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I think you can sign up with any of the colleges in Colorado - I can't give any more than that - sorry. Good luck!

Thanks for the words of encouragement! I am on my way - I have registered for my first class (Chem) which I have to have completed in the next six weeks to be on schedule for the accelerated program that begins in August! I talked to my sister this weekend and she said "You only get one shot at this - it's not like it's a rehearsal" - that combined with the lousy, degrading treatment I received yet again from my boss when I told him I was thinking of going back to school - made me sure I was making the right decision. I know that every job has its ups and downs, some days more than others - I have had a long hard career thus far and am not afraid of hard work and disappointment - as much as I crave the self fullfilment of my work (I used to get this from my current career) - everything is what you make it! And I truly believe everything happens for a reason and for whatever reason - I am pulled in this direction, and everything around me is pointing that direction - so who am I to question. I can't wait to get on my way in the NICU! Thanks again for the encouragement!

Thanks - I finally found one today from University of Nebraska at Lincoln - I am registered and will get the materials Monday - on my way!!

I finally found a class this morning at University of Nebraska - Independent Study can be completed in as little as 5 weeks!!!!!!

Hi there - just wondering if you know of a good online or self paced Chemistry class - I am getting my pre-req ready for an accelerated program in nursing and just found out I am not going to make it by August due to one chem class - I have been looking all night - need to finish the class by end of January - I got my first degree in 1991 and am going back to school - waited for the gal to call me back and instead relied on what the secy told me - ugh! Thanks for your help.

Hi guys - I am in a pinch - I am getting ready to do my final pre-req for the accelerated program which begins in August - I am in desperate need of an online chem course that I can finish before mid January - Help:crying2: If I don't find this class, I will have to wait an entire year from this coming August to even begin! Thanks

Thanks for your honest response - I have been hearing that most likely the new kid on the block will be working the overnights - and I get that - everyone has to start somewhere! I also appreciate the honesty about the hours - I have to say tho that at times in the past 13 - 15 years, I would have welcomed a 12 hour shift - I haven't been in an 8 hour day career forever - but there is something to be said for handling lives vs. money and the demand and stress that goes with knowing one mess up can cost a little ones life. :idea:The idea to shadow both shifts is a great one and something I hadn't thought of - I didn't think they would be likely to allow that due to privacy laws - but that would be a great experience. I am going to check into this. I spoke to one of my collegues today about the dillema i am having as to wether this is the time to move forward with this dream or not and her response was - after talking to you, it is obvious to me that your heart :redbeatheis already there - now just get your head to follow. Lastly, I am debating about just going to being a full time student vs trying to hold on to my RE business until the Accelerated program begins in August - it's just hard to give up a sure thing for something you don't know the future of - but I also believe that things happen for a reason and if I take the leap of faith, the good Lord will provide for me. Thanks again for responding - will be in touch if that is ok.

Hello everyone - I am totally new to the forum thing and am looking for some advice. I have just turned 40 and have been successfully self employed for about the past 15 years. Lately, my career has come to the point where I no longer enjoy what I am doing (Real Estate) - combine that with the recent economy and well... I have been thinking about this for quite some time. My question is this - has anyone out there been where I am career wise and decided that their heart is really somewhere else? My nephew spent 8 months in the NICU last year, I was there almost every day to hold him and I just loved the nurses that saved his life. Every since, my heart has been calling me in that direction but I have been afraid to make the jump. My husband doesn't think financially that this is the right time - he thinks the RE market will come back and I should just hang on - my heart isn't in it tho - and we have always used my income for extra stuff - he thinks we will need to struggle to make ends meet while I go to school. I think there is something to be said for doing something you love and a steady paycheck. Now, I have checked into the local nursing program - I already have a BS but will need several pre-requisites - which I can complete between January and August - then enroll in an Accelerated program to finish in 12 months. Has anyone completed one of these programs and is it correct to think that there will be no time for working during all of this? Thanks for any advice you can offer.