jamieb

Jahra, Thanks again. I just asked our library to order the current Mosby's review. Now I will have it as well as others who want to study nursing here. You all are helping to start our nursing program. We are now one book farther along here at Texas A&M University-Commerce. jb

jahra, Many thanks. I work in the campus library as well, so I will do a book search on what you suggested. Also, we are getting nursing texts in regularly now in anticipation of the program. I am snagging them to read as they come. :-) Thanks! jamie I did a Google search. Are you referring to something like this? http://www.amazon.com/Mosbys-Comprehensive-Nursing-NCLEX-RN%C3%82%C2%AE-Examination/dp/0323053041/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1301671687&sr=1-1 (I did find a copy of this in our library...1973) LOL

Hey, what I am doing is waiting for a Texas nursing board to give the university I attend the green light to launch a BSN program this fall. If we get the go ahead, I will apply for that program. I've only begun to research nursing and studies, so I don't have much more information. As I learn more I will definitely post it. Thanks!

I worked 5 years as a Paramedic, about a decade ago. These days I work at a university library and we are planning to launch a BSN program this fall (awaiting approval by some board). That said, I will have a few months time to kill if I am able to enroll in nursing classes this fall. I would like to obtain an RN. I'd like to get ahead on some reading, either text books that I will see in future classes, or other books you may think very helpful in preparation for school. Maybe Anatomy and Physiology? What would you all recommend I start with to begin preparing? Thanks! Jamie

What you mentioned about work while in school, this kind of mentality by a school just blows my mind. I can see on one hand a desire for students to be completely focused and engaged in their studies. At the same time, how do schools think people pay for the program and eat and have a place to live? People can't just stop paying bills because they want to study. They have to work. I saw this type practice in the teaching field. The certification process is set up to where you must do one of two things to be certified. 1: teach two semesters as a paid intern. A school hires you and after two semesters you can be certified. The catch - most schools want you to be certified prior to hiring you. Which leads to number 2, the most common thing teachers do, work 1 semester as an unpaid assistant. Who is able to work a 40 hour week for an entire semester with no pay? Historically this was housewives or young students supported by their parents. These days, this prevents single, older people from doing it because they can't go a semester without pay. Something is wrong with these pictures regarding work and study.

Many thanks for all the great info. There has been a small development. The university where I currently work and study education is starting a BSN program this Fall, I am told. That would be amazing. I emailed the person over the new program and I am awaiting a reply. Fingers crossed! Thank you all again.

hey all, I am a newbie, outside of Dallas, Texas. Quick recap of me: 39 - male Single father 5 years Paramedic experience Bachelors: Political Science 10 years Information Technology experience 18 hours graduate courses towards Masters of Secondary Education Second language is Spanish (experience living/working in Peru) Nutshell: I was going to teach Spanish in High school but the field is very unstable. I lived in Hospitals as a Paramedic, love the field. Question: I have been living poor while studying for my Masters in Education. I am in a tiny town and work for peanuts at the university.What is the most accelerated path to an RN and what job(s) could I possibly get in the field to pay me while I study? I am 1 hour NE of Dallas. I could relocate to the DFW area. many thanks! Jamie

Many thanks for the reply. I will begin my search I suppose on Craigslist and this site. Thank you also for the fast response. Jamie

Hi all, This is my first post. Here is my question: I am 39 and male, five years Paramedic experience. Bachelors in Political Science. Halfway into Masters of Secondary education (18 graduate hours). Bilingual English/ Spanish. Also employed by Texas A&M University-Commerce. We have no nursing degree here yet. I'm planning to steer out of Secondary Education and into Nursing. I make very little money at my current job, and would like to accelerate into the field so I can return to a normal income. What is the most accelerated path to an RN with my credentials and can I work in the field in some way as I train. In other words, help to relieve the financial burden while I study. Many thanks. I am located 1 hour outside Dallas, Texas.