My program is over $50K. It's an entry-level master's program. So to me, it's not that much and I would go. I would be worried that I got into this program, but I might not get into another one right away. Nurses make a decent salary. If you liv...
That's great that you work at a hospital already! It is hard to get a CNA hospital job with no experience. Took me 8 months after getting licensed! I think volunteering helped. I volunteered in the ER for a year before I became a CNA in that same...
Haters are going to hate. If you want to be a nurse, be a nurse! I graduated high school in 2008 and am starting nursing school this year. I felt at times like I would never get here. I was having an especially hard day once and someone said that I...
1. Alright! So, I applied while I was taking my last pre-req too (micro also haha). I thought about applying even earlier, but decided not to. I wanted my application to be the best it could possibly be when I turned it in. I sent my transcripts to...
Hey there May25! I will be starting the elm program at PLU this summer, so if you have any questions throughout the application process, feel free to message me! Good luck! It was my first choice too :)
Hmarie12 replied to khangl1's topic in Pre-Nursing
Hey there! I also have a non-nursing bachelor's degree (although yours is much more related than my business degree haha) and will be starting an ELMSN program this June. I chose this route because I wanted to earn my masters in an accelerated time f...
Hmarie12 replied to Just_keep_swimming's topic in Washington
Thanks!! So I'm gonna see when I get there. I am interested in NP but think I might want some experience first. Also, PLU has a DNP program now. I am not sure if that means they are no longer going to have FNP or what but I don't think I want to get ...
Hmarie12 replied to little-chick2's topic in Pre-Nursing
I think it is a good idea, it can only help you. I was also told not to bother by a current nursing student, but I am glad that I did become one. You may not get much experience in that timeframe, but even the clinicals required for your cna class ...
Hmarie12 replied to Jkadkins's topic in Pre-Nursing
I will be starting my program in June. I currently work as a CNA in the hospital. While I don't think there is a nursing shortage (maybe there is somewhere!) we are often short-staffed on my unit and most of the newer grad nurses I work with had no...
Hmarie12 replied to Just_keep_swimming's topic in Washington
Lolo206- click on the person's name you want to private message (you have to be signed in) and then you should be directed to their profile. Click the green box in the upper left that says "Send PM" (PM for private message) :)
I used to volunteer in the ED before I became a CNA. I mostly made coffee, stocked rooms with gloves/linens and carts with medical supplies, made sure blanket warmers stayed full and occasionally ran samples to the lab. I sometimes was asked to get...
Hmarie12 replied to MssNurse2b's topic in Pre-Nursing
I will be attending a private university for my nursing program this summer. Yes, it will be expensive, and yes, I will have to take out a lot in loans. But nurses make a pretty darn good salary so I am not worried about it. I figure if I continue...
Hey there! I'd say you have a few things to think about. First, you should check out the pre-requisite requirements for several different nursing programs you might attend. Psych and Anatomy will most likely both be required, and if the programs w...
Hmarie12 replied to Just_keep_swimming's topic in Washington
When I went to the info session it sounded like it happens every year and some people do get in...you might as well try! You could also send it in now and send your transcript in Monday. I submitted mine in pieces. Just a thought :)
Hmarie12 replied to Just_keep_swimming's topic in Washington
Woo!! :) That's exciting!! I totally understand that, I would have done the same in your position. The packet was confusing in regards to the deadline! Since it was my first choice program, I accepted the offer right away. UW was my second choice...
Hmarie12 replied to Just_keep_swimming's topic in Washington
You totally still have a chance! I hope you hear soon. It's so nerve racking! Did you apply anywhere else? Drenz4, I noticed that too. It said somewhere in the packet that we had 3 weeks from the post-marked date to return it and then it said Fe...
Hmarie12 replied to aheadofthegame's topic in Washington
My story is similar to yours, I got my bachelors in 2012 and decided to go back for nursing. I took my CNA class in Tukwila at the Nursing Assistant Training School. It's just down the road from South Center Mall. I was still finishing up my bache...