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Thanks for your response. My school doesn't offer a separate LPN program; you either qualify for the whole 2 year ADN program or you don't, even though halfway through you qualify to test for LPN. I live in the middle of nowhere, Washington state. Driving more than an hour or 2 to get somewhere for school just isn't a possibility for me.

Hello, I've completed pre-req's and applied to my local nursing program several times, and I just can't compete. I have a 3.6 gpa and mostly A's in the required courses, but my school is over-saturated with applicants so you basically need a 4.0 to get in. I've been trying for 6 years, I've retaken some of the classes to get A's instead of B's, I've done everything I can. Still can't get in. I have a family, kids and roots where I am and there is only one program within 150 miles of me, so I can't apply anywhere else as we can't move and I can't afford the time/gas/hotel $$ to go to school for 2 years somewhere else. I'm so frustrated. I'm going to apply to the Medical Assistant program even though that's not what I really want to do. Anyone else in this position? I'm an older applicant, 33 with 3 kids and just can't compete with all the 4.0 fresh out of high school superstars, lol. Ugh! Would love to hear any words of wisdom. Thanks

I have been taking classes at my local community college to get into the RN program. I love in Washington State. I took Nursing 90 in the Spring of 2011 which is the same as a Nursing Assistant Certified course. However, I didn't take the state test for NAC licensure because I was just planning on going straight into the program and not working as an NAC. Just now as I am getting my stuff together to apply for Fall 2014, I find out that even though the course (which is 8 credits, EXPENSIVE, and I worked my BUTT off in and got an "A") is on my transcript, right there, saying I completed it, I also have to turn in, along with the application, my official Certificate of Completion of the course (which I don't even remember them giving me, but they must have because the Allied Health Secretary said they did). Now...it's been 2 1/2 years since that was given to me, and I don't keep papers around for long in my house. I can't find it anywhere! I've torn the place apart, frustrated and on the verge of tears. I've been told by my Educational Planner that they'll make me re-take the course if I don't have it!! I'm freaking out! I'm also confused as to why something so important wouldn't be documented in a computer system somewhere, and why it something so important would rely on a piece of paper. Are all certifications like this, where unless you have the literal physical document there is no proof? So my questions are: is this normal? Does your school have the same requirements? Am I missing something here? What do I do? I would just take the state skills test however I believe they also require a Certificate of Completion from an accredited course in order to take it!! Help!

So do you already have your MSN? Or does it go straight from BSN to Doctorate? And is it a Doctorate in Natural Medicine you'd be getting? That's very interesting, thank you for the suggestions.

Thanks everyone for your responses! Wow there are some great suggestions in there, too.

I am a student but have a question for individuals who are already employed as a nurse. Do you ever study at home about things your patients may be going through? How often do you keep abreast with new research on diseases, treatment, etc.? Is this just stuff you learn from being in the field? Do you regularly (or occasionally) keep up out of your own curiosity? I am asking because I find myself studying more than what my assignments require simply out of my own curiosity and don't see this changing once I'm actually in practice. But want to see if others experience this and ALSO find the time/have the energy for it! Thanks for your time answering!

Maybe current holistic nurses can help me with a few things! I have some confusion after researching holistic nursing. I was not able to find very much info about it in the first place. I want to know: 1) Are nurses ever able to prescribe medicine or treat patients with or without being under the orders of a physician? If so, at which point are they able to do this (Master's or Doctor's) 2) If they are able to do this, can nurses prescribe herbal remedies? What kind of certification/training does this require? I see myself in the future after having gained experience in a hospital setting wanting to futher my education and create my own holistic practice, treating patients with herbs, lifestyle tips, nutrition, etc. I just want to know how to get there from being an R.N., like what kind of education requirements are needed, if there are actual degrees available in holistic nursing, etc. Thank you for your time!

Amraebrown...out of curiosity, did you ever get into a program, and which one? I am also applying for WVC; was rejected once, trying to retake (for a second time) A&P 1...unfortunately the first time I took it I took it online from another college and got a "D", and as you know they take off extra points for retaking anything under a "C" grade. I will be applying again for fall 2014. I am however stuck here in the valley because I had a daughter and family and job and couldn't just apply and go to any other college like you have the opportunity to!

I am taking the prerequisites at WVC and have a friend in the nursing program here, she says it's great, very challenging but a great program. I don't know anything about Moses Lake, but just thought I'd add my 2 cents, although it's mid-October and you're probably in a school already :)

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