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  1. Taking it slow... anyone else?

    leenak replied to EventuallyANurse's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm taking it slow in that I've been taking 1-2 classes per semester. I started my first pre-req in January 2011 and am applying for the Fall 2012 semester. One thing to consider is some of your...

  2. I need a advice....Big time on pursuing a career in Nursing

    leenak replied to chanise718's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Right now, nurses aren't having the easiest time getting jobs. If you want to get your feet wet, you could look at a CNA program or even look into becoming a doula. You don't need to be a CNA or LPN...

  3. bsn or rn-msn

    leenak replied to hopefulprayers1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'd still be a little nervous about making a decision based on the plan that a single program would accept me. Also, you are young. I'm 36 and if everything goes right, I'll be an RN just before I...

  4. bsn or rn-msn

    leenak replied to hopefulprayers1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Does the RN-MSN program not require RN experience? The only MSN programs I've seen that don't require experience are the direct entry programs where you have a BS/BA in another

  5. non-nursing graduate looking to be a nurse?

    leenak replied to mquddus's topic in General Students

    Generally, the 2 years is minus the pre-reqs. They will generally expect you to have the specific nursing pre-reqs completed and those vary by school. You generally wouldn't need any of the Gen-Ed...

  6. non-nursing graduate looking to be a nurse?

    leenak replied to mquddus's topic in General Students

    You could apply to BSN programs, they are usually 2 years in length. The ABSN programs are shorter for various reasons including more coursework and shorter

  7. bsn or rn-msn

    leenak replied to hopefulprayers1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would go for a BSN if I were you. FNP programs are highly competitive and there is no guarantee that you would get into that specific

  8. What classes to take when waiting for admission status?

    leenak replied to Spiffyness's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    What happens if you don't get into a nursing program? You are upping your chances by applying to 7 schools but you never know. Do you have a backup plan? If your backup plan is to graduate with...

  9. When to Apply to Nursing School..?

    leenak replied to Cherry02's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Most schools I've talked to will allow you to apply with outstanding pre-reqs. I am applying for fall and I'll be taking AP2 in the

  10. Any way to do this w/out life altering situation? (switch to nursing career)

    leenak replied to health care analyst's topic in Nursing Career

    Good luck. Our student loans are paid off, our cars are paid off and I'm married. I will be quitting my job when I go to school. I've been saving money for tuition and we will be going down to a...

  11. Nursing vs. Engineering

    leenak replied to Nolander's topic in Nursing Career

    My husband studied engineering but even when the economy was good, engineering jobs were hard to come by so he never actually was an engineer. I know a civil engineer who is successful but his jobs...

  12. Chamberlain College of nursing - graduation rate?

    leenak replied to pamski0069's topic in Chamberlain College

    A high NCLEX rate doesn't necessarily mean it's a good school. I'd suggest you talk to the school about their low graduation rate. As I said, I'm guessing they have an artificially elevated NCLEX...

  13. Chamberlain College of nursing - graduation rate?

    leenak replied to pamski0069's topic in Chamberlain College

    I'm guessing Chamberlain is a for-profit schools? For-profit schools don't really care if you graduate or not, as long as they get their money. An 11% graduation rate is a really bad sign. I'm...

  14. Associate Degree program a thing of the past...

    leenak replied to ashburns4ever's topic in General Students

    I've talked to ADN graduates in my area and BSN graduates in my area, it seems the BSNs are getting hired more readily. I've looked at the entry level job listings of the hospitals and it seems all...

  15. Transcript pick and choose

    leenak replied to Tumbler0615's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You'd need to verify with the schools you are applying to. Some will ignore the previous grade, others won't. Was the one semester class worth 8 units? The schools I'm applying to require AP1&2...

  16. San Diego State University

    leenak replied to dbisares's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You should probably contact the school. I'm guessing those that say they are pre-nursing are just undeclared and taking pre-reqs. Also, be sure to look at pre-reqs for other nursing programs as...

  17. How many pre-reqs did you have completed before you applied to nursing school?

    leenak replied to nylady07's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I had previously taken psych (pre-req for human development) and statistics. So I needed to take intro bio (pre-req for other bio courses), micro, nutrition, human development and ap1&2. My apps...

  18. help! future nursing career plan

    leenak replied to poodloo28's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Johns Hopkins no longer has a true undergrad BSN program. You need to have a BS or BA degree to get into their BSN program. UMD though has a true pre-nursing program that once you are accepted, as...

  19. Recommendation letters...Should it be only science courses?

    leenak replied to wl1000jae's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm getting a recommendation from my Micro teacher and My human development teacher. So not necessarily just science. I don't see an issue with the speech teacher really but I'd generally try to...

  20. Out of these pre-reqs which can I take in the Fall

    leenak replied to Tricia76's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Are you trying to get those classes done by the end of Fall? I agree with the above. Generally, having two labs together probably isn't ideal but if you want to finish by the end of the year. See...

  21. Summer Entry 2012 Accelerated BSN Johns Hopkins

    leenak replied to MarwaT's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Oh and I just realized that the title of this thread is Summer. Is anyone doing Fall? I need 1 class to take over the summer (AP2) so I'm applying for

  22. Prereqs - What order?

    leenak replied to hmjensen's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Definitely take math or english first then. After those, I'd probably take sociology then biology. I'd take your science classes last as those are the ones that will expire if they

  23. Prereqs - What order?

    leenak replied to hmjensen's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    How many are you taking? I'd start with the basics, English and Math. Depending on Sociology, you might need to write papers which is where English may

  24. Help me prepare for Anatomy

    leenak replied to lvnibclc's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Does your school library have a copy that you can check out? You might try

  25. Trying not to be a whiner.... but

    leenak replied to dingoatemybaby's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    At my school, I think it is kind of weird that lab exams are standardized across the various sections and teachers. I've never encountered anything like that. Since your school isn't standardized, I...