mike1973

This has worked for 4 other fellow students in my class.

I was reluctant to try the trick but my nerves got the best of me! I tested at 08:00 and did the trick at 13:00 and it would not let me register. Just found out that the Ohio Board posted that I am an RN!

I got hired in a brand new ER 7p - 7a. Should be interesting! Would like to get MSN and teach.

I am right there with you! It is a very weird feeling. The hectic lifestyle we lived during school has come to a screeching halt. Non-student life seems dull and boring but that will all change when we pass the NCLEX and walk onto the unit for the first day. We need to really appreciate this "down" time, we earned it. To be honest though, I have started reviewing for the NCLEX-RN so that I feel that I am being productive.

I'm 36 years old work 40 hours in a week in the plastics industry, have a family, President of Student Nurses Association, and will graduate in 20 days. I have maintained a B average in my nursing courses (pre-reqs had 4.0). So yes it is possible but not at all easy. No matter your circumstances nursing school is challenging and demanding.

I'm the only male out of 33 students and I feel like there is no difference in treatment between myself and the other students. We all get along and respect one another, they even elected me as president of our class. We are always joking about me knowing their cycles and feeling like I am married to 32 women but it is all in good fun.

I am going to be 36 when I graduate in the spring (fingers crossed) and I feel that I would have not made it through the classes if I had been a "traditional" student. I have more drive and really want this career change. You can do it!

The only assessment tool used in my program is test grades, which I do not agree with. I am not adverse to testing being the majority of the grade but there should be other items incorporated to assess our knowledge (case studies, annotated bibliography, research paper, class presentations, etc). I have suggested alternatives to testing and am met with resistance. The excuse from the instructor is "We are preparing you for the NCLEX" or "I don't have time to grade research papers". I believe that other assessment modalities would help solidify the material and help with applying the subject matter. I would like to know what other institutions use to assess their students. Thank you in advance for your input.