j450n

j450n BSN, MSN, RN

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  1. Let me be clear there is NO nursing shortage!!!!!!!!! and now THIS????

    j450n replied to JoblessRN's topic in General Nursing

    That is encouraging to hear. I've been toiling over choosing an accelerated BSN program or just doing a traditional 2 year program. I suppose reading the aforementioned will make it easier to choose a...

  2. Entry into RN Practice: Associate Degree Nursing (ADN)

    j450n replied to VickyRN's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    The best way that I can think of is to become a CNA and work in a hospital...especially if you're on the float team because then you go everywhere and can get a feel for what services you enjoy more...

  3. Entry into RN Practice: Associate Degree Nursing (ADN)

    j450n replied to VickyRN's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Vicky, I would love this and I look forward to reading it. I graduated with a B.A. in Ethnic Studies/Public Health in 2008 and I am so torn between doing an ADN, a traditional BSN, an accelerated BSN,...

  4. Help I have to retake Microbiology!!

    j450n replied to NichelleNurse2b's topic in Washington Nursing

    Also, I'm not sure where you're living, but I heard a rumor that Micro at Seattle Central is actually not too

  5. Help I have to retake Microbiology!!

    j450n replied to NichelleNurse2b's topic in Washington Nursing

    I think Shoreline, Lake Washington Tech, Seattle U, and UW are okay with taking classes for a second time. I think Skagit and Tacoma are okay with it as

  6. Second degree ABSN during this economy?

    j450n posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi everyone, I just wanted to get some of your guys' feedback on doing an accelerated BSN program during this time. I have a B.A. already, but I think I am opting for an ADN instead of doing an ABSN...

  7. To Shoreline nursing students

    j450n replied to namv's topic in Washington Nursing

    Thank you, Scott! Yes, I went to a info session. They have decided to take away the multi-cultural component of the prereqs. For me, that is somewhat of a bummer since I received an A in

  8. To Shoreline nursing students

    j450n replied to namv's topic in Washington Nursing

    Thanks, I understand what you mean. I took anatomy twice as well, so that's why I was asking.:nuke: God forbid if I have to take it three more

  9. To Shoreline nursing students

    j450n replied to namv's topic in Washington Nursing

    I'm getting ready to apply to Shoreline soon. Does anybody know if there is a limit on how many times one can retake a prerequisite? I looked through the brochure and there doesn't seem to be any...

  10. Should I follow my heart and start school as a nurse? *Not a fast learner and stupid!

    j450n replied to Pre-Student22's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Give yourself some more credit :) If you enter a class thinking that you are already going to do poorly, then you have already failed in more ways than one. Just persevere and keep on pushing through....

  11. Best places in Washington for new nurses?

    j450n replied to vlmusicalsound's topic in Washington Nursing

    CNN ranked Mukilteo, Washington as #10 out of 100 in the Best Places to Live 2009. It's about 30 minutes north of Seattle. http://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/bplive/2009/snapshots/PL5347735.html...

  12. respected schools - RN programs better than others

    j450n replied to terisinwa's topic in Washington Nursing

    In the Seattle area, I've heard consistently good reviews from Shoreline nursing students. If you're looking up north, Everett has a great reputation as well. North only has the LPN to RN option, I...

  13. Ages of male nursing students?

    j450n replied to Stearnsy's topic in Male Nursing Students

    malestudentnurse, I completely agree. I already have a B.A. that I got a year ago when I was 22, but I didn't have many of the prereqs necessary for nursing school because my degree was more on the...

  14. Second degree ABSN during this economy?

    j450n replied to j450n's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thanks, I appreciate your reply. Over here, in the greater Seattle area, most ADN programs have abandoned a wait list system and have opted for competitive admission. The one I'm thinking of applying...

  15. Do you think this was rude?

    j450n replied to Ms. Nurse Assistant's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It's a strange situation all together. My high school sent out our official transcripts to any institution for free, so did my community college. The only time I had to pay was at my University, but...

  16. Online RN to BSN programs

    j450n replied to nocookees1's topic in Washington Nursing

    Have you looked at WSU's online RN to BSN program?

  17. New ABSN program for the UW!

    j450n replied to j450n's topic in Washington Nursing

    Yes, I'm not sure if I would be willing to pay that much in-state. I think I'd rather go to Shoreline just to get an ADN and get a master's degree

  18. New ABSN program for the UW!

    j450n posted a topic in Washington Nursing

    This is exciting news for me, and I hope for others, too! I think it's about time for the #1 nursing school in the country to have an accelerated program...or even just for Washington State to have...

  19. Already have Bachelor's - what would you do?

    j450n replied to 2ndLife's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am in a similar position as you. I think I am opting for an ADN versus an accelerated BSN program. How's the job market where you are at? I figure I would take my time and rather than try and...

  20. shoreline cc better than UW??

    j450n replied to sunnysteph87's topic in Washington Nursing

    That's what I'm doing right now. I got my BA at the UW in American Ethnic Studies/Public Health and I graduated in Summer of 2008. The only prereq I need left is micro. Personally, I love UW...but I...

  21. What to do - ADN vs. BSN vs. forget about it!

    j450n replied to mommyonamission's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Considering your circumstances, I would opt for an ADN. It's the most inexpensive, economical route and that way, if nursing really isn't your niche...then it wouldn't be a total loss because you...

  22. Pre -Reqs at Different Schools

    j450n replied to my4helpers's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    This is perhaps the most frustrating thing when applying to nursing schools. There seems to be always one or two classes that you don't have. I wish they would find a way to standardize

  23. Community college courses easier than University?

    j450n replied to Ms. Nurse Assistant's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I also think it depends on the course and the instructor. However, I felt like I got away with a lot more in a 500-person lecture versus a 30-person classroom setting where it would be a lot more...

  24. Follow my heart or follow my dreams?

    j450n replied to dine saw's topic in General Nursing

    Ultimately, you're the only person that can make the decision, no matter what people tell you. In my opinion, you have to take care of yourself first before you take care of anybody else. Too many...

  25. Low GPA?

    j450n replied to Med Succor's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi Future-nurse, Can you name a few schools? I am interested to research and look them up. Many