Jpeters84 - got a lot of info.. found out that their wait list for the RN program is 18 months.. wow. but, the counselor also suggested what mostly everyone i speak to has said to do which is the...
jpeters84 - Im going to speak with the community college today (which had told me a woman went throught the entire RN program while collecting) today about classes and mention my situation. It's...
Kymberly79 - What a ray of light you've just brought me! The only thing that I'm thinking is that you are not in NJ; NJ being the lovely state that it is, may have some sort of stipulation, even if I...
jcjcan - i am very nervous about my grades while I look for work. I cannot afford for them to dip at all! what made you decide to go back for nursing as a third career? what do you love so much...
Freedom42 - I've collected unemployment before, I know that you have to call in weekly and note that you've been actively looking for work. I did receive a severance package and am able to call in...
Jpeters84 - my previous GPA was lower; a 2.67. I've voiced this concern to the fast-track program directors and they take into accountability the facts of work experience, which I will have stellar...
Now I'm getting scared.. will I not be able to qualify for certain loans because of my bachelors degree? what types of loans did any of you take out? jcjcan - are you in NJ? what school did you...
Thanks so much for your words of encouragment! I'm going to need a lot of it! The day that I got laid off, there was a looming fear that I would be one of the few. I looked at myself in the mirror...
jpeters84 Thanks for your reply. The only reason why I am questioning if I could rely somewhat on the unemployment benefits is because I've read a post on this blog from someone in NJ who had an MBA...
Hi All, This blog is truly a God-send, as I need to ask for help in regards to what is my best route to a nursing career, among many other obsticles. First a little background; I've recently been...
Hey there, I too graduated with a 2.67 from Montclair State and am going to enroll in the pre-reqs this spring. I know I can really improve my GPA being older, more focused and REALLY wanting to get...
Hi Jersey Guy, Thank God I found your post; I need to ask for your help in regards to how you collected unemployment while attending school full-time. I've recently been laid off from my job, through...