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  1. Nursing career - Unusual track

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

    I'm not sure what websites you see that say it is a case by case basis. For a traditional MSN-NP program, you need a BSN first. There are some that have ADN to MSN programs but you'd need an ADN....

  2. Compassion required???

    leenak replied to jellyfishmafia's topic in General Nursing

    I work in a male dominated field as well although for the most part, I've had good experiences. If you are engineering minded, I think there still may be other jobs out there that are easier to get...

  3. Compassion required???

    leenak replied to jellyfishmafia's topic in General Nursing

    So what happened with your engineering career? Because honestly, there are a lot of jobs out there with more flexible schedules that make a lot more than nursing. I will actually take a pretty severe...

  4. Student Loans....how long did/will it take to pay?

    leenak replied to joanna73's topic in General Nursing

    I graduated from undergrad (non-nursing degree) with $12k, I paid it off within a few years. For nursing, I am saving to pay out of

  5. ADN or BSN...how much does it really matter?

    leenak replied to mom23boyz's topic in General Nursing

    Do you already have a degree? Depending where you live, I'd look at George Mason and UMD. They are state schools and a bit cheaper. If you already have a degree, it is a bit more expensive but GWU...

  6. How many people here HAVE NOT become CNA certified before applying to Nursing school?

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

    Ha! yeah. Actually I've looked. Apparently a lot of the high schools around here have Nurse Aide classes but other than that, it is the CCs and ours aren't cheap. My pre-req classes are a little...

  7. How many people here HAVE NOT become CNA certified before applying to Nursing school?

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

    And I'm not opposed to doing the CNA route other than it adding on more time to pre-reqs. I'm hoping to enter into a nursing program next year but if I don't, since I'll be done with all my pre-reqs,...

  8. How many people here HAVE NOT become CNA certified before applying to Nursing school?

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

    None of the programs I have looked at require you to have your CNA prior to nursing school. I don't plan to become a

  9. best way to get into nursing

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

    One comment I'd say is it is 2 years (21 months) for those that already have a Bachelors, accelerated programs vary, I've seen 11 months to 16 months. I'm heavily considering a 2 year non-accelerated...

  10. What was your first year of nursing school like?

    leenak replied to linzjane88's topic in General Students

    Oh and one thing I've been reading the past couple days are nursing student blogs on Johns Hopkins website http://blogs.nursing.jhu.edu/ It is fascinating to have a glimpse into nursing

  11. What was your first year of nursing school like?

    leenak replied to linzjane88's topic in General Students

    Ok, I'm not in nursing school, doing pre-reqs right now but plan to apply for fall 2012. I personally don't see being holistic as hokey, it is one reason I decided not to pursue med school 15 years...

  12. best way to get into nursing

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

    You might want to look to see what part time programs are in your area. Some universities offer part time BSNs but you are more likely to find a part time ASN program at a CC. The advantages of a BSN...

  13. Fired from my med/surg job after almost 3 years

    leenak replied to gettingbsn2msn's topic in General Nursing

    This sounds like you might need a lawyer. Do they have a clause about education reimbursement? If you resign, you might owe them money for all your educational costs that they have paid thus far or...

  14. Nursing School = Divorce???

    leenak replied to sherriberry1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    This is an old thread but it is interesting. I think many women trying to get out of bad marriages try to better themselves. They may feel empowered to go to school, get a career, etc. So they may...

  15. Nurse Practicioner (women's health) route for a non-science major. Help!

    leenak replied to sewk85's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thanks Glad! I'm more learning towards your route although I'll have to explain it to my husband. He figures if my desire is to be a NP, then I should just go through it and do it. I'm scared once I...

  16. Nurse Practicioner (women's health) route for a non-science major. Help!

    leenak replied to sewk85's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yeah, direct entry MSN programs don't require any previous nursing degrees. Some of them may grant you an ASN (I've only seen one program that does this) or more frequently, a BSN. Others just grant...

  17. Nurse Practicioner (women's health) route for a non-science major. Help!

    leenak replied to sewk85's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Johns Hopkins has a direct entry MSN/MPH and there are various schools that have midwifery type direct entry midwifery

  18. One last (and quick) question about my application...

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

    Put it all

  19. Is a bird in the hand really worth two in the bush when it comes to college choice

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

    Is the MSN a CNL? Or is it something else? Do you want to be a CNL? And I'm assuming the post bac certificate is really a second degree BSN? Personally, I am not even looking at CNL programs because...

  20. help me! i need to make a decision: "college or University$$$"??

    leenak replied to mirc88sl's topic in General Students

    I've never heard of TCU so I looked it up. $16k per semester? 5 semesters? You are looking at $80k. That is probably the highest cost for a BSN I've seen and I've looked at a lot of schools,...

  21. Low sodium blood levels

    leenak replied to Darkpk55's topic in General Students

    One thing you can think about is the cell membrane. Can water readily pass through a cell membrane? (yes or no) Can large polar ions pass readily through a cell membrane? (yes or no) That would...

  22. Statistics! Advise: Online or Classroom?

    leenak replied to msg88's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Is it an accelerated class? Do you know if it is mathematical based or not? Are you doing it online at a local school and would you be able to go in and talk to a tutor? I took a heavy...

  23. Advice needed! (ABSN-MSN vs BSN-MSN)

    leenak posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hello all! When I started doing my pre-reqs, I figured I'd have plenty of time to finish them up but it looks like I will be done summer 2012 There are a few local options for me although I'm really...

  24. Accelerated BSN Program help

    leenak replied to lotsofsunshine's topic in General Students

    I say go for it. I also graduated from a UC with a 3.0 but I have a Masters and a 3.93 in that. I lack health experience which is my only concern. I heard that Yale weighs the essay pretty heavily...

  25. Do I need this for nursing school?

    leenak replied to StangGang92's topic in General Students

    I'm not saying I'd recommend them but there are detailed descriptions if you search for 'human skeleton' on ebay. They say they are numbered with over 200