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I did both. I did the externship and am now in the residency program. They are both an interview process with the various departments in GMC. The externship was really eye opening to the nursing beyond clinicals in school. I also stayed on as a PCT PRN afterward which made becoming a nurse easier and made the last year of clinicals a breeze. The nurse residency started with a lot of class time and was worth it. I was offered a position in my dept for both the externship and residency, but you can interview with different depts during the residency open house also.

Clearview has a brand new facility, one year old. The ICU is 2:1 or 3:1 depending. Eight rooms, but plans on expanding the ICU in the next couple of years. That's all I can tell you. Good luck.

Truck, Been there, done that, now long gone. My motto after the second semester clinicals became: fail fast, learn fast. Meaning: push into the mistakes (not in doing patient harm, instructors will stop before it gets near there anyway) by doing your best, then look and expect the critique, learn from it immediately, and move on. My school and clinicals have been better and less stressful since then. Letting go of my ego is difficult, but is easier to learn with less of it (IMHO). sekishin

Regardless of your decision, learn from this experience that you are going through now and there shall have been no "wasted time. Know thy self, be true to your own intentions, and you will succeed. Good luck to you

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40, HA!!!! I am 41 and just finishing pre-reqs (nights, weekends, and online classes) while working full-time also, but this is nothing: Seventeen (17) years ago my father-in-law went back to school for nursing (was a pipe-fitter before) at the age of 50 and he is still nursing, a correctional nurse, and still going. What a guy and a role model for nurses of all ages. Keep going until you can't go anymore. I am old enough to know there are no "dream" jobs, just jobs and each one is what you make of it. Maybe GSU isn't for you, try a two year technical college. Just keep going. What are the other choices - to stop school. Weigh what you would do if you did stop - whatever that is, is it going to be better or easier. Just focus on what you can control today. Good luck in whatever you choose

I am finishing my pre-reqs at ATC. I live in Gwinnett, but just inside Gwinnett and next to Barrow. Via 316 my drive is 45 minutes to the campus. ATC just built a new Health Sciences building (which also contains most hard science lecture/labs - chemistry and microbiology). The building is really nice. The staff offer a lot of support and I have really enjoyed my classes. I have taken online, evening, and Saturday classes since Summer 2010. I have been impressed with the online courses I have taken (Algebra and SCT100) - they are really organized. Without the flexibility of non-traditional scheduling, I would not have been able to attend, while working full-time. They do have tutors available. Parking is adequate, but I have only seen that during evening/Saturday classes. If you are considering ATC, the clinicals in the nursing program (I have heard) are in/around Athens and some in Gainesville. So if you are set on clinicals closer to Gwinnett, that may be a consideration for you. I have heard that some students are enrolled in more than one school (say UGA and ATC) and schedule courses as they see fit. So this may be an option for you as well (at least to try classes at both schools, although AP1 and AP2 will need to taken at the same school). IMHO, one factor for me was driving "in" to Lawrenceville - traffic can be worse that way than "out" via 316 to Athens. At least more tightly packed going in to L'ville during certain times of the day. Good luck in your choice and good luck in your classes.

Lost count . . . electrical engineer (also), electrician, car sales (new and used) (twice - sandwiching another engineering position between selling cars), plumbing supply warehouse, electrician (again), computers (desktop support, network admin, network analyst, and back to desktop support), and once I get through NS, nurse . . . who knows after that . . . I think I have ruled out astronaut and rocket scientist (although, technically, that could be a single career) . . .

I am not "in" the program yet, but hope to be next Fall. ATC (as well as other 2-year schools in GA) are changing to semesters starting Fall 2011. They have not published the curriculum for the semester system yet. I have taken AP 1 & 2, Eng 101, Algebra, and Microbiology (current quarter). I will be finishing up my non-nursing classes this coming Spring 2011 quarter. I have heard only good things from the one person I know in the ADN program. I suggest going to an ADN information session and they will be able to address questions particular to your situation. Here is the next information session: Associate Degree Nursing Program Overview Event Date(s): 03/14/2011 Time: 1:30 P.M.-2:20 P.M. Location: Room M-105 (Athens Campus) http://www.athenstech.edu/eventCalendar.cfm?&date=03/14/2011 Good luck

I got this one for AP2 and now using for Micro - Sony ICD-SX750: Amazon.com: Sony ICD-SX750 2 GB Flash Memory Digital Voice Recorder (Black): Electronics Is around $120 - but does a really good job.

One thing we are doing before going to school full-time (we are DINKS) is refinancing our home to a 30 yr from a 15 year(10yrs left). Our (required minimum) payment will go from $1120 to $462 - there are no prepayment penalties on the new loan. So if we can continue to make the $1120 per month - we will still pay off in the same amount of time as the current loan (minus the closing costs of the new loan). But if things get "tight" on one salary, we can drop back down to $462 on the mortgage. It just gives us "options". Good luck from a EE . . .

I am currently taking pre-req classes at Athens Tech, which offers an ADN. They also have a new building for Health Sciences.

Well, um, just my wife and me at the house - neither of us have any previous cardio issues, but just took the BLS and was interested in them, since the money is spent (stupid way the FSA stuff is setup that you have to "guess" how much medical expenses you MAY have) and better to have one and not need it, than need one and not have it, but would rather have the $$$ back in my pocket either way . . . so I have reviewed the FSA list and not much else there to account for a large purchase. Used to be eye glasses were expensive, but Zenni eliminated that large expense. So eye exams for both of us are around $100 each (in Nov/Dec). Pre-nursing student and stethoscope is not on FSA list . . . no room in the house for more band-aids . . . will wait until November and see how much money is left . . .

I may have some leftover money in the FSA account this year - any recommendations on type/brand of AED to keep at home ? (I am looking at AED Superstore) Would rather buy one of these than $1200 worth of bandaids/OTC meds. I found out they are an eligible expense.