Raise your GPA in college. Take all the pre-requs you can at a community college, and get a's and b's in all the classes. You can do it. My GPA in high school wasn't the greatest either. The nursing...
ILRN200 replied to Music in My Heart's topic in General Nursing
There is still a nursing shortage. It WILL be worse than we could ever imagine in a few (maybe 2-3) years. Nurses on the floor know that there is limited help (lab, transporters, RT's.....). I am...
ILRN200 replied to Music in My Heart's topic in General Nursing
It is better than nothing. Also, it is getting the experience in. Better than a job not in health care. WHEN IS THIS GOING TO END! This is terrible! I think hospitals are going to get a bad push in...
I'm sorry you are having a hard time finding a job too. I think it is important to remember that there ARE nurses that will do the 12 hour shifts, go back to school etc., many of them have been in...
A pro that I saw (as a single mom going through NS) is that they will learn from example how important school is. Also, they will see you doing hard work and the pay off in the end. Thats what I...
well, if your single I guess that is a different story. I agree with the above, you could just rent for a while and see if you like it. Just don't do anything crazy on a whim. City's are nice, I live...
I can't tell you what to do. For me, a little while ago I wanted to go to another place too (thought I was in a BAD situation), now I have changed units and am much happier. It seems as thought bing...
Taking easier classes is not a good way to raise your GPA. This strategy is very well known by universities. It would probably be best to take grad level courses to raise a GPA. Plus, that would be...
the majority of classmates in my class are here to help people. I can tell by the amount of support wee just give each other. Also I think our patients get a huge amout of care and empathy c q task....
It sounds like this girl is not going to make it. I had my Son when I was just 15 years old and I am providing a loving family for him. That is part of the reason why I wanted to become a RN. Although...