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1. Burnt out PCT/nursing student

   blueskiesandsunshine.prn posted a topic in Technicians

   I am in nursing school. I applied to work as a PCT to gain applicable healthcare experience and have a "leg up" over some of my classmates in terms of knowledge and experience. Most everyone has said working as a PCT or CNA in nursing school provides...

2. 63K ABSN - Yes or No?

   blueskiesandsunshine.prn replied to Cmor's topic in General Students

   My parents are fully supporting me while I am in school and I'm working as a PCT for experience and "fun" money. I guess I should've added that as a disclaimer because I don't care too much about my lost wages (& I myself thankfully won't have to...

3. 63K ABSN - Yes or No?

   blueskiesandsunshine.prn replied to Cmor's topic in General Students

   Save the 63k. My traditional BSN program is only going to end up costing me 20k for four years (includes room & board). General rule of thumb, never go into debt more than you will be making your very first year out of nsg school. 63k is right on...

4. LVN partner lazy

   blueskiesandsunshine.prn replied to reneejones92058's topic in General Students

   If it's an assigned partner, I will reiterate what a PP said and advise you to look out for yourself. If it is a partner of your choosing, then I will give you some sage advice that a professor of mine likes to say - study with the smart people! Surr...

5. Pre-Nursing, A.S.

   blueskiesandsunshine.prn replied to Gabicolon's topic in General Students

   I am confused. Will you have a degree? Or will you just have all of your nursing pre-requisites completed? I have not heard of an A.S. in "Pre-Nursing"; that's a term I only hear in reference to lower division students (freshmen) waiting for acceptan...

6. IPad Mini for clinicals?

   blueskiesandsunshine.prn replied to polycalca's topic in General Students

   I think my clinical instructor would chuck me into the medical waste if she ever saw me use an iPad in the hospital. ? In all seriousness, I would highly recommend avoiding bringing electronics that have photo-taking capacities into the clinical site...

7. Does prestige of program matter?

   blueskiesandsunshine.prn replied to ad2020's topic in General Students

   Quick side note. In my state at least, the first time NCLEX pass rates in 2019 for ADN and BSN programs were 85% and 92%, respectively. So I would contend that this is not always true but of course can depend on location!

8. Does prestige of program matter?

   blueskiesandsunshine.prn replied to ad2020's topic in General Students

   I think a school should be required to report if they manipulate their pass rates using exit exams. Because, honestly, if a student isn't ready to pass the NCLEX upon graduation but has made it through the school's program...I would say the blame sho...

9. Does prestige of program matter?

   blueskiesandsunshine.prn replied to ad2020's topic in General Students

   So, it’s safe to say, a school with a high pass rate that does not administer exit exams would be a “better” program (in terms of preparedness for the NCLEX) than one that selectively only sends those students who are fully prepared to sit for the bo...

10. Does prestige of program matter?

    blueskiesandsunshine.prn replied to ad2020's topic in General Students

    My school doesn’t administer exit exams. Every graduate sits for the NCLEX. What’s the rationale behind schools giving these exit exams? I don’t think it’s a common practice in my area because I’ve never heard of it.

11. Does prestige of program matter?

    blueskiesandsunshine.prn replied to ad2020's topic in General Students

    I would encourage you to verify the information your school provides on NCLEX pass rates with the official state BON data on your school's pass rates. I have seen quite misleading advertisements for for-profit diploma mills that tout high pass rates,...

12. Personal Statement question

    blueskiesandsunshine.prn replied to Habb31719's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Personally, I would NOT mention you chose nursing because you were rejected from PA schools. The last thing nursing schools want to see are applicants that choose nursing as a plan B to PA or Med school - unfortunately, those are the ones who crash a...

13. Help with class schedule

    blueskiesandsunshine.prn replied to Amberd1201's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I remember the mess of trying to fit all my pre-reqs in! It is no fun task...especially with advisors who don't understand a pre-nursing courseload ? I personally would structure it like this: Summer 2020: US Gov TX Gov Life Span A&P I + lab Fall...

14. I feel dumb as a rock in comparison to my classmates

    blueskiesandsunshine.prn replied to Nursing_1011's topic in General Students

    Unfortunately, your performance is all they have to judge you on. This is like saying how high schools shouldn't judge students based on how they're doing in high school...nursing school is a series of benchmarks. It is there to teach you how to crit...

15. Is it safe to be a nursing student right now?

    blueskiesandsunshine.prn replied to guest1141431's topic in General Students

    I completely agree with everything the PPs have said, so let me just add on: 1. We are training to be nurses. This is what we signed up for. Times are scary, but sadly this won't be the last outbreak we will have to deal with. Hopefully the next won'...