Beth0215

Hello! Has anyone attended the fort hays rn to bsn online program and if so, how hard was it? It keeps showing up as one of the best, most affordable programs, but i would like to get some real reviews of the program. Also, if anyone else has found a cheap, reputable, manageable rn to bsn program, i would love to hear about it. Im about to pull the trigger and am down to university of texas at arlington or fort hays. Any thoughts??? Feeling overwhelmed by the different options!! Thanks!

Hi everyone! I am a new grad RN and am working towards my RN-BSN. I'm currently studying for the NLN Microbiology equivalency exam, and was wondering if anyone out there has taken this? If so, do you have any pointers on studying/narrowing down the information? The school I am applying to gave me a study guide, but I find it so generic that I feel like I'm re-typing the microbiology textbook I'm using! How difficult was the exam? Pass or fail? I'm not asking specifics, but I guess I'm asking...if you had it to do over again, would you have just taken the course? Thanks in advance for any advise or guidance you can give!

Oh great - Congrats!!!!! I'm so excited and nervous (I've been in business and will be new to the nursing world). Are you attending the March 9th orientation? I'll look forward to seeing you there!

Hi Sara, I just wanted to follow up and let you know that I received my acceptance letter from the school yesterday for Summer semester - best of luck to you in the Fall!!!!!!!!!! :)

Hi Sara! That's good to know, I went to the same session myself and I just wasn't sure if I should expect something before 6 weeks or not - thank you so much for the clarification! As far as the Kaplan test is concerned, I didn't find it terribly hard. I received a 95 in the reading and a 96 in the math. I was REALLY concerned about the math, but found that the Kaplan Study guide was much more in depth than what was tested on the actual test. There was a lot of concentration (at least on my version of the test) on converting fractions to decimals, some basic algebra - but you are able to use a regular basic calculator to double check your answers. The reading was...weird/abstract - just like the study guide. If you haven't gotten the study guide I do advise to pick it up, it'll get you used to the style of reading material you will be given. I have a 3.8 in the pre-reqs and have just been on pins and needles wondering if I'll get in....good luck to you on the test! I'll keep you posted on acceptance/denial, so you can gauge since we have close GPAs.

Hello! Has anyone else applied for the J. Sargeant Reynolds RN Summer Session? Has anyone heard anything back? I'm dying to know the results, but don't want to contact too soon....anybody receive a letter in the mail yet? ...and this is my first time applying, do they send you a letter regardless if you are rejected or accepted? Thanks for the help.

Doesanyone have any sort of idea how long the J sarg comm co,llege wauting list is in Richmond VA? Is theLPN waiting list just as long as the RN? Any words of advice on this program fom any past or current students? Thanks!

Jennylouwho...could I ask where you are located? Trying to make decision on rn or lpn and if rn wait is shorter in Richmond! That would certainly help with my decision? Thanks!

Thank you all very much, the input has been very helpful. While I felt like I might be a competitive candidate for the RN (3.781 GPA and scoring in the 80s on the Kaplan practice tests), it sounds like I might not make it in on the first try. I've got to make very informed decisions (husband and 7 mos old at home) and don't foresee I'll be able wait upwards of 18 months/2 years to get in the RN progam. Again, thanks to everyone for replies, and anyone else who has any words of wisdom, please reply also, as I don't know many people in the nursing field, especially in Richmond, VA.

I'm hoping that someone may be able to help me with their experiences in nursing. I am currently working in the business world and plan on making a career change to nursing. Is it worth doing the LPN in Richmond, VA and how hard is it to find a job as an LPN in Richmond? Any comments on salary for LPNs? I know that the wait is ridiculously long for most RN programs in the area, and need to weigh making a more immediate change and trying to go for the LPN or if I should trudge along in the job I hate, and work towards getting accepted in the RN program down the road. Any advice or info is very much appreciated!