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  1. 40 yr old with GED. Is a MSN even possible?

    Just DO IT! Don't listen to the naysayers and haters! I'm 44, will be 45 in Sept. I got my GED at 17. I am currently in an ADN program at WNMU. I'm also taking extra classes so I can complete all of...
  2. My daughter's arm...

    Ouch is right! I feel your pain as a momma. My 10 yr old stiff armed a concrete block wall playing floor hockey in PE at school about 4 weeks ago and had a nasty displaced distal radius fracture and...
  3. Lpn & asn are are being phased out.

    I attend a Western NM University, and the ADN program is being phased out. The fall cohort is the last class it will be offered to. They are going strictly
  4. My journey - Don't give up !

    Way to go! Congrats! I'm sure you'll do great on your
  5. Look at Maricopa Community Colleges in AZ. Cheap, even out of state and I'm pretty sure they're accredited as they have a strong BSN/ADN program in place. Maricopa Community Colleges Rio Salado...
  6. Thanks for your help clarifying things. I'm applying to the ADN program for fall consideration at WNMU. I'm taking Algebra this summer along with two other gen eds that will later apply to my BSN...
  7. Stay at home mom...scared to go back to school

    I say it's totally doable! I'll turn 40 in Sept. I have five kids (one in college) and the others are 16,14, 7 and 5! I'm pulling 18 credits this semester, and am a photographer, still doing weddings...
  8. Private nursing schools in Phoenix

    Just FYI-As far as being regionally accredited goes, if you do your ADN first, and pass the NCLEX-RN, you will be an RN...then bridge into an RN TO BSN program to get your bachelors..the only thing...
  9. What are my options for Nursing Programs?

    Thanks for the info I'm doing my pre reqs fall semester at GCC to cut costs a bit, but i'll def. look into it. (and keep tabs on how it's going for you, if you don't mind
  10. What are my options for Nursing Programs?

    orangesky-What are Carrington's pre
  11. Starting your ADN in Phoenix area this Summer/Fall?

    @orangesky24- Thanks, they're on my list to check out as well I was a CNA/Reha aide for 5 yrs starting at 20, and then I was a Pharmacy Tech (Acute IV and Narcotics mostly) for 5 yrs...I went back...
  12. Private nursing schools in Phoenix

    copy and paste the link above It's my personal
  13. Private nursing schools in Phoenix

    Thanks for that AWESOME info Johnny!! I'll definitely check that one out! I'm doing the rest of my pre reqs this
  14. Private nursing schools in Phoenix

    Ya, the TEAS is suppose to harder, more science etc. You should just add me on Facebook if you're on lol. It's easier that way.
  15. Private nursing schools in Phoenix

    What entrance test do they use to get
  16. Private nursing schools in Phoenix

    ilovepeanut06~ Did you have your Brown mackie meeting? how'd it go? I contacted them today and have a info session next
  17. Private nursing schools in Phoenix

    good luck! Check out PMI medical institute as well. PMI.edu. Let me know what you come up
  18. Private nursing schools in Phoenix

    Dangit! I just posted a reply and then it disappeared lol. I just went to one of Everest's info sessions. Yes, it's private, and yes it costs more, but you can be in the workforce in two years. I...
  19. Starting your ADN in Phoenix area this Summer/Fall?

    Congrats you guys!! I was going to start thru Everest or Grand Canyon in the fall but have opted to do my coreqs in advance at GCC to help cut the costs. (Everest got their accreditation back btw so...
  20. older nursing student

    I'm starting my RN (2 yr) in October and will turn 40 Sept. 27th! I have 5 kids, ages 20-5. If i can do this ANYONE can!! Good
  21. Chamberlain College of Nursing BSN Program

    Thanks I am planning on it! I was referring to my prior GPA though, not the one I will have...which will be stellar hehe!! I definitely thought I had better things to do 10 yrs ago. Live and learn!!...
  22. Chamberlain College of Nursing BSN Program

    I just have a quick Chamberlain question. I am 39 and haven't attended any college courses for over 10 yrs. How much is GPA a factor w/ older students? If I do really well on the HESI, do I still...
  23. Add me to the list! I'm hopefully (fingers and toes crossed) enrolling in the fall at Chamberlain college (3 yr BSN). I'm turning 40 in Sept. a mom of 5, ages 20-5 and finishing what I started a LONG...