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Hello....I was wondering if any of the sites that the SRNA works at offer any pay/stipend while they are in training? It's one of those rumors going around, and you know how that goes! Thanks!

Thanks much to everyone! Good to have so many insightful folks to talk to!

I'm working weekends and start this sat. i sent an email to my super today, but haven't heard back, so i thought i'd try out here next. but thanks for the idea!

Hello all. I've just been hired at BUMC as a nurse tech in trauma/general surgery (YAY!), and will graduate in May of 07. I've heard of something called "the baylor plan", where you basically work the weekends, and are considered full time (benefits, etc.....) I have a friend who worked the "plan" as an RN a few years ago, and he told me it was great for school, because he was paid as if he worked his three 12's for only 2 days work. My question is--does this plan still exist, is it as my friend describes it, and is it available for a position like mine, or just for the liscenced professionals? Any help on this would........help! Thanks!

I'm confused as to why I wouldn't need this....I'm planning on going to CRNA school, and need a BSN as one of the prerequisites, and I was told about this program......cost is a great concern, and you mentioned other choices----care to share? thanks for moving me......often get told I don't know where I am!:wink2:

ignorant as to how to send a private message.....sorry! But I'd love to know your thoughts on Excelsior!

RN soon.....looking to bridge to bsn....had an aquaintance recommend excelsior college....went to website.....looked pretty cool! anybody done it, heard about it, loved it, hated it? main concern is---will it transfer if I go for masters? Thanks!

Thanks for your clarification! I hope I didn't come across as too hard-nosed in my response! You show a lot of class with your post, and I too am available to ANYONE who might need answers/ideas about ECC nursing school!

Please see my response to crnasomeday25. I've read your posts re:"renal" and can only offer this......humility and understanding will get you MILES in this program AND in life! Don't mean to preach, but you're obviously bright and hard-working......I'm 38, 2 kids, work full time, and in third semester ECC nursing........does that make me special? nope. Lucky. Lucky to have a supportive wife (financially, too), and the ability to get by on an average of 3 hrs sleep ALL THE TIME!. Some people can't do what we do, so I would advise you to practice "benifit of the doubt" thinking........you really don't know how anyone else navigates through this life until you've walked in thier shoes.............I wish you all the luck.

BTW, on the CRNA path, as well! good luck!

hey! just browsing the site and saw your reply......well said! Nothing personal against those who are making fun/criticising others (re:renal), but as a third semester nursing student who has survived the first two, let me tell all of those who are quick to judge others that when I returned for second semester after starting with the normal 50, we had EXACTLY 29 LEFT! These were ALL students who made straight "A's" on thier prereq's (A&P included), and were dedicated, disciplined, hard-working students. What those who aren't in the program will ever know until/if they get in is HOW DIFFERENT nursing school is from the memorize/puke it out formula of A/P, Micro, Algebra, etc....I would say straight off the bat that the BEST way to make sure you have a MISERABLE time in nursing school is to create a personality that is EXCLUSIVE in it's nature......that's not to say that you need to share all of your work, or to do work for others, but I can also tell you that out of the 40 students in second semester (with 11 repeats from the semester before) that 31 of them were FAILING after the second test!!!! We decided that it was best to help each other out w/studying and insight so that we ALL would progress. I remember when I was waiting for my letter of acceptence......I knew it all and had it all figured out. It is a bit like having kids....you can tell people all you want, but until they go through it themselves, you're really wasting your breath. But I wish everyone luck anyway, and would gladly answer any questions re: the ECC program that anyone might have! Good luck, and have a great Summer!

Hey everybody! New to the site and just finished the second semester of el centro's nursing program.......excuse me-survived second semester!!!! If anyone needs any insight to the program(s) please feel free to ask!!! Congats and good luck to you if you got in for Fall, and keep up the good work to those who are trying!!!!!

Thanks for your input, everyone! sorry so long in responding......I had finals mon. and yesterday.....2 A's and a B!!!!! Yippie!

thanks! it obviously depends on setting, but does shift diff make a big difference $ wise?

Can someone explain what exactly a "shift differential" is, and how it works? I know, stupid question, but I'm a student and keep hearing about it....thanks!