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now that I am nearing the end of all my pre reqs, I am once again considering an accelerated BSN. It WILL cost my $, but I think it will be a worth while investment. I'm looking into programs tha t combine the BSN with an MSN and/or give me the option of pursuing it shortly thereafter. Let me know how things go with you.

Hey there thanks for sharing! I'm sure things will work out for you. I have to do a lot of balancing in my life as well.

Hey just to update everyone. I ended up bombing Physio b/c I was working way too much this semester! I will be retaking it for the Spring. In addition I'll be taking Stats, Pilates and Couch to 5k (just to stay active and get an easy A, hoping it will boost my GPA just a tad from the terrible Physio grade). Here was my grade break down for Fall: NFA - B Micro - B Physio - certainly NOT a B lol NFA online was VERY easy. Lots of EC opps and easy to follow modules. Minimal studying was required to get the B. Micro was awesome I loved it. Having Anatomy 1st certainly helped. Physio was not TERRIBLE, but it was very Chemistry oriented and I'm really bad a Chem. Also I took it 1x a week and I didn't study nearly enough for my tests.

thanks I just realized abt the PMs! I actually am no longer applying for the ADN! I weighed my options and the things that will work best for me and my son and well aBSN/MSN combo programs make the most sense. I already have undergrad debt and while I would like to begin working in the nursing field ASAP, I want to go ahead get both degrees and become a Family NP since I've known that's what I've wanted to do for a while. So I'm now applying to EKU accelerated BSN, Univ of Cincy combo bsn//msn and the rest of my schools are in NYC and offer the BSN/MS combo programs (where i lived from 2006-2011). I will keep u updated on those and let you know. Well haha I'm sure we will come across each other in NFA online and be able to talk there. my intials are CC, so when we have to do the beg. module you might be able to figure out who I am. You are taking a tough load for a baby due in October! :) Good luck and keep me updated. Hoping for a healthy and speedy birth for you!

thanks everyone for the encouragement. I am excited and sure this is what I want to be doing! :)

@Squidbillies. Summer class went over much better than I thought Socio - A Psych - B Anatomy - C I was disappointed with the C, but the class moved WAAAY fast. Had I taken it in the Fall, I'm sure I would have a B. But that still leaves me with a 3.0 GPA :). I'm takin Physio at night on Tuesdays - i realize i need the face to face time. NFA 201 is online Microbio is T,Th for me! Feel free to personal msg me and we can compare schedules :)

appreciate the feedback. sorry i just got this notification!!!

appreciate all the responses. gives me a lot to think about!! 8-)

Yes! 2 pt jobs and 1 ft toddler lol. :) That's my biggest concern

sounds good. organization and time mngmnt seem to be key (as with most of life) lol. I truly appreciate the advice and we'll see what I decide in another week :)

Hi everyone, I have an interesting situation. I am starting my classes for the Nursing program (I apply for actual admission for the ADN at EKU in Spring '13) and the way the classes fall that I need I may have to take two seemingly difficult classes in the same semester! Summer- Sociology 131 online and Bio 171 w/lab on campus (6 credits) + I work 2 PT jobs and have a 2.5 year old Fall - Nutrition online, Bio 301 (A&P 2 with an online option) and Microbio. I just want some honest feedback on anyone who may have taken Microbio and Physiology in the same semester. I know it will be a million hours of studying,but hey this is Nursing after all! :) How was your experience with it? Was taking A&P 2 online a complete drag? Would you recommend to take it online at all? My mother recently did her nursing prereqs so I have lots of study guides, workbooks and flashcards at home. In the Spring when I begin the actual Nursing coursework, I am pretty sure I will have to quit one of my PT jobs (it's during the week evenings) and rely on scholarships,loans and the other job to get me through.

Good luck Lola34!!!!

awesome thanks for sharing! ?I'm very excited to begin this new journey. I want to finally feel I have a purpose in my every day work as well as decent pay and benefits to live and take care of my son :). Please keep me updated on ur admissions and classes etc. I'm starting my pre reqs this summer and applying for the Jan 2013 semester

ur right! You are never too old to learn or do something new! My mom will be a nurse in her mid 50s by the time she finishes! :) But she's my inspiration and some of the great nurses I had during my OB visits and who helped take care of me after the birth of my son.

thanks for the post! :) It's never too late my mom graduated in 2010 like I did with her B.A. (she was turning 51 later that year). She is now pursuing her BSN FINALLY and I'm telling you even though she is older, she still has the drive and passion. My Mom has really made me appreciate and value nurses and all health care professionals. I know from what I've seen from her what it is like to truly LOVE ur job and ur patients. That is what I am looking forward to. The emotional rewards. There will be bad times and not so great situations but I am hoping that the good outweighs it. See if u can take some prereqs at a smaller school and then reapply :) Let me know how it goes!