GoingNutzinMI

I would see if you can find a University in your area that offers a second degree program. It is a program that is offered to students who already posses a B.S. in another field of study. I think it will shorten your time getting your B.S.N but I am not sure by how much. Here in MI many of the universities offer this. Here is a sample program from GVSU here in MI: http://www4.gvsu.edu/kson/old/accel.html Good Luck! Abi

Hello! I too have CFS and also have fibromyalgia. I recently tried to go back to school too because like you, I felt like the CFS had disappeared. Well, I was wrong not even a full week into it all of my symptoms came back full force. If you go back to school take it as slow as possible, and try to find effective ways to deal with the stress and pressure. Anyway, what I wanted to tell you is that in the last 4 years there has been tons of research done concerning hypercoagulation and CFS. It is now been estimated that 85% of CFS patients hvae hypercouagulation caused by hyperfibronylsis (sp?). In other words too much fibrin in the blood stream. Hemex.com has a lot of information on this. Also there are a couple of other message board just for CFS/ME/FM out there too. If intrested PM me and I will send you the addresses. I hope you find your answers and relief soon, Abigail

Most nurses in the USA start out at $37000. After a few years of experience it can go up greatly but really depends on the nurses abilites as well as what the hospital is willing to pay. I have known some nurses who work all nights and have made up to $80,000 per year. It all depends on what you know and where you work. Abi

In the UK, do employers allow their workers to work two jobs? For example, would it be possible for my husband to work full time at a hospital and part time with an agency? Do nurses generally get a lot of overtime? Is the overtime pay extra (time and a half)? Thanks in advance, Abigail

I just found out today that I am on the waiting list to start my ADN nursing classes...but get this.... I don't start until winter 2009!!!!!! This is at Grand Rapids CC Please help me, I need to find a program here in G.R. where the waiting list is shorter. Does anyone know of any? I knew there was a waiting list but this is ridiculous! The nursing shortage isn't going to improve with waiting lists like this. PLEAASE!!! TIA Scott

*****Warning**** A novel follows... Hello. I am here in hopes to gain some info on the UK. My name is Abigail and I live in the US (Michigan) and my husband, Scott, and I are thinking about moving to the UK after he graduates. Right now we have our eye on Scotland but have not completely decided. My husband is currently on the waiting list to start his ADN for Registered Nursing. I am here on his behalf because between 55+ hours of work and 6 days a week at school he has no time to for the internet. I have many questions and I hope you all don't mind me coming here to ask them. 1. To work in the UK as a RN does he need to get his BSN or will his ADN be enough? In the US you only need your BSN if you plan on becoming a NP or work in management. Also, will it matter if he has experience other than his clinicals? 2. In the US Male nurses are still a bit of a new concept and tend to be stereotyped and even looked down upon. Is this the same way in the UK or is the UK a bit more open than the US? 3. I am unable to work due to illness (don't worry not contagious is it possible to work as a nurse in the UK and raise a family on one income? 4. What are considered "good" parts to live and work in? 5. What is the average cost of a home (flat or whatever you all call them)? 6. For the Americans who live in the UK: How do you deal with US debt when in the UK? In other words, after graduation my husband will have approximately $40K+ in school loans, will that make it impossible to work in the UK on a single income? 7. Lastly, gas is very expensive in the UK correct? How much of your income is spent on gas alone? Thank you to all who read this, I appreciate all the help! I hope to learn a lot. Abi