Jwarnike

Sorry I meant no way I'd get in for spring 2014.

Well that doesn't make any sense. I applied in August of 2012. I have a 3.7 GPA and I only have Micro left to take. (I broke my classes up because i didn't want to sit for an entire year with no classes to take) And was told there's no way I'll be getting in for Spring 2012. I'll be making a call on Monday that's for sure. Because after micro I have NOTHING left to take, that includes all classes for my BSN. I have all them completed. Frustrating. I thought they went by application date.

I'm also interested in this program and would appreciate any feedback.

The CSU accelerated program gives you a BSN after 15 months, NOT an ADN. I'm considering the program myself. I could potentially shave a year or two off my total school time by going that route

I do have 2 kids. And want another baby. So after talking to advisors and reading stuff on here, I've decided LCCC is the route. I can't dedicate 40hrs a week to classes and clinicals, raise my kids, take care of a house, and still have time to study and sleep. Lol. It's a longer route, but LCCC-OU online RN-BSN will be my route:) thanks for the advice.

https://www.transfer.org/uselect/

Sorry actually the website is transfer.org/uselect

Go to u.select.com it's a transfer courses website. You can find what classes will transfer where. It's a little difficult to navigate, but very helpful. But it doesn't tell you if they will take a similar course in replacement of a required course. (Like i was able to get department approval for statistics at LCCC even though i didn't have the exact pre-req class, but i had 2 other classes that together allowed me to get approval. )For that you will most likely have to apply to the school and have your transcripts evaluated.

Didn't know they have a part-time option. Either way I'm sure you'll do great!

I have 2 children (9 & 2) and I'm starting my pre-req's for nursing. I already have a BA in another field (did that when the 9 yo was 2-7). Kids are a lot of work, but really other than lack of sleep the first few weeks/months/(17 months for my second child b4 he slept thru the night every night)ouch, right? Lol) kids, especially newborns sleep a lot. They demand more actually attention the older they get. And remember if you don't have money for extras now with just your husbands salary...you won't have enough for cable with a baby. Diapers, clothes, toys, baby food, formula (if you don't breast feed) insurance for the baby...it adds up!! And quick! Plus, you'll need childcare. That being said, kids grow up fast. And working full time, going to school, a house, a husband, a marriage, a life AND a baby=too much, and something wouldn't get the attention it or they require or deserve! Because of this I would go option C. If financially it works for you. It's realistically the best option for success in my opinion. Although if your husband makes enough to pay the bills, I'd sacrifice spending and save as much of your salary while working full time as possible, in case you decide to quit all together after the baby (which many women do decide). Although I'm not in grad school, I do know it can be done. I have a friend who is a RN (went into the RN program while her youngest of 3 was a few months old) she is in a grad program, works weekends, has 3 kids (whom she home schools) has a husband, works out, Does. It. All!! Anything can be done if you want it badly enough! But just remember this, you can get a dream job at anytime, save money or buy nice things later, school will always be there. But you can't always have children later, and waiting 5 years til your done with school is a long time. And unlike the other things, the option might not always be there!

I want to register for Fall classes while I'm at it. Any recommendations for A&P I or Micro professors?? Is it a bad idea to take those both together??

What professor did you have?

Yeah, I'm normally an A student. Math is a sore spot for me, but most people say that stats isn't like normal math. I'm also taking chemistry online. I don't work, and I have kids, but I'll have plenty of time to get the work done during nap time, early morning, and early bedtimes. Hearing that it is possible makes me want to try it. But not sure if I should take the gamble.

Question: I'm registered for chemistry and statistics online courses this summer. I heard from someone that stats is really hard to take online. Any input??

I wish they had a pre-nursing class that you could take before you get into the program. To weed out the people who realize half way thru their first semester that nursing isn't for them. Because once a seat is taken its taken. And I've heard of people dropping out of the program.