MNG88

Hey everyone, it's early January 2016 and I have to take the NLN-Pax in April. The program I am interested in accepts students solely contingent on the exam results. I spoke with a representative from the NLN and they said to check back on a study guide in February. I need to start studying now as I am very rusty on my bio, Chem, and physics. Can anyone out there shed some light on the best course of action for studying? Should I follow the older study guide? Any help would be much appreciated. Thank you.

Thank you for your reply pixieRN, I will definitely check out the EC link. Like I had mentioned, I already have a BS in bio and minor in chem. I know it probably varies from school to school but what additional classes would they make me take or even retake (typically)? -I'm all for education but with 2 jobs and a family I'm really concerned with becoming a nurse, finding employment and having the option to earn an advanced degree. thank you, MNG

Thank you Esme12, I actually went to Columbia U and spoke with admissions a while back. They said that they would accept the excelsior nursing program... but the question remains would they accept me? haha But this is far, far down the road. (regarding CRNA)

Thank you all for the replies! I value all opinions! It's definitely good that they have message boards that I can reach out to people with experience.

Thank you very much for your reply (I didn't think I'd get any- this is my first time on any message board). I'm confined to NYC or greater NYC for the next 23 years but flexibility (working in NJ or PA) is key. AHH so many decisions!

Hello everyone, I have a few questions that maybe a few people on this board can answer. I am not currently a nurse but interested in becoming one. I have a BS in biology and I am also a paramedic. In addition, I am a firefighter for a very large urban fire department, I work as a paramedic per diem for a hospital, and I have a family. Time is very limited working both jobs. When I am not fighting fires or I have some down time on the ambulance, I want to utilize my time to advance my career. It seems as though one of my best options is to do a paramedic to RN bridge considering I have a decent grasp of patient care (I know EMS and nursing are different in certain aspects on so many scales) and in addition I am very knowledgeable in the sciences. Furthermore, I would like to bridge online (excelsior). However, I know a few people that have tried to bridge through excelsior and failed and I only know people who know other people who have completed it and are actually working as a nurse. I am seeking unbiased answers please. Now, my questions are... 1. How legitimate is it accreditation-wise? (I live in NY) 2.With a decent science and EMS background, will it be difficult for me to complete the program? 3. Will they favor other brick-and-mortar nursing students over me when applying for a job? Also, will they hire me with an associates in nursing and a BS in biology or will I have to get my BSN? 4. If I wanted to go into a US military nursing corps will they accept me? Will I need a BSN? 5. How will masters programs view me as a candidate if someday I wanted to go for my NP or CRNA? Thank you for your help, MNG