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What is the salary for a full-time public school nurse by the NYC Board of Ed and/or a school nurse working in a college in NYC? I hear the colleges pay their school nurses more, but I'm curious. I couldn't find the salary info anywhere, not even o...

My CNA nursing certificate is going to expire at the end of this month. I know I have to retake the written exam if I don't find a job, but will I also have to re-take the skills part as well (performing a skill on a volunteer in front of a proctor)...

I failed nursing school (got 2 C-'s in OB and pharm) from a BSN program. I hate the idea of having to give up. If I could start over, I would take fewer classes at a time...Is there any other school(s) in NYC or LI or anywhere that would consider m...

I'm a f/t new nursing student. If I work as a CNA or nurse tech, would I be risking my future career prospects as a nurse? I heard that CNA's & nurse techs need liability insurance, so I would hate to make a stupid mistake & then risk my fu...

I need help deciding between becoming a certified nursing assistant or medical assistant (or other?). My goal is to take nursing courses while working part or full-time (depends if the hospital covers tuition fully) as a CNA or medical assistant, et...

I'm curious about this because my friend told me (her mother is a nurse). She said that NY will soon require LPN's to get their RN licenses, and do away with LPN programs altogether. Could this be true? I was going to do the LPN program, but I did...

I'm an Adelphi nursing student now. To answer your questions since I came in as a transfer myself, if you don't have a prior associates degree in nursing, they will not accept more than 2 nursing classes taken elsewhere. Not sure about pharmacology...

Here's the school's web site: http://www.adelphi.edu

There are no pre-req's required in order to get accepted into Adelphi's nursing program. If you choose to take them early, you can't go wrong by taking Anatomy & Physiology 1 & 2, microbiology, nutrition, and general chemistry 1 & 2. Ju...

If you can afford to just concentrate on passing your NCLEX, that would be best. Otherwise, I don't see why it'd be tougher to find a job as a nurse tech. You could always say that u plan to work f/t as a nurse at the place once you get licensed. ...

I'm not a parent, but I am a f/t nursing student. I had a previous BA in English when I applied to nursing school and had to quit my job as a substitute teacher b/c I was so overwhelmed by all the reading (esp. chemistry) after I was accepted into n...

Thanks to all for your replies! I'm in an RN program, but I often wish I applied to a LPN program instead! It's going to take me 3 yrs to complete my BSN (even though I have a BA already in English!) It's ridiculous how long it takes to complete t...

I'm attending Adelphi & taking CHE 109. It's a very tough class, tougher than general chemistry. Unless you're strong in math and/or chemistry, it won't be easy at all. I study more for that than my other classes, incl. nursing classes (which ...

I just watched the show "Hawthorne" on the TNT channel. It's a new drama about nurses. I liked it... It seems to be a realistic portrayl of what nurses do. I'm glad there's finally a show about nurses. Nurses deserve immense respect for what the...

Please name some 2- or 4- year colleges (preferably in Long Island, Queens, or Brooklyn) that don't require the pre-requisites to be completed by the application deadline (I am applying as a transfer student). I already hold a BA in a nonrelated fie...

Is there any school (preferably in NY) that accepts prior nursing credits (some or all of them) even if the candidate does not hold any type of nursing license already? I know LPNs have no trouble transferring nursing credits, but many schools for so...

Thanks for your reply. What school would that be?

I don't know anything about St. Vincent's, but what I do know is that it's very hard (if not impossible) to transfer nursing credits later on unless they are non-nursing pre-req's such as chemistry, statistics, etc. It's not just that school, it's a...

I'm at Adelphi now (class of 2012), and I was in a similar situation as you. There are so many added fees and other loops I have to jump through at this school. There are several pre-reqs also before reaching clinicals. The school has a decent rep...

I inquired about the spring. It's tempting to go there since they offer an ASN, but I worry that they're not accredited. What if I decide to transfer to a BSN program later, and they don't take me or all of my classes because of that? Does anyone ...

I live on Long Island, and it's easier to navigate with a car. Public transportation on the Island is not as easy and convenient as it is in the city. You may get lucky and get clinicals near you in Manhattan. It depends on your class schedule and...

Can you please tell me the new address of St. Paul's School of Nursing in Lake Success, NY? Did it open yet? What's the price of tuition for one semester, f/t? Thanks!

Wow that seems gross. That nurse ("Nurse Jackie") could be sued for sexual harassment if she did it in real life, very unprofessional. From reading that, it doesn't sound like a realistic portrayl at all...

I don't have Showtime, but the commercials for Nurse Jackie look weird. The show is weird b/c they seem to focus on her drug addiction to draw viewers in. I like the compassion that's portrayed in Hawthorne. The show actually shows what nurses rea...

I've applied for CNA and PCA positions in Nassau, but I have no relevant work experience so far. I plan to work p/t while attending nursing school f/t. When I get hired and start for the first time, is there anything I should review before starting...