How 2 Become a Nurse replied to PagingFutureNurseTerri's topic in California Nursing
Adding my 2cents. I personally did an ABSN program. Although cal state programs are cheaper, from my understanding they take longer from acceptance to start. An ABSN or even a school like west coast...
@Jessica Werner Yes it is according to the CA government it has a CCNE accreditation. You can find them all here: https://RN.ca.gov/education/attrition.shtml More tips and considerations can be found...
@Katylee826 I also took AP2 & micro together. It's tough but you can do it! The HESI test is split up into 8 sections. There are individual categories that the school can look at. The science and...
@Jessica Werner A few people have mentioned retaking classes. That may help, but I would suggest not letting it hold you back. Maybe look into some back up schoosl while you're at it. West Coast...
@futurebsngrl Check the CA Board of Registered Nursing Site NCLEX Pass Rates: https://www.RN.ca.gov/education/passrates.shtml Accreditation, Attrition: https://www.RN.ca.gov/education/attrition.shtml...
How 2 Become a Nurse replied to Stressed.Student.Nurse's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN
@Stressed.Student.Nurse As your name implies you are stressed. First chill out, if you did well in the last semesters you'll be fine. Review what you've learned by skimming over and cementing some...
How 2 Become a Nurse replied to mashley89's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN
@mashley89 You're in a good position. There are a lot of positions for RNs with MBAs. You'll see it when you start working in the hospital. You can be a charge nurse, manager, director, house...
@lxx Definitely start working first! Most hospital new grad programs pay the same regardless of ADN, BSN, or MSN! A lot of hospitals will also pay your tuition to make the transition from ADN to BSN....
How 2 Become a Nurse replied to ad2020's topic in General Students
@ad2020 No! Avoid un-accredited and poor schools. But go to the cheapest, accredited, reputable school you can find. Once you get your first job it's all about experience. Higher education may matter,...
@kanja Sorry to hear about your senior year. Don't get too discouraged, a few of my friends had similar set backs and came out on top. It definitely sucks, but you'll forget about it once you're an...
How 2 Become a Nurse replied to Nursing_1011's topic in General Students
@Nursing_1011 This is the beauty of nursing: there are many different specialities. Don't strive for what others desire or value, you won't even see them after school. Seems like you already know what...