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  1. Marian University-Online Accelerated Program

    kjj007 replied to forgop's topic in Indiana Nursing

    What semester are you in? How are the

  2. finally took the leap! Second degree BSN here I come!

    kjj007 replied to grasshopper7780's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm taking Anatomy, Chemistry, Lifespan Development, two theology classes (required for where I'm applying) and then finishing up my two final masters courses for public affairs. I've been looking...

  3. finally took the leap! Second degree BSN here I come!

    kjj007 replied to grasshopper7780's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have been working as a horticulturist/ arborist for the last 7 years. So now instead of thinking of the health of the plants it will be the health of people.

  4. finally took the leap! Second degree BSN here I come!

    kjj007 replied to grasshopper7780's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yay! That is exciting. I'm leaving my job in January and starting prereqs in the Spring. I'm pretty excited and also nervous. Still wondering if I have what it takes, but I think a lot of people...

  5. Should I get my RN or BSN? What if I already have a Bachelor's degree?

    kjj007 replied to 31dunn's topic in Nursing Career

    This may be a stupid question but if you get your MSN are you considered a nurse

  6. Any 2011 Marian ABSN applicants?

    kjj007 replied to kjj007's topic in Indiana Nursing

    I have looked into Indiana Wesleyan, but I cannot move and its too far away to drive. I have also looked into IUPUI, but you have to have your prereqs completed two semesters before you apply. I may...

  7. Any 2011 Marian ABSN applicants?

    kjj007 replied to kjj007's topic in Indiana Nursing

    I would actually like to become a NP eventually as well specializing in women's health. I absolutely love science and I love problem solving and I thought that nursing would be a career where I could...

  8. Any 2011 Marian ABSN applicants?

    kjj007 replied to kjj007's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Oh my goodness! I'm finishing up my masters in May as well. I'm getting my masters in Public Affairs. I'm planning on taking some prereqs this coming Spring and Summer. What made you want to look...

  9. are student loans worth a nursing education

    kjj007 replied to kjj007's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I plan on completing a lot of the prerequisites at a community college. I am planning on applying to as many scholarships as I can. I most likely won't qualify for federal grant money as this will...

  10. are student loans worth a nursing education

    kjj007 replied to kjj007's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm going for my accelerated BSN and would be done in 16 months. We are planning on putting any money I make straight into paying off the loans. If for some reason I got done with school and didn't...

  11. are student loans worth a nursing education

    kjj007 replied to kjj007's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yeah, she has a lot of clients that are nurses as well as friends in the nursing field so she has given me some advice so far. It's tough because there are no fields right now that are sure fire ways...

  12. are student loans worth a nursing education

    kjj007 replied to kjj007's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Honestly, I have looked into public colleges and it would take me 3 years instead of 16 months and it totals the same amount in the end. We are meeting with our financial advisor and are going to...

  13. Being a mother, student and wife

    kjj007 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I need some advice or some encouragement. I am currently finishing up my masters in public affairs concentrating in non-profit management and am signed up next semester to start my prerequisites for...

  14. Being a mother, student and wife

    kjj007 replied to kjj007's topic in General Nursing

    I haven't really heard anything about which ones are the best to take first. I'm planning on doing a combination of the science prereqs with some of the psychology and general education. I thought...

  15. Being a mother, student and wife

    kjj007 replied to kjj007's topic in General Nursing

    I was and am still a little nervous, but I'm still somewhat young (turn 30 tomorrow) and I think I will really enjoy it and its a job that will play on my strengths. The fact that you can live with...

  16. Being a mother, student and wife

    kjj007 replied to kjj007's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, I think there are always people that question people's decisions when they want to go back to school. I've had a couple that are a little taken aback. I think a lot of times it tends to be...

  17. Being a mother, student and wife

    kjj007 replied to kjj007's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Grasshopper! Wow sounds like we are on the same kind of path! I am looking at the program at Marian University in Indianapolis. It is pretty expensive. Roughly $48,000 for the whole program!...

  18. Being a mother, student and wife

    kjj007 replied to kjj007's topic in General Nursing

    RNAshley, Do you currently work in a hospital? I couldn't imagine going through school as a single mother. That is so

  19. Being a mother, student and wife

    kjj007 replied to kjj007's topic in General Nursing

    I thought about nursing before starting my MPA. I love working with people and I thought it would be something I would excel at, but instead pursued the MPA at the time. It was easier for me as I...

  20. Being a mother, student and wife

    kjj007 replied to kjj007's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks so much for the responses. It really helps a lot. I'm just overwhelmed right now, but am so excited about the career change. I think I would love nursing, but am not excited about the night...

  21. Need Advice on BSN or ASN!

    kjj007 replied to rileysaunt's topic in General Nursing

    I would recommend finishing your schooling and getting your BSN. It may be your ideal situation to be a stay at home mom, but it is become harder and harder to do so. My fiance is an engineer and...