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  1. Nursing Program at Jeff State

    bonn_bai replied to Sparkle850's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Oh seriously? I didn't realize you guys went summers too. An advisor told me it was just fall and spring. It wasn't an actual nursing advisor though. That's great - that definitely speeds it

  2. Nursing Program at Jeff State

    bonn_bai replied to Sparkle850's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I don't think you could get through the part-time program in 2.5 years. I think the part-time program is 7 semesters, no summers, so that would be more like 3.5 years. I could be wrong on that, but...

  3. Nursing Program at Jeff State

    bonn_bai replied to Sparkle850's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    According to this: http://www.bestnursingdegree.com/programs/associate-degree-nursing/alabama/ The NCLEX pass rate at Jeff State for 2009 was 90.3%. Seems pretty good. I am not in the program yet but...

  4. Early ??thoughts about U. San Francisco, U. Portland, Seattle U.??

    bonn_bai replied to Giulia's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You sound like a very amiable and flexible person - I think you would probably meld into whatever community you were in. Having been in your shoes not THAT long ago :), and come out on the other...

  5. Austin CC - Pay for out-of-state tuition or wait a year?

    bonn_bai replied to nickasarbata's topic in Texas Nursing

    Sounds like it to me. Good luck to you

  6. Early ??thoughts about U. San Francisco, U. Portland, Seattle U.??

    bonn_bai replied to Giulia's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Is it totally based on the merits of the university? No dilemmas based on moving far away from home or tuition costs or anything like that? Really, all three universities would be great. Me...

  7. Am I competitive enough for the program

    bonn_bai replied to DENISERONALDPOLITE's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Absolutely. I've found that people freak themselves out too much by listening to other people talk of their failure or how hard things were for them. Don't do that. Just commit to what you want to...

  8. Austin CC - Pay for out-of-state tuition or wait a year?

    bonn_bai replied to nickasarbata's topic in Texas Nursing

    See here: http://www.austincc.edu/support/admissions/changingresidency.php You can petition for a residency status change after 1 year. You fill out a form and bring in documents proving you have...

  9. Days you are glad you are a Nurse

    bonn_bai replied to Getreal2011's topic in General Nursing

    These are all very nice to read. Thanks for posting the question. I am pre-nursing and with all the negativity around here, I was starting to wonder if the bad would outweigh the good. Reading...

  10. Burnt Bridges

    bonn_bai replied to Vossome's topic in General Nursing

    Yes. People don't seem to get this crucial point and it really hurts

  11. Showing empathy?

    bonn_bai replied to RedXIII_'s topic in General Nursing

    This is so strange to me...practicing empathy on a mannequin...all you can really do is talk to it because it's just a mannequin lol...but sometimes talking isn't the right thing when you are actually...

  12. Which hospital job would be a better pick?

    bonn_bai replied to jennafezz's topic in General Students

    ER. Think about how a future employer would look at ER over unit secretary if you are applying for an RN

  13. Working weekends and being a senior nursing student...crazy?

    bonn_bai replied to gl0wing's topic in General Students

    I would work even if I didn't have to because jobs are so hard to come by these days. Even that little bit of extra work experience is going to help you in the future. Also, when you are working you...

  14. why is the pay so low?!?!

    bonn_bai replied to cawkazn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I was going say, $15/hr where I live for an LPN is probably right about there. LPNs here may even start out less than that (Alabama). I don't know who could live on that salary without some serious...

  15. Turmoil with salary vs lifestyle - need advice.

    bonn_bai replied to IcanHealYou's topic in General Nursing

    Echoing the other posters, you can do anything you want with a solid budget! My dad has been laid off numerous times throughout his career and each time he and my mom get back on their feet by...

  16. Not a caregiver type, but considering nursing?

    bonn_bai replied to wide-eyed's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Right, I agree with this. MDs are very analytical and are typically uncomfortable with treatments that have not been researched to rigorous standards. The idea is that medicine should be...

  17. Not a caregiver type, but considering nursing?

    bonn_bai replied to wide-eyed's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    For the most part, no. Some people do prefer not to take drugs, but most of the time, if they are going to a traditional med doc, they are not *that* opposed to taking drugs. MDs rarely advise going...

  18. Not a caregiver type, but considering nursing?

    bonn_bai replied to wide-eyed's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    In regards to the natural medicine idea - traditional medicine in America is typically very suspicious and opposed to anything outside the "traditional" sphere (of course, "traditional" is really a...

  19. Has anyone gotten pregnant and continued w/NS?

    bonn_bai replied to kk83's topic in General Students

    As someone who has had several miscarriages, I would say never wait if you want a baby, if your relationship is ready for a child and if you can afford one because you just never know what it's going...

  20. ONE POINT from passing Pharmacology first term : (

    bonn_bai replied to Flippy_Floppies's topic in General Students

    Yikes. Maybe you should take a breather. Revamp. You're going to do the same thing next semester if you are overwhelmed and not mentally prepared. This is your career and your life - just be open...

  21. Has anyone gotten pregnant and continued w/NS?

    bonn_bai replied to kk83's topic in General Students

    Sure it's possible, but you would have to take off a minimum of 6 weeks after the baby was born before the baby could go to daycare (unless you had a babysitter). That would be the only real wrench I...

  22. Older Student/Over 60 years old

    bonn_bai replied to forestlover's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Two points - remember first of all that it is always darkest just before the dawn. You will struggle and question yourself and some days want to quit, but you must press on toward your goal, knowing,...

  23. RN-MSN

    bonn_bai replied to JonB04's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    RN-MSN is RN-BSN-MSN. The Bachelor degree is a requirement for the Master. I think the difference between RN-MSN and RN-BSN is that you can substitute some MSN courses for your BSN work, and get...

  24. States that offer free nursing education in exchange for working with them

    bonn_bai replied to idlasjm's topic in General Students

    All I can add to this discussion, and I doubt it will be very helpful, is that when I lived in Phoenix, Arizona, friends of mine went to nursing school via a cooperation between a local community...

  25. Quitting job to go to nursing school

    bonn_bai replied to 2bnurseskip's topic in General Students

    I am very blessed that my nursing program is part-time, 2 nights a week and one weekend day. I can continue to work full-time, which I really need to do because I am a single parent as well. It will...