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  1. I found a good way to bridge to RN.

    leenak replied to collegegirl209's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Oh and I didn't see it in my initial search but Modesto JC does have a LVN program, why not try that if you are thinking of LVN? It seems like just working towards the ADN would be your best bet if...

  2. I found a good way to bridge to RN.

    leenak replied to collegegirl209's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    This one is talking about X-ray tech X-Ray & Ultrasound Tech Programs in Central California | eHow.com The other thing is they never use the words non-profit on their website and if they were...

  3. I found a good way to bridge to RN.

    leenak replied to collegegirl209's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It does sound like they are for-profit and their website only says they are private although I found a couple things via google saying they are a for-profit school. I'd be a bit careful. Also, I'm...

  4. Accelerated BSN Nursing Admissions

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

    I would actually talk to the schools. Many schools around here have information sessions where they say you can bring your transcripts and discuss with them. I think in undergrad, I had barely...

  5. Mom thinking about going back to nursing school... NEEDS ENCOURAGEMENT!!!

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

    Hi! I'm 35, no kids, but 4 pets (2 dogs, 2 cats) and a husband. I plan to start pre-reqs in January

  6. Nursing PreReq in 1 1/2 years.

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

    I was actually wondering if there was any disadvantage (as seen by nursing schools) to stretching your pre-reqs out. My plan is to do my pre-reqs and save money for nursing school/quitting

  7. 39 and just starting?? Am I crazy?

    leenak replied to collegegirl209's topic in General Nursing

    You may be crazy but I'm crazy with you. I am 35 and I've seen posts from others who started older than you. I already have a BS so I'm going to go for a BSN. The only thing I've heard here though...

  8. Taking a Pay Cut To Get Out of Nursing

    leenak replied to PAERRN20's topic in General Nursing

    Career Changes - I am like you, I am looking to take a large pay cut to go into nursing. I have a desk job and for the past few years, I've been looking at various 'active' jobs but none really...

  9. If you had a choice, what area/state would you live for nursing school/working?

    leenak posted a topic in General Nursing

    Ok this may be an odd question but I was hoping I'd get some ideas from current nurses. I know jobs are tough almost everywhere. I am looking at the option of possibly relocating/going to...

  10. finish bachelor's degree or start pre-reqs for lpn school?

    leenak replied to knottygirl's topic in General Students

    Ok, take my advice with a grain of salt, I'm not in nursing (yet!) and my first degree is in Computer Science. A math degree is very useful and there are a lot of things that can be done with it. If...

  11. Competitive Pre-Nursing Students?

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

    Don't be discouraged. In my undergrad, the biology department was huge and was mostly composed of pre-med students. I heard the worst stories where biology majors would sabotage fellow biology...

  12. Tips on getting volunteer experience

    leenak posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm starting to plan for what I'd need for a second degree BSN. I've been reading various threads and I think I have a good idea of what needs to be done but want to see if I'm missing anything....

  13. icky question....but

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

    I had heard that there was some issues for a second bacherlor's and loans. Also, I highly doubt I'd qualify for need based loans. I did look and there are unsubsidized loans which have a yearly max...

  14. icky question....but

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

    I'm starting to get scared because almost all the programs in my area are full time and recommend no working while in the program. When I get closer, I'll meet with someone at the schools I'm looking...

  15. Anne Arundel CC-In county residence?

    leenak replied to Nurse.Wannabe's topic in Maryland Nursing

    I'd say call them. I'm looking at University of Maryland and I looked at their form that proves you are a state resident and it seems like you have had to live in the state for 3 years in order to be...

  16. Which came first, the $ or the ♥ ?

    leenak replied to linzjane88's topic in General Nursing

    I'm still looking into nursing but I have to say I am excited about the prospect. I am in a different situation in that I will be taking a drastic pay cut to go into nursing. My pay potential is...

  17. Should I retake CHM as a pre-req?!?

    leenak replied to mm1294's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm actually in the same situation. I took Chem 15 years ago... I just took a grad Statistics class (unrelated to any nursing pursuits) and it relied heavily on Calculus I took 15 years ago. I got...

  18. Turmoil with salary vs lifestyle - need advice.

    leenak replied to IcanHealYou's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I'm not a nurse but looking at nursing as a career. My husband and I currently make quite a bit of money combined (I don't want to say exactly how much but it is more than $100k). We look at...

  19. Maryland Hospital Starting Salaries

    leenak replied to MissBrittanyRN's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Hi, I'm researching nursing as a career and I'm wondering if you guys could also say how many hours/week you are working? I'm also assuming that you are new grads with a

  20. Average cost of Second Degree BSN?

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

    I've just started looking but Johns Hopkins says on their website that their ABSN is $62k. I'd look at the schools you are interested in to see the cost and contact them. State schools will...

  21. Quitting a $$$ job to go back to school... Should I?!?

    leenak replied to mm1294's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    ParkerBeanCurd - that is how I feel. I also initially wanted to go into the medical field. I entered college the first time with the intent of going to med school. Along the way though, I got...

  22. Quitting a $$$ job to go back to school... Should I?!?

    leenak replied to mm1294's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm still in the very beginning phases of investigating nursing as a career. I'm planning to work full time for some portion and then switch to part time. I see there are a lot of options including:...

  23. Quitting a $$$ job to go back to school... Should I?!?

    leenak replied to mm1294's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm so glad to see this!! I just joined this forum to ask basically the same question. I have a BS and MS in a technical field and work in I.T. but I am thinking about going into nursing. I've looked...