RjSmithTec

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  1. What's a good Kaplan score? Just submitted application (Nursing Entrance Exam)

    RjSmithTec posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Just took the Kaplan and submitted my application for a local RN program. My scores: Math 94, Reading 93, Writing 73, Science 60. My overall score is 81. The nursing director told me this is a solid...

  2. TEAS vs Kaplan Entrance Exam

    RjSmithTec posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hello all! First of all, good luck with your future nursing goals, or congratulations on your achievements if you are currently an RN! I just applied for the fall program with a local, competitive...

  3. Age

    RjSmithTec replied to rewob716's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I'm 26 and just attended my RN program orientation. I'll have my BSN by 28. Our instructor told us for many this is a 2nd or 3rd career path - I believe it because I saw many, many in their 40s. You...

  4. When I first got accepted into a local ADN program, I was excited... However

    RjSmithTec posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It's a local community college. I live in a big college city where one university completely dominates. The local university (VCU) has a waiting list, and while the community college was competitive...

  5. Suffer through or quit?

    RjSmithTec replied to stargurl2006's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Stick it out! You haven't been busting your chops this whole time for

  6. When I first got accepted into a local ADN program, I was excited... However

    RjSmithTec replied to RjSmithTec's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    A lot of good advice in here. Glad to hear similar situations have worked out great! Thanks for the feedback. To clarify a few things - I was accepted into the RN program at a local community college....

  7. J Sargeant Reynolds Fall 2014

    RjSmithTec replied to Zackaroni's topic in Virginia Nursing

    My certified background check says completed with results - yet some, not all, of the results say 'pending' under status, while others say completed. Have either of you noticed this, or are your...

  8. J Sargeant Reynolds Fall 2014

    RjSmithTec replied to Zackaroni's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Have you gotten this to work? I haven't tried yet due to the holiday weekend. I'll be doing this today and will report

  9. Just got my acceptance letter!

    RjSmithTec posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Here I am, a 26 year old male who's been working on prereqs for the last year while working in corporate America. Found out today that I'm in, and will have a BSN in a couple years. Out of 350...

  10. J Sargeant Reynolds Fall 2014

    RjSmithTec replied to Zackaroni's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Congrats to both of you!! I was told there are 70 seats. Its great to see we all made

  11. J Sargeant Reynolds Fall 2014

    RjSmithTec replied to Zackaroni's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Got the letter! It's official. Orientation is at the end of the

  12. J Sargeant Reynolds Fall 2014

    RjSmithTec replied to Zackaroni's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Damn that sucks. Haha! My mail should be here in an hour or so. Make sure to let us

  13. J Sargeant Reynolds Fall 2014

    RjSmithTec replied to Zackaroni's topic in Virginia Nursing

    If I got in to J Sarge with an 81 on the Kaplan, you definitely did. Check your mail

  14. J Sargeant Reynolds Fall 2014

    RjSmithTec replied to Zackaroni's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Thank you!!! I received confirmation from admissions yesterday that I'm in. They're mailing acceptance packets today with the program offer. Based off of my understanding of how applicants were...

  15. afraid of failing nursing!

    RjSmithTec replied to AspiringRN27's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you have the courage to take the leap, you'll succeed with diligence and persistance. Perhaps you should alter your approach. Determine if nursing is right for you​, not if you're right for...

  16. Just got my acceptance letter!

    RjSmithTec replied to RjSmithTec's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thank you! I am more than ready to get into this field! I look forward to the hard work and the great rewards that await me in the wonderful accomplishments of

  17. J Sargeant Reynolds Fall 2014

    RjSmithTec replied to Zackaroni's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Sooooo not to get anyone too excited, but I just received confirmation from ODU that I'm in!!!!! The ODU rep said they recevied a list of students who have shown interest in the concurrent BSN program...

  18. J Sargeant Reynolds Fall 2014

    RjSmithTec replied to Zackaroni's topic in Virginia Nursing

    It's going to be a long week

  19. J Sargeant Reynolds Fall 2014

    RjSmithTec replied to Zackaroni's topic in Virginia Nursing

    So this of course makes me wonder if we'll receive (Richmond city) the letters by Saturday the 5th! >:

  20. J Sargeant Reynolds Fall 2014

    RjSmithTec replied to Zackaroni's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Just spoke with exactly who I needed to talk to. Letters will be mailed on July 3rd and theres nothing we can do to find out earlier than

  21. J Sargeant Reynolds Fall 2014

    RjSmithTec replied to Zackaroni's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I'm going to call tomorrow (Monday) to see what information is available. Someone in the admissions department told me they plan on sending the letters out on Thursday

  22. J Sargeant Reynolds Fall 2014

    RjSmithTec replied to Zackaroni's topic in Virginia Nursing

    @Zackaroni - The debt to potential income ratio of student loans and RN income is a huge factor. I've often wondered if it's worth the investment. I've often heard of hospitals paying for the BSN if...

  23. J Sargeant Reynolds Fall 2014

    RjSmithTec replied to Zackaroni's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Orientation is definitely required, as well as a slew of other things, which is why they really can't delay with this. I would'nt be surprised if we all know if we're in by this time next week....

  24. J Sargeant Reynolds Fall 2014

    RjSmithTec replied to Zackaroni's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Yeah essentially what we've been told... but it's good to know they'll be sent out after the 5th and not the 6th week. I know I'm being anal... Ha. She should be back

  25. J Sargeant Reynolds Fall 2014

    RjSmithTec replied to Zackaroni's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Just called and I was informed they plan to have the letters out by the week of July 1st, so hopefully they will be en route by the beginning of the 6th week... I would assume letters being sent means...