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Medic, Your past GPA is/ will hurt you. A BSN would give you the chance to bring your GPA up significantly. It is not that difficult to get a high 3 or even 4.0/4.0 GPA in a RN to BSN program if you do what they ask you to do. In my personal opinion that should absolutely increase your chances of getting in to a graduate program. Also in my personal opinion you need to get nursing experiences during that time. I am also surprised that you have problems finding a prn job as a nurse. You already know people in the ED, start networking when bringing in pt to the ED, talk to your medical director from the Fire Department,…. That was how I got my first job, I pointed out that I just took the NCLEX to the ED nursing director. Nobody had even an idea that I was in nursing school. The rest was just formality with HR. Of Course I do not know what your furlough days are but I now numerous Paramedics working on a fire department and also have a part or even full time schedule in the ED as a RN (I was one of them). Good luck!

Please check your e-mail. Merry Christmas to everyone!

RNMSN78 please check your mailbox

I agree with the above, stop working until you talk to the BON via phone or in person to get the issue resolved. Also inform your employer asap. If you go to work you are causing a whole other set of problems for yourself and the employer!

I used a book from the nursing library, if I remember correctly it was the same that you have mentioned above. I guess my question to you is what score to you need? I am surprised that a 79% is not good enough I was a bit better I think in the mid 80's but had no problems with acceptance in a very competitive environment as all my pre-requisites were A's. Good luck, and be positive as you will do it! You have already improving between the first and the second time.

Thanks mommy, I guess I had no idea it is such a new program. This could cause some additional problems I hope we all get some good news soon. Lets stay in touch!

Hello Guys :) I also wrote the advisor yesterday. Had some problems filling out the online Ap as my current location is Germany (with the military). Waiting for a replay from the college. I was hoping to start end or October :). Also looking for some more feedback from current students.

Thank you for sharing!

Use to use it at a prior job. Why? :)

The AF offered me an O3 capt spot for almost identical background (MSN, 5 years experiences and board cert.). Check with your recruiter, good luck.

All the DoD branches are in a hiring freeze for civilians (http://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/01/army-announces-hiring-freeze/60893/?oref=river ) Tschinault check your inbox please.

I am currently stationed in Germany as a RN with the US Army. I applied in November for all and any position and took the first one which was offered to me. My first workday in Germany was Feb 15. They requested an earlier move but I needed an extra few weeks to get everything done.. Greetings from Germany :)

I am confused... You write "Technically, I'm not a US Citizen in terms of voting and Social Security"... so you are a legal alien not naturalized US citizen? If you are a legal resident (alien) you can not work at the VA, if you have or can get a US passport ( or one could say being a US citizen) you can work for the VA.

confusedstudent_88 , ACLS or PALS are likely worth getting as a student as it shows your future employer that you took imitative, but do not worry about too many cert’s at this time, I rather would like to recommend you that you get experiences volunteering like at your local vol. fire department, medical reserve corps and so on to build your resume. My cert’s include CEN, CPEN, RN-BC, NR Paramedic, State EMS Instructor, CCT cert classes include BLS (I), ACLS (I), PALS (I), TNCC (I), AHLS (I), ABLS,... Hazmat ops, FF, ICS incl. 300, 400 levels, CBRNE, balloon pump class and so on

Usually, a nurse needs experiences in med-surge or other area before starting to work in the ED. Than they have months of training and orientation. Or if they are a New Grad one does usually a one year internship :) So, do not worry...does that help? You should ask for feedback from your preceptor how your doing and progressing :)