I am currently in the midst of applying to entry level nursing programs. I have always aspired to be an RN and it has been a long road with having a family and also taking the required prerequisites. I am finally completing by BA in Human Development and it is now time to begin to fill out my applications. The only issue I have come across is that the schools I am applying to all require a letter of recommendation from an RN. I have been so busy with a full-time course load and raising my children that I do not know any RN's who would be able to write this recommendation! I am literally scrambling to search for an RN. I am so passionate about this career field and would be so very appreciative if any RN on this board could find it in their heart to help an aspiring nurse out.
Specializes in Adult Critical Care, Med-Surg, Obs.
I agree with nurse Leigh. Becoming an NP is a rigorous, time consuming and grind of a task. You need to consider the fact that nearly all schools that provide higher levels of education are a business and like any bussiness the bottom line IS ALWAYS THE PRIORITY. Have you considered the fact that lack of actual clinical experience can come back to haunt you. I would never discourage anyone from following their dream. I am only advising you to be cautious. Working on the floor is an art form and for many thief strokes of technique may take years to develop. An NP has innumerable responsibilities. A program that advertises a curriculum that streamlines to that type of position should be approached with caution. Many of my colleagues here will tell you nursing school is very difficult; many people do not make it through. I would recommend you seek an ADN program then transition to a BSN program so you can get clinical experience at your school. You don't want to invest time, money and energy in a program without knowing exactly what your getting into.
Specializes in Critical Care, ED, Cath lab, CTPAC,Trauma.
I agree with everyone else. In one post you talk of volunteering at a hospital and how you work with MD's and RN and you need a APN/NP to get into a MSN/RN/NP school on the fall and then you mention you are entry level application to school. A NP is a huge responsibility and should require bedside basic experience before you jump into advanced practice. Is this school accredited for NP? Many NP school require RN experience for entry.
It is not ethical to write you a letter of recommendation. How can I recommend you when I don't know you? You don't know me? I could actually be Charles Manson in the prison library! Wouldn't this be a misrepresentation that a complete stranger on an anonymous web site who may or may not be a nurse recommends someone who may or may not be a good person on the same anonymous website to be a nurse.
I wish you the best but I don't think I can help you either.
BlackMurse1
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I agree with nurse Leigh. Becoming an NP is a rigorous, time consuming and grind of a task. You need to consider the fact that nearly all schools that provide higher levels of education are a business and like any bussiness the bottom line IS ALWAYS THE PRIORITY. Have you considered the fact that lack of actual clinical experience can come back to haunt you. I would never discourage anyone from following their dream. I am only advising you to be cautious. Working on the floor is an art form and for many thief strokes of technique may take years to develop. An NP has innumerable responsibilities. A program that advertises a curriculum that streamlines to that type of position should be approached with caution. Many of my colleagues here will tell you nursing school is very difficult; many people do not make it through. I would recommend you seek an ADN program then transition to a BSN program so you can get clinical experience at your school. You don't want to invest time, money and energy in a program without knowing exactly what your getting into.