arb29171

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1. Nursing School! Am I doomed?

   arb29171 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing

   I'm a 32 year old pre-nursing student with a 3.3 GPA based on 51 credit hours. After working as a CNA off and on for years, I finally decided to bite the bullet and pursue a RN license. I need to get into a nursing program no later than next fall as ...

2. Nvcc fall 2016

   arb29171 replied to Urvibhula's topic in School Programs

   BEST OF LUCK!

3. Nvcc fall 2016

   arb29171 replied to Urvibhula's topic in School Programs

   Please let me know if you got in! If so, what was your cumulative GPA and TEAS scores? Also, is your GPA based on the mandatory prereqs only or the last 12 credits you took? For example, some of the prereqs I took recently are not required for entry ...

4. Northern Virginia Community College Traditional Nursing Fall 2016

   arb29171 replied to Faith247's topic in School Programs

   Please let me know if you got in! If so, what was your cumulative GPA and TEAS scores? I'm applying for the spring 2017 semester. Everyone is saying that it is crazy hard to get accepted into the ADN program at NOVA.

5. To BSN, or not to BSN

   arb29171 replied to arb29171's topic in ADN/BSN

   Technically, no. But you can easily invest 5-6 years to obtain a BSN depending on what path you take and the prerequisites that are required. ADN/ASN is typically only 3 years total.

6. To BSN, or not to BSN

   arb29171 replied to arb29171's topic in ADN/BSN

   Bottom line, not everyone wants a graduate degree. Many people would rather invest time and money in their families or hobbies. Especially when you consider the high cost of tuition - it's a racket! Nurses used to only need a diploma; now it's an ADN...

7. Can you transfer after first semester of nursing school?

   arb29171 replied to arb29171's topic in General Nursing

   I'm 32. All of my prerequisites are done. I have a few more pre-BSN classes I can take over the summer. Like I said, there's only one program close to home that I can start in the fall (late admissions). Otherwise, I'll have to wait another semester ...

8. To BSN, or not to BSN

   arb29171 replied to arb29171's topic in ADN/BSN

   Based on my observations while working in the health care field, it seems a lot of nurses are mothers who would rather get their degree as quickly as possible without having to spend the extra time, money and effort pursuing a graduate degree. Acquir...

9. Can you transfer after first semester of nursing school?

   arb29171 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I missed the deadline to take the TEAS exam and my grades for last semester posted later than expected; therefore, there's only one nursing program close to home that I can attend during the fall semester. It's a two year ASN program. The only proble...

10. To BSN, or not to BSN

    arb29171 replied to arb29171's topic in ADN/BSN

    2 years for ADN, 2.5 years for BSN. I would have to wait an additional semester to start the BSN program though.

11. To BSN, or not to BSN

    arb29171 posted a topic in ADN/BSN

    I need expert advice from all you nursing grads! I'm confused as to whether or not I should pursue an ADN or go straight for a BSN. If I choose the ADN route, I'll start in the fall semester of this year. If I wait another semester, I can start at th...

12. Living expenses while in ADN program

    arb29171 replied to arb29171's topic in Pre-Nursing

    It's one of these small town community colleges in a poor area of the state. I'm guessing they don't have as many applicants because they do not participant in the federal student loan program which is the safest option for a full-time nursing studen...

13. Living expenses while in ADN program

    arb29171 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing

    I'm waiting to hear back from several nursing programs that I applied to for the fall semester. The program I have the greatest chance of being admitted to does not do federal loans which means I'd have to work at least part-time as a CNA to pay bill...

14. 34 yr old starting out...help

    arb29171 replied to katylady22's topic in Pre-Nursing

    You are not too old. Nursing offers a lot of bridge programs (many online) that help you achieve your degree faster. I'm 32 years old, just completed all my prerequisite courses and am waiting to start the RN program in the fall. If you don't have a ...

15. Nursing prerequisite grades

    arb29171 replied to arb29171's topic in Pre-Nursing

    That makes sense. My mom went to nursing school back before nursing entrance exams were required and more than half of her class ended up flunking or dropping out because a B was the absolute minimal score in order to pass (tests and all!). My last A...