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Also just to clarify ... I’m not sure if I made sense. The other licenses: paramedics, RT, XRAY and surg techs... I’m not saying they didn’t have the medical or clinical knowledge -they do and many times more advanced. It’s the nursing thought process that was a challenge for them based on what my classmates shared with me. So where as they would possess the correct clinical answer they would still get the questions wrong because it wasn’t the correct nursing answer. Hope that makes sense. Just wanted to clarify for any future readers of this post.

The mobility course is accelerated. Like the previous posters stated the systems are combined and you cover multiple areas throughout the year. I believe I did labor and delivery the second semester. The idea is you possess enough knowledge from your previous healthcare experience to keep up. In traditional they start you in the second semester of traditional track if you possess an LVN from ACC. (not sure if that's still an option) If you are an LVN you will not have as much problem as the other licenses: paramedic, RT, Xray tech and surg tech I believe. My classmates who possessed these other licenses to qualify for the program had a harder time changing their thought process to " think like a nurse". (You know like if hand washing is the answer you always pick handwashing... kinda like that. It sounds dumb but those wrong answers on the tests add up).The other side of that sword is you might rely on your LVN/LPN experience and not "answer by the book". That was one of my challenges. If you require more structure I would go with traditional. They provide more hand holding which for some aspects is beneficial but it takes longer to finish the program. Traditional is better organized as a program. Also from my friends that were in traditional it sounded like traditional is more diplomatic and mobility is more like my way or the highway. The reason I chose mobility was because it's three semesters in a row so you finish in a year. It was difficult but its doable. Goodbye social life, goodbye family, what are friends? ( I also worked full time nights the entire time). The traditional track does not do Summer semesters so many in that program use that time to work or finish other non nursing courses. I had everything non nursing done before I started so again I didn't care about that stuff I just wanted to finish as fast as possible. I passed the NCLEX the first time at 75 questions. ACC is a great school in general for nursing and carries a lot of clout in the community. You will not have a problem finding a job, especially from hospitals that are aware of mobility they will snap you up, you are already experienced and they like that.

I completed the mobility program and will be happy to answer any specific questions you may have

Glad to see all these replies, a little update in case anyone is interested. I graduated in Aug and passed NCLEX in September, I started the residency program today and I asked for more money based on my LVN experience and *I got it* I'm at a Level 1 trauma center, Magnet status, in Austin. I am pleased that I was offered $26.65 and I countered for more money and got $27.65. My residency will be 12 months longs with 3 months precepting and then monthly lectures. Overall I am excited to start the residency, the nerd in me loves school. I'm glad my LVN experience was recognized as valuable. A few of my other classmates are in my cohort and based on their convo I don't think they received extra money but I also don't think they asked. Thank you everyone for helping me see the benefit of the nurse residency. also it was required of me lol but my frown has turned upside down.

Thank you for the real tea! Great advice.

Thanks for your reply. I hope to attend some open houses to gain more information. I’m trying to get some insider information about other new grad nurses’ experience with their programs.

I want to hear about your nurse residency experience and especially if you are in the Austin TX area. Was it worth it? Did you love it? Was it pointless? I am an LVN in (you guessed it ATX) finishing my RN this August and kind of don’t want to do a residency. The MAIN reason is the pay. I’ve heard that new RNs who do residency programs get stuck at the bottom rate which in Austin is $25.00. That’s how much I make now as an LVN. I hear that it’s non-negotiable. Now I know I’m still green so even with my LVN experience I realize I am still considered a baby. It is possible I won’t be offered much more should I get offered a regular position not tied to a residency ( a girl can dream). And I get it- it’s not all about the money, and I understand the value and reality of paying dues and putting in your time (but y’all the rent ain’t cheap and I’m almost priced out of this area) help a sis out give me your wisdom! So tell me your experiences. What you wish you knew. What you know now. Everything.

Hello! I will be applying to the 2018 mobility. How has everyone's experience been so far?

Thank you all for your comments. I don't think I made one part clear. I give them full time availability they just schedule me on the days that I'm not available. It is self scheduling in the sense they ask for the days available and I X out the days I am not available. I follow the policy and they put me on the days I X out. I am one of the most senior in the department.

I work for a level 1 trauma center in a major city. We're the only adult level 1 although there are two level 2 from the competing hospital group. I work as a tech in the ER. When I was doing my prerequisites for nursing school they always accommodated my schedule, I work full time 3 x 12's. Now I am in nursing school and they won't accommodate my schedule. I still want to work 3x 12s, but they keep scheduling on days that I am in school. They worked with with me for about two months and all of a sudden stopped honoring my requests. When I asked my manager why they did this she gave me some BS answer about how they "do their best" but can't 100% guarantee the schedule. My department is not short of techs, practically everyone I work with is in school nurses and techs and they work with everyone. I'm not sure what to do. I know the answer is square in my face but are they trying to push me out? I have an excellent record and get good reviews. I don't know what to do, except try to find another job. I'm really disappointed since I love my ER, my company and my job.