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What a great story! Thank you.

Lucy, this is not a dumb question and shows that you want to improve your nursing knowledge and patient care. It’s very possible you already asked someone at work about this and you did not get a satisfactory answers so coming to a forum like this wi...

I am 38 and will take my last nursing school final tomorrow. You can do this. My suggestion is to start with a basic nursing degree (RN) at a community college. Zero to low student loans and no 401k/IRA withdrawal to pay for school. Get through that ...

I wouldn't consider the CMA role if you are capable of doing an RN. The RN income potential and versatility, as well as ability to move up within an organization will be a night and day difference from what a CMA can do. Also, you may desire more aut...

First of all, it is not too late. In fact I think that after raising children and being a mom you are likely better prepared for a nursing career. I too am 38 and will finish this December. About four years ago I decided to take anatomy and physiolog...

I dropped off my application for the fall 2017 (MANE) Century College nursing program. Anyone else? Let's start a conversation here about getting in!

Hi ylime77! Good luck to you. I started this thread last January and actually ended up meeting what are now my best friends in nursing school! You are obviously welcome to post here but I wonder if you'll get better uptake if you do a new post with t...

I agree with previous posters and am currently doing the exact same plan as poster #1. Work hard to get into the CC program, get your RN, and then have the flexibility to do the rest online. I too am in my 30s and don't have the time or money to be p...

I would start with your community college ADN and then do an RN to BSN. I'm a second career future nurse and have chosen this path myself. I just couldn't justify spending that kind of money on a masters.

I am in the program now and got in on the first round with a 12.1 for fall. I think you are in good shape with your score but then I'm not sure what the lowest score was that was accepted. You have till Feb 1st right? Maybe finish your A and Ps and t...

Do they help with sore tired feet too? My feet throb when I've been on them all day.

I too have a non nursing bachelors and am in nursing school right now. In my family's case, there is/was this attitude that nursing was "beneath me" somehow. Nursing has been my dream since I was a little girl but they always discouraged it and said ...

I have to say, I'm a little horrified at the way the OP was treated here. Come on, everyone. What's the purpose of this forum? Support and advice. Some of the comments here were truly mean. And for those of you who were helpful: good work! Ok, OP, ch...

CNA! Cost is way lower and quicker to complete. Your work will be very relevant for preparation as a future RN. As an MA, you are prepared to work in doctors offices and trained on everything from front desk, medical records, etc. Not RN areas. Full ...

I think the income is pretty much the same across the board. Can you still switch to nursing instead? Income potential will e much higher as well as career advancement opportunities.

This should be addressed with management. I had similar duties in the years 2000/2001 and it was a hospital. I found it absolutely discussing and unhealthy. I realize that the nursing home is home to these residents but there has to be a better solut...

I say this with compassion: you need a break. If being an inpatient looks appealing, you are tired. Really tired. And maybe need to re charge and decide if nursing is for you. Try doing evening shifts? Maybe mornings are too early or nights are just ...

Patients won't want to smell that on your clothes/hair.

I begin nursing school this fall and here's how I see it: the shortage may have ended...maybe it was never as big as the media let on...or it may be huge. In any case, nursing as a profession will always exist. I would never want to pursue a career s...

Rather than take it out on the coworker, discuss your Saturday chaos with management. Keeping the person out of it makes more sense for everyone involved. Overall, I think it's best not to fixate on what others do and don't have. You're unhappy with ...

Helen Rosenthal, St. Elsewhere. She's strong, nurturing and inspiring all in one. A great role model!

I am from the twin cities but have been to Rochester and it seems like a great place! If you are curious about the cost of housing, look at realtor.com and put in Rochester. Rochester is a very up to date place...not a small town. My nurse friends wh...

Anyone know why a purchase of Nursing Central is required at the bookstore the summer before starting class? None of the other books are required this early. I'm not complaining about it, just truly curious. Anyone know why this is or what it is used...

Thanks all!!!

I would agree with your frustration. Although I put all of my eggs in one basket and applied to one program. I took the classes they required, took the teas, and got in. I agree with the poster who suggested not trying to satisfy requirements for all...