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I forgot to mention, if you have a higher than 5% mortgage, definitely look into refinancing. We recently refinanced and we could've reduced our monthly payments by $500 but we instead decided to shorten the mortgage and are now at 3.5%. Overall, ...

I should've said non-mortgage bills. Any debts, car loans, etc - I'd recommend paying off prior to school if possible. My husband and I only have a mortgage so we don't have to worry about any other debts while I'm in school. My husband's income ...

So how are people doing in classes? We got our first test back on Thursday and I got a 100 which of course makes me happy. We have another test on Tuesday. Our homework is crazy though, it takes hours and hours to do. Definitely don't have much fr...

First of all, I'd look at a way to pay off any debts that you have and try saving as much money as possible prior. Working 40 hours and going to school is probably going to be tough. I'm looking at quitting my job completely but we don't have any ...

Like others said, it sounds like you are describing the pre-requisite classes like A&P. Learning 206 bones and the muscles sounds intimidating at first but it really isn't that bad. I found a site that mirrors my A&P class pretty well in te...

One thing you may need to think about is counting on fulfilling requirements for a single school. I'm guessing you are looking at a for-profit school so it may not be an issue. Many schools won't accept online courses and many won't accept from Uni...

yeah and definitely prior to Micro. I grumbled a bit about having to take Bio before my other pre-reqs but was glad I did.

Actually, from what I've heard, Shady grove is tougher than the Baltimore campus due to the fact that fewer students are admitted. If you wanted your best chances and cheaper cost of living, I'd apply to the Baltimore campus. I live in Montgomery ...

It wouldn't hurt to apply to UMD though, especially as a backup. I was thinking that your parents possibly live in Montgomery county which is why they recommended Shady grove? Considering Baltimore is a lot cheaper than Montgomery County, it is the...

In general, I'd caution against for-profit schools such as Chamberlain. They are generally very expensive and tend to lower retention rates. Also, if you ever want to pursue a higher level degree, you risk your degree not being accepted by many sch...

UMD is only $3,648.50 per semester. The difference between Towson and UMD is quite small, if you have to, you can get a student loan to cover that amount. I'm applying to UMD but I am considering applying to Towson as a back-up.

Direct entry programs are generally programs than combine BSN equivalent coursework along with MSN coursework to grant an MSN degree. Some aren' advanced practice nurse degrees but qualify you to be an RN(similar to ADN/BSN). They often require or ...

I'm taking chem now after not getting into a different school because 1 school I want to apply to requires it. Honestly, I don't have an issue with the content but because I pay out of pocket for each class, it'd be nice not to have to pay the $500...

Not all BSN programs require chem. most in my area don't.

Me too! Work has been hectic with 60-80 hour work weeks and summer school starting. I was hoping to go to an open house but haven't been able to get off work to do so. I have all my references lined up though so that is good.

Many schools will say that they don't accept online pre-reqs, specifically for the science courses. So they may not accept Bio, MicroBio, A&P, etc. Now if you take it at a school near you, they won't necessarily know. Many of them are aware of...

I am nearing the last pre-reqs and I'm taking Chem now. I thought Bio was useful for Micro and A&P. Both Micro and Bio had a decent review of the Chem required. In both my A&P and Mico, they expected you to know Bio and know how to use a m...

You'd have to check with the specific state. In Maryland (my state), NPs seem to have quite a bit of independence.

Same, mine started on the 29th. The teacher warned that the class will take 40 hours/week but most of that seems to be the 16 hours of class/lab per week. I spent 4 hurs yesterday doing homework, reading and lab prep. So I'm guessing his 40 hours/...

Are you specifically looking for nursing informatics? What is your interest? From what I understand, you can work in nursing informatics with a BSN (possibly ADN too). Generally, they will want you to have some experience in the field. There are ...

I started my first week last week. I also worked over 60 hours last week so it was hectic.One thing that kind of annoys me is that my Chem class has a discussion session but our class has 20 people in it. A discussion session is with the same teach...

I think chemistry is ok, I enjoy the mathematical aspects. I loved Microbiology. If I don't get into nursing school for the spring, I am considering taking organic chem. none of the nursing schools around here require it but why not? If I were yo...

Honestly, Nutrition is a fairly easy course. If it were me, I'd do a&P with nutrition.

I don't know about hospitals but for my own personal care, I choose NPs. I've just had better experiences.

I would seek pre-reqs at an accredited school only. Why would they waive your classes that may not fit their requirements when they have plenty of students applying who do have accredited classes?