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  1. Confused about everything

    shannahan replied to WULTKMS23's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Apollo doesn't offer LPN or allow you to test out for LPN. It was $46K when I started last Nov but my bet is that it will go up even higher, esp now that they have such high nclex pass rates. There...

  2. Confused about everything

    shannahan replied to WULTKMS23's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I don't know anything about LPN bridge programs except when I checked into it the CC rep advised me to go to RN school if my intention was to become an RN because the training is completely different....

  3. Confused about everything

    shannahan replied to WULTKMS23's topic in Arizona Nursing

    There will be a lot of naysayers, but I went the private school route (Apollo). I don't have 5 years to wait. I decided to go to Apollo last June or July and started the program by Nov. It was very...

  4. I am taking A and P 2 and Microbiology!!!

    shannahan replied to jillac26's topic in General Students

    At my program we take them both together. It was not a problem - just have to put in the study

  5. HRSA nursing scholarship

    shannahan replied to yelnikmcwawa's topic in General Students

    I read somewhere on this board that for some people HRSA email was going to their spam box so be sure to check there

  6. HRSA nursing scholarship

    shannahan replied to yelnikmcwawa's topic in General Students

    That's why I asked where you went so that I didn't give my info to a scam - but I ended up going to Experian. HRSA checked my credit on July

  7. HRSA nursing scholarship

    shannahan replied to yelnikmcwawa's topic in General Students

    I applied and am waiting. I've got a 0 EFC but I'm in a 2-year associates program so not sure what my odds are. I've tried to put it out of my mind until Sept so that I'm not anxious about it all...

  8. What's in your lunchbox? Easy, quick and yummy food for school!

    shannahan replied to MammaNurse2Be's topic in General Students

    Fun thread! We'll be at school longer hours starting next week so I'll need to bring something. I was just going to bring a sandwich and diet Pepsi but I'm like you Mammanurse, I like to cook. Maybe...

  9. Apollo College myths

    shannahan replied to carsonallen1's topic in Arizona Nursing

    To clear things up - U of P and Apollo College are not owned by the same company. The confusion comes because U of P is owned by the Apollo Group - a totally different company than Devry or even...

  10. Apollo College myths

    shannahan replied to carsonallen1's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I am an Apollo student and yes, Devry now owns Apollo College so there is the assumption that Chamberlain will accept Apollo credits for the BSN bridge program. And yes, have to wear the Smurf...

  11. 50, Single, and Starting Nursing School in August - Can It Be Done?

    shannahan replied to Emptynstr2's topic in General Students

    Re insurance - can you qualify for state insurance? In some states you can look on their website to see the income levesl to qualify. If you don't qualify at your current salary, could you cut your...

  12. What should I do!!

    shannahan replied to MS_Woods's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Hi Quote - I'm an older student too, 47. The economy is exactly why I took on Apollo's high tuition. We were wiped out - house foreclosed on, husband's business dwindled down to next to nothing....

  13. What should I do!!

    shannahan replied to MS_Woods's topic in Arizona Nursing

    There are a couple of schools that you can get your BSN through that accept Apollo credits. Yes, it limits you, but it is still possible. So tempest, you went to PC and none of the hospitals would...

  14. What should I do!!

    shannahan replied to MS_Woods's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Are you under 18? The only other reason I could see you needing a co-signer would be for private loans to cover what federal loans don't. Maybe you should start a new thread and ask this question....

  15. What should I do!!

    shannahan replied to MS_Woods's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I didn't need a co-signer for the biggest portion (and that's with a foreclosure). BUT, I do have a monthly payment for the portion student loans and grants didn't cover of $379/month. So I do have...

  16. What should I do!!

    shannahan replied to MS_Woods's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I felt like you - I wanted to go and get it done with and start working, so I chose Apollo. I am extremely happy with my decision. To me, it is worth the tuition to get it over with quickly. I...

  17. What PDA/ Smartphone are you guys currently using?

    shannahan replied to sweetsmuckers's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Thanks for confirming that - I can't wait to get my

  18. What PDA/ Smartphone are you guys currently using?

    shannahan replied to sweetsmuckers's topic in Arizona Nursing

    @My Dream - that is what I understand - that the itouch can do pretty much all that the iphone can. I don't want to go to AT&T so I am going to get an itouch to put all my nursing info on. You...

  19. I don't feel so bad anymore about being older and starting new

    shannahan replied to MEDICJOHN's topic in General Students

    I'm 47 and 6 months into my program. I was worried about age at first but it's turned out to be just fine. I will have plenty of years to work as a nurse before I retire. Another woman in my class is...

  20. Help!! I have a fellowship interview and not sure what to wear

    shannahan replied to Chechy's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I don't think you can be too bussiness-like for any interview, an interview *is* business. You want to be taken

  21. HRSA Nursing Scholarship Application--Now AVAILABLE!!

    shannahan replied to futureflrn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Okay - yeah, I was only referring to the scholarship

  22. HRSA Nursing Scholarship Application--Now AVAILABLE!!

    shannahan replied to futureflrn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    There are obviously so many people with an EFC of 0 that they don't need to make it any higher. Even if they did, there'd have to be a cut off somewhere and the people above the cut off would be...

  23. HRSA Nursing Scholarship Application--Now AVAILABLE!!

    shannahan replied to futureflrn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    subbing

  24. Does anyone here work in the hospice? I need input...

    shannahan replied to sweetsmuckers's topic in Arizona Nursing

    You're very lucky - that's where I eventually want to end up. Maybe I should become a CNA while I'm in school to up my chances. I had assumed I'd have to get hopsital experience before being hired...

  25. Apollo College myths

    shannahan replied to carsonallen1's topic in Arizona Nursing

    RNforKids~ Congratulations on getting through school and passing the NCLEX