SchoolRN,BSN

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  1. hi

    SchoolRN,BSN replied to dannysgirl129's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Hi Stephanie, Welcome to Indiana. I have a friend who is a CNA at a hospital in north central Indiana & she loves her job. Don't know how much she makes, but she gets tuition assistance (she is in...

  2. Admission GPA the only criteria for IUPUI BSN?

    SchoolRN,BSN replied to Sunny99's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Hi, I don't have specific info for IUPUI, but IU Kokomo does prioritize strictly on GPA. Since they are in the same family, I would think they would have similar admissions policies. IU Kokomo...

  3. Time to apply

    SchoolRN,BSN replied to rn2bein08's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    anyone else applying and/or waiting to find out? I was just wondering the same thing. Our applications will be sent out in Feb. & I think we should know if we are accepted by the end of March....

  4. What part...

    SchoolRN,BSN replied to NurCrystal22's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Hey Christian & Lori, Good to meet you two... Hope your new year is off to a great start!

  5. Any stay at home moms or dads returning for nursing degree??

    SchoolRN,BSN posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi to all, I have been a stay at home mom to four great kids for the past 13 years & started taking nursing pre-reqs last spring. I have done very well so far & have gotten A's in everything...

  6. Any stay at home moms or dads returning for nursing degree??

    SchoolRN,BSN replied to SchoolRN,BSN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi Brian, Glad to see that you are able to find a way to make the educational process work for you! It's great that you are able to pick up & move to a new school. Good for you! Although your...

  7. What part...

    SchoolRN,BSN replied to NurCrystal22's topic in Indiana Nursing

    I live in Cass County, just between Logansport & Kokomo. (We're neighbors, ChristianRN:p ! I am a stay at home mom/student & decided to go back to school for a career change (from my pre- kids...

  8. Let's talk more!!!!!!!

    SchoolRN,BSN replied to faithrn2002's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Hey all; I'm in north central IN & getting ready to apply in Feb. to IU Kokomo for the BSN program. Hopefully (crossing my fingers!) I will be able to start clinicals this fall. I am 39 &...

  9. Any stay at home moms or dads returning for nursing degree??

    SchoolRN,BSN replied to SchoolRN,BSN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Smilysmile, Thanks, it sounds like you are on the right track as well. :) I can't imagine the amount of dedication it must take to study American textbooks if English isn't your first language. I am...

  10. Any stay at home moms or dads returning for nursing degree??

    SchoolRN,BSN replied to SchoolRN,BSN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would LOVE to do an accelerated program. Unfortunately, the closest one is about an hour and a half away & starts full time in the summer. It then goes consecutively for 18 months. I have four...

  11. Any stay at home moms or dads returning for nursing degree??

    SchoolRN,BSN replied to SchoolRN,BSN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    What a great group! I guess with age comes wisdom, right! It sounds like there are some excellent nurses getting ready to hit the workforce. I am very pleased to be in the company of such...

  12. Any stay at home moms or dads returning for nursing degree??

    SchoolRN,BSN replied to SchoolRN,BSN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thanks to both of you for your encouragement. I really appreciate it. I do feel much better prepared than I did, say, the first time I went to college. Hence the better grades. I think it is an...

  13. Nurses as foster parents

    SchoolRN,BSN replied to HisTreasure's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I am not a foster parent, but used to do the licensing for our local DFCS several years ago. I can tell you we used to jump for joy when we had persons with a medical background want to become...

  14. Why do Nurses need to study History

    SchoolRN,BSN replied to Tweety's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    What a great answer! Exactly what I was thinking, only better...

  15. Not A Math Whiz! Which class to take?

    SchoolRN,BSN posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi all, I will be taking algebra this spring & am hoping it all comes back to me... It's only been, oh, since 1986 that I last took algebra. Yikes! After that though, I have to choose either...

  16. Not A Math Whiz! Which class to take?

    SchoolRN,BSN replied to SchoolRN,BSN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Ooooh, you lucky girl! I envy you! Thanks so much for the website. I will look at it & see if any of that gibberish means anything...

  17. Not sure what to do??

    SchoolRN,BSN replied to grannypatches's topic in General Nursing

    I'm 39 & taking pre-reqs. Will hopefully start a three year BSN program this fall. The way I look at it, you'll continue to get older whether you complete an LPN or an RN program. Do whichever...

  18. Advice needed on "accelerated nursing programs"

    SchoolRN,BSN replied to 4everpeace's topic in General Nursing

    Like you, I have another degree & looked into an accelerated program. It is full time, starting in the summer for 18 mo & you have a BSN when you are done. For me, it would require an hour +...

  19. Any other "second career" students out there?

    SchoolRN,BSN replied to oh_wow's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi...I am 39 & will finish up my pre-reqs this summer for fall admission, hopefully, to a local BSN program. I am currently taking physiology & will take Micro & algebra this spring &...

  20. Would you be tested for Huntington's Chorea?

    SchoolRN,BSN replied to MDSlady's topic in General Nursing

    You're so very welcome. I am only sorry I can't do more. The decision to know or not to know is a personal one. I can offer advice about what I think is right for me, but none of us really know what...

  21. Would you be tested for Huntington's Chorea?

    SchoolRN,BSN replied to MDSlady's topic in General Nursing

    Hi MDSlady- First of all, I want you to know how very sorry I am that you are going through this. I can't imagine the range of emotions you are experiencing. Not really being in your situation, I can...

  22. School Nurse Certification for IN?

    SchoolRN,BSN replied to SchoolRN,BSN's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Thanks for your reply. I have been told the pay is very low (Why?), but while my kids are little, the trade off in hours might be worth it. Maybe... Thanks again,

  23. School Nurse Certification for IN?

    SchoolRN,BSN posted a topic in Indiana Nursing

    Hi, Does anyone know if Indiana has a certification program for school nurses? I saw on another thread that Illinois has something called a type 73 certificate. My sister is a high school teacher...

  24. whos going for LPN vs RN

    SchoolRN,BSN replied to tjc-jlc's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I too am going for the RN. I am planning on getting a Masters as well.

  25. Competitiveness Grades etc

    SchoolRN,BSN replied to SeekingNur's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Sunnyjohn, I'm actually applying to IU Kokomo for their BSN program. (I think... I'm having trouble making up my mind between ASN & BSN ) Are you in Indiana?