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Updated May 28, 2012

Q: Looking for Info on Going Back to School    —Phoenix, AZ

"Hi I am thinking about going to school to become a CNA and am looking for someone who is going threw school for the s..."

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It is definately something you could do, even with so many kids at home. I got my CNA license and worked as a CNA duirng nursing school, and I thought the flexibility ...

I have been a CNA for about 10 years although back in school FT for radiography tech so just doing that as well as care for 3 kids at them moment! LOL My course was...

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Q: Seeking Nurses, or College Students in Nursing Program...    —Euless, TX

"I plan to start college next semester. i have never been to college. i am interested in obtainining a nursing degree...."

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I am single mother as well and will be graduating for my MA in Jan and I have spoken to Brookhaven College which I know they have a great nursing program and you DO ha...

I don't have any college or nursing info, but I wanted to invite you to a group I started online: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DFW_single_moms/

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Q: Seeking Moms Group on College and College Applications.    —Fort Lauderdale, FL

"My son is in his last few months of high school and I need some advice on how to choose colleges. Should he go off to..."

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where is he now? at a private school in nassau (bahamas)? I would think that there should be someone to talk to at his current school, especially if it is a private...

Hi D.! When my daughter graduated from high school, I was so sure that she was going to stay in her hometown and go to a local college until one day she announced tha...

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Q: 529 College Plans    —Plano, TX

"any suggestions on what plans are good? I've been researching one from Nebraska and Alaska, but wanted to get some s..."

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Hi E., I just opened two 529 plans for my sons. We went with TD Waterhouse (in Nebraska), which is who my husband has his retirement accounts with. We were referr...

We went with a 529 through Edward Jones. We have a great guy we've worked with for several years. He also has our IRA's and everything else. We prefer the 529. ...

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Q: Seeking Advice from Moms Who Are Sending Kids to College for the 1St Time    —Detroit, MI

"My niece is a highschool senior and she wants to go away for college. Problem is everyone around her (grandmother, g..."

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Please do what you can to get her into a college and into a dorm. Dorm life is practice for real life (adulthood). It offers a bit of freedom but also offers some pr...

Your niece is very lucky to have an Aunt like you. Please pull her aside & talk to her directly about what an exciting time in her life this will be. I never went to...

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Q: Please Recommend a 2 Year Nursing Program    —Denton, TX

"I enrolled in NCTC for the RN program but I am hearing that it is not a great school. Does anyone know of a really g..."

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What about Northlake in Irving?

Hi L., I was just reading through your post and answers and wonder what you had decided. I am interested in getting a nursing degree and I'm not sure where to start. ...

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Q: Single Mom Education    —Falls Church, VA

"Does anyone know anything about the state helping out single moms to go back to school to get their degree?"

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If yu re in dc they have the DC Leap, DC Scholarship, go to www.dc.gov and look under paying for education, make sure you fill out your FAFSA you can get a pell gran. ...

I got my degree in Therapeutic Massage using only grants. I did not pay for anything out of my pocket, and if there was any left over after the drop time, they mailed...

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Q: Should I Go Back to School?    —Aurora, IL

"I have a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education without a teaching certificate. I am considering going back ..."

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I wrote privately to you. There are many benefits and drawbacks to the LBSI certification through NIU's master's program. IL districts have salary schedules, and th...

Hi- You can get your teaching cert without a masters which I recommend doing. I made the mistake of getting my teaching cert and masters at once and cannot find a t...

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Q: Going Back to School    —Aurora, IL

"I have decided to go back to school and get a Masters degree along with a teaching cert. I need some advice. Is it be..."

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I think it all depends on how the classes are scheduled and what your limit is. I got pregnant my first semester while getting my bachelor's and after I had my son as...

I went back second time to get a paralegal certificate with two children in middle school and highschool age. I was ready to lose it with two classes and dropped one. ...

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Q: Help!!!    —Chandler, AZ

"I need to get my shots. I am starting a LPN program and need them. yes I have them but of course no record and I can'..."

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What part of the valley are you in?? There is a new nurse-practitioner clinic in Phoenix at about 36th street and Indian School. I think it's called Quick Access Fam...

I went downtown phx and got some immunizations before I was allowed to get my teacing degree. No appt needed. Just call and find out when they give the immunizations!...

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