Cassie_Flip

Also, have you already taken the pre-reqs required for admission to nursing school? Most community colleges ONLY look at your cumulative GPA for those classes only and don't even look at previous courses. You only have one chance to take the science courses (except for one repeat of ONE course depending on the school) and then can generally retake all the other classes for a better grade (english, psych, nutrition, etc). I would look into that if you still have those courses available to take.

They (ADN) seem to be having an even HARDER time finding jobs.

If you are planning to attend school and/nursing school while working as a medical assistant it is the least flexible job. General hours are 7-3,8-4,9-5 as an example. LVN jobs are slow starting to disappear as I heard they are trying to get rid of them. Also,some LTC facilities will train you to become a CNA and will pay you for it and give you a job. You can look into that.

Whoever is telling you not to forward your transcripts is giving you terrible advice. It is REQUIRED to list all schools attended previously, and it is especially required when you apply to nursing school. I know of a girl being permanently suspended from Nursing school half way through for not being honest about her transcripts. Unfortunately, you don't get a fresh start just because it's a new school. And yes, they can track your schools through the state that has provided financial aid for you to a different school.

The best time management you can utilize is to just always put your homework first. It's easy to get stuck on the couch watching t.v., surfin the web, stay out late, etc.. When I was loaded down with classes, I made sure to complete homework from each class on the day that I attended that class (or read the online material) while the information was fresh in my head. I also worked hard to complete all homework by Friday mornings (we had a week to turn in assignment) so I wouldn't have to worry about completing homework on the weekend, just studying. It's tough, but I pulled off 96%+ in all 5 classes.

Volunteering is a great idea! However you REALLY need to speak with the Nursing Adviser at the college you want to attend about their program. You must declare yourself as a nursing major and they will generally tell you what classes you need to take and when. Don't just try to select classes on your own. Your counselor can also help you with these questions and information.

Well I don't think there is a 'yes' or 'no' answer to this question. It really depends on the individual couples situation. HOWEVER, I do know of a few women that have attended nursing school only to promptly divorce their husbands after. May just be a coincidence.......... :icon_roll

"Advanced Standing" means that you have completed all general education requirements and can then apply to your school's nursing program. You must declare yourself as a nursing major when you get to your University. However, just because you are a "nursing major" doesn't automatically mean you will be accepted into the program. You have to apply, and competition is tough. Overall to earn a bachelors degree in nursing or any field you must complete a total of 120 units, which are 60 lower division (general education/pre-req's) and 60 upper division (your major's requirements). Good Luck.

Thank you very much. It was hard, but what isn't in life? Haha If you feel like it's a smart decision for you then I would say go for! Especially if your mom is letting you live at home for free, which is a nice bonus. If my parents were willing to help pay for school and/or let me live at home I definitely feel I would only need to work half as much as I do now! It's hard work but in the end it will all be worth all the struggles. Good Luck!! :)

If all your pre-reqs are complete you could apply to a CSU, but you'll need both HS and CC transcripts if you don't have 60 units and you would still be considered a lower division student. I'm near a CSU and to get into the Nursing Program is tough as are most programs. They accept spring applications in July/August and Fall applications are October/November I believe.

I might be the only party pooper, but unless you have little to no bills I would keep your job. Are job opportunities slim in your area? Do you live at home? Not having a job while trying to go to school was one of the biggest mistakes I made. Not only did I struggle having to pay extra costs for books, but my entire situation changed rapidly. I quit a terrible job on a Friday, had an interview Saturday morning (got the job), and was in a car accident Saturday night(four car pile up cause by elderly driver) and I lost the job due to being in the hospital and physical therapy. Savings went fast. I no longer had a place to live, I couldn't afford my car insurance, cell phone, and most importantly gas to get to school. I had zero money to eat and literally had to beg my Grandma to take me in. Needless to say I dropped out of school that semester. I was far to depressed, and couldn't even begin to focus on school. Not having money is hard especially when you've been consistently employed for 5 years like myself. I would suggest asking co-workers if they could switch shifts with you possibly. Saving more money before nursing school would be a benefit, especially if it meant you didn't need loans. I'm planning to quit working during nursing school and I'm saving for it now (working 40 hours a week, taking 15+ units). Good Luck!

I'll be taking Physio and Micro together in Spring as it makes the most sense for me. I have to take Anatomy before Physiology and Chem before Micro and I only have two semesters left.

As you can see there are quite a few schools that offer the classes online, but just as a thought check with the nursing program you plan to apply to, to see if they are accepted. The schools in my area do not allow online labs for admission to their programs.

You're college is implying that you need to complete at least 60 units in lower division classes before applying for the nursing program to receive your BSN (make sure to complete the required pre-req courses before applying). All colleges require this for any major. If you attend a community college first, you would do the same thing.

First, congrats on starting this journey! So I think this semester you have a great class load. If you add more science (especially with labs) you might struggle. And as far as completing those 60 units, that's what's required to transfer to a Nursing program at a university (BSN). You only need the pre-reqs to apply to a Nursing program at a community college (ADN). Most nursing programs are 4-5 semesters on top of pre-reqs and/or general education depending if you go to a CC or a U. Try to maintain at least a 3.5 GPA to remain competitive, as nursing programs are VERY impacted and schools have there pick of the best candidates. It could also potentially take 2-4 semesters (1-2 years) of applying to Nursing school to be accepted.