Ambitious83

The waiting game is so frustrating.

Rozaay how has everything been going for you? That's great that you were able to find a job one month later! Did you attend Concorde's Arlington or Dallas Campus?

Trust me when I say, the above comment is a TRUE statement! I am not a nurse yet but I was previously in the healthcare field, graduated from school and found a job through a temp agency. I then found full-time employment outside of the healthcare f...

I've been having the same debate. I too am pregnant and was planning on attending school. My fiance is willing to give all the support he can to help me get through this. I'll be taking classes this summer and since I'm due in September, I may take o...

Hello everyone, just curious. For the students who are already enrolled, please do tell. How is the program going for you so far? Did you get accepted and how long before you graduate. I wish everyone luck with the program.

That's awesome, one month of filling out applications and a previous job offer. Kudos to you. ♥♥♥ I've been hearing so much about others having a hard time finding a job. Are you an LPN/LVN or RN? Did you go to a community college or private college?

I am also trying to get it in either Spring or Fall. It's never too early to plan for your future. @alexa_13, are you taking pre-reqs? Are you going for LVN or RN? What made you choose El Centro vs all the other schools? Curious mind....

That's awesome that you're able to apply to the program through your job. I wish I had your patience and endurance. Sounds like you'll be getting in very soon and have a better chance than most.

Dallas Nursing Institute has a bridge program but you have to apply with their specified pre-reqs to bridge that has to be taken at a community college. Community Colleges bridge but have a waiting list and you have to have at least 6 months of emplo...

Don't be discouraged because of your peers and instructors. Some people can be so cruel but as a nurse, you'll be the ultimate caregiver for your patients and you can't let things that people think of you or say get you down. As a nurse, you'll will ...

Awesome, can you let me know how it goes?

For those who have completed the Excelsior Online Nursing program, how much did it cost? Is there any federal financial aid offered or do you have to pay out of pocket? I just want to say congrats to all who have completed this program and made it th...

@britbrat23 I was also looking into ITT in Richardson, have you gone to orientation yet?

I see your point of view as well @supernerd. While others are paying less than $10K for their ADN-RN, $30K is a lot for a 15-month RN program at a private school. Are you currently working right now in the medical field? I am not working at all. Have...

Has anyone attended nursing school while pregnant? What were your experiences? Do you think it's a bad idea to go to school while pregnant? Were you dropped from school after giving birth? How many days did you miss? Did you go right back to school a...

@dolmos are you taking pre-reqs right now? If I do decide to go to El Centro I have 2 pre-reqs to complete since the program syllabus was updated recently but I am going to have an anxiety (smile) waiting to get into school. Let me know how everythin...

Wow that is one heck of a struggle. I salute you for going along with the program and finishing. That definitely does give me something to think about before I start school. My pregnancy is healthy too but like you said you never know what happens af...

Don't be nervous about moving to another state. I know exactly how you're feeling. I moved to Texas without family and I'm doing fine. I've met someone, engaged, baby on the way and about to attend nursing school. Take things one step at a time. Sav...

Were you able to get financial aid? That's cheap! Awesome

I pray everything works out for you. I can feel it in my bones, something is coming soon for you. Let's claim it! What are the requirements to bridge to RN in your area? Here in Dallas, we have to work at least 6 months of Med-Surg in order to apply...

Yes I can understand where you're coming from. Concorde has a AAS-RN near me but that is true, it will cost nearly $30K by the time I am finished. The community college is a struggle to get into since there are so many applicants applying to the same...

That is true, a primary care physician will hire with no experience but you also have thousands of other applicants applying for the same job. I was able to get into an OB clinic for the few months I did get to use my skills. Also try applying for Me...

Yikes! That's the only word that comes to mind.

I definitely don't want to call in dead I've heard before that the school allows a certain amount of days to miss without violating terms of federal financial aid. I'll see how it goes today.

Yes I've been thinking long and hard. That is true, anything can happen during a pregnancy. I do have a ton of support, just unsure of what will happen after the baby gets here. Someone from the program will be calling me today, I'm going to ask abou...