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So, um.... if I really don't like being a CNA, I'm not going to like being an nurse, am I? The only thing is, I work in a nursing home, right now. I wonder if I'd feel different in a hospital setting. I'm still a few years out on nursing school, and...

I went to the informational session today. One hour of great information, 2/3 of which had to do with the traditional route to nursing school at ASU. Long. But eventually, he covered the 2nd degree and I'm going to share what I got Already discussed ...

So I checked and I have a date/time stamp of 10/8/10 08:03. Wow, it's official! So what semester do you think we can expect? I was thinking Fall 2013. She told me 5 semesters when I went in last.

I have always wanted to be a nurse. Well, maybe not always, but since I was a young adult. I didn't have the grades and was really quite stupid, anyways. I went another direction. So here I am, a middle aged mother, who has gone back to school to ...

I took my test about a week and a half ago and Hallelujah I passed! I was super nervous too, but luckily I did not forget the critical skills (like locking brakes). My testers were super nice, so that helped. I was OK with all the skills except peri ...

Hi everyone! I'm getting ready to finish my CNA class, next week being my last week. I anticipate another couple of weeks before I can test, so I'm thinking, minimum of three weeks to certification. I'm not really sure how difficult it is to get a te...

Wow, I had no idea it would take such a long time to be certified. I was told it could take up to a month, or longer. So much for my plans to hit the ground running. Thanks for the feedback!

I'm going to parrot others by saying, I doubt you'll be cold. If it's about extra pockets, there are scrub vests available that would probably work.

I just completed my CNA course, and I was surprised to learn from my preceptor that I could take a month or longer to get my certification. He said not to bother applying until I have that number. Can anyone tell me about how long that would take? Ho...

OMG, thanks for that Ratchett!

Has anyone taken the Patho Physiology through Rio? I was considering it for next year.

I found the test to be very easy, even being away from any type of math class or English class for a very long time. I'm kind of kicking myself for not taking it sooner. There are some math conversions that aren't in the Evolve study guide (or at lea...

My first choice is Chandler Gilbert, and my second is Mesa. I'm going for the closer campus' first. I've put both traditional and accelerated on my list. Spring 2012, you think? I guess it depends on the number one choice, too.

Yes, like lower tuition or fewer requirements. Maybe extend that science requirement to something like decades instead of 5 years!

They've had regular BSN, and they've had RN to BSN, but the second degree program is new. It isn't competitive because not enough people know about it. Last I heard, they still have half their seats still available. That was a month or so ago, though...

We can only assume that when more people become interested in the program, at least when the number of applicants becomes more than the number of seats available, it will automatically become more competitive. It's hard to say when, or how competitiv...

The BSN programs are highly competitive, but since the 2nd degree BSN program at ASU is barely off the ground, it is not well known and not at all competitive. It will probably become more competitive as time goes by, and as more people learn of it. ...

I'm very disappointed about this too. It limits our options tremendously. When I learned of this, I had hoped it was a temporary thing and spring classes would be offered again in the future. Is this a new thing, or has CGCC never offered a spring cl...

I don't know CMK. I found the Evolve book to be very helpful. I had to do a little work on my own to get some conversions not in the book, but I thought it prepared me. My english and math classes are so long ago, that I was worried about what the te...

HESI is a nursing school entrance exam. It's not a very difficult test at all. Get the book by Evolve, and use that as your study guide. Do you have to take the science portion?

I was told 2.5 years on the wait, but I would not be surprised if it turned out to be a little longer or even shorter. Some employers offer tuition reimbursment as one of their benefits. Not all companies offer that, and often, you have to fit certa...

So I drove out there today to learn what I already knew. Kind of a pain in that regard, since I could have saved the gas, but I guess face time is rarely a bad thing. My advisor said the program is surely to become more competetive over the years. I...

I think they expect to get some additional funding in the future, which would, hopefully, be passed on to students as reduced tuition. I know.... who knows what will happen :grad:. A part of me wants to just jump in and start taking some of these cl...

I was thinking the same thing! I could go the MCC route, which I thought was closer to 6K now, and I could do my BSN bridge after, at a pace that would allow me to pay as I go, while I work. I also hoped to use a tuition reimbursement program if I am...

I went on to Craigslist and found a Bucky skeliton for far less than it would have cost, new. I thought it was worth every penny! The Mr. thrifty's aren't too expensive. Might be worth it. After your class, you can sell it on Craigslist or keep it fo...