St. Paul's School of Nursing Fall 2012

U.S.A. New York

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Where are we on this site I don't see any representation from us on here. I am wishing all of us the best in all of our upcoming first semesters of nursing school. We are also moving to a brand new location in Rego Park I am excited. C/o 2014 hopefully lol!!!

No job as of yet. Graduated last May and passed my boards in June. I searched vehemently for about 3 months and decided to jump back into my BSN @ Chamberlain. It is very expensive but I really enjoy it. Much easier and I don't have to deal with the hassle of traveling. Getting an RN position with an ASN is going to be a challenge. Practically every hospital I have applied at is BSN preferred. Even my own hospital, which I have worked at for 5 years won't hire me right now. But it's not impossible, I know of other students who have found work. Some even in hospitals, but thats in the minority though.

My advice is to not worry about that now, just concentrate on finishing. Try to plan ahead though, externship, internship, networking. Also, being already enrolled in a BSN program looks better on your resume than not, it shows incentive in continuing your education.

GL fellow St. Pauls students.

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@BluesquaresHave you been applying for only hospitals? I am wondering about nursing homes and other locations. Do you think the problem is the school you graduated from or is it specifically because they want BSN? Did you do an externship when you were attending St. Paul's? Sorry, I am starting SPSON in 2 weeks and I am so nervous about finding a job in 2 years. A friend of mine also graduated in June and still no position. It's scary to have so much money in loans and not finding a job.

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Mostly hospitals, I would rather not work in a NH. There is nothing wrong with it but it is just a personal preference. Also, I have heard that many hospitals do not consider NH experience to be comparable to actual clinical/hospital experience. I don't think SPSON has any weight on my job hunting experience. Although I would not be aware since no one has specifically pointed that out. They have pointed out that such and such hospital is BSN preferred.

I really think ASN programs will be fazed out in a few years and BSN will become the new standard. You are thinking on the right track though, definitely invest in an externship program as well as planning to get your BSN as soon as possible.

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Hmm.Im starting my second year in January.I felt the first semester was fairly easly. If you give an average effort you can get an A in all your classes. With SPSON I can tell you one thing is that you have to be PROACTIVE since day one. I wasnt so much in my first year but God willing I will try to be in this coming year. We can tend to become passive but sometimes you have to fight for your rights, even with the administration. But if you do your part 110% you won't have to resort to that.Try to stay on top,plan way ahead and always keep a cool head. Don't leave anything to last minute whether it be for studying for an exam,handing in an assignment, or doing any admin work( eg FAFSA ).

Second semester was tough especially the long clinical hours but whatever,it needs to be done. Do research interships/externships from the get go as bluesquares mentioned.It will be a big advantage.Talk with teachers/classmates/ build strong relationships,overlook faults. Try to be active in the Nursing Club. Extracurricuar activites,research if possible. Try to be creative so you can stand out, especially when you apply for that hard to find job.I've have come across some highly motivated people.

@bluesquares. If you have any advise for the final year please let me know. Any exit exam tips, NCLEX tips, and post grad info. Thank You in advance. All the best for the furture and you will definitely get what you are entitled to.

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I think the first year was the hardest for me. Everything else was simply going through the motions. I already had my pace set and I knew the kind of work I needed to put in to get the grades I wanted. For my semester the school paid for our KAPLAN as well as our HURST NCLEX reviews. I hear that they are trying to get the students to pay on their own for those courses.

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@bluesquares I am happy to actually hear from a graduate from spson. All the negative comments about the school was making me nervous. Do you have any idea what school they have agreements with for our bsn?? Also, I was researching where I would be able to do my externship and everywhere I researched seems to want you to be enrolled in a bsn program. Do you knw of any places where I would be able to go?? Thanks!!

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@bluesquares I am happy to actually hear from a graduate from spson. All the negative comments about the school was making me nervous. Do you have any idea what school they have agreements with for our bsn?? Also, I was researching where I would be able to do my externship and everywhere I researched seems to want you to be enrolled in a bsn program. Do you knw of any places where I would be able to go?? Thanks!!

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I believe they have a bridge program with Chamberlain, do your research on it. I am enrolled right now, its relatively easy. You just need a little discipline and computer literacy. The most annoying part for me is APA format....other than that I would say its loads easier than the work you have to put in for your Associates. As far as externships, I wish I could be of more assistance, I made the mistake of not looking myself. But keep your hopes up. Also, don't take for granted your clinical sessions. You never know who you will meet, or what sort of impressions you will leave on the staff. I have heard so many stories about people who impressed floor managers during their clinical rotations and ended up with a job that way.

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I am new to the board. I went to the informational session on 1/25/13, took the 12 minute test..passed it. Can anyone tell me what to expect from the 4 hour HESI test? I purchased the book at SPSON bursar's office... What type of math was it mostly comprised of? adding, subtracting, multiplication?

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Hey guys!!!! I hope someone will see this and answer :) I was wondering how rough the summer courses are. I was thinking of taking nutrition over the summer. Also, I am confused about 2nd semester because it says Med-Surg/pediatrics 8 credits. How do they break that down? Is it twice a week? Class back to back? How is that class broken down? Do you start out in a Peds clinical or start out in one hospital and then transfer to another when peds starts? Help!!! I just recently got a part time job and I am trying to figure out my hours. Thanks!

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Summer classes tend to be okay.I took Micro last summer and it was okay.Because you really just focus on one class.Nutrition should be easy. Peds is one class.I was in night session so we were there like from 430-1030.It was grueling.I had clinical back to back days about 6-7 hrs per day depending on how the day went. Or you can opt for one day 12 hr shift. Peds usually done only at Lincoln hospital in the Bronx as far as I know and you have to go there unless they change it. You go for like 3-4 sessions.The rest you go where ever you signed up for in relation to med-surg.All the best.

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Hey Nike... You said you were there from 4:30-10:30 for med surg and peds... How many days a week just for those two classes? Do you remember if the 12 hour shifts were also an option for the med surg portion? The good thing about a 12 hour shift is you get a real sense of the nurse's shift.

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