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How much debt has nursing school put you in and do you believe it was worth it

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I'd rather not say a specific dollar amount. But, between my fiancee (who is a grad. student) and I, we have a lot of student loan debt. I have a degree in History, so I am carrying that debt as well.

Education should be free.

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I will have about $26,000. when I'm finished with my BSN. Yes, I think it's worth it for an education. My car cost more than that!

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Specializes in ICU.
How much debt has nursing school put you in and do you believe it was worth it

I'm fortunate enough to have my parents pay for college so luckily I'm only out cash for gas, lunches, etc. I have to say though, even if I was paying the 1400-1800 semester tuition for my community college ADN program I would say it's well worth it. If you manage your money right and get a decent paying job when you graduate you could realistically pay off that type of debt in a year, not sure how much debt your looking at though.

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your right how are you liking your classes my school has about 18 classes 9 clinicals and 9 non clinicals ... I dont understand how im suppose to do these classes clinicals in 3 or 4 years

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Specializes in ICU.
your right how are you liking your classes my school has about 18 classes 9 clinicals and 9 non clinicals ... I dont understand how im suppose to do these classes clinicals in 3 or 4 years

What type of program are you in, ADN or BSN?

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Specializes in Emergency Nursing.

$0.00 They paid me to get my BSEd my first go around in college. Now I'm paying out of pocket for my nursing education.

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BSN.....which do you guys enjoy more book work non clinicals or hands on clinical classes

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Specializes in ICU.
BSN.....which do you guys enjoy more book work non clinicals or hands on clinical classes

Clinicals hands down my man. Some of the teachers can be rough in clinicals but I've found that if you're not scared of them then they let you do your work and don't really hassle you. Nursing teachers are like sharks. Fear is like blood to them, they smell it and you're as good as dead. I think being a man has helped as well, women are so jealous and hard on each other. The teachers (mostly women) seem tougher on the women students, with the male students they are only tough if you're not doing your job.

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So for clinicals all you have to do is your job?

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Specializes in ICU.
So for clinicals all you have to do is your job?

Basically. Just treat it like an actual job, don't mess around, chit chat, act unprofessional, etc. and you'll be fine. Know your patients disease process, labs, medications, and the plan for the day and never lie to a teacher. If they ask you something you don't know don't ******** an answer, tell them you don't know, but you'll find out.

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I will be starting the clinicals for my BSN program in January. I have one more semester of classes beginning next week. Then I have 4 consecutive semesters of clinicals and nursing classes and I will be done.

I will finish my entire BSN in 3 1/2 years so it can be done. I'm looking forward to clinicals.

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