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  1. Can a high school graduate(18yrs)do an accelerated BSN program without qualification?

    CDEWannaBe replied to ladyruth18's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Look at the want ads in your area and see if they require just an ASN (2-year Associates in Nursing) or a BSN (4-year Bachelor's of Nursing). Beware that because of all the prereqs and scheduling...

  2. internships for those in accelerated BSN programs?

    CDEWannaBe replied to thecareerchanger's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The ABSN programs includes clinicals, where you get hands on experience. If the program you're considering doesn't include extensive off-site clinicals, you should look for a better

  3. Prerequs for the prerequs :-(

    CDEWannaBe replied to ryanalice's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    We all have to take these prereqs. You definitely need strong algebra skills to do well in chemistry. How did you get a BA without taking Algebra? Take the biology class. Do it in a fast track or...

  4. Frustrated

    CDEWannaBe replied to magen's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Physio is so much to learn that you might not do well cramming the last few days before the test. Try to look over your notes every day for a few minutes. The first test with any teacher is difficult...

  5. True or false? Nursing to require a bachelors degree?

    CDEWannaBe replied to mrsz1968's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I was ready to do a fast track BSN (since I already have a Bachelor's in a non-healthcare field) but have decided not to because it would cost $16,000 and require me to be unemployed for 14 months. I...

  6. Feeling depressed with new job as a nurse...

    CDEWannaBe replied to Keri29's topic in First Year After Licensure

    In addition to podcasts I'm a huge book on tape fan. Can check out books on CD or download them from the library. My long commute is so much easier and I've listened to books on a wide variety of...

  7. Applying to community college nursing programs...gpa?

    CDEWannaBe replied to BJR87's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Call your school's Nursing department and ask about the GPAs of students who typically get in. Ask if there's anything else you can do to have better chances. And don't apply until you have all the...

  8. Is chemistry hard?

    CDEWannaBe replied to Jfarmboy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'd recommend looking over Algebra for Dummies and Chemistry for Dummies (check them out from your local library) before you take each class. Helps to learn the concepts in a different way. Make...

  9. Retaking course

    CDEWannaBe replied to shantayk's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'd retake it just to prove to yourself that you can do it. But this time around use the writing center and tutors at your school. It will make a huge difference. Good

  10. Deciding Between LVN School and Returning to Work

    CDEWannaBe replied to Puddin2day's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Bummer, that's how my local community college is too. They phased out the part-time program with evening classes. When I complained the program director said I should ask my boss if I can have...

  11. Thinking of going back to School for Nursing...

    CDEWannaBe replied to rlb05's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You'll definitely need at least a BSN to teach nursing, as well as lots of hands on experience. I work at a community college and all of our professors are MSN and working on their

  12. Starting Over

    CDEWannaBe replied to CheetahPrintScrubs's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Every accelerated program is different. Call the school and ask for their advice. Most are 14-18 months with no breaks (you take summer school, intercession, etc.). Consider how strong of a...

  13. Deciding Between LVN School and Returning to Work

    CDEWannaBe replied to Puddin2day's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Puddin2day- Might be a compromise. Have you inquired at your local community college about part-time Nursing programs. Because so many classes can be done online, fast track, on weekends you might...

  14. Anatomy & Physiology

    CDEWannaBe replied to abts_19's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I wouldn't take them together either. There's a tremendous amount of memorization involved (you need to learn every bone of the skeleton, landmarks on the bones, most muscles, tendons, organs,...

  15. no work experience

    CDEWannaBe replied to brandi-007's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Don't over worry about it or let your lack of work experience hold you back from pursuing a nursing job. Just start volunteering or working part-time. It's great if you can work in healthcare, but...

  16. nursing school help please?! :)

    CDEWannaBe replied to jaseyraaeex's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My cousin was a college senior studying History when he decided to change his major to nursing. While it meant he had to be in school longer, he earned the BSN and has had a great career. He now...

  17. Accelerated BSN programs for those with no degree.

    CDEWannaBe replied to DarkLotus's topic in School, College Programs

    Accelerated programs are for those who already have a non-nursing bachelor's degree. Even with that, the one in my area goes for 4 semsters straight + intercession classes to get the BSN. Not for...

  18. Missed the deadline now what? :(

    CDEWannaBe replied to anemone's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    CNA classes are usually offered through community college and career tech schools that take longer but are cheaper. In my area there are for-profit programs that offer classes for 2 weeks straight...

  19. Nursing - my future 2nd career

    CDEWannaBe replied to MissCicelyC's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You probably won't be accepted into a program until you have the prereqs done. I'm takingprereqs at community college before planning to apply to an accelerated BSN program. Just make sure the...

  20. Missed the deadline now what? :(

    CDEWannaBe replied to anemone's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    There may be classes in the nursing school curriculum that you can take in advance. It will help once you are in the nursing program to have a few of them out of the

  21. Should I go into nursing or another field related?

    CDEWannaBe replied to rystle's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Find a good chemistry professor and just take the class. Check out Chemistry for Dummies from your library... it's a great reference. Then get your Dietician/Nutritionist degree. There's a great...

  22. instructor says nursing is not for me..

    CDEWannaBe replied to Orlette's topic in General Students

    Look up "Myers Briggs personality tests" and take a free one online or get a book from your library. It will help you understand yourself better and get tips for dealing with other personality types....

  23. Just found out I'm prego , was about to start my schooling soon .

    CDEWannaBe replied to J.Juarez's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Pregnancy is nothing compared to motherhood. Once you're a parent your time is not your own. Like others have said, do as much as you can before your baby is born. After your baby is born, you can...

  24. I love the posts from pre-nursing students waiting to get their Acceptance letters!

    CDEWannaBe replied to Cathylady's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I totally live vicariously through people going through the application process... it will take me years to finish the prereqs and it's encouraging to hear about people who've actually applied! I...

  25. I GOT IN!!!

    CDEWannaBe replied to momtojosh's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congrats! Saw a story on the national news this week that brain function peaks at age 53 and some skills like vocabulary don't peak until 60-70. You'll be