Thank you for your input:) I do understand that anything can happen and expecting the worse, complications and missing clinicals and classes, may tip the scale to just forgoing my spot. Sadly, the...
Now that I have thought about it more, I do agree with this comment!:) I guess, the most important thing is for the person to do whatever it is that they deem important to prepare for the program, be...
After graduating a nursing program and before you can work as an RN, you need to pass the NCLEX, a board exam for RNs, here in CA. Go to Rn.ca.gov Click "Applicant" tab Choose "Education" Then you...
Hi! Like others have suggested you can go through a CNA or Med Assistant program. You can also volunteer at hospitals and network while you're there. You can also take Drug Dosage Calculation and...
Hello! Private School 1. Check your (state) Board of Registered Nursing -look at attrition/ retention rates -NCLEX pass rates - ARE THEY EVEN ACCREDITED? 2. 80k -check with that school's financial...
I have heard this a lot of times during information sessions for different nursing programs. You can check your application and read through it word per word, to see if there was anything you...
Congratulations! All your hard work has paid off! All your experiences with your kids, being a single mom, and working full time will surely help you be the best nurse you can possibly be. Remember...
Also check if you need Statistics, I think it is needed too for your BSN. Might as well take it in a community college rather than paying a lot more at the university while getting your BSN. And if...
Hello! There are a lot of tips on here already for your situation, I will put links when I find them. According to almost all of my info session for Nursing schools, the counselors and teachers have...
I agree with the others and say, Pharmacology, Pathophysiology, and Drug Dosage classes will be helpful. Check out online classes from community colleges too. Start looking for tips on what to expect...
If you have made solid connections and have stood out during your career at your hospital, you may want to talk to you RN Supervisor or DON and see if being an ADN can land you a job over there. There...
All the other comments are helpful! I want to add that printing out the charts you are learning and sticking them things you always use; notebook, backpack, bathroom door (lol), may help memorize...
I think it all depends on how motivated you are.It may help if you can email the instructor and ask them about the coursework. You can also drop in during one of the professor's classes and check out...