Kala08

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  1. MSN or JD?

    Kala08 replied to CatherineCunniff's topic in Nursing Career

    As an attorney now hoping to become a nurse, I would advise you to think about what career you hope to pursue more than focusing on how easy the degree is to get. I went straight through from...

  2. Pregnant during third semester and deliver in Summer

    Kala08 replied to WSimsUTC17's topic in General Nursing

    I have also heard it can be easier to have a baby while you're in school with a more flexible schedule than once you're working full time. If you feel like now is the right time, go for it. That...

  3. Should I become a nurse

    Kala08 replied to atorenherrinton's topic in Nursing Career

    Have you tried shadowing a nurse (or doing informational interviews) or volunteering at a local hospital? I did this when I first started considering a career change and I found it very helpful. I...

  4. I lost my ID! My harrowing NCLEX misadventure

    Kala08 replied to charcharRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Wow, thanks for posting! I'm really glad that everything worked out and, as a future nurse living in NC, I'm glad to hear the BON is so easy to work with. Best of luck with your new job!! Is it at...

  5. North Carolina FELS Program Scholarship for DNP (ECU)

    Kala08 replied to corbinRN's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Did you end up applying for or getting the Forgivable Education Loans for Service (FELS)? I submitted my application a few weeks ago (to pursue a BSN) and am still waiting to hear back. I'm...

  6. DONA vs CBI Doula training

    Kala08 replied to sophianichole's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    I know this is a bit of an old post but I thought I would follow up since I am a certified birth doula. I recently completed my certification with CBI. I was able to complete everything in about 3...

  7. Not a nurse yet, what CNM program is best?

    Kala08 replied to dandelionmama's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    I believe ECU in North Carolina as an accelerated BSN program that you can then follow up with their midwifery MSN (which is almost entirely

  8. Withdrawing From School...Can They Hold My Seat?

    Kala08 replied to Pumpkinn's topic in General Students

    I'm so glad to hear that your school understands what you're going through and can hold your seat. It sounds like put a lot of careful thought into this decision and that is the absolutely the right...

  9. How long did it take you to complete your prerequisites?

    Kala08 replied to julibyrd's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I work mostly full time and am taking 2 classes per semester. I only take one lab class per semester though, and the other class is usually online (e.g., this semester I'm taking A&P 2 in person...

  10. Anyone NOT willing to move for nursing school?

    Kala08 replied to misskayy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I wouldn't consider moving either. I'm married and have a mortgage and moving just isn't a possibility! There are a few nursing schools in my area, but because I don't have a science background,...

  11. Applying for Duke ABSN fall 2016

    Kala08 replied to Ijfo's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I applied to the UNC BSN program and just wanted to say hi because I also have a law background. I actually have been a lawyer for the past five years and am hoping to now go to nursing school. I...

  12. UNC BSN 2016

    Kala08 replied to MrsBarron07's topic in School, College Programs

    Yup, here's what the website (BSN Application Instructions | School of Nursing | The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill) says: SAT ACT? SAT and ACT scores are not required to apply to the...

  13. UNC BSN 2016

    Kala08 replied to MrsBarron07's topic in School, College Programs

    I applied! Yes, the waiting is very hard!! Sounds like we'll hear some time in early March? By the way, SAT scores are not required - the admissions page notes that the SAT score request info an is...

  14. UNC BSN May 2016

    Kala08 replied to Barron.ke's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I applied to the May 2016 program last month. Did you end up completing your prerequisites in time to apply? It's hard to wait so long for the decision letters to be sent! Looks like last year...