LuckyinKY

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  1. Will Vo Tech Help?

    LuckyinKY replied to ljx541's topic in General Students

    The CNA class can be helpful both in gaining experience with patients and learning the basics. Many RN and BSN programs require that you take a CNA class before starting the program. I am taking one...

  2. Looking for a School!!

    LuckyinKY replied to MsAshley's topic in General Nursing

    I live in Lexington and I am currently attending BCTC to complete pre-reqs and have applied for admission into their ADN program. I am also applying to EKU's ADN program. I already have a BS, but my...

  3. eku nursing

    LuckyinKY replied to sophie<3's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah their point system is why I am applying there as a backup. I had a good SAT score and the pre-reqs done, so I should be ok. I love how quick the ABSN program is but my GPA is sad. I screwed up...

  4. eku nursing

    LuckyinKY replied to sophie<3's topic in General Nursing

    I am applying to EKU as a backup for my first choice, BCTC. I already have a BS in animal science and all of pre-reqs done. Can you apply to both the accelerated BSN and ADN program? The BCTC ADN...

  5. Archived SAT Score Wait Time?

    LuckyinKY posted a topic in General Students

    I am really starting to freak out. The deadline to apply to my first choice nursing school is Feb 15 and I am still waiting on an official copy of my SAT scores. I ordered back in early December, so I...

  6. Archived SAT Score Wait Time?

    LuckyinKY replied to LuckyinKY's topic in General Students

    Good news, it arrived today, so it only took 5 weeks to get it. Now I can get my application

  7. How do you pay for school?

    LuckyinKY replied to mmh2's topic in General Students

    I am so relieved to hear from those who worked full time while going to nursing program. I already have $50,000 in student loan debt from my original BS degree. I work in research for a university now...

  8. psych/mental health nurse practitioner salary

    LuckyinKY replied to shelbee1084's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I don't know about controlled substances, but my son sees a Psychiatric NP in a private practice and she writes for his psych meds. This is in

  9. What specialty do you want and not want to work in?

    LuckyinKY replied to guiltysins's topic in General Students

    Want: NICU or Psych (NP specializing in pediatric disorders), this is from my own experiences raising a preemie who has had some psych issues. He is the reason I want to be a nurse. Do not Want: LTC...

  10. Everyone Starting Nursing Courses Fall 2010

    LuckyinKY replied to guiltysins's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am still really nervous about getting in, my GPA is borderline, even though I already have a BS and all of the non-nursing classes done. There are just so many people applying to the same program. I...

  11. Preemie Mom turned NICU Nurse?

    LuckyinKY replied to krltdy's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    My experience in the NICU is what made me want to be a nurse too. I still finished my BS in animal science and biology, worked in research for a few years and now I am in the process of applying to...

  12. Moms of little ones, how many pre-reqs do you take at a time?

    LuckyinKY replied to midlifemom's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I earned my BS in animal science/biology when I had my first son. I was a sophomore when I had him. I started back part-time at the community college taking 2 classes a semester and one during the...

  13. Everyone Starting Nursing Courses Fall 2010

    LuckyinKY replied to guiltysins's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I got confirmation that the "tuition" for my CNA class will be covered by my employee tuition waver, and I just have to cover the testing fee($75), insurance and books/materials, so that saves me...

  14. Everyone Starting Nursing Courses Fall 2010

    LuckyinKY replied to guiltysins's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Add me to the list. I have a BS in Animal Science and took most of the nursing pre-reqs before graduating since I knew I was thinking about nursing, but I had a baby and got a good job in research so...

  15. CNA training in Lexington

    LuckyinKY replied to vinceharrisky's topic in General Nursing

    I think I am going to take mine through BCTC since I am already taking classes there. They do allow you to set up a payment plan for tuition, though I am not sure if it applies to the CNA course as...

  16. Disappointed in Orientation

    LuckyinKY replied to peytonsmom's topic in General Students

    I'll probably get told that I am out of my mind too when they find out I have 2 kids and plan to work full time. I am lucky to have a great flexible job in research and can study while I work. I...

  17. Any one else over 40 that went to nursing school?

    LuckyinKY replied to Lpntxn1's topic in General Nursing

    I am 29 and going back to school to get a nursing degree hopefully. I am also a mom to a preemie born at 27 weeks. My experience with him is what made me want to be a nurse. The nurses while he was in...

  18. Bluegrass BCTCS Nursing Students

    LuckyinKY replied to Neoma's topic in General Nursing

    Bumping this up from the depths. I am a mother of two looking to change careers and about to try to get into BCTCS. I have a BS from UK already in animal sciences and took alot of nursing pre-reqs...

  19. Help Choose ADN vs. Second Degree BSN

    LuckyinKY posted a topic in General Students

    I'm new here and need help. I currently have a BS in animal Sciences and completed nursing pre-reqs before I graduated in 2006 since I knew that I was interested in nursing. My long term goal is to...