mama0306

Is anyone taking this program right now? I'm returning to (another) college this summer and I'm retaking some classes to try and get A's (one I have a C because it was my first semester and I never went to class and the other's are B's but I only have 2 more pre-req's to finish, incase I want to do RN or Rad Tech, and 2 semesters until I can apply so I figured I might as well try and retake some classes and get A's to increase my chances). Is it easier to get into the ADN program if you have your LVN already? Can anyone tell me a little more about the LVN program? Thanks!

Can you tell me what schools offer the acc. BSN? I still keep debating. I mean if it ends up taking me just as long as the ADN then I might as well do it now. I really appreciate all the input (even though I've changed my mind a million times about which route to take through the courses of this thread LOL).

That's what I'm thinking. That when school gets more expensive it won't be me who's paying for it lol. Thanks for all the input I appreciate it, I'm really excited to get started.

I'm applying to San Jac for the Fall 09 semester and now I'm worried I won't get accepted. With them my overall GPA is 3.5 (but I haven't sent my transcripts from my other schools yet). I'm taking both BIOL's and Math 1333 this summer (the receptionist said that as long as they were complete before the Fall started I could still get accepted). I already have my TB shot from my work and I'm going to see if they can do my Hep B series or at least get it started. I think my ACT score was 21 (I didn;t take the test very seriously at the time, this was 10yrs ago). I was also thinking of applying to Lee but they only accept once a year. I think Kingwood is the same way. Any suggestions on who to take for BIO, I've had bad luck with the prof's at Lee.

I'm almost done with my pre-req's for the ADN program at San Jac. I have 3 classes left which I'm taking this summer. I have a little bit of time to research and see what would be the right choice for me. ADN vs BSN.

After I posted this I started thinking about ADN vs BSN. I'm sort thinking that I should do my ADN (so I have at least that) and then do the bridge to BSN. I'm reading the BSN programs are SUPER competitive so maybe working for a few years will give me a leg up? It's just nerve wracking, which one is the right one to chose. Maybe when it comes time, lilag02 we'll being doing the UTHSC thing at the same time LOL.

I use to work in HR at Lafayette General and worked with the nurse recruiter. I don't know the salary now (this was back in 04-05) but they are one of the lower paying hospitals but they have good benefits and "extras" (or they did at the time). Now I'm back in Houston and I heard the starting salary for a BSN was $28.00 some places here.

So I've debated about nursing for 10yrs, started to go, then talked myself out of it but now I'm FINALLY committing LOL. I know I will love it and after working in a hospital and seeing things and being around nurses and getting the good, the bad and the ugly I know this is for me. I LOVE the medical field, I love being needed and taking care of people and I'm extremely compassionate. Right now I'm getting things ready so I can finish my basics and then (hopefully) transfer to UTH or TWU. I'm going to attend Lee or San Jac, not sure which one yet (any suggestions? I've attended both but not for nursing, for other classes). I'm extremely nervous, I get intimated by the thought of going to a University but after talking to our neighbor (who works for Texas Children's) she said most the major hospitals are wanting BSN's or RN's with the promise they'll go back for their bachelors. Plus one of my teacher's said if I'm going I might as well get the BSN. I'm also nervous because I have two little ones (6 & 2) so I know it's going to be a challenge but I know it can be done. Wish me luck and any tips, advice, whatever is GREATLY appreciated!!!!!! Anyone else just getting started???