lizv

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1. Should I retake some not required pre-reqs...

   lizv replied to KJackson2015's topic in General Students

   well it depends. the program I am in looks at overall GPA, and if you meet the requirements, then they rate you by quality points for just the required pre-reqs...before admitting students. So you might be wasting time and money if you take other cla...

2. considering RN as career move, fears/concerns/questions

   lizv replied to elljayo's topic in General Students

   It's just a warning. I went into it thinking there was so many jobs in nursing. A lot of people have that misconception. But then with the recession people go back into nursing, some put off retirement, and new grads are churned out every year. It's ...

3. considering RN as career move, fears/concerns/questions

   lizv replied to elljayo's topic in General Students

   job listings are for nurses with EXPERIENCE. Look up the ad's and they will usually say. At least 1 year or 2 years experience. It's the same as you described, like a catch-22. Just type in new grad nurse job. You will see how bad it is in some areas...

4. UALR-quality points

   lizv replied to Mrs.Mumz's topic in Arkansas

   no problems! Any other questions, just ask! I usually come on here every couple of days when I'm bored! :)

5. UALR-quality points

   lizv replied to Mrs.Mumz's topic in Arkansas

   It's easier to work out a schedule in the summer, when you get to lectures/clinicals it's much tougher to hash out a work schedule, especially the half semesters. In the summer, you will have may-june to complete the nursing skills course. If my mem...

6. UALR-quality points

   lizv replied to Mrs.Mumz's topic in Arkansas

   I actually got my CPR certification at work so I didn't have to do any CPR training. When you go in for orientation, or something...can't quite recall but they will have sign up lists for classes. You can always call the UALR Dept of nursing so they ...

7. UALR-quality points

   lizv replied to Mrs.Mumz's topic in Arkansas

   aww congratulations guys! I remember being in your shoes last year. The first orientation steps are a little chaotic, just remember to get everything in on time. I was scared to open the letter as well, it was such a small envelope. lol! It's a good ...

8. UALR RN PROGRAM

   lizv replied to Witty3RN's topic in Arkansas

   aww good luck! Also, if you're not already a UALR student, you have to apply to UALR separately and be admitted and then also apply to UALR nursing. It's a bit tedious! I'm not sure when you will need to do this...I'm not aware that the nursing dept ...

9. UALR RN PROGRAM

   lizv replied to Witty3RN's topic in Arkansas

   Yeah I was surprised they have such a big group of students. They have three sites for classes though: Benton, St. Vincents and UALR. I'd suggest just apply ASAP and cross your fingers! I understand about not wanting to prolong going into school! Wor...

10. UALR RN PROGRAM

    lizv replied to Witty3RN's topic in Arkansas

    Hi!! I am responding to your post as a UALR RN student. Just helping you out a little. :) I'm currently in the program and I just started this fall. First, if you want to get into the accelerated, you should apply EARLY, as in ASAP because i beli...

11. I just got my Acceptance Letter!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    lizv replied to OB-nurse2013's topic in Pre-Nursing

    congrats! I know how grueling a process it can be!

12. Sketchers for clinicals?

    lizv replied to VVCN2012's topic in General Students

    those shape ups are soo ugly. sigh. but they do seem comfortable when i tried them. better than the easy tones.

13. Becoming A LPN While In RN Program

    lizv replied to Ccutie515's topic in General Students

    It is possible and exists at my program. I think we have to take it before our 2nd year...or something and have to have the chairperson's approval. I'm in an ADN program and just started so I haven't really looked into it. You might ask your current...

14. States that offer free nursing education in exchange for working with them

    lizv replied to idlasjm's topic in General Students

    how the rest of us pay for school. Loans. A lot of us aren't gifted scholarships/grants. You can take out federal loans that will pay interest if you qualify. As far as states that will pay for your education in exchange for you working for them, i'm...

15. Saint Kates BSN program

    lizv replied to Kamrun's topic in General Students

    Just a heads up but I tried to apply to st. kates as an out of state applicant for their nursing program. When I talked to someone there, they told me that St. Kates has this thing where you have to take all of the prereqs at their school for the nur...