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  1. how old were you when you realized you weren't going to make real money as a nurse

    blondielocks replied to pilotstudentnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I think that "real" money is relative. For a single mother struggling to make ends meet working nights at a Texaco station for $8/hr, the wages that she will make as a nurse are probably considered...

  2. Deciding which University to get my BSN

    blondielocks replied to Mhbs's topic in Arizona Nursing

    When you say that you "don't like the fact" that ASU offers online and hybrid classes - are you referring to BSN-required classes, or just classes in general? If you are talking about classes in...

  3. I Got In!!!!

    blondielocks replied to sweetbeet's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    That is so awesome! Congratulations...just remember you have put in five years, and only two left, so even if the going gets tough (which hopefully it won't! hehe!) you must know you can do it if you...

  4. Suggestions on where to apply for healthcare experience?

    blondielocks posted a topic in Arizona Nursing

    Hi all - I just lost my job about a month ago. I am a pre-nursing student at ASU and my husband is in college as well right now, we are living off limited income from his disability checks each month...

  5. Civility in Nursing - can it go TOO far?

    blondielocks posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi all- I'm writing a paper right now, and would like some help with some topics regarding civility in nursing, mainly on the issue of how civility can go TOO far - in any aspect. Some examples we...

  6. BSN from ASU?

    blondielocks posted a topic in Arizona Nursing

    Hi everyone I am currently applying to ASU to get my BSN (not RN-BSN). I was wondering if anyone else is currently working on pre-reqs at ASU, or if anyone can offer any input on the actual NS portion...

  7. "Traditional" private colleges offering BSN?

    blondielocks posted a topic in General Students

    Hello everyone :) Happy TUESDAY! LOL. I guess I've got a lot of energy right now. Anyway, I am doing some research right now but having trouble finding the info I want...I was wondering if anyone...

  8. Nursing Education, Not Training!!

    blondielocks replied to scoochy's topic in General Nursing

    Interesting question. I would be extremely irritated...when I think of training, I think of minimal skills required to do the job. For example, when I worked for a large corporation, I was sent on a...

  9. Anyone taken CHM130 at Rio Salado?

    blondielocks posted a topic in Arizona Nursing

    I am signing up for this course which starts 10/26 - has anyone taken this class? I have read a lot of info about some of the instructors being excellent in terms of communication, etc. and some not...

  10. Do nurses get unemployment benefits?

    blondielocks replied to shuubie's topic in General Nursing

    I SERIOUSLY AGREE with a pp about the waiting week thing though. My old state had a waiting week...DO NOT WAIT TO FILE!! Basically, file asap, even if you have already worked that week. The...

  11. Do nurses get unemployment benefits?

    blondielocks replied to shuubie's topic in General Nursing

    Some states it is much more profitable, depending on how long you have worked and how much money you have made. As a Washington state unemployment recipient, I made $503 a

  12. BSN from ASU?

    blondielocks replied to blondielocks's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Thank you Pineapple :) Are you starting summer or fall in the upper division? What was your TEAS score and GPA? I am so nervous. I moved down here with my husband from WA state earlier this year,...

  13. Crazy Load?

    blondielocks replied to Tara:)'s topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Agreed. You know your study habits better than anyone else, however, I think thats a pretty heave course load, even for a studious

  14. ADN vs BSN Dilema

    blondielocks replied to Eight-31's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Wells Fargo offers them. Also, search for government nursing scholarships. I know there is a big one that pays full tuition as well as a housing stipend. It was posted, I think, in the pre-nurisng or...

  15. ADN vs BSN Dilema

    blondielocks replied to Eight-31's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Your allotted amount for student loans increases YOY. As a freshman independent, you're allowed a max of 9.5k. Your sophomore year, it is 10.5k, and then your junior and senior years it is 12.5k....

  16. ADN vs BSN Dilema

    blondielocks replied to Eight-31's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You should be able to get student loans to help pay for your schooling, unless you are in default on a previous student loan thru the govt. I would go the student loan route. Or, if you are married,...

  17. BSN from ASU?

    blondielocks replied to blondielocks's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I understand that...I guess I was asking if Nclex is the type of test you can actually "study" for - as in, if you go to a NS with poor teachers, are you doomed, or if the student studies hard for the...

  18. Anyone doing pre-reqs @ ASU (Arizona)

    blondielocks posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi there, I'm applying to ASU for the BSN program, so hopefully will be starting my prereqs either June or July 1st. I was wondering if anyone else is working on their prereqs at ASU, hoping to move...

  19. Anyone doing pre-reqs @ ASU (Arizona)

    blondielocks replied to blondielocks's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Good luck Jill :) I am extremely nervous about taking the prereqs...I'm extremely nervous about all of it actually! What is your stamp date for

  20. BSN from ASU?

    blondielocks replied to blondielocks's topic in Arizona Nursing

    hmm, interesting. on that subject, does the actual teaching have a big affect on how well students do on state boards? Or is it more based on how the students study for the

  21. recent New Grad-- which job to take???

    blondielocks replied to krstxn's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not a nurse (yet! applying to ASU for the Fall 2010, wish me luck!) but I would like to second the mention about getting used to the 60 mile commute. I work 70 miles from where I live (although,...

  22. Nursing & Health Promotion Double Major

    blondielocks posted a topic in General Students

    Hi There, I am interested in people who have double majored in college, Nursing and something else? I am applying to Arizona State right now for their BSN program, but the College that offers the BSN...

  23. Moving to Wickenburg area - any tips?

    blondielocks posted a topic in Arizona Nursing

    Hi everyone- I am going to be moving to the Wickenburg area soon. I am currently working on pre-reqs for Nursing school in Washington. I want to get my RN degree/license down in AZ and then I hope to...

  24. CNA work?

    blondielocks posted a topic in Arizona Nursing

    Hi there, I was posting on these boards a few months ago...man life gets busy. Anyway, I am moving to Wickenburg from Seattle, WA. I leave on Feb 15th. I am having my current non-nursing job...

  25. Olympic College Point system

    blondielocks replied to anshra1986's topic in Washington Nursing

    OC is very competitive and from what I remember from the info session, 13-14 is what you need to stand a