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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 program looked at all my college classes that I had...

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 seeing hospitals lifting the freeze in a few areas (me...

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 about a year or so when NO ONE is going to enter nu...

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 nursing for years and "did their time." Healthcare c...

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 always told myself though school. Good luck!

No, a education is going to cost money. It needs to be done though. :) I think it would be more rewarding in the long run.

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 near Chicago and I think I'd go nuts if I didn't h...

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 STRESSED out can make me want to change everything ...

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 better preparation for CRNA courses (I'm sure ). Edu...

You can do it, reward yourself after you take the class :)

lol....they want you to have a life while you can. I don't know. :)

Student loans. I think that nursing will be well worth it though.

I'll be 20......Dec. grad.

I did not read too much first sem., Now I read and re-read quite a bit. I hate feeling guilty for not reading something I know i really should. The textbooks are better now I guess!

Be prepared for ATI changes.

its 80 at my school. i dont worry about getting an A in the class. Just worry about passing. as long as you pass, you'll still be a nurse.

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. I think another great way to get to tell that nurs...

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 I have to agree some teen moms dont do the best j...

name: tiffany school: kishwaukee college program: associate degree nursing biggest interest at this time: icu or er biggest fear: being able to handle nursing school and kids at the same time(been doing ok so far!) what i'd like you guys to know...

I'm really scared too. I start nursing on jan. 16th. I had my son when I was 15 and I take care of my nephew's too. I do have some help because I still live at home with my mom. I've had nurses tell me that if I did ok in A&P that I should do fin...

sorry, ment to put "but" not "however"

I'm secound born; however, I had my son when I was 15, and I take care of my brother's children. My brother is an alcoholic.