Nursing in 09

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1. Is their really a nursing shortage?

   Nursing in 09 replied to studentmalenurse's topic in General Nursing

   My school requires 80% to pass, and for our med/surg it is divided into 8 week sections and they decided we needed 80% average on our tests, not overall. So some very good students who were just below on their tests but did well on papers, clinicals,...

2. D-Day Today/ 75 Questions

   Nursing in 09 replied to dalegirl's topic in NCLEX

   I am only in my second semester, will graduate in may of 08. Got in quicker than i thought when i picked my name lol. I was wondering how soon after graduating can we take NCLEX? I realize their is paperwork involved and then scheduling, I have heard...

3. Help!Should I go to nursing?

   Nursing in 09 replied to cutefish1's topic in General Nursing

   Their are so many people who really want to be in your position. The program is grueling. It seems a shame for someone to be so half hearted to take a spot from someone who wants to be a nurse desperately. Also with such a young shild if you arent re...

4. Do you have to take ATI exams?

   Nursing in 09 replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Students

   We have to take the ATI. First semester we needed 80%, second we need 85%. We get 2 or 3 tries, can't remember for sure, then they take 10% away from our total grade, which would mean almost anyone would fail since we need 80% to pass a class. That h...

5. Walking on eggshells at clinicals

   Nursing in 09 replied to zilla704's topic in General Students

   I am in my second semester of my ADN program. Last semester my clinicals were at a magnet status hospital and most of the staff was great. This semester I have 2 clinicals per week, one on the day shift and one on the evening shift. The staff has bee...

6. possible rant: the real reason for the nursing shortage

   Nursing in 09 replied to Delirium, RN's topic in General Students

   My school requires 80% to make sure we will be ready for NCLEX. I love the classroom time and enjoyed my clinicals until i got to the floor we are on now, It is a med floor and the unit clerk, aides and some of the nurses are just mean. The aides say...

7. Weighing my options

   Nursing in 09 replied to user9876's topic in General Nursing

   Both are great but it seems one of the great parts of RN is all the options, not so many options in PT. also much more time in school for PT and more expense to school. But we all have different situations and goals. follow your heart. good luck!!!

8. Ethics Violation-Would you remain silent or challenge the system?

   Nursing in 09 replied to MissJanelle904's topic in General Nursing

   You did the right thing. Now go to the director of the nursing program. A lame teacher is a bad deal especially for A&P. that was pathetic handling on his part. I am a firdt semester nursing student and know very well how much we use what we lear...

9. just some reassurance for nursing school

   Nursing in 09 replied to Nursing in 09's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I am fortunate to be doing my clinicals in an excellent hospital that has earned magnet status. The nurses there are taught to be extremely friendly as is everyone there. I have never seen more friendly staff. I hope to work there. Next semester I go...

10. just some reassurance for nursing school

    Nursing in 09 replied to Nursing in 09's topic in Pre-Nursing

    the worst part is it is constant, no breaks in the load until the semester is over. I set goals to get my work done so i can have a day or afternoon off and that helps me alot. I know in the end the payoff will be worth it and i can do this, 16 weeks...

11. just some reassurance for nursing school

    Nursing in 09 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing

    I just wanted to let all of those who are prenursing know not to believe all the horrible stories. I just finished week 9 of my first semester and am doing well. I will say I have learned more than in any other 9 weeks of my life. I do not work but h...

12. Fired from job

    Nursing in 09 replied to goingnuts's topic in General Nursing

    I have a very close friend who was a has been a CNA for 17yrs, was often employee of the yr, left the nursing home due to politics(she was fired because she was the union steward) went to work for hospice. she had asked not to be sent to her old nurs...

13. I want/wanted to quit Nursing school.....?

    Nursing in 09 replied to RNsoon!'s topic in General Nursing

    just out of curiosity-why did you choose to wait to take the NCLEX? I am a 1st semster ADN student and our instructors encourage taking it asap, it has a higher pass rate that way. I got into school quicker than expected-will actually be nursing in 0...

14. Thoughts on online courses

    Nursing in 09 replied to godsend213's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I have never heard of nursing classes online, but I did take many prerecs online. They were great for me, but don't kid yourself, it takes discipline to do well in online classes and they are difficult for many people. I had english, psych, nutrition...

15. CNA after first semester nursing school?

    Nursing in 09 posted a topic in CNA/MA

    I start the RN program at my community college later this month. I have been told I can be a CNA after one semester. Is this true? If so, do I need to test for it then? I am hoping to work PRN in a hospital as a CNA during the remainder of my RN prog...