HOPE2BNP

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1. Class

   HOPE2BNP replied to Fox's topic in General Nursing

   Oh Golden West Community College in CA. I have taken a two online classes now. For the first one (statistics) I had to come in for the tests but this one actually administers the tests online. They are open book but timed so you still have to stud...

2. Anyone taken the GRE test?

   HOPE2BNP replied to BChapp3182's topic in New Nurse

   I just took it a few weeks ago. 630 verbal (yay), 570 math (boo). Still waiting on the essays. Anyway my advice is definately to study. If I had studied more I think I might have upped my math score. Kaplan and Princeton Review have some pretty g...

3. Class

   HOPE2BNP replied to Fox's topic in General Nursing

   No worries. I am now taking Growth and Development online. If you are going to do an online class I think Growth and Development is a good one because its pretty easy. I think online classes are a little harder in many ways because you don't have t...

4. Advice needed about pregnancy/new grad?

   HOPE2BNP replied to bonjovigirl's topic in General Nursing

   Hey bonjovigirl, don't stress. A lot of modern women go through this. I am struggling with the same questions as you but if your still in your 20s, you have time and I think that by putting pregnancy off until you are in the right place IS putting ...

5. What are the BEST and WORST States to practice as an NP?

   HOPE2BNP replied to Roland's topic in NP

   Actually, I have the same question. I was considering NP school in Illinois. Is that a bad idea?

6. Offended by Prayer

   HOPE2BNP replied to CCU NRS's topic in General Nursing

   I am pretty tied to my own religiou but if somebody with a different religion than mine prayed for me I wouldn't mind. It is the thought that counts

7. Getting discouraged

   HOPE2BNP replied to chadday21's topic in CRNA

   Just writing to let you know your not alone. I am going through the same thing. My college grades were good but I have to take the GRE for the program I want and I am terrible at those kinds of tests. I am trying to prepare, but it is so hard with...

8. New Parish Nurse--A Few Questions

   HOPE2BNP replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

   I am not a nurse yet but I do have an MA in Religion so I can offer what I know about working with a range of faiths--there ARE ways to do it, although it may take some effort to figure them out. I think it is great that you want to do this by the w...

9. RN vs. Psychologist

   HOPE2BNP replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

   You make a great point. following your bliss can lead you right into trouble. I followed mine, and now I have an Masters Degree and a totally lousy temp job that I am about to lose. I am now hoping to enter an Entry Level RN-NP program. I would ...

10. RN vs. Psychologist

    HOPE2BNP replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    Ever considered a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Degree. This would give you more flexibility and allow you to persue both interests. Also, rumor has it that the pay and opportunities are better too.

11. Failed NCLEX

    HOPE2BNP replied to pie123's topic in General Nursing

    I am so sorry. I understand how bad you feel but don't give up hope. You'll get through this, and I can tell by your determination that you will pass next time. You will get through being jobless too. I know it is the scariest thing. Since you w...

12. Question about amnios?

    HOPE2BNP replied to Burnt Out's topic in Ob/Gyn

    i am sorry to hear about all you have been through. of course this would make your discision very difficult. i should add i am not a nurse yet, but i am here to offer a lay person's opinion. before moving forward i would ask my doctor about the ri...

13. Thanks for the encouragement

    HOPE2BNP replied to virmm1's topic in General Nursing

    I just want to reiterate. I'm not a nurse yet either but personal experiences as a patient and the family member make me want to be one. Why, because its all you nurses out there that make being sick or hurt a little bit more tolerable!! You may n...

14. Thanks for the encouragement

    HOPE2BNP replied to virmm1's topic in General Nursing

    I just want to reiterate. I'm not a nurse yet either but personal experiences as a patient and the family member make me want to be one. Why, because its all you nurses out there that make being sick or hurt a little bit more tolerable!! You may n...

15. ADN NP's...?

    HOPE2BNP replied to Dave ARNP's topic in NP

    Thanks, I really appreciate the encouragement. I also appreciate reading everyone's perspectives and concern. It is helping make more careful and informed educational choices