Free_bird_J89

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1. West Chester University Accelerated Nursing Program Applicants (Cohort 13)

   Free_bird_J89 replied to Free_bird_J89's topic in School, College Programs

   Hi ckatie97! Congrats on making it to your senior year! We are now seniors in the WCU program set to graduate this December. (Yay!) Upon applying for the program my GPA from my first degree wasn't too...

2. West Chester University Accelerated Nursing Program Applicants (Cohort 13)

   Free_bird_J89 replied to Free_bird_J89's topic in School, College Programs

   I also emailed him about 2 weeks ago and he said they should be coming in a few weeks. Hopefully they'll be arriving

3. West Chester University Accelerated Nursing Program Applicants (Cohort 13)

   Free_bird_J89 replied to Free_bird_J89's topic in School, College Programs

   Nice! Congrats in advance on graduating! No I wasn't able to take patho this spring either. I'm trying to find as much funding as I possibly can for the program. It's definitely

4. West Chester University Accelerated Nursing Program Applicants (Cohort 13)

   Free_bird_J89 replied to Free_bird_J89's topic in School, College Programs

   Thanks! I'm relieved, excited and nervous all in one! No I haven't received anything yet. We're supposed to get it this month apparently. Are you taking patho right

5. West Chester University Accelerated Nursing Program Applicants (Cohort 13)

   Free_bird_J89 replied to Free_bird_J89's topic in School, College Programs

   Yay Congrats! I figured more people would start searching once the program start date got a little closer. Have you received the student agreement package

6. Financial survival and Accelerated BSN...thoughts?

   Free_bird_J89 replied to Free_bird_J89's topic in General Students

   Nice! I got accepted to the cheapest accelerated BSN program in my area which is around 21K. All of the others are almost double that price. It's a bit ridiculous

7. Financial survival and Accelerated BSN...thoughts?

   Free_bird_J89 replied to Free_bird_J89's topic in General Students

   Yes I know! Yes this will be my second degree I currently hold a B.A. in Psychology. I have been applying for every scholarship that I can find. Funding is almost non-existent for us and I was hoping...

8. Financial survival and Accelerated BSN...thoughts?

   Free_bird_J89 replied to Free_bird_J89's topic in General Students

   That's what I'm hearing for the most part, although I'm not quite sure if I want to do peds. I'll just have to let the chips fall where they may.

9. Financial survival and Accelerated BSN...thoughts?

   Free_bird_J89 replied to Free_bird_J89's topic in General Students

   That's something to think about. Thanks for the advice, this sounds like a better route to

10. Financial survival and Accelerated BSN...thoughts?

    Free_bird_J89 replied to Free_bird_J89's topic in General Students

    That's a great idea! I'll start looking things up. I thought staying where I am was a decent idea since I've already built a rapport with administration in my department and they are willing to be...

11. Financial survival and Accelerated BSN...thoughts?

    Free_bird_J89 replied to Free_bird_J89's topic in General Students

    OK I will look over the policy once more. However, I do recall that when I took my pre-reqs using a small amount of loans, my reimbursement was significantly decreased as the loans were considered a...

12. Financial survival and Accelerated BSN...thoughts?

    Free_bird_J89 replied to Free_bird_J89's topic in General Students

    Thanks for your encouragement!! I'm sure things will work out; financing school just always put's me a little on

13. Financial survival and Accelerated BSN...thoughts?

    Free_bird_J89 replied to Free_bird_J89's topic in General Students

    Student loans are considered financial aid according to my employer and will count against me as far as reimbursement is concerned. Also, once the tuition reimbursement program is used, I have to...

14. Financial survival and Accelerated BSN...thoughts?

    Free_bird_J89 replied to Free_bird_J89's topic in General Students

    They only offer tuition reimbursement, and you're only reimbursed if you pay out of pocket which sucks. I wouldn't even be working enough hours to be eligible for the tuition reimbursement, so you see...

15. Financial survival and Accelerated BSN...thoughts?

    Free_bird_J89 replied to Free_bird_J89's topic in General Students

    OK, I'm working full time now to save money and pay off some bills. I have found a few scholarships that I can apply for as well. I can also get health insurance through my school as a student, so...