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    BSN programs are harder than ADN

    NurseGirl525 replied to ExpBrittany's topic in General Students

    I'm not upset in the least. I am just baffled that you would come here to start this thread and basically stir things up. We all have different paths to take in life, one not being better than the...
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    Years since highschool, PAX RN

    NurseGirl525 replied to AspiringNurseMW's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I went back after 20 years out. I was a solid C student in high school but now am an A student. You will be
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    How should I plan for my classes the next year?

    NurseGirl525 replied to humboldt13's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Your schedule looks fine to me. I did 5 classes last fall and 4 last semester. Are you planning on working in the program? Why do you want your CNA? You know you can sit for the test after the...
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    Tracing a drop of blood...

    NurseGirl525 replied to nhunt's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I did not do well on that in A&P II so I made it my mission to learn it!! It came in handy in Advanced Physiology this pass semester and I aced it. It's worth learning
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    BSN programs are harder than ADN

    NurseGirl525 replied to ExpBrittany's topic in General Students

    I'm trying to understand why someone would come into a forum and basically put down the people who are going to be her colleagues one day. Who cares as long as we pass the NCLEX? Seriously, the only...
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    Should I be depressed?

    NurseGirl525 replied to nursingstudent018's topic in General Students

    You cannot do anything about the past. It is over and done with. You can't change it. You need to move on and get your life together now and for the future. The past cannot be changed but the...
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    Swedish Institute

    NurseGirl525 replied to lovebug23's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    They are not accredited nationally with the agency that governs nursing schools. Their website says they are a candidate. If they haven't graduated a class yet that is why. They need a high NCLEX...
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    LPN or RN??

    NurseGirl525 replied to MeaganVerdun's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    As far as seeing your kids, you just need to plan your time. My son is 8 and I am starting the RN program next month. I know things will change somewhat, but I plan on still being just as much of a...
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    Swedish Institute

    NurseGirl525 replied to lovebug23's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I just googled them and they are not accredited. Looks like another for profit college that you won't be able to get a job with. It says they are a candidate for accreditation. They are probably...
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    just starting

    NurseGirl525 replied to mbtsab's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My school also goes off a points system. I had certain classes I had to have done when applying. Then my acceptance was conditional on me getting my last prereq done and passing it this summer. It...
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    pre-and co reqs?????

    NurseGirl525 replied to mbtsab's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Coreq can be taken during the program, a prereq must be done before entering the
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    Going back to work after maternity leave

    NurseGirl525 replied to laynaER's topic in General Nursing

    I tried to do everything right after I gave birth to my son. I tried to be super mom and super wife. I felt like I needed to embrace my role as a SAHM and tried to do it all. Relax as much as you...
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    Afraid of starting nursing Pre reqs

    NurseGirl525 replied to JPickett's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm 38 and starting the program in August. It's normal to feel nervous but really, about half of my classes had people older than me. My sociology and psychology classes last semester were the ones...
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    Please comment on my path to nursing plan :)

    NurseGirl525 replied to Juliafromfaraway's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    For choosing the prereqs, look at the nursing programs you want to go to and complete the prereqs for that program. All programs require different prereqs. Make sure that the nursing programs you...
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    Is Nursing a good choice for me?

    NurseGirl525 replied to mctavish55's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    First off, even though you think the ASN is 2 years, it's not. The actual nursing program itself is 2 years. You are looking at a total of 3-4 when doing your prereqs if you go full time. It was 4...
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    Feel so bad for calling out :(

    NurseGirl525 replied to ntvan07's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    The problem is not you. It's the fact that so many people call off for not being sick is the issue. Especially on the CNA level. People call in for dumb things and take advantage and so it makes it...
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    How many pre-reqs?

    NurseGirl525 replied to user_rachael's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I took 5 classes last fall. I did A&P II, micro, algebra I, English comp, and a student success class. If you have the time to devote to it, go for it. It just all depends on what you can...
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    Online Prereqs

    NurseGirl525 replied to Satori77's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My only point is that many online science classes with lab are not accepted by nursing programs. That is why I was advising you to check that out first. Even if your school offers them, make sure...
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    Chamberlain Nursing School or Tech College

    NurseGirl525 replied to lb82's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Don't go!!! They just want your money and most employers do not hire graduates from these schools. There is a reason there is no waiting list at these type of schools
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    Chamberlain or community college then OSU

    NurseGirl525 replied to Careerchange88's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Absolutely, positively, do not go to Chamberlain. It is a for profit, private school that is there just to take your money. Pass rates are bad, and hospitals don't normally hire graduates from these...
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    Considering going into nursing...

    NurseGirl525 replied to ks97's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    It depends on what the hospitals are hiring in your area. I am getting my ADN first. I live in a small town. I want to work up here for a few years and gain some experience. While working up here,...
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    any nursing programs with no waitlist and with housing anywhere in the United States

    NurseGirl525 replied to rokive's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    There are plenty, you just have to look for them. Most of those would be 4 year universities, as most community colleges do not have housing. I would use
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    Pre-Nursing Student

    NurseGirl525 replied to Nursling17's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am a 38 year old single mom of one. Started my prereqs last fall and am starting the program in August. I am having a great time. Make sure you do well in your
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    Pre-reqs with GED?

    NurseGirl525 replied to user_rachael's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I've been out of school for almost 20 years. Returned last August and have been doing fine. A GED will not hamper you at all. Just make sure you only take on what you can handle and do well in the...
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    Part-time or hungry?

    NurseGirl525 replied to cleanmedia's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You will have to check with financial aid. Since you already have a degree you may not have any money available. Part time programs are rare, but they do exist. I could not imagine working in the...