need2getin replied to JazzyOneRN's topic in Michigan
After looking at colleges here in IL, mostly 2nd degree programs- I decided to venture back to MI's programs. Agree with Firehawk734, in comparing OU, Wayne and U of M- I found that OU's was far more liberal . As for credit-by-examination, I'm not ex...
need2getin replied to need2getin's topic in Pre-Nursing
Thanks, I actually met with COD and was very impressed with thier program in comparison to Chamberline, Western Suburban, etc., very $$! 300 Students! WOW, I had no idea there were so many applying! I am to, going to apply w/o having completing Micro...
need2getin replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing
It is a gray area indeed, as a prospective 2nd degree BSN student, I incurred 36K in student loans: Private school and living expenses, including taking care of my daughter solo and a house... However, those loans are also at 2%, which raises another...
need2getin replied to daffodils711's topic in General Nursing
Thank you MBARN08, So as you see it, those with an AAS- RN with outside experience-- say specifically in Mgmt and a BS-Mgmt may be seen as having unique experience that would be competitive for those positions stating a BSN preferred (although I wou...
need2getin replied to daffodils711's topic in General Nursing
To those of you who have went back for your BSN (or AAS-Nursing/ADN) after earning your BS in another field; how much support were you able to receive financially in terms of student loans, scholarships, etc.? If you could shed some light on Chicago ...
What an inspiration you are... your article reminds me of why I want to go into nursing and not stay in the business field :) Not that I would want to have the responsibilities that you did... especially on your first night (KUDOS!!), but to have the...
need2getin replied to daffodils711's topic in General Nursing
Hey Daffodils711... I see it has been a few months since this was posted but just wanted to see if you decided on a path, acceptance, etc.? I have a BBA (BS equivelent) in another field as well and had actually only just recently realized that the AD...
First off, thanks for taking the time to read on :) I currently have a BBA-Management and would like to pursue studies and a career in nursing. WHile there are many options, the MS and accel. BSN programs are very competitve and I would need 7 +/- pr...
need2getin replied to chicagochicklett's topic in Post Graduate
Hi Chicagochiklett, I too am in somewhat of a similar boat, although I am looking to apply for the June 2009 start. I am very nervous as I am seeing many of the applicants posting high GPA's >3.5 and several years in the medical field in different...
Hi I was just wondering if anyone may be able to shed some light on various ABSN Programs in Chicagoland. I'm currently in process of completeing pre-reqs and have an undergrad in business administration 3.38 GPA. I have worked in mental health-psych...