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Hello. I graduated in May 2012 and still no job. Technically I didn't start looking until after I passed NCLEX in August. I have only had 2 interviews but they went with someone with experience...

I worked my 40 hour a week daytime accounting job just to keep the bills paid and did an accelerated, full-time BSN program on nights and weekends. I used student loans and tapped out my 401 K. ...

I do not have any issues with the color of someone's skin, but I have to be able to understand them clearly. Unfortunately, I have come across many foreign doctors who have such bad accents you...

Thanks guys for the tips :) I appreciate your insights.

I think they all do if you just ask for permission. There was some bad behavior by some students recording lectures awhile back that may cause a few not to allow this, but I think if you ask, the...

Good luck everyone starting next week :) You will pass NCLEX on first try when done with this program.

Anni23 You don't have to buy your ATI books. You can go to www.atitesting.com and download it for free in pdf format. You may have to wait for the setup from your school when you go to the...

Hello, I am a new grad looking for my first job in Illinois. I just passed NCLEX. I did my final nursing clinical rotation of 180 hours in an ICU. What is the career path to become a nurse...

Bonnie is the Math and Science support person on staff. She will schedule group sessions or one on one sessions during your Patho and Pharm classes. ResU Learning Community Directory & Bios |...

Our E/W cohort started out at 16 and 4 failed out after Patho. But 3 are back in and will be graduating either in December or May. I think we were the last of the small E/W class. The next one...

Relax everyone...this program is rigorous but doable--even with a full-time job. I just graduated from the E/W program and all 12 of us in the cohort passed NCLEX at first try. You will be...

I will be 45 in October and I just graduated from an accelerated BSN program. I will be taking NCLEX next month. There were 2 other ladies in my class in their mid-upper 50's. They had Masters...

The few times I did work out while in nursing school, I took my class handouts with me while on the treadmill or stationary bike. In my car during commuting to work or school, I played Vango notes.

Sometimes I have problems with hearing a heartbeat. It maybe also how you wrap the cuff also. Sometimes if I get it too loose I can't hear anything. My other skill I need work on is IV...

I used to like the show Mercy which only lasted for a year. That was a year before starting nursing school. Do nurses really have hot, fast sex with doctors in supply rooms in real life like...

As an adult over 40 I had to keep up my 40 hour work week while going to nursing school full-time evenings/weekends. It was a tough 16 months but completely doable. I just graduated 2 weeks ago...

Depends on your life situation. I am graduating in May from an accelerated nursing program. For the last 16 months I had to keep working my 40 hour day job and the workload for nursing school...

Agreed Brandy1017... Abortion = death, not women's health

I am only in a BSN program because in my situation it is the only one that allowed me to keep my day job (40 hr work week) while going to school in the evening/weekend to get an RN degree. The ADN...

Hi, I am going to be graduating in May with a BSN. This is my 2nd degree after working in accounting for 15 years. I am 45. I am interested in working night shifts because of the pay...

There are accelerated BSN programs out there even if you don't already have a Bachelors. I am finishing up one now. Resurrection University in Oak Park, IL (outside Chicago) is a 4 semester...

My school did not require that we get a physical from the doctor. We only had to be current with vaccinations and get boosters or titers done.

sorry for the double post. My computer froze and I thought it didnt go through.

Resurrection University in Oak Park, IL. It is a 16 month BSN program. All prereqs are completed prior to attending. You have to get an 80% on the TEAS. Classes are 3 nights a week and...

Resurrection University in Oak Park, IL. 16 month BSN program. Classes are 3 nights a week and clinicals are on Saturdays or Sundays. It allows me to keep my day job in finance until I get...