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I already have a BA and am going back to school to get my ADN. Is it possible to go straight in to a master's program without getting my BSN? Thanks!

I have applied to Samuel Merritt's ABSN program for a fall '09 start (SF branch) and am wondering if anyone else who is either in the program or has applied does not feel like their online Patho and Pharm classes have adequately prepared them for ent...

It might be possible, depending on your circumstances but I had a 3.6 GPA and was rejected. Good luck to you.

Hi there! I'm in the same boat as you. I just started nursing school on Monday. Yay! Congratulations, it's so exciting!!!

Wow, thanks for all of the info. That's so cool that you had such a great experience.

Hi elguezsm, yup, I've thought of that. I applied to a few 2nd degree programs. I actually almost, almost (so close) moved to DC (I'm from CA) to attend one there, but I just last week decided not to move and instead attend a community college near w...

Thanks for the feedback knittingmonster and juliewoo. Well, I'm not sure which field I would like to specialize in yet so I wanted to get some experience first before I go in to a masters program. Good to hear there are others doing the same thing. G...

Wow, IrishEyes. I will definitly steer clear of Wells Fargo's loans. That totally sucks. Thanks for the advice.

Hi everyone! Please help. I'm totally torn. I am trying to decide between attending Georgetown University's second degree nursing program or College of Marin's associate degree nursing program. I live in CA so moving to DC is huge for me. *With Geor...

Wow, I'm shocked that a graduate first off, didn't like the program, and secondly said Georgetown was not widely known. Everyone I tell that I'm going to school there had totally heard of it, and knows that it has a good reputation and respected name...

All really good points that you make. I just came back from a doctor's appointment to get my health clearance and immunization paperwork signed off on and my doctor said the same thing as you just mentioned, both about how if the relationship with my...

Paco386, thank you. That is what I essentially have broken it down to--what are my long-term goals? At this point I think I want to go on to become a family nurse practioner. I know you're right about things changing either way with my friends and fa...

If you are 25 years of age or older you cannot claim dependent. If you are younger than that, AND your parents claim you when filing their taxes, you MUST claim dependent because you are.

Nope, she didn't mention any thing like that. (So I sent a follow up e-mail, but it was mid-Friday, therefore likely too late in the day. I'm sure we'll all be updated at the same time. I'm just hoping that the July 4th deadline is still in place. I'...

Hi all! I agree. I'm freaking out here. I'm going crazy waiting, waiting, waiting. Everyday, waiting for SM to contact me. I've e-mailed the admissions director so many times that I'm worried they think I'm crazy (although she's been so nice and unde...

Hi Casey11. Sorry, but I don't seem to have the option to PM with my account... not sure what's wrong. Did you have micro at COM? That's where I took it in spring '08.

Thanks for the info!! I'll definitly be investing in a medical terminology book!

Wow. Yeah, I applied to College of Marin but just found out yesterday I didn't get in. It's a lottery too. Good luck to you too. Hope to see you in the fall! -Sarah

Hi CarolC, I don't have much volunteer/healthcare experience but I do have some. This is because of the same reason you stated... with work and school I barely have time for studying and some fun stuff! Where have you applied and have you heard back...

Hi CalBear- First of, congratulations! Thanks for your input. That's great to hear about the patho and pharm being reviewed during the program. Just out of curiosity, are you having great trouble finding a job now that you've graduated? I hear this a...

Hi BlueStar- I did talk with someone a couple of weeks ago and she said that so far, the only people that have heard back are people who have been denied acceptance. So if you haven't heard back then I guess that's good news. She said to expect final...

Thanks!

First off, that's awesome. CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!! Wow, scistav. That REALLY helps! I thought it was just me. Just out of curiosity, what was your GPA? Did you have to have an interview? Once again, congratulations! That's great.

My GPA is about a 3.6, but if you are able to pull yours up to a 3.0 I think you will be a pretty competitive applicant. I just spoke with the admissions director at Samuel Merritt yesterday and she told me that the cut off is usually a 3.0 unless yo...