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  1. Question for those newly accepted to Nursing School and Nursing Grads

    Nursing24/7 replied to Nursing24/7's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    @nancyeva I ended up not starting as planned back in 11' my family was in a bad accident, then I got laid off, so nursing got put on hold for a bit. I am hoping to start my prereqs in spring 2015....

  2. Prereqs at WGU

    Nursing24/7 posted a topic in Western Governors University

    Hi all of you out there that are currently enrolled in WGU or recently graduated from the program. I was wondering what you did to fufill your prereqs? community college, straighterline, DSST and/or...

  3. Single mom of 3, disorganized, discouraged & stressed

    Nursing24/7 replied to seattleattic's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hang in there! I totally understand your angst, I have 2 little ones and I'm not in school yet but I am already getting a plan in place, so I can get my studying in. Sure some days my "plan" may not...

  4. Will I be in over my head? Advice please!

    Nursing24/7 replied to FutureNurseNYC's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Your story is very inspiring and tells me something very important about you...you have drive and passion & that will take you a long way in anything you decide to pursue in life. I think you have...

  5. Finished my MSN this morning - ask me anything!

    Nursing24/7 replied to meanmaryjean's topic in Western Governors University

    Congrats! That is so exciting and encouraging to hear. WGU is at the top of my list to apply for the BSN Prelicensure program. I am also considering WGU for masters in a couple of years

  6. Is math in nursing hard? Maybe I should reconsider nursing?

    Nursing24/7 replied to brenay's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm in the same boat. Always have been bad in math, so this is a MAJOR worry of mine too. But we can do this though...may just have to work a little harder at it, be extra careful, double check and...

  7. Going to Nursing School at an Older Age

    Nursing24/7 replied to AmaurosisFugax's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Don't let her discourage you! I am unsure too sometimes because I am in my early 40's and I see so many early 20s & 30 year old gals entering nursing & I think what in the hell am I doing? Am...

  8. Accelerated BSN Programs

    Nursing24/7 replied to kristimariewells's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Howdie, I'm in Socal too! What's your current GPA? Also, have you taken care of any of your nursing prereqs yet? Since you may be willing to relocate, you may want to look into Cal State University...

  9. I'm No longer a Pre-nursing student..Thanks ALLNURSES! Got Accepted! Spring 2013

    Nursing24/7 replied to ArrowRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congrats!

  10. Low GPA?

    Nursing24/7 replied to NICUmiiki's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    This is encouraging to hear because I graduated college back in 2000 (BA in Journalism) and I was young and dumb and wasn't really serious about school back then, so I scraped by graduating with an...

  11. how do schools view students who take some or all pre-reqs online?

    Nursing24/7 replied to mee9mee9's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have gotten mixed responses from advisors. However most have a common consensus. Online for NON science prereqs is ok but for sciences, it needs to be a physical/live class. Ask each of the schools...

  12. What was I thinking?

    Nursing24/7 replied to RanieRN's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I'll be 41 in Dec and I am going into nursing as a complete 360 degree career change. Have always been interested in nursing since I was a teen (in fact half my family are nurses) but my first...

  13. ADN or BSN ?

    Nursing24/7 replied to joycee01's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    General Ed courses are what you need to take in college that will count towards credits in earning your overall college degree. Prereqs are courses that you have to take before being able to enroll in...

  14. ADN or BSN ?

    Nursing24/7 replied to joycee01's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I also vote for the BSN route. I spent a few hours the other day just reseaching the RN job market and I found out that ADN's are slowly being phased out in Socal. The nursing job market primarily...

  15. CSULA 2013

    Nursing24/7 replied to Yoshi.O's topic in California Nursing

    I am hoping to apply this coming Sept. I am just starting to plan for getting my prereqs knocked out. However, I am having one heck of a time finding a Inferential statistics class??? What in the heck...

  16. Really stressed on Nursing career path to take help please :(

    Nursing24/7 replied to Claudiac's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am torn as well. For me, it's the amount of time to complete my education that I am trying to cut back on because I am older and nursing is a career change for me (I already have a BA in another...

  17. How long did it take you to finish your program with WGU?

    Nursing24/7 replied to live&love&heal's topic in Western Governors University

    Great thread I was wondering how long on average it too people too. Glad to know that I couldI'm also curious to know how you all liked the program overall and the most important thing, did hospitals...

  18. New LPN & all jobs seem to want experience. How can I gain experience with no job

    Nursing24/7 replied to LPNTAW's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Check with your local clinics and urgent care centers, I know in most states they use LPN/LVNS. I'm surprised no one is picking you up with your CNA experience that seems like the icing on the cake....

  19. WGU prelicensure vs RN to BSN

    Nursing24/7 replied to uncledaddy's topic in Western Governors University

    I'm considering WGU as well. Prelicensure is their name for their BSN program for those who already have a college degree in another field or completely new to the nursing field who want to get their...

  20. Want to be a nurse in Doctor's Office...which degree? ASN or BSN RN?

    Nursing24/7 replied to mrspolly's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Depends on where you live. In california, LVN's work mostly work in drs offices, urgent care, clinics, LTC. RN's are 98.9% based out of hospitals. The only advanced nurses in LA area that work in Drs...

  21. University of Phoenix LPN TO BSN CA applicatns FOR 2012

    Nursing24/7 replied to MrCAPR's topic in School, College Programs

    I am looking at UOP for LVN-BSN program. Was wondering how the program is and if any of you have graduated if you have had any problems finding a job with your schooling from UOP in

  22. HELP!!! Got into two programs which to choose??

    Nursing24/7 replied to mgomez41's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Oh so I reread your post again. I'd say even though Cypress is an ADN program, I'd go with that and then do an RN/ADN to BSN bridge program is probably your best bet. Stay away from West Coast

  23. HELP!!! Got into two programs which to choose??

    Nursing24/7 replied to mgomez41's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Sounds like you are in LA area??? I was having this same issue and had decided on going for an ADN but then upon further research, I quickly found out that ADN is being phased out in the los angeles...

  24. Is an Associate's degree a waste of time?

    Nursing24/7 replied to grantchatt's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I think it depends on one main factor: The area you live in. You have to research the RN job market--do a job search of all the hospitals in your area and outlying area and see what their RN hiring...

  25. New Grad Programs?

    Nursing24/7 replied to Nursing24/7's topic in California Nursing

    Thanks for the replies guys. So basically a new grad program is ideal IF you can manage to get accepted into one. There appears to be alot of bumps in the road to getting a job as a new RN grad (and...