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I went to CSU, I committed to Ursuline first then switched to CSU. It was cheaper and that was my main reason for switching. I ended up learning that Ursuline was HIGHLY disorganized with their ABSN program. One of the DNPs I worked with once told me "you're getting the same degree, why pay thousands of dollars more?" -- in reference to Ursuline vs CSU. That stuck in my mind so I went with CSU Good luck!

CSU tuition is the normal undergrad tuition cost for in-state or out-of-state. They don't have a special rate for the ABSN program. ?

I love this thread! I'm graduating May 11th 2019 and I took a position in an ED for my first job. I worked in an ED as a tech for almost 2 years before nursing school and had my practicum in the ED. I'm nervous because its a level 1 trauma center and I worked in a level 3. I just want to be as prepared as possible. I'm absolutely going to purchase that book!

Hello! I'm in my last semester of an Accelerated BSN program. I graduate in May; when should I start applying to jobs?

I dealt with a person like this at my current job. It was driving me crazy, I ended up talking to someone about it. They told me that I should write a list of reasons why I should "thank" this person. At first I was appalled. "Thank a person whom is rude on a daily basis and makes my job and my life miserable?" So I sat down, I wrote about how much more I value being empathetic to patients (she retaliated against patients she found rude). This individual had a phenomenal set of skills, but she didn't have the warm personality to match. So I said, I'm thankful for her showing me her tricks that she's learned, and that when I finish my degree, and I'm as skilled as her, that I want to be more down to earth. Maybe it will be helpful for you to also write a "Thank You" list to your bully. It has certainly made me a better professional.

I just committed to my ABSN program. I had to take one pre-req--that I didn't have completed from my first degree-- for my program. I was informed of Portage Online Learning. It's accredited through Geneva College, so your transcript will say Geneva College and list Portage as a division. (I called and asked because my program said they'd only accept it if Geneva was listed as the school). It's all nursing school pre-reqs. They're online, self-paced, and CHEAP! I paid like $580 something for my 3 credit class. (My university for my degree wants $780 for 1 credit). It's a great way to save money, and the courses are pretty easy. Some are a little more expensive because they have labs involved. Overall I totally recommend it though.

I will be in an Accelerated Second Degree Nursing Program, and I currently work in an Emergency Department. I am worried about my Pediatrics clinical. I'm an only child and I'm also the youngest person in my family, so I've never been around children. I don't do well with them now in the ED and I know if I don't get help I won't do well in my clinical either. Thanks in Advance :)

I'm also an ER tech, my night consisted of: - cardiac monitor transports - multiple IV starts and blood draws - collected like 100 urine samples and ran the UA and hCG test - hooked people up to the cardiac monitor - transported patients to and from tests - helped with pelvic exams - used the HemaCue and Glucometer a million times - stocked for the next shift - prepped the trauma room - supervised a patient's "smoke break" - tracked down a patients missing dress and found it in dirty linen - responded to two codes on in patient units

This post really is so sad, I work in an ED as a PCT. I'm always impressed with the level of care the Attendings provide to people labeled as "seekers" because many of the nurses want to just get them out ASAP, but the attednings take their time to ensure their health and stability before sending them on their way or admitting them.

For a while I would pass out seeing people get IV's/Blood draws, but once I learned how to do them, I have no problems. It takes time to feel comfortable seeing things. I think once you're safely exposed to it a few times, it gets better.

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nice! I think so, I had a pretty difficult undergrad so I hope that prepared me, how about you?

HeyItsMel(: I want to live in an off campus apartment that is close so I can walk, how about you?

I got accepted to Cleveland State University's ABSN program for January 2018, anyone else going there?

I was accepted into both Cleveland State and Ursuline College. I already committed to Ursuline because I was accepted to that program much earlier and just found out about Cleveland State. I will be moving from out of state, but CSU tuition is $15k less than Ursuline. Ursuline has a much smaller program with more individualized attention. I don't need to pay money to commit to CSU, and I haven't toured it yet. I was thinking of committing to CSU then touring it, because it is due by Jul 19 and I was on vacation when the letter came in and just got it Friday, the 14th. I don't know what to do. I know that NCLEX pass rates are 90% for CSU and 100% for Ursuline. I toured Ursuline and loved it, but $15k is a huge difference, because I'm paying for this program with loans. I don't know very much about CSU. Can anyone help?