advance for any feedback!

Hi - I'm not sure what to do on this one. I'm thinking of getting my CNA but I've heard it's a lot of butt wiping and horrible work. I'm going to start volunteering and job shadowing and I'm wondering if this will give me good experience/exposure t...

Thank you so much for all your feedback! I agree with all of you!!!

For the allina system, does anyone know what tuition reimbursement really means? Does this mean if I work for them for 16 hours/week while going to school I get all my loans paid for the year or does it mean I only get $2500 or $5000 per year? This...

Hi everyone - I'm considering going back to school for nursing and I have a question for all of you who already had a previous degree and went back to school for nursing or are in the process. (I'm a little concerned to have homework again and tests...

Hi Maxxineo - One quick question for you. You mentioned that there was a lot of work outside of class and I'm wondering what kind of work that was...is it papers, memorizing medicines, preparing for speeches, etc. Or, a little of everything?

Thanks for your feedback Maxxineo! I really appreciate it. I really think the St. Kate's evening and weekend post-bacc or masters would be the way for me to go and that is why I'm strongly leaning on applying there. One other thing, awhile back I ...

Maxxineo - Thanks so much for the info! I talked to one of the advisors there and she said that next year they're planning on transforming the post-bacc into a master's level program. I have a few more questions that I'm hoping you can answer... 1 ...