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  1. Four years for an associates?

    LeavingTeaching4RN replied to Annieee's topic in General Nursing

    Actually, athletes have a 5 year scholarship eligibility from the NCAA. They can red shirt their freshman year. Then, they have four years of eligibility remaining. I think that each person has to...

  2. Four years for an associates?

    LeavingTeaching4RN replied to Annieee's topic in General Nursing

    You make a good point. I completed my first BS in 4 years but my school had a mandatory summer school requirement. Without, attending over the summer, it would have taken longer. In fact, I know it...

  3. She did not just say that . . .

    LeavingTeaching4RN replied to Flagellum Dei's topic in General Nursing

    wow!!! i guess it's all about your perspective. although i agree that the job description was not completely accurate, i was moved by the fact that this teacher had time to do this social studies...

  4. Four years for an associates?

    LeavingTeaching4RN replied to Annieee's topic in General Nursing

    AND vs BSN in four years? It seems as if this thread has turned into a bash on ASN/AND programs. It's simple math. If you take 3 or 4 credits a semester, it would take an eternity to finish any...

  5. Instructor Thank You Gift

    LeavingTeaching4RN replied to lilyteen's topic in General Students

    Although I am not a CI, I currently teach middle school students. The most memorable and thoughtful gifts I have received are cards, notes, letter, and poems. (I keep them in a scrapbook to get...

  6. Am I too old to dorm on campus?

    LeavingTeaching4RN replied to hopeful84's topic in Florida Nursing

    I'm not sure where you're applying but I know Florida State has apartment style housing reserved for non traditional students. The rent for those apartments were even cheaper than other housing...

  7. Need help to analyse my situation!! Accelerated BSN

    LeavingTeaching4RN replied to crystalchen's topic in General Nursing

    You should check the schools in your area. It was easier for me to get into the private school. I got accepted into Barry University in Miami Shores. It's a beautiful school and it's program seems...

  8. Need help to analyse my situation!! Accelerated BSN

    LeavingTeaching4RN replied to crystalchen's topic in General Nursing

    You may want to look at the website for the schools you are interested in attending. You may also want to call the admissions dept. Some are quite helpful. I researched the ABSN programs at the...

  9. Nursing School Jitters?

    LeavingTeaching4RN replied to ChargeNurseAmy74's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My program begins Jan. 7th and I'm feeling nursing school jitters as well. Many of you have a lot more responsibility than me. So, after reading your posts I feel a little silly about my jitters....

  10. VERY Confused about NCCC nursing program

    LeavingTeaching4RN replied to cody66720's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    In the PDF link, on page 1, it states that the general education courses can be taken prior to or during the semester listed to the right. However, Page 3 in the PDF link seems to be a little easier...

  11. Returning to Nursing school

    LeavingTeaching4RN replied to nurse2btracy's topic in General Nursing

    If you finish the sociology degree, you'll no longer qualify for

  12. My plan to become a CRNA. Is this logical?

    LeavingTeaching4RN replied to LeavingTeaching4RN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    My undergrad degree gpa is only a 3.3, which isn't high enough to get into the accelerated programs at the public schools in my area. I got into Barry University's ABSN Program but the tuition there...

  13. How much do u have in loans?

    LeavingTeaching4RN replied to 23mark23's topic in General Nursing

    I'm happy you posted this. I was wondering the same thing. Right now I have about $23,000 in Stafford loans from my first bachelor's degree and master's coursework. However, I consolidated when the...

  14. 3 years later and...

    LeavingTeaching4RN replied to catzy5's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congrats:lol2:

  15. Update on my dying pts thread

    LeavingTeaching4RN replied to TazziRN's topic in General Nursing

    I read your first post and I am happy to read that you spoke with the social worker. I really empathized with your situation. After watching my grandfather die of cancer, I could not imagine being...

  16. Nursing School Influence CRNA School Acceptance?

    LeavingTeaching4RN replied to klynette's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I'm just curious to know why you think so poorly of Howard's Program? Is there nursing program seriously flawed? Are the NCLEX passing rates low? Or is it just because it is an HBCU? Just...

  17. Do you need a BSN to enter a MSN program if you have a BS in something else?

    LeavingTeaching4RN replied to philosophical's topic in General Nursing

    Hey, I'm in the same situation. I have a B.S. in psychology and I'm starting an ASN program in January. I would check the admissions criteria for the program you are interested in applying to. I...

  18. Any Florida Nurses???

    LeavingTeaching4RN replied to Lee2584's topic in Florida Nursing

    Yes, it's true. There isn't a state income tax in florida. But trust me, we are overpaying for the sunshine with high real estate costs, ridiculous home owner's insurance rates (if you can find a...

  19. Paying for School - Private Loans or Home Equity Line of Credit

    LeavingTeaching4RN posted a topic in Florida Nursing

    Hello All, I've just received notice that I've been accepted to Broward Community College's AS in Nursing Program. :balloons:This is my second career and with the federal loans I borrowed to pay for...

  20. Paying for School - Private Loans or Home Equity Line of Credit

    LeavingTeaching4RN replied to LeavingTeaching4RN's topic in Florida Nursing

    No, I'm not considering borrowing $43000. This is my estimate of how much money it would take to maintain a sensible standard of living and pay for school. I plan to borrow between $10000 - $20000...

  21. In the process of applying to FL universities

    LeavingTeaching4RN replied to Ack_RN's topic in Florida Nursing

    I was in a similar situation, whereas my undergrad gpa was only a 3.3. I contacted the admissions departments and academic advisers at FAU, FIU, UCF, UNF, USF, and my alma mater, FSU (Go Seminoles!)...

  22. Paying for School - Private Loans or Home Equity Line of Credit

    LeavingTeaching4RN replied to LeavingTeaching4RN's topic in Florida Nursing

    You're right, but I'm trying to save every penny before becoming unemployed and

  23. Paying for School - Private Loans or Home Equity Line of Credit

    LeavingTeaching4RN replied to LeavingTeaching4RN's topic in Florida Nursing

    Thanks for your suggestion. I've considered the tax benefit of using the HELOC. I'm hoping to pay out of pocket for the first 2 or 3 out of 5 semesters. What makes me nervous about this option is...

  24. New grad NICU nurse

    LeavingTeaching4RN replied to ren406's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Have you considered substitute teaching. My area in S. FL has a sub shortages. I plan to sub to help pay for school and for extra cash after school until I can work overtime as a nurse. In this...