I have been an RN for over 3 years. I've been married to my Air Force husband for 8 years & have a 4 year old girl & 3 year old boy. I am currently getting a Master's in Nursing Leadership and Management.
I don't know the meaning behind the pinning ceremony but it didn't matter when I had mine. It was a really great experience that I will not forget. Unlike a regular graduation, you are there with all of the nursing students who know what you went t...
Most schools are full time unless you already are an LPN if you're getting a BSN or ADN. Most of the diploma schools have part time night & weekend programs. Part time school takes a little longer than full time.
The eligibility requirements is that you have to graduate from an RN program (diploma, ADN, BSN-it doesn't matter) which takes 2-4 years. Your school will help you with the NCLEX registration process. Then you will apply for the test & take it ...
MJK2005RN replied to carveronica's topic in Career Support
There were many students in my RN program that worked as CNAs at nights or weekends. That could be an option for you to earn money while going to school. Working as a CNA will help you some basic skilss and you may be able to find an RN that can me...
MJK2005RN replied to brookesbuddy's topic in Career Support
I just completed my first semester for my MSN & leadership & management at George Washington University. It really isn't my goal to go into admin but I live in Okinawa & so I have to do distance education (I just don't think you can reall...
I was in the same boat. I never grew up knowing that nursing was my calling. I just decided to go for it because of security and pretty good pay. Now I am so happy with my choice. Of course there are nightmare days but I think that comes with eve...
I have been an RN for 2.5 years. I went throught an ADN program because it was the cheapest way to become an RN where I lived. I decided to go straight to get my BSN because I knew if I didn't do it then I never would. The program I went to was fo...
MJK2005RN replied to mojopsych's topic in Government
Hi MS! While I myself am not a military nurse, I volunteer at the Naval hospital & my husband is active duty enlisted. At the hospital I am at, all nurses work rotating shifts (even civilians & that is why I am not employed). You can have ...