Heather02128

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1. BSN- Is it Worth It?

   Heather02128 replied to Heather02128's topic in Nurse Residency Programs

   I have 2 more classes to go to get my BSN. I LOVE nursing! good

2. New Grad-Med/Surg or Specialty

   Heather02128 replied to Heather02128's topic in Nurse Residency Programs

   Thanks! I'm in my 50s and I was worried about getting a job bc of my age, I actually had several offers. 3 days doesn't sound like enough training for a new nurse. What about a hospital where you...

3. NCLEX MASSACHUSETTS

   Heather02128 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   I just took the NCLEX in MA. It was hard. If I passed, how soon would I see whether I passed on the website? I feel like I did horrible.

4. BSN- Is it Worth It?

   Heather02128 replied to Heather02128's topic in Nurse Residency Programs

   I will. I only have a couple more classes and plan to go for an advanced degree at some point. Congrats on getting your NP! That is so cool at

5. New Grad-Med/Surg or Specialty

   Heather02128 replied to Heather02128's topic in Nurse Residency Programs

   That is exactly what I needed to hear, thank you. I was worried about going directly into a specialty and then later on wanting to change. I don't want to miss that new nurse orientation, but I'm also...

6. BSN- Is it Worth It?

   Heather02128 replied to Heather02128's topic in Nurse Residency Programs

   No, I stipulation. I have a BS from another field and only need to take 4 classes to get my BSN. I just figured being hired with a BSN would pay more. I guess it's good to have, especially since...

7. New Grad-Med/Surg or Specialty

   Heather02128 replied to Heather02128's topic in Nurse Residency Programs

   Thank you for your reply. My biggest concern is going directly to the specialty and then later decide to switch to something else. I would have lost my chance as a new grad nurse to learn how to be...

8. BSN- Is it Worth It?

   Heather02128 posted a topic in Nurse Residency Programs

   I recently graduated with an ASN and am working on my BSN. I was offered a job, but when I mentioned that I am working on my BSN, they said the starting pay wouldn't change when I receive my BSN. I...

9. New Grad-Med/Surg or Specialty

   Heather02128 posted a topic in Nurse Residency Programs

   I just graduated and would like to get into a specialty. Would it be wise to begin my career on a med/Surg floor or go directly into a specialty? I'm back and forth about what to do. I am in my...

10. DEU

    Heather02128 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi everyone, I wasn't sure where to post, but does anyone have any info on DEU clinical programs? Our class was given the opportunity, but wasn't sure whether doing this would be the best route....

11. Anatomy & Physiology

    Heather02128 replied to Heather02128's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thanks! I'll check them out. Must all topics be memorized? There is so

12. Anatomy & Physiology

    Heather02128 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hello, since I had taken both A&P I & II almost 10 years ago, I don't need to retake them. I don't remember anything. Is this a bad thing or should I take some type of crash course? Could...

13. Online Prerequisites

    Heather02128 replied to Heather02128's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    That's a good point, especially since I haven't taken any science courses since high school a long time

14. Online Prerequisites

    Heather02128 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi, I am new here. I am a career changer with non-nursing degrees and excited to become an RN. Where could I take A&P online that is affordable (that doesn't require additional requisite