How 2 Become a Nurse BSN, RN

ICU, Coaching, Counseling

Hi I'm a RN Registered Nurse working in the ICU. I also run a site to help student nurses get into nursing school. Contact me at [email protected]

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How 2 Become a Nurse is a BSN, RN and specializes in ICU, Coaching, Counseling.


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    University Of San Francisco ME-MSN Fall 2020

    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...
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    National University Cohort 65

    @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...
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    Cook Children's Nurse Residency July 2020

    @PRnurse22 Here's some tips for any nursing school interview. Good luck!
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    National University Cohort 64

    @Alexaaaaaa Here's some pointers on how to do well on the nursing school interview. Good luck!
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    HESI Scores

    @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...
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    National University Cohort 65

    @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...
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    West Coast University 2020- Orange County

    @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...
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    Recommendations for BSN Programs

    National University is in SD. West Coast University isn't far. Also WGU is a good online option. Good
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    SCC ADN Fall 2020

    Good luck everyone! I help students get into nursing school. Let me know if you have any
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    Semester 3 of ADN Program

    @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...
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    RN + MBA?

    @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...
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    Should I go straight into a BSN program?

    @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....
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    Does prestige of program matter?

    @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,...
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    AP1 and 2 online 1 Sem. and Micro. in class same time.

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

    @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...