- Over 50, CNA now, ADN in Fall 2027 — anyone else starting late?
Hi everyone, I'm new here and looking for my people. I'm over 50 and choosing nursing as a second career. I already have a bachelor's and a master's in other fields, and I'm now in CNA class in...
64 points22 comments5 d ago
- $100k+ in nursing school debt now or wait another year to save more money and reapply?
I’m 23 and recently got accepted into SMU’s 12-month ABSN program starting January 2027. Tuition is around $109k, and I’d graduate with over $100k in total student loan debt, including my previous...
50 points116 comments4 d ago
- Got into SFSU ABSN 🥳🎉
This was my top choice and I only applied to two schools! Beyond belated and definitely committing. Anyone future classmates wanna start a group chat?
46 points39 comments6 d ago
- Teachers are so much more dogmatic and pedantic these days
I'm in my mid 30s coming back to school, taking my prereqs online at Portage Learning. I hear so much online about how students have changed so much and are lazy, illiterate, etc. but rarely do I...
45 points16 comments6 d ago
- 33F career changer - NP vs. PA?
I’m 33F with a BS in Biology and \~10 years of experience in healthcare business. I’m seriously considering a career change into clinical medicine, specifically primary care, women’s health,...
26 points59 comments4 d ago
- How can I get an entry level job in a hospital?
Hi everyone, I am looking for a job preferably in a hospital. Any suggestions? I’m pretty poor so I can’t pay for EKG , CNA , etc programs unless they’re free. I live in NYC. I was trying to apply...
22 points38 comments1 d ago
- Update to my previous post: I got in!!
I didn’t think I was going to get in to the 2nd school I applied to after my first rejection, but I am so glad I didn’t give up hope! I still need to pass A&P 2 this semester, but I currently have...
15 points5 comments5 d ago
- CS Grad and Dad Considering Nursing: ASN, BSN, or Accelerated?
Hello everyone, I've been thinking about switching careers from tech to nursing, partly because the job market has been really rough and I haven't been able to land a job. My first question: if I...
13 points43 comments3 d ago
- Can’t Start RN Program Because I Transferred In A Class…
I have AP credit for psych 101, but I was told that I need to take the class for a letter grade. Wasn’t told this until today, so it’s too late for me to take psych this semester and start the...
12 points8 comments4 d ago
- Waiting on acceptance email
I really hope I get in. It seems like forever waiting on the acceptance email or congratulations email. If I don’t get it I won’t be too mad. I’ll try again fall semester 2027. I will know this...
10 points7 comments7 h ago