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  1. ASN VS BSN

    yedwards42 replied to Nursing_Student'15's topic in General Students

    Hi ~ I think nursing school will be difficult - no matter if accelerated or not. Of course, the accelerated version "kicks it up a notch" in a shorter time frame. I'd research schools (very...

  2. Getting accepted into an accelerated BSN program

    yedwards42 replied to FSUNurse2b's topic in Nursing Career

    Hi ~ I'm not sure what state you're in, though your GPA sounds good (being one component of your application). I'm here in Northern California and the school I applied (accelerated BSN) looks at...

  3. ASN VS BSN

    yedwards42 replied to Nursing_Student'15's topic in General Students

    Zoe92 makes a good point. I'm going into an accelerated program (ABSN) as I already have my Bachelor's degree also. Your Bachelor's degree will definitely be a plus. I'd try to see about any...

  4. ASN VS BSN

    yedwards42 replied to Nursing_Student'15's topic in General Students

    HI ~ I'm unsure which state you live, though here in California (Northern) many job postings "strongly prefer BSN". For me, I'm obtaining my BSN. I think having the BSN (really an MSN) makes you...

  5. Samuel Merritt ABSN Summer 2013

    yedwards42 replied to kmleonard4's topic in California Nursing

    Congrats, Lolabean89!! Join us on Facebook the group is titled Samuel Merritt University - ABSN Oakland - Class of 2014. Note, there are a lot of Samuel Merritt groups on Facebook... type the group...

  6. How to get into a BSN Nursing Program in Bay Area?

    yedwards42 replied to abbster's topic in California Nursing

    Hi abbster, Samuel Merritt (SMU) looks at your entire application package. Not just grades. My Science GPA was 4.0 and my last 60 units about 3.7. However, I will say my GPA from CSUEB was a...

  7. How to get into a BSN Nursing Program in Bay Area?

    yedwards42 replied to abbster's topic in California Nursing

    Hi~ I live in the Bay Area and have my Bachelor's in Health Science (with a minor in Business) from the mid 90's. I had originally wanted to be a nurse (and took some pre-nursing courses) however,...

  8. Is it worth the $39?

    yedwards42 replied to HeatherMax's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    Hi ~I bought the two online TEAS practice tests. They do really gauge your readiness for the actual TEAS. I took mine about 3 weeks before the test though. The practice tests are harder than the...

  9. Samuel Merritt ABSN Summer 2013

    yedwards42 replied to kmleonard4's topic in California Nursing

    Hi Brandie, I believe the orientation for the Oakland cohort is May 9 and 10th. I also think the program officially starts on May 28th (per the academic calendar I downloaded and printed from the SMU...

  10. Advice please!

    yedwards42 replied to deida's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi ~ I'd look into accelerated BSN programs or entry level MSN programs. As nursing jobs continue to be competitive, I'd get either a BSN or MSN in Nursing. I'm going into an accelerated BSN...

  11. Samuel Merritt ABSN Summer 2013

    yedwards42 replied to kmleonard4's topic in California Nursing

    Congrats Brandie! Join the Facebook group Samuel Merritt University - ABSN Oakland - Class of 2014. I made the FB group page descriptive as there are lots of SMU groups out there! Its confusing...

  12. Samuel Merritt ABSN Summer 2013

    yedwards42 replied to kmleonard4's topic in California Nursing

    Hi tlsmith29, I'm sorry you're unable to find the Facebook page (there are a lot of Samuel Merritt.... groups) out there! Christych (who was accepted to the Oakland -ABSN cohort) just added to the...

  13. Resignation not going well. Advice?

    yedwards42 replied to imalilteapott's topic in General Nursing

    Hi netglow - I'm unsure what you mean pertaining to what I said? I'm not a nurse, I'm not a lawyer though have worked in Finance and a year in HR. What I will say, is while HR tries to be the...

  14. Please don't judge....it's been 13 years since graduated RN and debating the NCLEX

    yedwards42 replied to helpmepass's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Study and go for

  15. TEAS V 2012

    yedwards42 replied to Vincent12's topic in Texas Nursing

    Hi ~ My first TEAS test I underestimated the time in Reading (plus there was an incident during this time at my testing center) where I was unable to finish the Reading, hence my lower score. I did...

  16. Resignation not going well. Advice?

    yedwards42 replied to imalilteapott's topic in General Nursing

    Hi imaliteapott, I'm not a nurse, though I've been in healthcare 16 years (Senior Analyst in Finance). I resigned from my job as Sr. Analyst about a year ago to take some prereq's and apply to Samuel...

  17. My NCLEX journey

    yedwards42 replied to SchnoorRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    This string of posts is very inspiring! I'm starting an Accelerated BSN program in May and hearing all the advice/support and encouragement regarding the NCLEX is awesome. This information is...

  18. Samuel Merritt ABSN Summer 2013

    yedwards42 replied to kmleonard4's topic in California Nursing

    Hi scwater22, My letter from SMU says to send in the letter of intent (either accepting or declining the offer) by 4/10/13. I'm sure as spots are declined; SMU will contact those on the wait list. I...

  19. Samuel Merritt ABSN Summer 2013

    yedwards42 replied to kmleonard4's topic in California Nursing

    Hi kp32, I think volunteering at a hospital or clinic is a great idea to gain additional healthcare/patient experience. Not sure where in the Bay Area you live, though John Muir and Sutter-Alta...

  20. Samuel Merritt ABSN Summer 2013

    yedwards42 replied to kmleonard4's topic in California Nursing

    Hi tlsmith, You will be able to see the group. It is a closed group, however, anyone can see the group/group members except the comments/postings. Once added to the group, you can see all the posts,...

  21. Samuel Merritt ABSN Summer 2013

    yedwards42 replied to kmleonard4's topic in California Nursing

    Oakland 2013 ABSN peeps - if you want to join the Facebook group it's called "Samuel Merritt University - ABSN Oakland - Class of

  22. Samuel Merritt ABSN Summer 2013

    yedwards42 replied to kmleonard4's topic in California Nursing

    Yep, Brandie I believe you guys will get in! You both are near the top of the list, and likely will hear an update soon.

  23. Samuel Merritt ABSN Summer 2013

    yedwards42 replied to kmleonard4's topic in California Nursing

    Hey Brandie, are you #3? If so, I think you will get

  24. Samuel Merritt ABSN Summer 2013

    yedwards42 replied to kmleonard4's topic in California Nursing

    BrandieRN2014 - what number are you on the wait list? I do hope you get in - we know a slot already came open yesterday as Shyloh declined his offer (accepted ELMSN offer with SMU). Keep in mind...

  25. Samuel Merritt ABSN Summer 2013

    yedwards42 replied to kmleonard4's topic in California Nursing

    Hi christych, Yes, the Facebook group is a closed group. I read if it's a open group then all the posts go to all our friends, etc.. So, I made it closed so all posts are read by members only. Send...