umbdude MSN, APRN

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    Prerequs for the prerequs :-(

    umbdude replied to ryanalice's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    hey Ryanalice- I'm going through the same except I'm 36 years old (have bachelor/master). I'm taking biology 1 and chem 1 right now while working full time. If you took algebra in college, just...
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    Mgraw Hill practice tests...

    umbdude replied to pinayluv78's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    I agree with Tapeitup 100%. I had the exact experience with mcgraws book and I also used only the reading portion. I took practice tests and the worst was 2 wrong, but all done within 30 min.The...
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    has anyone been in engineering

    umbdude replied to Nolander's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hey Nolander- Not engineering here either but have worked with many folks with engineering/technology background (finance here). I would say that if you are very good at high-level math/science, are...
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    Quincy College/pt ASN program/Jan 2012

    umbdude replied to kelleyac's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Thanks TaylorBean. I do have to clarify whether I should study Accuplacer or TEAS V. I'm taking Bio & Chem in Spring so I hope I can get A&P 1 done by the deadline. I did look at other...
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    Quincy College/pt ASN program/Jan 2012

    umbdude replied to kelleyac's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hi TaylorBean, Congrats on the acceptance!! That is crazy how you just got called within a month of the start of classes. I'm planning to apply to QC for Jan 2013 (career switcher here, so already...
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    Clarification on the DNP requirement of 2015

    umbdude replied to umbdude's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Thanks elkpark. I did do a search but got conflicting views. For example, someone said that iowa will require dnp for NP in 2015. But your answer makes a lot more sense to me.
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    Any online RN Nursing school

    umbdude replied to lethag's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I've done quite a bit of research on this a while back...the conclusion is that there are NO credible online nursing programs unless you are already an RN seeking a BSN. You could take a look at...
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    Associates RN vs BSN

    umbdude replied to derekfitness's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    To Derek- I'm in a similar situation. My bachelor and master are both in finance, and have been in that field for 12 years. But I'm definitely leaning ADN over accelerated BSN for several reasons: a)...
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    Food is my Drug of Choice

    umbdude replied to Nurs0706's topic in General Nursing

    try substituting sweets with plenty of
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    I am proud to be a nurse

    umbdude replied to LuVnLpN08's topic in General Nursing

    Great
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    Radiography vs. Nursing

    umbdude replied to KKB243's topic in General Nursing

    I debated between the two when I was thinking about a career change over the past year. Ultimately I decided to go for nursing because the wide variety of career options. I'm excited about the...
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    Correctional nurse survey

    umbdude replied to LargeMarge's topic in Correctional

    Thank you Travduck. This is great
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    Correctional nurse survey

    umbdude replied to LargeMarge's topic in Correctional

    Hi Travduck, Thanks. I'm not the OP, but this is very useful information. I'm taking my pre-reqs now and will apply for an ADN program in hopes of becoming a RN in a few years. I'm quite interested in...
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    I have an MBA degree: ADN vs BSN question?

    umbdude replied to GorJess's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    That's what I thought too. It really does depend on what kind of adminstration you want to do. Personally I wouldn't want to be in management at
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    I have an MBA degree: ADN vs BSN question?

    umbdude replied to GorJess's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I have a BS and MS in finance and am preparing for nursing. If you are choosing between ADN and BSN, and not considering MSN, I would say go for a BSN simply because some places require at least a BSN...
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    Is it possible to work full time and become a nurse???

    umbdude replied to steelersfan39's topic in Men in Nursing

    That's encouraging! I'm thinking about going back for an evening ADN degree part-time, while working full time (9-5 job in finance now). I have to take a lot of pre-reqs and I will give myself time to...