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Oh my goodness, this anticipation!

Thank you for the info LoveMyBugs. I have a better understanding now. I'll also check out the BON websites for each state too.

"depends on the state and your other licenses".. can you give me an example, please?

Thanks for your comment, Ned, I think. I get that the most popular positions are the positions that most people don't want to work. Are there any in between? Are you an OR nurse?

What are the most popular specialties in travel nursing? What are some to avoid that aren't as popular? I've heard to avoid psych?

I think anything over 50k for an ABSN is crazy. If you have the money, then by all means, but if it were me I would not put myself in that kind of debt for a BSN. I did a lot of research in California for ABSN schools. Every school I contacted in Cali did not accept online coursework for any prereqs. Something to think about if you are considering online classes.

Very helpful, thanks so much!

Hi all. I'm a pre-nursing student so bare with me if I don't word this quite right... I'm a resident of FL. I'm considering changing my "home state" to Colorado and moving there. If I want to get an NLC (compact state license) in CO, I can work in any of the other compact states as a nurse, right? Now, if I want to continue to be part of the NLC, but occasionally work in Montana or Florida, which are not in the NLC, I need to apply for licenses for those individual states, right? How timely and expensive would it be to apply for licensure in another state outside of the NLC? Would having a license in Florida affect my NLC license in Colorado? Sorry if this is confusing! I just know that I am going to want to work in Florida and Montana at some point, but still want to work within the NLC.

Where do you stand on your prereqs? How many more? Do the schools you're interested in take online classes? You could knock out some of them online...lifespan dev, sociology, and even chem and A&P if you're a person who can do online. A lot of people have different opinions about online classes, but to each their own. I took all mine online and feel extremely confident. Another benefit is some can be completed in shorter semesters than 4 months at a time. 100k? That's way too much imo.

Hi! I have a B.S. in psych and have applied to several ABSN programs. I have an ok GPA 3.6 undergrad with 4.0 prereqs. Like I said, I'm still waiting, but I think those stats make me a decent candidate. What does your GPA look like? You said you haven't taken or are working on your prereqs, so use those classes as an opportunity to bring your GPA up. I can't speak for how difficult the ABSN programs are. Like you, I've read a lot online about how demanding they can be. Already having a B.A. or B.S., why would you want to put yourself through any more schooling than needed? A traditional BSN program is 3-4 years, ouch. An ABSN program will get you a BSN, as opposed to a ADN or something else. Those degrees are great, but since you already have an undergraduate degree, why move backwards? Keep looking ahead. From what I gather, most hospitals would prefer you to have a BSN. While I am 100% for ABSN, I don't know your situation. Do you have kids, married, single, etc.? If you do decide to go ABSN, make sure your heart is in it and you are fully dedicated. The way I am, I know I can't have any distraction for a program like this so I am willing to fall off the face of the earth for a year. Just my two cents, hope it helps. Here is a link to several ABSN programs organized by state. I am pretty sure they are all accredited CCNE/NLNAC, but double check to be sure.

How does it work when picking a specialty? Is this something that you can choose while in nursing school and then attempt to find a job within that specialty? That seems difficult considering how hard it is for nurses, esp new grads, to find jobs now. How about for CRNA? As a new grad with a BSN, what would be the best department to specialize in until I go to further schooling to be a CRNA?

the heart!

really 1 to 1.5 weeks? Dang. In another FSU thread someone said they called and the advisor told her they had been sent out this week. time is going so slow!

me too!

For most travel gigs, is it nationwide? Do the companies fly you or require you to drive? Depends on the distance? I recently found our about travel nursing and it is all foreign to me so I'm trying to understand how it works.