Bob_N_VA

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  1. I Want To Quit

    Bob_N_VA replied to citylights89's topic in General Students

    Looking at all your posts, I can see that your are in a very emotional state over all this and frankly, decisions about careers should be based much more on logical thought than emotion. You are also...

  2. Who is in a night program?

    Bob_N_VA replied to sch1109's topic in General Students

    Hi I am in a nights/weekens program that I started in January this year. For me, it was the only venue that would work since I did not want to quit my full time job in this economy to go back to...

  3. I need your guidance. - Accelerated BSN ???

    Bob_N_VA replied to Tina LMT's topic in General Students

    Tina You sure do have quite a few degrees and other irons in the fire, especially for somebody so young. I'm not sure why you are averse to taking another test to get into a program. You should be...

  4. What do you hate the most about nursing school?

    Bob_N_VA replied to Jewl's topic in General Students

    I can't say I hate anything about it, but I'm just starting out. I'm an older career switcher so I take this whole nursing school gig as something new and exciting and I tend to downplay the parts...

  5. Question for those career changers

    Bob_N_VA replied to jcmoore07's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I was in a similar position last year, having made the decision to go back to school and the term started this last Jan. I had 3 courses to make up, A&P 1&2 and Micro. I ended up taking the...

  6. New Male Pre-Nursing Student

    Bob_N_VA replied to PatMac10,RN's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I got the bug to try this just about a year ago after a very long time of being frustrated with my current work situation. I already had a BA so the only courses I needed were the A&P 1 and 2 and...

  7. Any prejudices while in the program towards the males?

    Bob_N_VA replied to art1stic's topic in Male Nursing Students

    So far, no, haven't felt any resentment or prejudical feelings toward me. I am the only guy in my class and also the oldest as well. Probably pulling in the better grades too, at least in the top...

  8. Questions about Riverside School of Nursing.

    Bob_N_VA replied to hcook08's topic in Virginia Nursing

    the closest program in se virginia is in petersburg at southside regional medical center. http://www.srmconline.com/our%20schools/documents/nursing%20program.pdf but if you read through their...

  9. Questions about Riverside School of Nursing.

    Bob_N_VA replied to hcook08's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Stephanie I would say if you are planning on the JANUARY 2011 class you would probably be ok. There is no July 2011 class. From what I have heard, there is nothing official, but it is being...

  10. Questions about Riverside School of Nursing.

    Bob_N_VA replied to hcook08's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Hi I'm finishing up the second month of the first semester of the eves/weekends program. So far I'm liking it all pretty well. As for the grades on the pre-reqs, as long as you get a c or better,...

  11. How to tell if nursing is for me?

    Bob_N_VA replied to bigcanoe's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I'm sorta in your boat, worked in IT for the last umpteen years and grew steadily tired of it. I have a few more years on you, but you are probably at a better age to start then I am. I didn't try...

  12. Riverside School Of Nursing

    Bob_N_VA replied to Chocolate_Gizmo's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Oh yeah, I have a full time day job, otherwise I would go days and shorten it all by a year. I need to build up my retirement as much as I can. If my job doesn't last as long as the time in school,...

  13. Riverside School Of Nursing

    Bob_N_VA replied to Chocolate_Gizmo's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Correct, Tuesday and Thursday from 6 to about 10 and every other weekend with hours depending on clinical but probably around 7am to 4 in the afternoon. I'm starting in Jan 2010. We had orientation...

  14. Age Issues and The Modern Male Nurse

    Bob_N_VA replied to Rocky09's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I appreciate the sentiment that I'm not crazy. But I would suggest to you that it is not their behavior that is ostracizing them but maybe your perception of them as "Old Students". They are...

  15. Stressed/Lost/ frustrated

    Bob_N_VA replied to Shirt's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Hmm. I think you need to step back and think about all your options and put it all in a more long term perspective. I can say that because I have about 30 years on you and 3-4 years isnt nearly as...

  16. Questions about Riverside School of Nursing.

    Bob_N_VA replied to hcook08's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I'm starting next month in the eve\weekend program. You can apply before you have finished all your pre-reqs, and they will grant you a conditional acceptance if they decide in your favor. They do...

  17. Any encouraging advice welcomed

    Bob_N_VA replied to coko72's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Good luck. Age is no issue, though having to work around taking care of your three kids may make it a bit more interesting, but it's certainly within your reach. Best advice I can give is to plan...

  18. Age Issues and The Modern Male Nurse

    Bob_N_VA replied to Rocky09's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Nope, have no previous experience in the health care field myself, though I've been married to a Physical Therapist for the last 15 years. I have a bachelors degree from many moons ago so that took...

  19. Age Issues and The Modern Male Nurse

    Bob_N_VA replied to Rocky09's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Can't really call you crazy unless I want to classify myself that as well. 53 and starting a nights/weekends program in January. Just finishing up some pre-reqs at the local CC. Looking forward to...

  20. Nursing as a second career...am I doomed

    Bob_N_VA replied to TryingToFindAWay's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Have you spoken to any of the local programs representatives about your situation? Nursing is a very human endeavor and the folks that run these programs may take your background into consideration...

  21. A bit discouraged

    Bob_N_VA replied to CaptCrunch's topic in Male Nursing Students

    All things being equal, I would probably opt for the PA program over the nursing. You will greater autonomy as a PA, but probably more job openings as a nurse. Salary wise, PA will pay more unless...

  22. Ages of male nursing students?

    Bob_N_VA replied to Stearnsy's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I'm 53 and will be starting in Jan 2010 in a 3 year nights program. Very much looking forward to it though I know it won't be easy. I've had to take 3 pre-req classes and am going 3 nights a week...

  23. Riverside School - evenings & weekends

    Bob_N_VA replied to hoping2nurse's topic in Virginia Nursing

    As taandoh said, 2 nights a week and every other weekend for 3 years if you are starting from scratch. That equals out to 6 semesters all told. 2 semesters per year evenings, 3 per year days. I've...

  24. Riverside School Of Nursing

    Bob_N_VA replied to Chocolate_Gizmo's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Congrats. Looking forward to starting there. So you are starting later in the year? Do you come in at the second semester in

  25. Riverside School Of Nursing

    Bob_N_VA replied to Chocolate_Gizmo's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Here is a link for ya: http://www.riversideonline.com/rshc/upload/RSHC-Catalog-08-6-09r-pub_o.pdf Takes a bit of searching, its not referenced directly on their website, I found it after a bit of...