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  1. How to pay for LPN Program?

    Jmiami posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    It's not the program that's the problem (reasonably priced from 3-4k), it's the cost of living while in the program. 32, married with a 2 yr old. The hours of most programs in my area (miami) are...

  2. Nursing school and Family balance

    Jmiami posted a topic in General Students

    I have a two year old at home and a husband. I could attend an accelerated program (if accepted, I have a BA, and just need 5 pre-reqs before any program application) or a generic full time option....

  3. 33 Y/0, would you wait for RN or jump to LPN?

    Jmiami posted a topic in Florida Nursing

    I have a BA in Theater received in 2001. I was young and dumb as they say and blew off my sciences so I already have two W's in my pre-reqs needed for NS. I passed a+p1 on the 2nd try with a B (too...

  4. How much in loans is too much?

    Jmiami posted a topic in Florida Nursing

    I would need to take out about 16k in loans if I were to work pt while completing a ft LPN program. Even more if I didn't work. Pt programs are scheduled at a time where I would need to take a job...

  5. Were your school loans an investment or a burden?

    Jmiami posted a topic in General Nursing

    Lets put a ball park number of 20k out there. Would you feel the risk of taking on student loans of this amount would outweigh the reward? Some see it as an investment in your future career. I...

  6. Just go for it! Not so simple?

    Jmiami posted a topic in General Students

    Why don't you just go to school? You should just start already! Well, I've tried to calculate costs and it just doesn't add up. My CC program would cost 5k plus books/supplies for LPN and 8k or so...

  7. Just go for it! Not so simple?

    Jmiami replied to Jmiami's topic in General Students

    Thanks for the advice everyone. Also, thanks for not flaming me too badly as my situation with the said elephant is becoming glaringly ridiculous. Maybe I didn't explain a few things clearly enough,...

  8. 33 Y/0, would you wait for RN or jump to LPN?

    Jmiami replied to Jmiami's topic in Florida Nursing

    Thank you for the comments and encouragement! In my understanding, the LPN is pretty much or very similar to the first year of an ADN program, is that correct? I am wondering approximately how many...

  9. Just go for it! Not so simple?

    Jmiami replied to Jmiami's topic in General Students

    thanks for all the advice! we are already on food stamps right now. Scholarships through the CC are limited to 1st time degree seekers mostly. Yes, they do have childcare but it's not affordable...

  10. MDC PT Financial Aid

    Jmiami replied to Jmiami's topic in Florida Nursing

    I've gone in person a few times and they are unhelpful. They only say the yearly limits, which I know, and shrug apathetically when I request a ball park for a PT student with 6-8 credits a term. I...

  11. MDC PT Financial Aid

    Jmiami posted a topic in Florida Nursing

    I am aware of the federal loan limits for a full time class load (9500 freshman / 10500 sophmore), however does anyone have any idea what amount of federal loans (stafford and perkins) would be...

  12. I really don't know what to do

    Jmiami replied to babyphat's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    GREAT RESOURCE TOKYOROSE! I'll be using this when applying. Smart

  13. Credit checks and employment

    Jmiami replied to loveishope's topic in General Nursing

    exactly, I agree. zero to do with actual responsibility or real consequences. Great point raised about previous generations as well. I do wonder why it is that previous generations married right...

  14. MDC Generic and BSN FAQ'S

    Jmiami replied to Jmiami's topic in Florida Nursing

    wow. I'm one of "those" really scary question ridden novella type posters.

  15. MDC Generic and BSN FAQ'S

    Jmiami replied to Jmiami's topic in Florida Nursing

    Thanks for the reply! I know, I'm sorry I shouldn't have bombarded my post with so many questions. The fin aid vs. loans you were mentioning....by fin. aid did you mean just scholarships and grants?...

  16. Credit checks and employment

    Jmiami replied to loveishope's topic in General Nursing

    No, I'm not saying that it's a get out of jail free card if you are someone who is in cc debt because of poor decisions made when you were much much younger. However, many people mature after age 18,...

  17. Credit checks and employment

    Jmiami replied to loveishope's topic in General Nursing

    Right, but not every poor credit score is because of irresponsibility like PP said. It could be due to illness resulting in job loss that resulted in nonpayment of bills for example. Does that make...

  18. Evening LPN programs in Miami, FL

    Jmiami replied to Lily305's topic in Florida Nursing

    Lindsay Hopkins, Robert Morgan Tech, and MDC should all have evening

  19. Fastest Option for LPN to CRNA in Florida

    Jmiami replied to aramis2121's topic in Florida Nursing

    wow, a 3.6 gpa wasn't competitive enough to get into the traditional adn? I'm considering MDC as well. Did they let you take out federal loans for your LPN? I think I read on their site that the...

  20. MDC vs Nova

    Jmiami replied to EagerToBeFNP's topic in Florida Nursing

    The MDC generic is 5 semesters? On the web it says that it's 4. Does this mean that they don't hold classes over summer semester, only during fall and winter

  21. Accelerated ASN/ADN programs

    Jmiami replied to kjack87's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think it might make sense to go the ADN route if you had family commitments or something of that nature in addition to school. To get your BSN in Nursing with a BA in another field going the ADN to...

  22. MDC FT Sample Schedule

    Jmiami posted a topic in Florida Nursing

    I've been able to dig on here to find a rough sample of what the PT program could look like (two wkdys 2 hrs in the pm and all day saturdays). Does anyone have a rough sample of what the FT schedule...

  23. What is a day in your life?

    Jmiami posted a topic in General Students

    What is your schedule like now that you're in NS? Please specify whether you're FT/PT and how many days/hours of lecture and clinicals you have each week. How many hours outside of class do you...

  24. What is a day in your life?

    Jmiami replied to Jmiami's topic in General Students

    thanks, this is a big help

  25. MDC FT Sample Schedule

    Jmiami replied to Jmiami's topic in Florida Nursing

    Just what I was looking for, thank you! I am trying to estimate the time needed and approximate placement of study hours, school and clinicals. I know, I know it sounds anal but I have a very...