Quiet_Storm replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in General Nursing
I have heard good things about both programs. Main difference is cost - Spalding costs more but if you get your BSN with them you get a discount on your graduate school tuition. I myself will be...
Quiet_Storm replied to njmomstudent's topic in General Nursing
I have a BS in Business Admin and am about to finish my ADN next summer. My previous degree certainly helps when selling myself. I too like the above post am planning on skipping the BSN and going...
Go to the peer interview and skip the pinning. Your mission is to get employed and by the looks of it, this may be your jackpot. You can arrange to have a special late lunch / dinner with your parents...
Quiet_Storm replied to evolvingrn's topic in General Nursing
Money talks but you also have to look at the big picture and factor in other things as well. On its own, money cannot help make a big decision like that for me. For example, I am an LPN and get paid...
I would lay my eggs in different baskets. Apply for RN jobs and at the same time go ahead and apply for BSN program. Have you considered RN-BSN programs? There are now also some RN-MSN programs....
Quiet_Storm replied to BettyBoop01's topic in General Nursing
Have you thought about going back to school and getting a MSN degree? That might be a good option too. I am currently in RN school for ADN scheduled to finish July 2011 and, given how hard new grad...
You may have to cut back on your trip's length of time if thats a compromise you are willing to make - then work PRN jobs so you can give yourself prolonged vacations throughout your career. That way...