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  1. Pitt Accelerated BSN

    spore2008 replied to tothc2's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Hi Sully23, Tuition is about 42-44K. I had to take out loans: both subsidized and unsubsidized from the US government. Be proactive and fill out your FAFSA. I had to take out about 4K in private...

  2. Pitt Accelerated BSN

    spore2008 replied to tothc2's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    The weekly class schedule is intense. Mondays I am in class from 8am until 6.30pm, Tuesdays 9am to 4pm, Wednesdays 9am-11am and then same minor committments; Thursdays and Fridays are clinical days...

  3. Pitt Accelerated BSN

    spore2008 replied to tothc2's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Hi Sully23, Congratulations on your decision to attend Pitt's Accelerated Second Degree Nursing Program. I started the Accelerated Program at Pitt on January 4, 2012. Everyone in my cohort-all 27 of...

  4. Should I major in nursing or other science?

    spore2008 replied to ninjakat2115's topic in General Students

    There are many direct entry programs for people who want to pursue nursing but have an undergraduate degree in another discipline. Thus, it is possible to major in Biochemistry and then pursue a...

  5. Should I Take Micro or A&P II Over the Summer???

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

    I took A & P I and II and my community college. I took A & P II over five weeks during this past summer. The pace was brutal: 8-1.30 M-W; Th 11-1.30. But then I was finished and had another...

  6. PA or NP

    spore2008 replied to jwelvy's topic in General Students

    Another thing to consider is PA school has specific prerequisites required that are most likely not covered while you were in BSN school. These courses are you standard premed courses and include a...

  7. Best Chance

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

    There are plenty of students who graduate with a bachelors in a non nursing area and then immediately apply to the accelerated BSN and Direct Entry programs. I think perhaps the most important thing...

  8. Nurses Masquerading As Doctors (INSULTING)

    spore2008 replied to djaychris's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    So how do you all feel about PhD psychologists being called "Dr.?" Is it not also confusing when a psychologist is compared to a psychiatrist? I have a PhD and whenever anyone calls me by "Dr," I...

  9. Online Pathophysiology Class

    spore2008 replied to seminolegirl97's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I am finishing up an online pathophysiology course from Butler Community College in Kansas. The 4 credit course is $650 for out of state residents. Both A & P I and II are prerequisites. This...

  10. What field of nursing are you interested into going into?

    spore2008 replied to CNA1991's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    This is a second career for me. I start an accelerated nursing program in January. Currently, I am most interested in psychiatric nursing, nursing research, education and public health. These are...

  11. Prerequisites Question

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

    I would definitely ask if your work experience will count against the time limit on course work. I graduated from college in 1998 with a degree in Neuroscience and I have a PhD in Molecular Genetics...

  12. How long did it take you to complete your prerequisites?

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

    I think much depends on the individual student. You need to consider your academic aptitude, stress level and financial responsibilities. I finished my prerequisites between spring and summer 2011....

  13. Nursing vs. Engineering

    spore2008 replied to Nolander's topic in Nursing Career

    Nursing most definitely has a clear impact on people's lives. No doubt, the goal of biomedical research is to improve humanity. The difference is a question of time. Nursing is direct application in...

  14. Pre-requisites and moving to another state?

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

    Unfortunately, nursing schools individually decide their prerequisite courses. True, there is a prerequisite "core" which typically includes anatomy and physiology I and II and microbiology. After...

  15. Nursing vs. Engineering

    spore2008 replied to Nolander's topic in Nursing Career

    In the beginning I found lab science to be intellectually satisfying. I loved using my hands and my brain and being surrounded by relatively intelligent people. What I came to realize is that my...

  16. Nursing vs. Engineering

    spore2008 replied to Nolander's topic in Nursing Career

    No, I never studied engineering. But I have a PhD in Molecular Genetics and was a bench scientist. I am starting nursing school in

  17. Ready to start a family, 35, and in nursing school...

    spore2008 replied to Piggles's topic in General Students

    I am commenting again because I feel strongly about this. Women who become pregnant after age 35 are automatically in a high risk group. Down Syndrome cases rapidly increase in women who are over...

  18. Ready to start a family, 35, and in nursing school...

    spore2008 replied to Piggles's topic in General Students

    Piggles, I am in a similar situation. I did not get married until 32 because I was busy finishing up graduate school. Then I started my postdoctoral fellowship. Well, that career is not meant to...

  19. When researching your school of choice.....

    spore2008 replied to Skybang6's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Now I am curious. What do you wish you would have

  20. PhD psych to FNP/psych

    spore2008 replied to Montik's topic in Nursing Career

    I agree with the PP. There are many combined degree programs for students who hold non-nursing degrees. These programs are quite expensive and for the most part are offered at private schools....

  21. Second Degree BSN--afraid past will haunt me

    spore2008 replied to finally a path's topic in Nursing Career

    I think it is great you have an ultimate goal: CRNA. But you have to move in baby steps. First, you need to get enrolled in a BSN program. I do not know which programs you are looking at, but I...

  22. Who is the oldest Nursing Student here?

    spore2008 replied to APP's topic in General Students

    You guys make me feel like a babe in arms! I am 35 and am starting an accelerated BSN program January

  23. Being required to do a psychiatric care plan on myself?

    spore2008 replied to esokitty's topic in General Students

    There is NO WAY I would answer this truthfully. I believe this is a very poor choice in assignments and borders on unethical. The instructor could have you pick from an assortment of case studies....

  24. Should I go to University of Calgary or the University of Rochester? Please help!

    spore2008 replied to veebeeG's topic in International Nursing

    It seems to me you answered your question. What is the plus for the University of Rochester? Good

  25. Can Bachelor's degree in other area affect pay?

    spore2008 replied to cljonesfuturenurse's topic in General Students

    @HouTx: This would make a great thesis topic. Been there, done that. I have no problem starting at the bottom. Heck, I never climbed all that high. Please do not think PhD in a hard science is...