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  1. Lowest-cost online science pre-reqs?

    blondielocks posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hello, I'm trying to gather what my best options are for taking pre-reqs online. I need the following: Chemistry (general) w/ lab A&P I and II w/ lab Microbiology w/lab Pathophysiology I have...

  2. choosing a state

    blondielocks replied to nursling87's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Hi there, I live in WA and I know the DOH (we don't have a board of nursing, ours is thru the Dept of Health) takes the position that they cannot truly give you an answer until you actually go to...

  3. Seattle U or Mass Gen IHP (Boston)

    blondielocks replied to Oregonian89's topic in School, College Programs

    I do not have an opinion to share but wanted to say I'm glad to see someone considering Seattle vs. Boston because I'm working on pre-reqs now & planning things out (financially speaking), and...

  4. ABSNs & Entry Level MSNs - cost prohibitive? ADN better option?

    blondielocks posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi everyone, Wow, I can't believe it has been six and a half years since I first joined this site. I ended up completing my BS in Sociology from Arizona State. But, I *still* want to become a nurse!!...

  5. Inclusive list of direct-entry PMHNP programs?

    blondielocks posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hi all, I am beginning to narrow down my school applications. I am looking for direct-entry PMHNP programs. Is there a comprehensive list anywhere? I have tried searching google, but to no avail....

  6. Switching careers and interested in psychiatric NP

    blondielocks replied to Mkim680's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Don't MDs have 4 yrs of undergrad + 4 yrs of med school? To be an NP, especially if you are doctorally-prepared, you have 4 yrs undergrad (more, if your degree is ABSN) and 4 years of graduate...

  7. Getting the "feel" of different direct-entry programs?

    blondielocks posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hi all, Hopefully this is the right forum for this question. I'm finishing up pre-reqs in preparation to apply to direct-entry programs for summer 2014. I will be completing a BS in Sociology this...

  8. Getting the "feel" of different direct-entry programs?

    blondielocks replied to blondielocks's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I am looking at psychiatry. There are a few programs that offer a dual FNP/PMHNP track which I am interested in, because I feel that the FNP portion can help me be a better provider when it comes to...

  9. Interesting Physician Perspective On NPs

    blondielocks replied to PMFB-RN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I know this thread is a little dead but I wanted to add a coment re: the South, cost of living, and low salaries. AZ and NM are both indy practice states with equally low, if not lower (esp. AZ) cost...

  10. Seattle U - APNI 2013

    blondielocks replied to Calinca's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Sandrabeth - thank you for the feedback. It is much appreciated. I have just accepted a position in DuPont where I will be working until I get into nursing school - hopefully Summer 2014. I've been...

  11. Seattle U - APNI 2013

    blondielocks replied to Calinca's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hi everyone- I am looking at Seattle U for a 2014 start. I currently live in Olympia, and am finishing pre-reqs at SPSCC. I also am finishing my last semester of my Bachelors degree at Arizona State....

  12. Trying to become NP or DNP educator with BAD background

    blondielocks replied to SmartStupid's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I am not a nurse yet (still taking my pre-reqs) but I just wanted to say kudos to you for being responsible and logical about everything, and I wish you the best of

  13. Most highly regarded AZ nursing program?

    blondielocks posted a topic in Arizona Nursing

    Hi all - as some of you may know, I'm a pre-nursing student at ASU, just moved down here from Washington state. Anyway, out of curiosity, I was wondering if anyone could tell me the reputation of the...

  14. Any CCs that offer online sciences?

    blondielocks posted a topic in Washington Nursing

    Hi all - Just wondering if anyone knows of any CCs in WA that offer online sciences (the ones that are nursing pre-reqs) so CHM121, CHM131, BIO 141, BIO 142? Any help greatly appreciated. Also, if...

  15. Student Nurse Association @ ASU?

    blondielocks posted a topic in Arizona Nursing

    Hi all - I was just wondering if anyone here is or has been a member of the student nurse association at ASU? I understand that it is a chapter of the National Student Nurses Association, as well as...

  16. How to pay for nurse anesthetist school (CRNA)?

    blondielocks replied to azchicago's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    You will more thank likely have to take out loans. There are federal loans for grad school (Grad Plus, I think?) as well as private loans to help with the cost of living expenses if necessary. Will...

  17. OK, ummm............well...........

    blondielocks replied to eriksoln's topic in General Nursing

    I can't help but

  18. Any CCs that offer online sciences?

    blondielocks replied to blondielocks's topic in Washington Nursing

    Thanks so much

  19. Scared to mention even the slightest interest in CRNA progams?

    blondielocks posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hi all - I have a question - it seems that when a nursing student, or pre-nursing student, exhibits an interest in CRNA school, they are immediately scrutinized, criticized, and condescended for their...

  20. Scared to mention even the slightest interest in CRNA progams?

    blondielocks replied to blondielocks's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Thank you for your well spoken and civil response. Makes more sense when I look at it from that perspective.

  21. Struggles with finding a nursing job....

    blondielocks replied to ohyeah's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I just read your post on May 26 about NCLEX, OP. I see now where your negativity comes from. Perhaps your drive and passion are gone, but do you really feel that trying to destroy other's drive and...

  22. Struggles with finding a nursing job....

    blondielocks replied to ohyeah's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Not all jobs that will accept or use a BSN require nursing experience. Pharmaceutical sales, you can get an MBA or a JD with a BSN - I have seen postings for RNs to work in wellness areas that say...

  23. No one thinks I can do it!

    blondielocks replied to MKO90's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    ARGH!!! Doesn't it just wanna make you say "GO TO HELL, YOU *****!!" when someone says something like that to you. Let me give you a piece of advice: be your own favorite. As in, know that YOU can do...

  24. Struggles with finding a nursing job....

    blondielocks replied to ohyeah's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Nursing degrees open up lots of doors. There are nurses getting a BSN just because they want to go straight into a MSN-JD or MSN-MBA program, or maybe there is a nurse who wants to go into Pharm...

  25. Struggles with finding a nursing job....

    blondielocks replied to ohyeah's topic in First Year After Licensure

    If you're a new grad, and I'm guessing you are, I hope you have luck in finding a job. I think that being a new grad RN now is no longer just about passing NCLEX and holding an ADN or BSN in hand....