I have been an RN for over 3 years. I've been married to my Air Force husband for 8 years & have a 4 year old girl & 3 year old boy. I am currently getting a Master's in Nursing Leadership and Management.
I don't know the meaning behind the pinning ceremony but it didn't matter when I had mine. It was a really great experience that I will not forget. Unlike a regular graduation, you are there with...
Most schools are full time unless you already are an LPN if you're getting a BSN or ADN. Most of the diploma schools have part time night & weekend programs. Part time school takes a little...
The eligibility requirements is that you have to graduate from an RN program (diploma, ADN, BSN-it doesn't matter) which takes 2-4 years. Your school will help you with the NCLEX registration...
MJK2005RN replied to carveronica's topic in Nursing Career
There were many students in my RN program that worked as CNAs at nights or weekends. That could be an option for you to earn money while going to school. Working as a CNA will help you some basic...
MJK2005RN replied to brookesbuddy's topic in Nursing Career
I just completed my first semester for my MSN & leadership & management at George Washington University. It really isn't my goal to go into admin but I live in Okinawa & so I have to do...
I was in the same boat. I never grew up knowing that nursing was my calling. I just decided to go for it because of security and pretty good pay. Now I am so happy with my choice. Of course there...
I have been an RN for 2.5 years. I went throught an ADN program because it was the cheapest way to become an RN where I lived. I decided to go straight to get my BSN because I knew if I didn't do it...
Hi MS! While I myself am not a military nurse, I volunteer at the Naval hospital & my husband is active duty enlisted. At the hospital I am at, all nurses work rotating shifts (even civilians...