NurseStudentYay

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1. Do We All Need To Have a BSN Now?

   NurseStudentYay replied to NurseStudentYay's topic in New Nurse

   I most definitely plan on persuing a BSN once I'm finished with my two year degree. Ideally I'd like to get hired into a hospital and get tuition reimbursement to help me pay for it all. Now that jobs are scarce I'm thinking that I might need to p...

2. Haven't even started the program, but already terrified of flunking out

   NurseStudentYay replied to kayty2339's topic in General Students

   I had the same fears before starting school. I have been out of school for 10 years and I was never any good at it. This time is different though because this time I'm more motivated to do well. So I studied my butt off, and I am now carrying a so...

3. Do We All Need To Have a BSN Now?

   NurseStudentYay posted a topic in New Nurse

   I keep hearing that hospitals are now raising the educational levels of their staff by only hiring BSNs and not RNs. I wasn't so concerned till I heard that the hospital I really wanted to work for is ONLY hiring BSNs. Is this a rumor or are you gu...

4. Will There Be More Jobs in 2010?

   NurseStudentYay posted a topic in New Nurse

   I've been reading the posts here and I want to say congrats to all you graduates! I also have been reading about you guys having a tough time finding employment which is to me since I thought nursing was one profession you can always depend on. We...

5. DCCC NET Reading Comp Advice Needed

   NurseStudentYay replied to ecf1972's topic in Pennsylvania

   One thing I just realized, I got a letter from school saying that they're doing away with NET for 2010 admission, and are now using TEAS. Have you checked with Eli to make sure that your score on the NET will be used? I hope so!

6. DCCC NET Reading Comp Advice Needed

   NurseStudentYay replied to ecf1972's topic in Pennsylvania

   Congrats on such a high score!!! I scored 3 points higher than you on math but 3 points lower than you in reading, but with reading being held higher than math, you did better than me! I am confident that you will be accepted to 2010. I am in the ev...

7. Starting Nursing Program This Month....Getting Scared Now!!

   NurseStudentYay replied to NurseStudentYay's topic in General Students

   Thanks mom35! I am also a big fan of positive affirmations. Why didn't I think of that? Could I also get some more tips and advice on study habits that will help?

8. Starting Nursing Program This Month....Getting Scared Now!!

   NurseStudentYay posted a topic in General Students

   I am starting my nursing program this fall after being out of school for 10 years. On top of that I am taking Anatomy & Physiology in the fall since I couldn't do it during the summer. Our school's acceptance program was based on the NET, which...