Go straight for the BSN! If you have atleast 60 college credit hours or a BS in another field you can do an accelerated program. That's what I am doing. I see it as a waste of money to get a ADN when...
I recommend buying your textbooks! I still refer to my books from when I was getting my B.S.ed. I will attend a nursing program this August and plan to buy for my BSN as well. As people have said, you...
That's fantastic! I start my 15 month BSN program in August! It's great to hear from others who are in a similar program! Keep us updated with how things go for
Georgiapeachgal, did you ever buy a stethoscope? I am considering buying one as well because I would love to start practicing on family members LOL :), but I don't know if I should wait. We start...
Has anyone else applied for the Wells Fargo's MedCap loan? There is a 6 month grace period just like Stafford and the interest is around the same! I requested $40,000 because our program is about...
Hey Tpayne! I applied for the new BSN program at UTHSC back in Jan. Monday, the assistant dean said they will announce admission decisions in may (a little late to me). But even if I get into UT I...
That's awesome combs! I just looked at Belmont's program for you. There's is set up by semesters and Union's is set up by terms. This is a hard decision... I like how Belmont's program is set up with...
Ames808, I received my acceptance letter (via email) February 9th. A few weeks ago I received my transfer credits via mail. Check every email for an acceptance and call nursing admissions to verify...
high school! but I received a BS in education like all my friends did. I was attracted to the idea of teaching and intimidated by the idea of nursing school. BUT my teaching experience will actually...
Try to relax and think about what motivates you to study? You have to get in your groove. You are only in your 1st semester! Where do you like to be when you study (library, bedroom, kitchen)? Which...
When I go to the doctor's office I do not judge nurses by their scrubs. I judge them by their character and how they treat me as a patient. In fact, colorful scrubs are more inviting to me. I agree...
I agree! It would be nice to take a tour and get to know others! Do you know if we will have to travel to the Jackson Campus for stimulations? I'm pretty sure we do, but I have no idea where I heard...
I spoke with the program coordinator today and she said that we have to have CPR training for healthcare professionals by the American Heart Association. I don't know for sure, but I think we are to...
Ok thanks girl! I'm assuming we are registering on campus if the director is helping. Or am I confused LOL! I still have not heard from my stafford loan so I hope the bill isn't due immediately after...
Thanks for that! I see that most of the classes are at night. Do we have to go by what the curriculum says on the site? Like take Scientific writing 1st term and patho 2nd term? Or do you think they...
If you fail a course in the accelerated program, they may give you the option to try the regular paced program before dropping completely out of nursing school. That's what my school says. I chose the...
First, I would research nursing programs you are interested in attending. They should provide you with requirements, such as GPA and etc. The school I was accepted to required a 3.0 in the past 60...