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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 ...
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 ...
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...
RN Nursing Program in California
Asked by O.L. from San Francisco
on April 26, 2011
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Are there any nurses out there who might be able to answer some questions about becoming a nurse?
I am considering nursing school, but wonder if all programs requi...
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- I am not a nurse yet, but I've been trying to get in to the RN programs through the community colleges around here. They all require the microbiology and anatomy/phys...
- My husband is an RN, and it is a wonderful profession! I think what makes him a good nurse is above all his compassion. He always advocates for his patients and genu...
- yes prereqs are required for the program, as far as online, i know theres a few classes you can take online but not the whole program as they require clinicals and lab...
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...
Work from Home
Asked by L.F. from Dallas
on October 26, 2011
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Do any of you know of a good opportunity for working from home? I am an R.N., B.S.N. and would like to work from home. I would consider things not related to the hea...
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- I also think of some sort of nurse consulting line which utilizes your experience. You'll be hit up with all the MLM/direct sales reps for asking the wrok at home...
- Hi, a friend of mine here in TX has a daughter who works out of her home for www.nursecore.net.
- I work for United Healthcare and work from home- they have a lot of opportunities for nurses- just check out their career section. For that matter, check out any insur...
Info. About Which Direction to Take for Nursing Degree
Asked by R.J. from Dallas
on November 9, 2008
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I am considering going to Tarrant County College NE for two years, and then taking the nurse exam to become and RN. Has anyone taken this route or some other route rec...
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- I am not familiar with Tarrant County College. I am a Nurse Practitioner; I graduated with my Bachelor's in 2000 and went on to get my Master's degree in 2005. I know ...
- R., My hubby is at Texas Woman's (TWU) in Dallas and is finishing his BSN. He has met people from the community colleges during clinicals. I'm sure the 2 year rou...
- It sounds good to me!! =) I was considering doing that but it seems like it is taking me forever to get all of the prereq classes so I'm just going lvn then bridge ove...
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...
Considering Becoming a Nurse-need Advice
Asked by J.K. from Detroit
on February 3, 2009
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I am considering going back to school for an accelerated 2nd degree (BSN) to become an RN. I have been home with my kids for the last 5 years, which I loved, but now ...
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- Although I am not a nurse, I work on the floor at a hospital, and for the most part I hear no complaints! whats really nice is that you get to work 3 12hr shifts, so y...
- I am an ICU nurse. LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT!
- I own a home care company and it's a great option for Moms because you can write your own schedule and be home when the kids are there. Hospital shifts are long, but ...
