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I'm having a hard time finding a PRN job in Miami without any previous nursing experience. Residency programs seem to be the only way to start working as a new RN; not sure how feasible it is to balance the full-time FNP and a residency, though. Does anyone know if it is possible to "transfer" this application to the Spring 2021 part-time curriculum? I don't want this to hurt my chances of getting accepted, but I also cannot skip on getting work experience as an RN these next three semesters. Thank you everyone! Glad we have this page to help each other out.

Hey! I submitted my application last Friday and received an email that same day that they were reviewing my application. Does anyone know if it is possible to work full-time while doing the program?

Congratulations to you guys and welcome to the family! Can't wait to meet you guys on orientation day! Claudia Char AO President, Nursing Class of 2019

Congratulations and welcome to the AO family! Can't wait to meet you guys in person on orientation day

Sure! It has definitely been a different experience from my first degree (Biology). Balancing 19 credits is a whole 'nother mission, but I felt like starting to work from Day 1 (writing down every single due date on my planner) allowed me to stay on top of stuff. I don't recall having crammed for any exam last semester (Spring), because that's not really how nursing school works, you have to learn a little each day if you want to take something from the whole experience. Something that was very new to me was the grading system since you need an average of 93% and above to get an A. I was initially very intimated by this--but it can be done! With regards to having a job, I personally had to stop working in order to solely focus on this year and I still think that it was the best decision for me. However, some people in the program still have a part-time job and some are parents, so everyone's story is completely different. You have to study weekends and make a lot of sacrifices, but I recommend having at least 1 day out of the week to set the studies aside and enjoy some social time and unwind, or you will burn out. Always try to be one step ahead of the game so nothing surprises you. I would recommend at least watching Youtube videos to familiarize yourself with some of the major medications, or at least the ones with easy-to-remember mnemonics. This will help you with pharm AND make you stand out in clinicals. Another thing, it takes a little bit of time to get used to the format of nursing questions, don't let it discourage you and just keep practicing and practicing. I wish every one of you the best of luck and I hope to see you in orientation ?

Hey everyone, Good luck on your applications! I'm the current President for the 2018-2019 class. If you have any questions regarding the program, please feel free to contact me at [email protected]. -Claudia Char