gardiner59

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1. Any one else over 40 that went to nursing school?

   gardiner59 replied to Lpntxn1's topic in Kentucky

   It was nice to read your post RoseofKY! I will be 51 this October and will be starting the LPN program then. I stressed over the age thing for about a year. I think that I'm over it though!

2. Which ADN program prepares the best students?

   gardiner59 replied to gardiner59's topic in Kentucky

   You've been really helpful. My gen ed credits are from UofL, but my a/p I and II are from JCC. I wouldn't want to have to retake those however!

3. Which ADN program prepares the best students?

   gardiner59 replied to gardiner59's topic in Kentucky

   Thanks so much for that information. I think that I'll make an appointment to talk with someone at Galen. I would have to be absolutely certain that they would transfer my credits (I have a BA in ENGLISH, of all things:chuckle). I'm also wondering if...

4. Which ADN program prepares the best students?

   gardiner59 replied to gardiner59's topic in Kentucky

   Yes Gabriella86, I'm sorry I wasn't even paying attention to the new post's creator. And thanks for giving me your input and if you don't mind answering my question about which courses you had already taken.

5. Which ADN program prepares the best students?

   gardiner59 replied to gardiner59's topic in Kentucky

   xtine618, do you mind saying what courses you had already taken when you applied to JCC's nursing program? I assume you applied directly to the RN program. I too was given the impression that I would be accepted, though I was not guaranteed. They hav...

6. A Day in the Life of a Hospice Nurse

   gardiner59 replied to Sabby_NC's topic in Hospice

   Thank you for a beautiful story. I cried and cried!

7. Which ADN program prepares the best students?

   gardiner59 replied to gardiner59's topic in Kentucky

   Thanks xtine618 for the good information! I've heard positive information about Galen, but it is very expensive, no? The full time issue is not a concern, but I'm wondering if you worked while doing your LPN/RN? I'm looking at about $7,000 for the as...

8. Which ADN program prepares the best students?

   gardiner59 posted a topic in Kentucky

   I am currently taking prerequisites for ADN. I have a BA English from the University of Louisville and only need A&PII and Micro/lab. I was planning on applying to JCC in Louisville (I actually live 45 miles north), with tentative plans to finish...

9. Career Change Advice Needed

   gardiner59 replied to 2bLilMrsNurse76's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I'm really enjoying reading the posts on career change. I am a 48 year old mother of six. My youngest is four years olds and I've been home pretty much all of my six children's lives (my oldest is 26). During that time I've gotten a BA in English and...