jennieb79

Thanks for the advice TeleNurse2010! The school suggests that you not work throughout the entire program. Its an accelerated program and I imagine I won't have much free time. So, you think it would be worth it to work part time to get the experience so that I'd be able to find a job much easier after graduation? That does seem to make sense. I do not want to invest all of this $ into school and then not be able to find a job after I graduate!

I was just curious if anyone knows how the job market for RN's is in STL? I will have my BSN in May 2013. Thanks!

I would take every science and math class that you can because they will help you in your future classes.

I thought the nursing field was a great area to go into because of the job availability and the growth expected? Is this not the case?

This is all GREAT information! Thanks so much to everyone who contributes!

Can anyone recommend some good online colleges for forensic nursing master's programs? I would like to get more information about them. I currently have a BS in Criminology and will be going to get my BSN this summer. Thanks!

Marie32: Can you tell me more about your experiences with UMSL's accelerated nursing program? Any information would be very appreciated! Thanks!

ChloeinSTL: Have you decided where you are going to attend nursing school?

Mamba49: Can you tell me your thoughts on UMSL's accelerated program since you have started? Can you tell me what a typical day in their program is like? How do their facilities measure up? How are the professors? Is your schedule pretty much set in stone? Thanks!

Katie22: How do you like SLU's program so far? I have been accepted there and have to choose where I want to go, and soon. Its a very difficult decision. Any additional information would be appreciated! Thanks!

Nailbomb: I did get accepted to SLU! Now I have to choose where I want to go (still have not heard from Barnes yet). I am concerned about financial aid, but I guess schools do not let you know about scholarships until the last minute? Also, how many weeks into the program do you start clinicals? What is a typical day like for you? How early do classes starts and when do they end? What are SLU's facilities like? State of the art? I need to do a tour, if possible. Thanks for any information you can provide me with! I appreciate it very much!!

Thanks Nailbomb! I am anxiously awaiting the mail!

Nailbomb: Can I ask what your GPA is? I submitted an app in October, and they told me they had to wait until I had science grades for this past semester before they reviewed apps. I have a 3.85.... is this good enough?? I am hoping to find out soon! I have been accepted to UMSL but would rather do a 12 month program as opposed to 15. Thanks, Jennie

Thanks for all of the info! I applied to SLU's accelerated program and am supposed to find out by saturday if I have been accepted! Jennie

Hi, I have also applied. I heard that we are supposed to have a letter in the mail by Saturday. Good luck!! I have the same questions as you do! Did you apply anywhere else? I have been accepted to UMSL's accelerated program and just applied to Barnes Goldfarb's ABSN program. Jennie