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  1. NCLEX RN (I took my boards TODAY)

    Thanks for sharing your impression of the NCLEX RN. Congrats on passing.
  2. Black male nurses

    Black male BSN student here. From my experience, there are not that many Black men in nursing.
  3. Ages of male nursing students?

    I'm 30 years old and will graduate from my BSN program in August. Most of the other guys in the program are in their 20s and 30s. Two guys are over 40.
  4. Problem with employment for new BSN graduate

    I not sure about the current job market for NPs versus PA's, however, I do now about SUNY Downstate. I am currently a student in their accelerated program. On one hand, I understand your reluctance to enter the program given that you will have to g...
  5. L&D rotation as a guy

    My experience in L&D was rough at first but it became increasingly better over time. In my case, I think what made things so hard for me was that L&D and post partum were actually my first clinicals in nursing school. I think these two area...
  6. what's a good stethoscope for nursing school?

    I have a Littmann Classic II S.E. Stethoscope. I think it's perfect for nursing school b/c you can hear really well with it and its has the diaphragm and bell side. I originally had a Littmann Master Classic II which is an even better stethoscope, ho...
  7. SUNY Downstate's Accelerated Nursing Program

    I too am unsure of the room or building for the NET test this Friday. I'm going to call the school tomorrow. If I find out the location of the test, I'll post it here. Otherwise, I'll find out from security on Friday morning. (if anyone else find...
  8. SUNY Downstate's Accelerated Nursing Program

    Future fellow classmates, I have not heard anything about the nursing entrance exam. I see it mentioned on the yellow must do list but the only info I recieved thus far is about orientation, which is June 4th. Please let me know if you find out any...
  9. Nursing or counseling degree?

    Deborah, I am licensed clinical social worker and a BSN student. I too wrestled with counseling v. nursing for years and I previously choose counseling via an MSW degree. In comparing counseling v. nursing, I believe nursing is a much better career f...
  10. Best school to take Pre Reqs???

    I took my science prerequisite courses at Hudson Co Community College (Jersey City - very close to downtown Manhattan) and Borough of Manhattan Co College (in lower Manhattan). From my experience, the sciences courses at HCCC are much easier than t...
  11. Hey to all...

    Congrats Mex, It must feel nice knowing that your hard work paid off - you got in! I'm starting an accelerated BSN program this June so we'll be in the same boat soon. Enjoy your free time now and the Summer. nycguy
  12. SUNY Downstate's Accelerated Nursing Program

    Kristen, I completed BLS certification last month. I took the course at an institute in lower Manhattan called Training for Life. The instructor was very good (and there was lots of practice). FYI, there's a multiple choice quiz at the end of the cou...
  13. SUNY Downstate's Accelerated Nursing Program

    Congrats Sal (and everyone else who was accepted into SUNY Downstate). I too was recently accepted and will start the acclerated program in June. I work at a local hospital, and from what I hear, SUNY Downstate's School of Nursing is excellent. Pl...