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  1. GMU's 2nd Degree Accelerated BSN program for Fall 2012

    sKris replied to sKris's topic in Virginia Nursing

    The May 8th one does not have a night session (transfer students). I asked and the said there will be two in June and I believe one in July but the dates won't be released until after May

  2. GMU's 2nd Degree Accelerated BSN program for Fall 2012

    sKris replied to sKris's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Catherinesmom--congratulations!!Thank you for the information. Not having that week long orientation would be fabulous as I have to arrange child care for my four boys since school doesn't start...

  3. Medical Terminology class--useful?

    sKris posted a topic in General Students

    I am starting an ABSN program in August. All my prerequisite are finished (or will be in 3 weeks) so I don't need to take any summer classes. However, our comunity college offers a 1 credit, 6 week,...

  4. Medical Terminology class--useful?

    sKris replied to sKris's topic in General Students

    Thank you for all the helpful comments. I've decided to not actually take the class, but I ordered the book and materials and will study on my own. I figured since it's an online course there will be...

  5. Fall 2012 new nursing students roll call!!!

    sKris replied to ixchel's topic in General Students

    We have hunter green scrub tops and khaki scrub bottoms--not too bad. I assume that's only for clinical, but now you have me curious. I was also happy to find out we will be using iclickers--which I...

  6. Advice on managing full-time nursing school?

    sKris replied to Fenway1's topic in General Students

    I'm about to enter an accelerated one year program in the fall. I have four kids who will be 13,10, 9, and 5 at the start. I'm super excited, but also terrified. I keep telling myself that I can do...

  7. Medical Terminology class--useful?

    sKris replied to sKris's topic in General Students

    Thanks for the insight. The class isn't required for the program I'm entering but I'm thinking it could definitely be helpful. My program is a one year second degree bachelors program and the first...

  8. Fall 2012 new nursing students roll call!!!

    sKris replied to ixchel's topic in General Students

    I just got my acceptance to an Accelerated Second Degree BSN program. I'm so excited I can hardly stand it! I've been poking around and have managed to dig up the course schedule, book list, and...

  9. GMU's 2nd Degree Accelerated BSN program for Fall 2012

    sKris replied to sKris's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Thanks Loby! I have been poking around looking for information, and I thought I'd share what I've found. Of course this information might not be 100% accurate, but I figure it gives some idea of what...

  10. GMU's 2nd Degree Accelerated BSN program for Fall 2012

    sKris replied to sKris's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Does anyone know someone who has been through the program? How soon before the start of the semester do you think we'll get an actual schedule? I'm so excited I can hardly stand it. I have have...

  11. GMU's 2nd Degree Accelerated BSN program for Fall 2012

    sKris replied to sKris's topic in Virginia Nursing

    My GMU letter came yesterday and the nursing school one came today!! I can hardly believe it. I think they send them out in batches so don't worry

  12. Pain medications post partum

    sKris replied to CoppertopRNC's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I find this discussion really interesting. I've had three c-sections--2 in the states and one in Germany. With my first c-section I was given narcotics like most of you described and sent home with a...

  13. GMU's 2nd Degree Accelerated BSN program for Fall 2012

    sKris replied to sKris's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Ponte1979-- I'm sorry I did not see your response earlier. I am hoping to turn in my completed application tomorrow. I have an undergraduate degree in Math with a 3.8 GPA and A's in all but one of...

  14. Trying to figure out how to balance school & family. ADN or BSN?

    sKris posted a topic in Virginia Nursing

    Background -- I am in my 30's with 4 young boys and a BA in Math. I decided about a year ago that I wanted to become a nurse. I have been taking pre-req's at NVCC with the intent of applying to GMU's...

  15. Dinner ideas for busy class nights!!

    sKris replied to sugarmagnoliaRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I had a similar situation last semester. What worked for me is I'd have a large filling lunch and then just pack a snack. My favorite was whole weat crackers with some slices of cheese (sometimes a...

  16. Questions on nursing schools and programs to take

    sKris replied to jdcandyman's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Is there a community college near you? Many CCs have excellent nursing programs where you could get a ADN for well less than 30K. This would also set you up to move to a BSN program later if you...

  17. How to get a 4.0 GPA in my prerequisites?

    sKris replied to Skylarslaughter's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It depends on your school. Some schools weight +\- as well (A-, A, A+). If your school doesn't use a +\- system then it's your grade (A=4, B=3, C=2, D=4) times the credit hours for each class, dived...

  18. How to get into nursing school with low GPA

    sKris replied to lr520's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The programs I'm looking at weigh your pre-reqs and admissions test more heavily than your overall GPA, but there is still a minimum GPA requirement. I'd check with your local schools for the specific...

  19. Trying to figure out how to balance school & family. ADN or BSN?

    sKris replied to sKris's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Thank you for taking the time to respond. Like the ladies in your program, I would not be working while I was in school and we would plan to pay for some child care. From what I've been told, the...

  20. Please tell me what you would do if you were me...

    sKris replied to ravensroost's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congrats on your decision! I will *hopefully* be in the same position next year. I am finishing my pre-reqs and plan to apply to both types of programs in Jan. My programs are slightly different. I...

  21. How did everyone do in your Spring classes?

    sKris replied to lifelearningrn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I got a 94 in the most awful A&P I class (horrid professor)! I'm soooooo happy! Starting A&P II next week as an online course. Congrats to everyone on their successes!!

  22. I got in! NOW the fun begins!

    sKris replied to KatieJ91's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Great News!!!

  23. New grads 2011, Northern Virginia/DC, who is hiring?

    sKris replied to Nurses-Rule1987's topic in Virginia Nursing

    No, there are no 2 year programs near me. The university I'm planning to apply to has one, but if you have a bachelors you are ONLY allowed to apply to the ABSN program. I think I'm leaning back...

  24. RN to BSN when I already have a BS?

    sKris replied to ncbuckeyecb's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have a BA and am trying to decide between an ADN and an ABSN program. If I end up doing the ADN program I would probably not do an RN to BSN program in the future, but would most likely do a RN to...

  25. New grads 2011, Northern Virginia/DC, who is hiring?

    sKris replied to Nurses-Rule1987's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I have a non-nursing BA and I'm almost finished with my nursing prereqs. The BSN program is 3 semesters with 20, 18, 9 credits in the fall, spring, and summer respectively. the ADN program is 4...