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Well, I am a early bird but I would think being ten minutes early would be appropriate.

When I took NCLEX in 2009 it was all about priority and delegation. You should cover everything Saunders review or any NCLEX review should help but you are seeing more and more priority and delegation plus select all that apply..really know those! Go...

It would probably depend on the job. If it was management etc you would probably have to have BSN. Just regular staff nurse I don't see why BSN would be required.

What kind of experience do you have to have to be a forensic nurse? SO far all I have done is psych and quality management. Forensic nursing has always interested in and I was not sure how to pursue that. DO you have to take special classes.accredit...

Yes, you can do it! I was 50 when I started nursing school. My kids were grown however and that helped tremedously! If you want something bad enough it can be done. Do you have a solid support system..husband, family etc that will be there for you be...

Where do you live??? This is such a suprise for me. There were jobs waiting on ALL of my fellow students in Louisiana. I have no advice whatsoever because this is so different from my area. I would move if I have to. Good luck to you!

I learned absolutely nothing in Micro. Unfortunately, my professor only wanted to teach basic chemistry and the Krepps (?) cycle. I had nothing regarding infections, sepsis etc. I was so disappointed.

Well, I can tell you what pre req class I wish I had paid more attention to because it came up over and over again in nursing school, clinicals, NCLEX reviews, the class was Developmental Psych. I did not realize the importance of this class until it...

I also was 52 when I became RN at 52. I work in Quality Management and geriactric psych. I have to admit I would not want to do med surg at my age and I am sure telemetry floor is the same. Everyone is different..there are a lot of older RN's doing ...

Only YOU can decide if it's right for you. Even if you get into nursing and don't like it..are you really any worse now than you were? Probably not. I was a 52 year old grandmother when I graduated so don't let age stop you. Actually 30 is not old at...

I was 52 when I graduated from RN school. My kids were grown which helped. My poor husband didn't see me for a while because I still had to work (they put me thru school) 32 hrs a week and drove almost 600 miles a week. I graduated in December 2008 a...

Have you checked into LPN school? The Vo-tech's are usually less expensive. I really hate to see you give up on your dream.

All I can say is don't give up your dream. I saw this happen MANY times at my school and the students went back the next semester and did pass and become a RN. Just see it as another twist in the road but you will reach your destiny.

That sounds great!!! I hope ALL the schools that kept good people from graduating due to HESI will follow in CCC's footsteps. I hope all the nursing schools in Louisiana are reading this. Please consider changing your graduation requirements. All HES...

I understand completely!! My school also had the same rules. Where do you attend school. Are you in NW Louisiana? Anyway, my school required a 900 to pass finals to graduate. What does your school require. I would love to see HESI done away with. Out...

You have to have a compassionate and caring nature to be a nurse but I honestly believe that when selecting a career choice you MUST consider income and job availability also.

Nursing was much more difficult than the pre nursing! My school also had the HESI test which was very difficult. Actual nursing classes involve nurse care plans, clinicals and tests and all that together is very hard. I made it at 52 years old and so...

They are NOTHING alike!! NLN is like a ACT test, it has different subjects like reading, math, english, algebra, etc. HESI is like a mini state board I had to take after each semester to progress to the next level. I got the books on each subject, li...

No, it's not wrong to be furious! I also worked hard to become a nurse. My own family does this when in fact he is a medical assistant in a clinic but calls himself a nurse. I love my nephew but c'mon if you wnat that title go to school and earn it!!...

I live in Louisiana and every student I know that graduates has a job within one month. I don't know what state you live in but keep looking, the perfect job is out there for you! God Bless You!!!!

That is sooo crazy!!! You would not be eligible to take boards if you hadn't finished school. Sorry you are having so many problems.

I graduated in December 2008 and passed boards in February. If you have a license it was understood that I had the proper education, at least in my case it was.

If you have your nursing license why are they wanting your transcript. I was only asked to produce the license.

Dear VEEKA25, I am not sure if tht is legal or not. I also feel you should be "grandfathered" in since that was the requirement when you enrolled. Maybe you could appeal the 900 HESI to the board of regents, dean,etc. I am not sure who you need to ta...

That is an attainable goal to acheive. Good luck.