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I think it's a matter of societal expectations and assumptions. Nurses have typically and historically been mostly female. Fortunately that's changing but we still have quite a way to go!

I'm in my first year of a two-year BSN program and some of the demands seem inhuman.

Head to toe: Look first, Auscultate next, THen Feel. -

i'm nancy, 50, single and in the middle of my first semester of bsn. next semester i have figured a week that will total between 65 - 70 hours, with classes 15 hours, 16 hours clinical and about 34 hours of study which is quite impossible. we will be...

Congradulations- I'm starting BSN on Sept 6 at Johns Hopkins. It'll be tough, but well worth it. You were smart to start your nursing career in your 20s! :balloons:

THANKS FOR THE ADVICE. I'm starting BSN at Johns Hopkins in Sept. Nervous and excited.

Thanks for your reply. I believe my previous post came to you because you are a part of this conversation thread that started with someone saying a lot of people have tried to talk her out of being a nurse. However, she was going from real estate age...

Why did you find that nursing wasn't for you? Which degree did you obtain (ADN, BSN . . .) Where were you working? (hospital, setting. . .)

Always consider the source of comments. WHO is saying it and where they're coming from. Always listen to yourself FIRST and LAST. True, you are studying to be an LPN - is this a step towards being an RN? I'll be starting the BS Nursing program at J...

It's great to find someone else around 50 just getting into nursing. Where are you going to school? I'm starting the 2-year BSN at Johns Hopkins in Sept. after 2 years of prerequisites. This is a career change from graphic design. What have you been ...

Hi Mary, I'm Nancy, and have just moved to Baltimore to attend the BS program at Johns Hopkins School of Nursing. I'm 49. It took me 2 years to complete prerequisites, one science at a time mixed with other GEd classes. It's definitely harder at our ...

i will be going to johns hopkins nursing, next year!!! :)

I live in the LA area also, and am entering Mt. St Mary's in the fall for the BSN degree. After 14 years, with some managmt, you are making $36 / hr. Plus differentials. What are diff's? (Eve, wkend, holiday?) How much more do you make for diff? ALSO...

I'm starting the BSN program at Mount Saint Mary's in LA after completing prerequisites at a Junior College. I'm 49 and still going strong. I made a career change a few years ago from graphic/advertising design. Couldn't stand sitting behind a comup...

Without a doubt, the BSN is the way to go. The only reason to pursue the ADN would be simply lack of finances. Although about half the nurses working today have ADN degrees, the more experienced nurses will always say, 'Get the Bachelor's - you'll be...

I am just starting out my BS Nursing program this fall, but have done a lot of research on Nursing degrees. The Associate degree and Bachelor degrees will pay the most. They both prepare you for the SAME RN license obtained by passing the NCLEX exam....

Candy, Thanks for your reply So I've heard a lot of good things about Mt. St. Mary's... and it's pricey. I'm counting on getting scholarships, grants, loans, and some family help to get me through those 3 years at MSMC. What kind of nursing do you d...

Kathi, Sounds like you run an ideal facility. I have just applied to nursing schools and am wondering what your opinion is: a) How much does it matter where a BSN is from? b) What's your opinion of these schools- have you worked with any of their gra...

1. Should I apply to more than 1 school? --- absolutely. But do research into the different programs. Each school has a different "personality". (Nursing schools) ---- Prereq's can be completed at ANY community college. They are most likely to SAME ...

It's encouraging to hear so many people feel the same way I do. I worked in print design for over 16 years and couldn't stand sitting at the computer all day. It's never to late to start over. However, I recommend going for the Bachelor's at least. N...

I am a pre-nursing student and will be applying to nursing programs this spring. I've looked into the options a lot and hear different opinions, as we see above. For me, the bottom-line is: more education is always better, especially when focused, as...

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