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I am pondering going to Carrington College's two-year ASN programme that will make me eligible for RN licensure. It is not accredited by NLNAC (LPN programme is, RN candidacy ends 2012 - hope it gets it!). I am slightly worried about my possible car...

Any recent information on this? Where does this stand? A couple years back, there were talks of making it so that RN's had to have a Bachelors degree in order to be able to license. This is regional - I think - for areas around Idaho. I live in Boise...

I have been thinking about how I have wanted to be a doctor, but that I thought being a nurse would be better because of the fact that a) I know I would be great at it, b) it would be better for the family, and c) I would not be running around in cir...

While the salary is very alluring, the time (and money) spent in school is not. I would assume that anesthesiologists would not be on-call like typical physicians, but I think the time spent away from home would still be quite extensive. But, again, ...

I will be working full-time as the soul provide for my wife and baby, and going to school full-time. I did it once before while single, I can do it again. I am not sure in your case, but when I was looking into RN bridge programs in and around Portla...

I am still in the consideration phase of going back to college. Have been for two years now. I'm 23 and need to figure something out. I went to Apollo (now Carrington) for Massage Therapy and graduated in 2007 with a 3.4 GPA. However, I have not been...

You can go to Carrington's web site and find all the info you need. However, since posting this thread, I have decided very heavily in favour of going to a REAL university. Here, it is $22,000 for your LPN, $19,000 for your RN bridge. Ridiculous! And...

I am still barely a student. Have yet to begin my pre-reqs - start in Spring. But I am interested - how do unions work in this field? In the labour industry, there are many cons when compared to the pros. Employers cannot afford unionized workers, s...

This has been my general take on the market there as well. I have even seen Providence hiring for positions that a new grad would qualify for. But it has always been my thought that one should never move right when they get out of college. It is a h...

I am applying at BSU this week for. I don't know how traditional universities work, so it's pretty strange to me. Like, not knowing the class schedule before even going to orientation, not knowing exactly which classes I will take, etc. Anyways... I ...

Hi all. Long-time researching into the nursing field. I am prepared to make the leap. However, I need to figure out what programs to attend. My options are: > Certificate in Practical Nursing @ Carrington College (accredited) - ~$19,000 - 10 mo -...

Okay, CWI (ASN) is not accredited. Carrington, however, is. Anyways, I am still on the fence... I just don't know what the best route is - and how it will all work with me working 3 on, 4 off nights/week.

GrnTea, I work with developmentally disabled adults in an apartment. I am still considering the ASN, as Salary.com shows that 43% of RN's have an ASN, while 49% have a BSN. So would it really be that bad for me to get my ASN and then get my BSN at a...

GrnTea, thank you much for your opinion. I am thinking this as well... It just may be the better deal. I would be an idiot to disregard someone with as much experience as it sounds like you have. The credits from the ASN school transfer to Boise Sta...

If I go for BSN, that's even longer working this lower paying job; that's my hang-up. Thank you for your input. :)

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Found a couple positions like that. I could try applying to one of those.

Ah, I see. Patient Care Technician is a CNA job, correct? I'd love to somehow strengthen my opportunities for post-grad, though I do have a minimum income I need to uphold.

What did you do there? I don't believe there is any hospital that would hire anyone without experience. I have been working with developmentally disabled adults for five years now. :)

Okay. I am going to request information from CWI (College of Western Idaho) for their accredit ASN programme. BSU has a RB-BS programme that is also available as an online programme. What I hope to get from this: ASN lands me a PT (pref FT) RN job, ...

Have been reading that Dental Hygienenist, Physicians Assistant, and Physical Therapy Assistant are the new up-and-coming healthcare professions. The first two being the only ones worth going to college for. DH and PA both are two-year degrees and of...

True, they do not transfer. But I went to Carrington for Massage Therapy and loved it. Well, now I am wondering if it is even worth going to school then. I would absolutely love to be an RN, but if I am going to spend over $45,000 on an education tha...

Carrington is based in California, with campuses elsewhere. There is one here in Boise, used to be Apollo. And yes, I am weary of the fact that it is unaccredited. Do not RN to BSN programmes take anyone with a current RN license? I guess if I want...

Anyone with any info?

I noticed that Carrington also has a full two-year ASN (for RN) programme. It is not accredited yet. But their candidacy for the programme ends in Fall 2012, so I am hoping they get it then. I still have things to take care of before enrolling, but h...