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Any RN Mamas Out There...
Asked by J.P. from Dallas
on August 28, 2011
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Hey Ladies,
I'm going back to school to become a RN. My question is whether or not I should get an associates or bachelors in nursing? Does it make a difference w...
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- I am RN with an associates degree. I supervise many BSN's and can honestly say that they are the same or if not less in their abilities as any Associates degrees nurse...
- I have 4 young ladies in my family who are now RNs in the past 2 years. All in the same major city. 2 of them went with the associates thru a junior college. Both...
- I have a BSN and if I could do it over again I would only get an associate's degree.
LPN To RN
Asked by V.S. from Lima
on September 5, 2011
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How hard was it to go back to school to transition to an RN? I am looking at possibly going to LPN school here next fall (classes are booked this year and I don't have...
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- V. Good for you for deciding to do this! This is the perfect timeline for getting started for next fall. I have returned to school a couple times for my BSN and MS...
- My local hospital won't hire an lpn at all. It really is easier to go rn in the first place. Updated
- I have no idea about how the transition would be, but I would seriously look into just getting your RN right off the bat. It just isn't that much more time and there ...
Thinking of Being an RN- Advice
Asked by K.T. from Chicago
on October 14, 2008
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HI, I am on the fence still with Nursing School (RN) and wanted to get some feedback from any working RN's out there who are also managing to be moms too!
I am sing...
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- K., I want to encourage you to GO FOR IT! You've come this far and would likely regret not finishing and trying it. 46 is not old (I had my youngest child at 44)!...
- K., I think there are many advantages of working as an RN, I have been one for 8 years and have enjoyed it. I didn't have children when I got my undergrad nursing de...
- We have a lot in common -- I too am essentially a single mom and I am thinking about going back for a nursing degree. I have NO support and I have a 3 yr old and a 10...
Jobs That Aren't Dreadful
Asked by A.B. from San Francisco
on March 10, 2011
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I was wondering if anyone has a job that they actually enjoy. If so, what is it? How did you come to do it? I'm not really looking for stay at home jobs, although I...
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- I think you need to look at what interests you have. There are lots of home based jobs, also there are opportunities to host parties and sell different products that c...
- I do Events.. all kinds.. I organize and run Parties, Weddings, Funeral Wakes, group meetings, conventions. Estate sales, fund raisers. . I have a retail backgrou...
- I'm a freelance public relations writer and love it! I have a journalism degree and worked in journalism and public relations for about 12 years before going out on my...
Jobs That Don't Require a Lot of Schooling?
Asked by J.M. from Philadelphia
on December 28, 2011
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So I'm asking for my bf he wants to get out of the laboring job he has and start a new career. So what are great jobs that don't require years of schooling. So far I...
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- There are *tons* of jobs in a wide range of fields that require a two year certificate or less. Have him schedule an appointment at the local community college. He ca...
- I think the first thing he has to establish is what it is he is interested in doing! Can he talk to a career counselor? Take a job aptitude test? Usually the dpts o...
- What does he like to do? I love this question, and I would like to narrow my suggestions.
Nursing School
Asked by L.H. from Salt Lake City
on July 27, 2010
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I am interested in going back to school for nursing. I already have a Batchelor's degree in Sports medicine, but now that I am a Mom and my husband is almost done with...
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- I would just call around and see what programs are available in your area. I don't know if University of Utah or BYU offer any Nursing Degreed programs but your local ...
- My husband started nursing school in April, and we needed a program that would move quickly and something that would work while he was still working his regular job. ...
- Check the colleges/universities in your area. I had an associates degree in nursing but took the same state boards as 4 year graduates. So because I was already work...
Nurses: What Is the Difference Between a BSN Nurse and an RN?
Asked by M.C. from Detroit
on January 13, 2012
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Does one need a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing before taking the boards to be a Registered Nurse?
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- A registered nurse is a licenced nurse I believe. My mom has a 4 year nursing degree and is an RN.
- In our area an extra 2 quarters of school and 20k salary difference to start. Something a lot of people don't realize is that the PRE-REQS to get into nursing schoo...
- Like the others said an RN has a 2 year Associate's Degree while a BSN has a 4 yr Bachelor's degree. You can sit for boards with the 2 year degree and work, but know ...
RN Looking for Stay at Home Mom Opportunity.
Asked by L. from Columbus
on May 25, 2006
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I want to try to work from home. Any ideas? Or something I can do while the kids are in school? Please help, need $$$.
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- I would love to talk with you about starting your own Tupperware business! I am 39, my two kids are 8 and 4, and I have been very successful in launching a TW business...
- Hi L., Have you considered offering day care services? I'm asking b/c I am expecting my first child in October and am looking for in home day care. Thanks, C.
- I work in the medical field PT also and know how demanding it can be! I work from home and love it because I choose my hours, days, and vaca time! It has allowed me to...
Nursing Degree
Asked by D.W. from Jacksonville
on February 21, 2010
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I'm thinking about going back to school and becoming an RN. Where do I start? I'm a stay at home mother of 3, soon to be 4. Are there courses that can be taken onli...
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- To the people below who say there is a big pay difference once you get your BSN - not true - a Bachelor's of Science degree in nursing allows you to take the SAME RN...
- The SPC program is VERY hard to get into... so I'd recommend doing your LPN thru P-Tec (which they do offer online) and then bridging over the RN at SPC, which is much...
- i have researched this pretty exhaustively - if you have a bachelors in a different subject you are laughing - coz you can do it online through eline, and i know there...
Nursing school.....eventually MSN
Asked by V.S. from Lima
on March 9, 2012
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Ok so if you have read my posts before, I am currently enrolled in nursing school. I have 3 small children (4, 22 months & 6 months). I am married to a wonderful man a...
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- Good for you! I've looked at doing the exact same thing. I attended an open house on accelerated BSN programs, and the speaker emphasized that there ARE loan forgivene...
- I have worked in health admin. for many years, but honestly, nursing probably holds more jobs since there will always be a demand for hands on care. As far as the fin...
- Good for you V.! I don't know if I could have managed my BSN with three kids. You are meant for nursing as you can multi task so well. I can't help with specifics as i...
