misscriss90

22 going on 23 and in my first semester of pre-reqs. Definitely not too old to pursue Nursing or any other major. As long as it's what's best for you and your future, go for it.

I am also taking only two classes per term. Also studying to CLEP a few so that it will be a bit quicker and lessen my load towards the program. Plus, I'll be able to dedicate my time to A&P when it comes time to take it. Determined to ace those courses.

Same exact boat! Graduated in 08 and messed up my first year of CC. Took a break, had my son in 2011, became a certified pharm tech, and working in the pharmacy now. Felt that it was a good time to go back to school and work towards my ADN/BSN. I'm starting from rock bottom with pre-reqs but have a better mentality then when I did fresh out of HS.

Congrats!

Returning back to school after figuring out that I wanted to become an RN. Going PT until I can get back FA due to messing up my first year there. Have to pay out-of-pocket until then. Luckily I was able to get a $500 Fresh Start scholarship thru my CC. So I have a long way to go until I'm done with pre-reqs. Fall 12: Comp I (online - 2nd 8 weeks) Medical Terminology Studying to CLEP the majority of my pre-reqs so that I can focus all on my science courses and to finish pre-reqs quicker as well.

Good luck and study smart. Can't believe it's down to 10 now!

Congrats!

How was your schedule looking like (how many credit hours)? I'm sure they could have asked if you could take one/two of your courses in the Spring term. Getting your CNA certification is important as well. It would give you experience once you found a job in the field plus an income while going to NS. Sorry to hear that they dropped you. I would contact them and ask about re-enrolling if you decide to drop one or two courses that you could do in the Spring.

Thanks, panjia. So what will you be doing in the meantime until then? Taking courses that will fulfill the gen. eds for your BSN later down the line?

Is Valencia highly competitive for entrance into their concurrent program? I see that you need a minimum of 2.5 overall GPA but I'm sure all those that were accepted had higher GPAs than that.

Will be taking CNA courses in the Spring term and will also be taking pre-reqs along with it. Advisor thought it would be best for me to get my CNA license and work in the field to get more points towards admission into the RN program.

Good luck :) I'm studying to CLEP Sociology and Psychology. Kind of intimidated by the algebra but I know a refresher should help me as I'm not that bad with algebra.

It looks like they are stating that you need to have a CNA/SRNA license and take an approved CNA/SRNA course to even take the exam. I know some schools having become a CNA/SRNA is one of their requirements for getting into their RN program. CNA courses are between 2-6 weeks long through various places, not sure where in KY as I live in IL. But you can do it simultaneously with your pre-reqs, I'm sure.

I'm taking English I and Medical Terminology this Fall. Going slow as I don't want to burden myself going FT and working at the same time. Plus, I'm going on a cruise for a week in September and don't want to be behind in a bunch of classes. I'm also preparing to CLEP out of Intro to Sociology and Intro to Psychology. Plan to CLEP out of as many pre-reqs as I can so that I can focus on the science courses as I know I need to get the best grades possible in those courses.

See about the CNA courses at your CC. The CNA courses here in Peoria, IL at (ICC) are a semester long, roughly 7 credit hours, so you could still fit in your pre-reqs geared toward the RN program. This would be the best option since you're looking to get experience and earn an income while attending school instead of waiting until you're accepted into the RN program and completing a year in the program.