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Hi there! I will be graduating from a BSN program this December and need some guidance. I have heard from many nurses, professors, and mentors that new grad RNs need to work Med-Surg for their first year to gain experience and learn to be a nurse. I have also heard from nurses I've spoken to that it doesn't matter, each unit is different and to go after your desired specialty. I want to pursue NICU nursing in a residency program but have zero nursing experience (CNA,PCT) on my resume. I have volunteering experience in a children's hospital and leadership positions, but my only work experience is within the customer service range. So my question is, would a NICU hire me or any OB unit? Should I just bite the bullet and work med-surg for the first year to gain that experience even though its not where I personally would enjoy going to work? Thanks so much!

Hi Michelle! I was wondering what shoes you wore in the program and clinicals?

I have an industrial ear piercing in one ear and thats it, would they tell me to take it out?

That's the part I'm most excited about! To be exposed to different parts of the nursing field and to meet new people! This may be a weird question but I know they have a strict piercing rule? Only one stud per ear. I have a cartilage stud piercing and that's the only one I have. Would I have to take it out or is that okay?

How are the clinical locations? Good hospitals/systems? Thank you for your feedback :)

Does anyone know what the class times/how many days a week are classes? Is it that rigorous that everyone says it is?

Hi everyone! So I got in for Spring 2019 in Fgcu but I've heard mixed reviews about the program and the clinical locations. Can anyone give me some insight on whether this program is worth it or a better program than others?

What??! I got accepted with a 3.7 gpa and only 83 on my TEAS. Don't know what they were thinking when reviewing your app but it certainly wasn't right. I'm so sorry! Good luck with all future endeavors!

They've sent out acceptance letters as I received mine yesterday! Good luck to everyone who applied!

Hi everyone! So I need some advice if any of you have been in this situation. I've been admitted to Florida Gulf Coast University's BSN program as well as Nova Southeastern University's BSN program. Money of course is taken into account but I want to know if anyone has had experience with either program. Good or bad regarding courses, clinicals, professors? I need to make a pros cons list to decide which is better. Thank you!!