kimmathis14

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1. NY State may require nurses to obtain 4-year degrees

   kimmathis14 replied to Brian's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

   Let's face it and ADN program is just a BSN with out all the general education classes. All things created equal it is a technical-skill based career. It doesn't matter BSN or another general...

2. how competitive are direct-entry programs?

   kimmathis14 replied to mollylk77's topic in General Students

   I am in the same boat as you, I have a 2.95 GPA etc. from my bachelor's. I was told most Direct Entry Master's have an average of 300 apps for only 30-40 slots, with most applicants having a 3.4...

3. Nursing Career has a bad rap right now

   kimmathis14 posted a topic in Nursing Career

   I want to thank everyone for all their advice on nursing programs, you all have been so helpful etc......Now my concern is, I went on to step 2, I spoke to various friends of friends who are RN's....

4. Need Advice On Nursing Career!!!

   kimmathis14 replied to Louisepug's topic in Nursing Career

   Lonna, I would try Truman College (One of the city colleges) in Uptown. The only other colleges in the city that might have the CNA classes are Malcolm X (1900 W. Van Buren) or Daley College near...

5. Midlife Career Change - Need Advice!

   kimmathis14 replied to alphafe's topic in Nursing Career

   Ok who is this joker Larry????? I have seen nothing but positivity on this baord!!! Rude, rude, rude, nice manners buddy. I agree, I love that quote "Never too late, unless you are pushing up...

6. Need Advice On Nursing Career!!!

   kimmathis14 replied to Louisepug's topic in Nursing Career

   Hi there, I too am a fellow 30 year old Chicagoan looking to get into nursing. I have been overwhelmed with advice/opinions about nursing schools and the job itself. I am a little overwhelmed and...

7. Rush University in Chicago??

   kimmathis14 posted a topic in General Students

   Also does anyone else on this board have any knowledge of Rush University/Hospital in Chicago? I heard a little rumor that they pay fyour tuition if you work there after completing their program. I...

8. Hangups in Nursing

   kimmathis14 posted a topic in Nursing Career

   Hello all, sorry about all the posts today from me, but I do have a question for this forum. I am pretty confident about my ability to get through school etc. (Hoping I get in, I don't want to jinx...