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  1. Should I apply to both BSN & accelerated BSN programs?

    spore2008 replied to NM117's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Also, don't apply to one school (or two schools). Are you tied to a geographic location? There are many great schools along the Eastern seaboard. As well, it is important to remember public=cheaper...

  2. Should I apply to both BSN & accelerated BSN programs?

    spore2008 replied to NM117's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    EsqtoRN, the exam you take completely depends on the program you wish to attend. The only exam I took was the GRE. I noticed some schools want the TEAS exam-mostly community college programs,...

  3. Second Career Nurses

    spore2008 replied to DAL2010's topic in General Students

    Good luck! I was thinking to myself midwifery might be a good fit for someone with your interests. Do you feel ready for school? Taking all of those prerequisite classes is akin to dipping your...

  4. Second Career Nurses

    spore2008 replied to DAL2010's topic in General Students

    mamayogibear, have you thought about a specific area you would like to specialize in? Are you in nursing school already? Where in the "nursing-shift-process" are you currently

  5. Career changers? What is your previous degree in? What was your previous career?

    spore2008 replied to spore2008's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    leenak, kudos to improving yourself in so many ways! Good luck on your

  6. Career changers? What is your previous degree in? What was your previous career?

    spore2008 replied to spore2008's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    EsqtoRN, you can take prerequisite course work at your local community college. There is nothing fancy about the prerequisite requirements that mandate the course be taken at a 4 year institution....

  7. Pregnant and in Nursing School....

    spore2008 replied to Colleen84's topic in General Students

    I think we need not be so judgmental of an individual's right to reproduce. I waited all throughout PhD graduate school and until marriage. Now, I am stuck with a PhD degree I do not/cannot use and...

  8. How long did it take you to get into a program?

    spore2008 replied to willowita's topic in General Students

    I started taking prerequisite coursework in January 2011. I applied to three schools between June and July 2011. I was accepted at two and denied at one. I think the length of time it takes to get...

  9. Second Career Nurses

    spore2008 replied to DAL2010's topic in General Students

    I am the OP of the other career changer thread. I am super-curious about the backgrounds of those individuals who were established in one (or several) careers, and what was the impetus for them to...

  10. Career changers? What is your previous degree in? What was your previous career?

    spore2008 replied to spore2008's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Caellen, check your email!

  11. Pitt Accelerated BSN

    spore2008 replied to tothc2's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Congratulations on (almost) another week finished! Has your class bonded? Study groups? How is the clinical portion? Which hospital are you currently at? Also, I am curious, are you sure about...

  12. Career changers? What is your previous degree in? What was your previous career?

    spore2008 replied to spore2008's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Caellen, you have a tremendous background! What is your instrument? Being bilingual is a huge plus. Have you started prerequisite course work? Do you know where you want to apply to school? Good...

  13. Pitt Accelerated BSN

    spore2008 replied to tothc2's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    WHAT? Someone dropped out of the program already! Do you know why? I was told there was a ZERO attrition rate. How many students are in your classes? What is the male vs female breakdown? Great...

  14. 9 Pre-reqs, 9 A's - BUT GPA real bad

    spore2008 replied to Benj2610's topic in General Students

    I don't know what to tell you. Honestly, that GPA is a thorn in your side. I have a 2.83 from a well-known liberal arts college (Neuroscience and Religion). If I just had that, I am sure my...

  15. Should I apply to both BSN & accelerated BSN programs?

    spore2008 replied to NM117's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am from the NY metro area and really thought about the school possibilities. You may want to apply and then consider transportation options. In NYC you named the big guns. I don't know why you...

  16. Should I apply to both BSN & accelerated BSN programs?

    spore2008 replied to NM117's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    There are more programs in the NYC area. Why are you focusing on just those three? It seems you don't have a preference for a private or public school. Do you have a car? Are you willing to move?...

  17. Career changers? What is your previous degree in? What was your previous career?

    spore2008 replied to spore2008's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Poopprincess, the first post-doc I worked under was a former bartender! I guess it is a job that gives you direct contact with

  18. Pitt Accelerated BSN

    spore2008 replied to tothc2's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Thanks for your insight tothc2. Your remarks have been quite helpful in explaining the program. I picked Pitt "out of a bag"-I am not from the area. I know the school has a fantastic reputation but...

  19. Career changers? What is your previous degree in? What was your previous career?

    spore2008 replied to spore2008's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    michelleinsc, I think part-time makes a ton of sense. The older we get, the more complicated our lives become. Things, really anything, happen and we have to roll with the punches. The main thing...

  20. Career changers? What is your previous degree in? What was your previous career?

    spore2008 replied to spore2008's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I KNOW there are many of us "changers" out there. I noticed some definitely-not-undergrad composure and attitude in some of my classmates in my prerequisite classes in community college. I have...

  21. Career changers? What is your previous degree in? What was your previous career?

    spore2008 replied to spore2008's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    JLPSU, I do not think you are too old at all to begin this career pursuit. I do not feel I am too old. Most of the programs I have spoken with explained there is a wide range of ages and past...

  22. Career changers? What is your previous degree in? What was your previous career?

    spore2008 replied to spore2008's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    jlpsu, where are you in your application process? Are your family and friends supportive of your desire to enter nursing? Many of the schools I contacted regarding ABSN and direct entry programs did...

  23. Nursing School Recommendations?

    spore2008 replied to raverm's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am sorry to hear about your applications being denied. Did you call up the schools you applied to and ask what might make your application more competitive in the future? Do you have your own...

  24. Career changers? What is your previous degree in? What was your previous career?

    spore2008 replied to spore2008's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    MichelleinSC, I think it is fantastic you are confronting this existential crisis rather than living with a career you find unsatisfying. You will be ready for application status soon. My...

  25. Career changers? What is your previous degree in? What was your previous career?

    spore2008 replied to spore2008's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Laski, That is a helluva attrition rate at your school! I asked at both of the programs that accepted me and was told there was no attrition rate. I suppose this means the admissions committee...