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I am new to the area and I am trying to find out if any of the hospitals in Central Virginia offer a Diploma Program. Can any one direct me in the right area?

Thank you so much. You gave me the exact information I was looking for. I knew the program was expensive and I didn't want to pay all that money and have a hard time transfering credits. It sounds like it may be very hard to get into. Not as easy as the admissions rep made it sound over the phone. I have an appointment to meet with them tomorrow so I guess I'll find out real soon. Thanks again!

I just had a few questions in regards to MCI. I have been considering taking their RN program that allows you to be finished in as little as 15 months, since the community colleges have such a long waiting list. I do have some concerns. I wanted to know if any graduates from their programs are having a hard time obtaining work at the local hospitals in Richmond? Like Henrico Doctors or Bon Secours, since it is not a two year community college. I am aslo, wondering if it is hard to transfer their credits to a four year institution. I would like to go to VCU for my BS degree. Can anyone help me? I know their program is more expensive. I just dont want to invest in it if in the long run I can't get a job at a good hospital and can not transfer my credits. The admissions reps always guarantee that everything is great because their job is to get the enrollment, but I want to hear from someone who may have been a student or knows someone who was.

I just wanted to to thak everyone for your advice. You have all encouraged me to go for what I want. Sandra

I just want to thank you and everyone for the great advice. I feel alot better and mor encouraged.

For sometime now have been wanting to become a nurse. I put school off several times due to my family life, trying to balance marriage and children. I am 35 years old now and I really want to become a nurse anesthetist. I am able to go to school full-time. My main concern is I am starting from the bottom. I have to get my bsn first and probably some experience in an acute care facility and then go back to school for crna. I guess I'm looking at about eight years maybe more by then, I'll be nearly in my mid 40's. I know most nurses start off at a much younger age. Will I be too old? I think sometimes I just worry about being the old lady on the floor:chuckle. Can someone please give me some advice.

For sometime now have been wanting to become a nurse. I put school off several times due to my family life, trying to balance marriage and children. I am 35 years old now and I really want to become a nurse anesthetist. I am able to go to school full-time. My main concern is I am starting from the bottom. I have to get my bsn first and probably some experience in an acute care facility and then go back to school for crna. I guess I'm looking at about eight years maybe more by then, I'll be nearly in my mid 40's. I know most nurses start off at a much younger age. Will I be too old? I think sometimes I just worry about being the old lady on the floor:chuckle. Can someone please give me some advice.

I am interested in becoming a nurse and I wanted to start off as an Lpn but, I am worried how the pay is. I have been told that Lpn's are only being paid $10 - $14 dollars an hour depending on where you work. I would like to be employed in a hospital but, I have been told that it may be very hard to get a hospital to hire a lpn. Can anyone give me some advice on the pay and local hospitals in Richmond? I need advice on what schools are good. I am looking into the Medical Careers College. My husband has agreed to me being off work for a year or two to complete a nursing program. Someone please give me some good advice.