jennannwarren

jennannwarren

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  1. I had no idea where to place this, but here it goes

    I completely agree with both @williams3929 and @elektrisk564. To be successful as a nurse and to be the best nurse possible for your patients you have to have a passion for nursing. It's a tough job and you work hard for the money you make. You wil...
  2. HRSA Nurse Corps Pros/Cons

    I received my award notification email last Wednesday and declined the award today. I live in Maine and there were no qualified facilities with in a 3 hour radius of me. I can not relocate as I have children in school and own my house. I am just g...
  3. Should I try to get a CNA job?

    YES! I got a CNA job and I have learned more about patient care than I ever thought I would. Clinical is great, but you are only there for a short amount of time. Only being a CNA for a three months, I have seen and learned more than I did in a ye...
  4. 2013-2014 HRSA Nursing Scholarship Program

    I'm not trying to discourage ANYONE from taking the scholarship. It is an incredible opportunity. I just want to make sure everyone does their research and is able to find a place to work after all is said and done. The money is great now, but def...
  5. 2013-2014 HRSA Nursing Scholarship Program

    I can't be that flexible as I have kids in school and I don't want to move them. I have been stressing over this for a week and am happy with my decision to decline the award. It is a lot of pressure to graduate, pass NCLEX and find a job in 6 mont...
  6. 2013-2014 HRSA Nursing Scholarship Program

    Find Shortage Areas: HPSA by State & County You can look by state and county or put in an address. The score has to be above 14 in order to qualify. I have a very large facility that is close to me that have a score of 12 but does not qualify. ...
  7. 2013-2014 HRSA Nursing Scholarship Program

    To all that received the scholarship and those that have not PLEASE do your research to see if there is a qualified facility near you. I have been researching for the past three days and I can not find a qualified facility with in 3 hours of where I...
  8. 2013-2014 HRSA Nursing Scholarship Program

    I live in Maine and my EFC is 680. I have two years left in my BSN program. 3.87 GPA and I attend a private school so the tuition is pretty steep. I applied for the scholarship last year and did not get it.
  9. 2013-2014 HRSA Nursing Scholarship Program

    It said: Congratulations! You have been selected for a 2013 NURSE Corps Scholarship Program award. You were selected out of a competitive pool of 2,547 applicants who applied. As a NURSE Corps Scholar, you are a member of a highly dedicated group o...
  10. 2013-2014 HRSA Nursing Scholarship Program

    It said Congratulations! You have been selected for a 2013 NURSE Corps Scholarship Program award. You were selected out of a competitive pool of 2,547 applicants who applied. As a NURSE Corps Scholar, you are a member of a highly dedicated group of...
  11. 2013-2014 HRSA Nursing Scholarship Program

    I just received the email today saying I was awarded the scholarship! I never had my credit checked, live in Maine, BSN student with last name that starts with W. I am so excited!
  12. Nursing school and working PT???

    It is possible! I work 30 hours a week and am taking 5 classes, which includes a lab and a clinical. Time management is key. Taking a little extra time in the beginning of the semester to organize your classes and assignments is a huge help. I als...
  13. Dannyjdr I was in the same boat as you. I went to nursing school right after high school and did not do well at all. I was much more interested in friends and parties than actually going to class. I left school after three semesters because I coul...
  14. Class Load

    I am starting my sophomore year (first clinical year) in a BSN program. I have 5 classes, which include a lab and a clinical. I have classes 3 days a week, 8:30 to 2:30 and clinical/lab on the 4th day. One day off. Most nursing programs I have lo...
  15. I worked two jobs (one part time and one full time) while taking all of my pre-requisites at a local community college. I paid off all my previous debt (credit cards, car loans) and put some money in a savings account. I start my BSN program next w...