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[Kristin]

Please excuse me if this seems to ramble on but I really want to become a nurse and have gotten frustrated with the different routes that are availble to take and would love some advice.

History: I received my Bachelor's in Athletic Training from Purdue University in 1999 but never practiced in the field due to becoming pregnant (unexpectedly) with my first son. I have re-taken some classes since then but now want to pursue my nursing degree. I have 3 sons and am married to a US Marine and live on Camp Pendleton (Oceanside, CA).

I am curious if anyone went to National University to get their RN? Any opinions about it?

I am currently undecided about going there because I need to have a letter of recommendation because of my degree and they want me to use one of my Purdue professors (they being the academic advisor). I am uncomfortable with that because that was 7 years ago and a lot has changed (ok, I slept through some of my AT classes near the end, I was just burnt out). I would really like my most recent boss to write it for me but the advisor said I should go with Purdue. I don't know if that is really the right path to take but would hate to not get in on that alone..

Anyone else a second bachelors student going for nursing, what paths are you taking, any advice? I honestly wish I had just chosen nursing the first time around!

Thanks!
Kristin

[want2rn]

Hi Kristin
I am also thinking of applying to National University, but am having a bear of a time with my personal statement. I dont know what they are looking for and Im afraid if I say the wrong thing, I wont be admitted. Have you had any luck finding someone who is attending or has attended that school for advice.

want2rn

Please excuse me if this seems to ramble on but I really want to become a nurse and have gotten frustrated with the different routes that are availble to take and would love some advice.

History: I received my Bachelor's in Athletic Training from Purdue University in 1999 but never practiced in the field due to becoming pregnant (unexpectedly) with my first son. I have re-taken some classes since then but now want to pursue my nursing degree. I have 3 sons and am married to a US Marine and live on Camp Pendleton (Oceanside, CA).

I am curious if anyone went to National University to get their RN? Any opinions about it?

I am currently undecided about going there because I need to have a letter of recommendation because of my degree and they want me to use one of my Purdue professors (they being the academic advisor). I am uncomfortable with that because that was 7 years ago and a lot has changed (ok, I slept through some of my AT classes near the end, I was just burnt out). I would really like my most recent boss to write it for me but the advisor said I should go with Purdue. I don't know if that is really the right path to take but would hate to not get in on that alone..

Anyone else a second bachelors student going for nursing, what paths are you taking, any advice? I honestly wish I had just chosen nursing the first time around!

Thanks!
Kristin