Thanks for the reply! That’s a good point. Seems foolish to me to leave a unit, coworkers and management I love and am comfortable for my first job as an RN. But the potential ICU job is SO hard to pass up. I was only there for one day but I got reaa...
Hi all! Looking for some feedback and and advice of what you think is a "better" option. I graduate from an RN program in December and am starting to apply for jobs. I currently work as a tech on a pediatric floor, and although I never thought about ...
imagineyou replied to Foxgloveandsage's topic in Pre-Nursing
It depends entirely on your program. The minimum overall for my school was 70% as well as minimums in each section (can't remember exactly what they were) and they did not look at your application if you make even a point less than the minimum, even ...
Hello! I can'y answer your question about how sustainable it is to have 2 full time jobs as a nurse as I am not one myself yet, but I've worked a full time and part time simultaneously before and it was a lot. I think I'd recommend finding a job that...
imagineyou replied to wasabidaddy's topic in School Programs
Hey, caligirl! I specifically do have a previous bachelors degree, that's why my application points are a little higher. I'm missing 1 A&P class and didn't do amazing on the teas. From what I understand, there's not one thing they look at more th...
imagineyou replied to SheriffLauren's topic in General Nursing
I'm getting ready to start my journey as a nursing student. After graduating college the first time around, I worked as an advocate for people with intellectual disabilities and am now a foreign language interpreter (I'm bilingual English/Spanish). M...
imagineyou replied to wasabidaddy's topic in School Programs
Took the teas yesterday and ended up with a 77! Not the best but I'm SO relieved I made the minimum since I barely studied. My application score will be 53.99 and I'll be submitting this week. Hopefully it's good enough! I don't have the patience to ...
imagineyou replied to wasabidaddy's topic in School Programs
I'll be applying in August! I'm taking BIO 168 now and will only have BIO 169 left to take by the time I apply. I take the TEAS 8/20 and if i get the minimum scores my app should be around 52-53 points. Any suggestions on the TEAS? I'm TERRIFIED to ...