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    ADN versus Second Degree BSN with non-nursing degree

    iPink replied to future123's topic in General Nursing

    I just checked out that website and the Bachelors to BSN program for second degree students requires a minimum of 3.0 GPA to be
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    ADN versus Second Degree BSN with non-nursing degree

    iPink replied to future123's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with everyone who has posted, that you should check out prospective schools before making another move. I'm a career changer who received a B.A. in another field 4 years ago. I'm heading into...
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    Career Change

    iPink replied to RedRage00's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Career Changer...I'm one too and I'm also 27 yrs old. Its definitely never too late to go back to school. I'm currently taking the last few prerequisite classes for the Accelerated BSN program I'm...
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    UMDNJ Newark Spring 2010 Accelerated BSN

    iPink replied to airjs4321's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Hey, if you're looking to hear from people who have graduated or are currently in the program, I would advise you to go here: https://allnurses.com/new-jersey-nurses/any-umdnj-nursing-437310.html and...
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    Any UMDNJ Nursing Students or Hopefuls?

    iPink replied to iPink's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Domini: Really appreciate you sharing your experiences with us. I wish you all the best during orientation and that you become confident working with patients on your own. We all start somewhere....
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    Non-nursing degree (low GPA/stats) to accelerated BSN program?

    iPink replied to excbsn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I live in New Jersey and there are a couple of colleges here that has the Accelerated BSN program. I'm looking into UMDNJ (University of Medicine & Dentistry of NJ) and Farleigh Dickinson....
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    Non-nursing degree (low GPA/stats) to accelerated BSN program?

    iPink replied to excbsn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Do you have any schools in mind? I'm similiar to you, in that I have a 3.1 gpa from my undergrad and still in the process of taking my prereqs and my gpa is about 3.5 so far. I'm confident that I...
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    Is nursing your second career?

    iPink replied to LeLeeFNP's topic in General Nursing

    It's due to my faith why I'm not worried. If all goes well with my plans, I would finish with my BSN in Dec. 2011. And I'm believing I'll land a job before that graduation
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    A&P 2 Spring 2010

    iPink replied to lele2be's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I got an A in A&P 1!! I had great teachers in both the lab and lecture, but wish I could take them for A&P 2. To ensure I was getting good teachers for A&P 2 this spring, I went on...
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    Is nursing your second career?

    iPink replied to LeLeeFNP's topic in General Nursing

    I haven't been on Allnurses for a while due to me concentrating on finals. I'm 28 and was forced to go into nursing. To explain, the healthcare field was always a field I wanted to go into since I...
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    Receptionist Wouldn't Take My Resume w/ Application!

    iPink replied to eldragon's topic in General Nursing

    Question for you. Why did you quit your last job until you secured another one? You commuted for 20 months to that job, so why not stay until you had another one lined up. As far as the receptionist,...
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    Nursing as Second Career for Mature Professional w/Full-Time Job?

    iPink replied to journeyhope's topic in Nursing Career

    Sorry, just had to ask since the door was wide open for it...Should she also expect to divorce her husband due to her career
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    Nursing as Second Career for Mature Professional w/Full-Time Job?

    iPink replied to journeyhope's topic in Nursing Career

    I agree. This is the best advice for your current situation. However, I have heard of people leaving their 6-figure jobs to do something they had passion for. In this economy, you may want to really...
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    Nursing as a second career...am I doomed

    iPink replied to TryingToFindAWay's topic in General Nursing

    You seem a bit confused between an RN and a BSN. Some with a BSN or an ADN who passed their NCLEX-RN is still an RN. RN and BSN are one in the same, as long as they passed their NCLEX exam to be...
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    New here...considering becoming a nurse..need advice

    iPink replied to footprints1973's topic in General Nursing

    So far I agree with everyone that has posted. I'm a career changer as well and was contemplating the LPN program, but glad I got many advice NOT to go that route but was told instead to go into an...
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    NJ colleges for nursing?

    iPink replied to TeeGuneys23's topic in General Nursing

    Why not apply? I'm not sure how much the application process cost, but keep your options wide open. You never know until you try. By just a few of those colleges that you listed, you want to go for...
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    I hope i make it through these pre- reqs

    iPink replied to lilwhitfkd's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Currently, I'm taking Microbiology along with A&P1, Sociology, and Psychology. Microbiology is giving me the biggest headache. But, if I don't do well, I'll just retake it in the Summer. I...
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    Supposed to register for classes tomorrow... BUT they are already FULL!!!

    iPink replied to TamiLee's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    For me, I was closed out of A&P 1, and I emailed the Biology Department Chairperson to allow me to get into the class. I even showed up on the first day of class (which was completely packed). He...
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    An RN who has a BS vs a BSN does it really matter?

    iPink replied to techjob4u's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I'm a career changer as well. I have a BA in another field. I initially was going for the ADN, but got the advice if I want to go further in Nursing, the ADN would hinder me. I plan to be a FNP, which...
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    Nursing as second career

    iPink replied to student maybe's topic in General Nursing

    I completely agree with the above posters. I am also doing nursing as a second career. I just want to add, if you already have at least a 4 yr degree from another field, you may want to look into an...
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    A & P 1 Spring 2010

    iPink replied to 3rdgenRN2B's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'll be taking A&P II in the Spring, but want to give a word of advice for people taking A&PI, it's not as bad as it seems. I'm taking 3 additional classes along with A&PI this semester...
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    Does it seem like EVERYONE is trying to be a nurse?

    iPink replied to mrs.tt's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    That happened to me too this semester, but i just had to drive 20 mins to go to the other school for A&P. I'm glad I got closed out of my other school with A&P, because I got great teachers...
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    Best States for Entry-Level Nursing Jobs Posted

    iPink replied to iPink's topic in General Nursing

    It's purpose is to look into those states of interest to do your OWN investigation. There will be inaccuracy even within those
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    College help!

    iPink replied to TeeGuneys23's topic in General Nursing

    If you are looking to get a BSN, some of those schools offer it, such as Farleigh Dickinson and Rutgers and some only offer a ADN, such as Trinitas. So, first decide if you want to go for the BSN or...
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    Any UMDNJ Nursing Students or Hopefuls?

    iPink replied to iPink's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    This is wonderful! I really appreciate you taking the time to give me these great tips and for others who may come across this thread. I'm very excited the closer I am in completing my prerequisites....