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I think they're true to size. I'm 5'5, 125 lbs and wear a small in both pants and tops.

Yes, that's very true. Although now St. Kate has changed their requirements so that if you are already accepted to the post bac nursing program and have agreed to attend, you must agree to complete all additional coursework at St. Kate. We were talking about this in another class the other day, and another student mentioned this is a relatively new requirement.

St. Paul Campus. I can't post the name of the professor on here (allnurses rules). Just go on St. Kate's website and look up who taught the weekend course last semester.

Toots, I got your PM, but I can't send PMs since I don't have enough posts yet. But the Lifespan course turned out great. The tests were take home tests and were really easy if you take good notes. Make sure to attend every class because a lot of stuff he discusses is not in the book. We also had to write a paper, which was three pages double spaced. Very simple. I would absolutely recommend taking this course. It involved a minimal amount of time and effort, but I felt like I learned a lot and it was really enjoyable. The professor is an entertaining professor. let me knoe if there's anything else you'd like to know!

Hi Toots, I'm in this course now, and I am really enjoying it (though we're only two classes in). I'm not sure if the professor is the same each year, but i really like the professor this semester. The work seems very manageable right now. There is about 60-120 pages of reading between each class (some classes are every other Saturday; some are back to back Saturdays), a project and two take home exams. I'm not sure how Nutrition is set up, but I would feel comfortable taking another course along with Lifespan, so I think you'd be just fine.

Bikelola, There's a second page in that document. Unfortunately, St. Kate's numbers are worse for the post bac prorgram.

I'll just go ahead and throw this out there. Doesn't put St. Kate's in the best light, but I always take statistical data with a grain of salt. http://www.state.mn.us/mn/externalDocs/Nursing/Number_and_Firsttime_Success_Rate_of_NCLEXRN_Candidates_Educated_i_021009093232_RN%20Success%20Rates%200508.pdf

I'd never hear rumors like that, Leyla. Care to elaborate? PS. I couldn't figure out how to PM on this site, or I would have done so.

I just got a denial for 2009/we'll hold a spot for you for Fall 2010. I am pretty upset right now. I guess I can't look at the bright side that I did get in for Fall 2010 right now. I just want to start nursing school so badly, and it'll be difficult to postpone for another year. Best of luck though for those still waiting to hear!

Ammin, Forgive me for saying "just an RN" - I have a bad habit of using the word "just" and by no means meant to demean the work it takes to become an RN. Anyway, I guess I'm not really as concerned about pay as much as I am about getting hired at a Twin Cities area hospital in the first place. Do you guys think there is a chance for someone with an associate's degree to get a job in a hospital or do they all want BSNs?

Hello all, I'm sure this is a much over-asked question, but I am wondering whether it would be better to get an RN or BSN degree here in Minnesota. I specifically want to work in a hospital and have heard that it would be more advantageous to have a BSN. However, because of money, I'm not sure I could afford to get a BSN right now. The only place I think I could go would be St. Kate's because it would allow me to keep my day job while attending the weekend college. Unfortunately they're advertising that it's $424/credit now. Ouch! So anyway, to summarize: would I have any hope of working in a Twin Cities hospital with just an RN degree? Or do I really need a BSN to be competitive? Thanks in advance for your help. I really enjoy reading what you guys have to say on this board.