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Smile, I was unable to attend to Acceptd Students Day, but I am accepted and plan to enroll for the Fall traditional program. I really regret that I was unable to make it. What were some of the current students opinions, and what was their advice? What did you mean by the statement, "they didn't just give the party line?" woolfda

You guys have been great! Your recommendations have been in agreement with what I have been thinking all along. It's so nice to know that I can bounce ideas off of those that have "been there, done that". I really do appreciate all the help you lend! :thankya:

Hi, I have been a lurker on this board for probably a year, and now find myself in need of advice from some of you. I have shadowed a CRNA for awhile, and I'm confident that this is the path I want to pursue. I have a degree in Biology and Chemistry with alot of other "hard core" science (GPA 3.7). My first step is to get an RN license, and here is where I have a dilemma. I've been accepted to a top five nursing school to complete a 2nd degree BSN at $40,000 for the program. Or I can apply to my local community college which has an accelerated ADN (completed in 1 year) for $5,000. Most of the CRNA schools I want to apply to only require that you have a bachelor's degree and an RN license. Would I hurt myself in the long-run to only get an ADN? Financially, I think I prefer not to get into so much debt before CRNA school. What is your advice? Thanks! woolfda

Just wanted to let anyone know who was waiting to hear from Hopkins.....they mailed out all of the letters to accelerated students this week. I got a letter today, I am waitlisted however. I guess we'll see! Good luck to the rest of you though. woolfda

Hi, Reading your post made me so antsy! I have applied to Johns Hopkins accelerated program as well, but I haven't heard back yet. However, congratulations to you! I just wanted to inform you of an opportunity for tuition reimbursement I found out about. You have to commit for 2 years, but they reimburse $10,000 (North Arundel Hosp. in Glen Burnie, MD). They have a track record of the best working environment and track record for retention of nurses in the state ( I think). Do a google search about them. Anyway, hope this is of help. Also, would you mind PMing me and letting me know when you heard from Hopkins? Was it recently?

Hi, Reading your post made me so antsy! I have applied to Johns Hopkins accelerated program as well, but I haven't heard back yet. However, congratulations to you! I just wanted to inform you of an opportunity for tuition reimbursement I found out about. You have to commit for 2 years, but they reimburse $10,000 (North Arundel Hosp. in Glen Burnie, MD). They have a track record of the best working environment and track record for retention of nurses in the state ( I think). Do a google search about them. Anyway, hope this is of help. Also, would you mind PMing me and letting me know when you heard from Hopkins? Was it recently?

If you are interested in embarking upon a second career in nursing, you first have to decide whether you want to pursue an associates in nursing or a BSN (bachelor's). And you have to decide how fast you want to go about it. And you have to decide how much money you are willing to spend. Having mentioned all of these considerations the prerequisites required will vary by the program! It is very important to check what the prerequisites are for the program you are interested in: it can vary especially for associates vs. bachelor's. However, they will generally include Anatomy and Physiology 1&2, Microbiology, Psychology, Statistics, Human Growth and Development, Nutrition, etc. One thing you might consider is an accelerated BSN (especially since you have a degree). This will allow you to become a nurse in the shortest time possible (13.5 months-16 months.) Both Johns Hopkins and University of Maryland both offer these programs. HOward Community College in Columbia also started an accelerated program to get you associates in 1 yr. I would encourage you to narrow down some programs you are interested in, go on their websites to look at requirements, even call and talk with them if possible. Good luck!

I've read many of the posts about CCCOnline and how the classes do not actually say on the trascript that they are online. Has anyone actually had their A&P classes accepted by a traditional program on the basis that they were completed at the home community college. Do you tell admissions that they were online classes? Or do you keep it hush as if they were completed in person? I had a school tell me that they wouuld without doubt accept A&P from Arapahoe CC (one home school), but I never mentioned that it was done onine. What do you think?

Hi!, I am currently a SAHM wanting to go back to school for an associate degree in nursing. I previousl ahd three years in a pre-med program before deciding to quit. Now, I have 2 kids, 18 mo. and 2.5 yrs. Anyone else out there braving nursing school with toddlers? If so, how is it going? My kinds have never been in day care before, so I wonder how the transition would be. Thanks for any input.