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I am a former BSN student, got a BS in general studies, and considering going back for the accelerated BSN program. I did a quarter of LPN and decided if I were going to go for it, I would go all the way so as many opportunities were open as possible...

I think as long as you will be in a profession that will allow you to pay back the amounts, you are fine. Never take out $20K in loans to be a philosophy major lol. But nursing, as long as you know how to budget and can pay more than the minimum b...

OK here is a little cheat from me though I think the other 2 posters were correct in saying just write what you think. Florence Nightingale said something about the nurse's job is putting the patient in the best position for nature to act (I know it ...

Ummm I don't know. It is not required at the school where I started my BSN nor is it required at the 2 year college next door to it. Respiratory therapists need to take physics either as part of the professional work or as a prereq. I think it has ...

For anyone who has young kids, how do you have your childcare worked out? The clinicals tend to have extremely strict attendance policies but daycares (center and home based) also have extremely strict sick child policies. A hospital near us has a "B...

After writing this I looked back and the original post is over 2 years old. Well, I am going to go ahead and respond anyway. There was areally good thread that has been active recently about tips for students with families. I think my favorite post ...

sorry double post:imbar

I don't have specific experience as a nurse, but as an air force spouse, and a daughter in law of an Army guy, and having lived on a Navy base with my husband, Air Force is the way to go as far as a generic look at the branches of the military. My d...

Oh, I forgot to add, my MIL HATES nurses. She has come to the conclusion from limited experience that ALL nurses are whiny, coddled and semi incompetent. My FIL used to run a medical battalion in the army reserve and had some complainers - basically ...

Hey, I actually got this quote from my MIL "Maybe he isn't finishing his degree because you are in school". Like I was taking too much of his precious time - which I wasn't. I was taking one or two classes ONLINE at the time, and doing all of my wor...

I am considering going back to do an accelerated BSN program. I did 2 yrs of prereqs and changed majors. I want to make sure this is something I REALLY want to do (there are a few other choices I am considering in healthcare). I have been told/rea...

Thanks for the information! That could be a schedule that could work out if I could convince them to keep me on PRN status but inactive when dh is deployed. Hmmmm Maybe I will take that CNA course. Thanks

Do you have a newer crockpot? They cook hotter than the old ones and many of the recipes are still for the old ones. Some things it does not matter, but last year when I tried to make a spinach casserole, it got really brown on the sides. Mac and ...

I noticed you have a rad tech degree. I am swinging back and forth between doing a BSN program or the Rad tech program. Both will take the same amount of time, cost about the same, job opportunities are plentiful for both, and pay in the area where ...

Thanks everyone for your input!! It has been very helpful to hear both sides and your reasons for your current choice. This obviously would not be the major reason for choosing a career but I have always liked how radiology depts are so low key. T...

Can't remember if anyone mentioned flylady - now don't roll your eyes at me....- she has some good tips and ideas. I bought the book Sink Reflections instead of subscribing to her emails since screwing around on the computer is a huge time waster for...

Thanks for your input. What you are saying makes perfect sense to me. I kept thinking about it, wondering how a new CNA would be able to do it without supervision. The hospital is a much better setting if I can find shifts that fit in my schedule. ...

I remember doing that and it really was not that bad. I was a little embarassed to do it, but I don't remember getting the bath (blocked it out I guess LOL). Believe me, bathing a classmate who for sure took a shower very recently (since they know ...

B.U.S. General Studies concentrating in Health Sciences (did 2 yrs bsn program and then a mix of health ed and communication classes) Technical Certificate in Medical Coding Thinking about going back and doing the accelerated bs to bsn program.

My 5 year old loves A&P! He calls it my "bone book" and loves to look at all of the pictures.:) My 2 and 1 year olds like to destroy the book. :rotfl: So I can relate to the original poster's dilemma and my advice is the same as the others': ...

Lynda! I have a BS in general studies and my concentration was Health Sciences. I did 2 yrs of the BSN then changed my major to Health Ed - I wanted to be a health educator, hoped to find work as a health and wellness coordinator or something similar...

Well, I did the equivalent of a CNA course my first LPN quarter and from what I remember, we learned things like bedmaking, bathing, pt. transfer, taking vitals. I can't remember if dressing changes and giving shots were part of the course or not - ...

I was briefly in an LPN program at a local technical college. Our school had 100% or close to it job placement rate. According to our instructor, our clinical work was more in depth (in terms of just making us do stuf over and over and pure hours o...

I'm tired a lot too. I was wondering the same thing the other day about having energy for school. I remember having morning classes, studying in the afternoon and working in the evenings. I did not feel the need for a nap or anything. Wow, what ener...

Endocrine system was the hardest for me. Memorizing the muscles actions, origins and insertions was not easy either. I found having a cadaver lab made the anatomy part of the course a whole lot easier.