mcs1505

Yes, Keep us posted :)

If you already have a bachelors, why don't you try an accelerated program? U of Cincy has one that gets you your MSN in two years. I would assume you could fall out after 1 year with your BSN. It's worth looking into. I moved to FL to attend UFs 1 year accelerated BSN program. I did find that financial aid is slim to none for second bachelors seekers.

While I agree that new grads need to realize that they are indeed at the bottom of the totem pole, there is a difference between entitlement and pursuing your dream job. When I entered my program I knew I wanted a position in a Pediatric ER in Ohio. After I take the NCLEX I'll be starting my job at Cincy Children's ER and I don't think there's anything wrong with that. I found a hospital that had a program specifically for new grads in the ER and I worked hard to get it. I really never thought I would get it, but for some reason I did. When established nurses ask me if I have a job lined up and where it is, they act like I've committed some sort of crime for already having a job, let alone having one in a double-specialty. Many have let me know, in no uncertain terms, that they think I will fail. Gee, thanks. I don't feel entitled to the job, I feel blessed. I didn't complain about my salary; it might not be the highest I've seen, but I am absolutely thrilled to have it. I'll be on a flex schedule (which basically means I'm their b**** until I get off orientation) and I'm perfectly fine with that, as I see it not only as working my way up, but as providing me with the opportunity to try all the different shifts to find what works best for me. What I'm trying to say is that there is nothing wrong with wanting something extreme and trying to get it. There's also nothing wrong with being dissappointed if you don't get it. Desire =/= entitlement. Also, to anyone who is really desperate: try the military or try looking out of state. Nearly everyone in my program (60 people) has a job, and we still don't graduate until June 19th. It is possible, you just might have to be a little flexible.

So does Cincinnati Childrens in Ohio: they offered me a job in the ER as soon as I pass NCLEX. I came from Florida to get it. I just kept calling and asking what I needed to do. Then I traveled up there to interview.

When we got the box they explained that the ebooks were just electronic copies of the book. And they were all on one CD together. The access code is completely different than the ebook. The code just gives you access to a section of evolve's website that contains some review material and a couple quizzes that are part of your grade (but that you can take as many times as it takes to get 100%). If you buy the textbook new they usually come with an access code. If not, or if you pick up a used book, you can buy the access codes for like 60 bucks from half.com (make sure the access code is the most current edition, even if you got an old book).

You don't need any of the ebooks. They are EXACTLY the same as the text, only on a CD. So basically you are buying two of each book when you buy the box. Ridiculous? Yes. The only way this works is if there are two of you willing to split the price of the box and one gets the texts and one gets the ebooks....at least that's all I can think of. Health assessment: yes. I don't remember using the access code though... Pharm: not sure. You guys have a different professor than us. All we needed was a drug guide. Skills: Yes. And the code. Nursing diagnosis: You could probably get away with sharing this one. I managed to always "forget" to bring mine, even though I owned it, because who wants to haul that book around?? It was the only book we had to bring to class, other than the drug guide. Concepts: I don't remember this book...but if it is for Essentials of Nursing it may be one of the books that you "need" but I never used. I hope that helps. I base "need" on whether they assigned readings from the book and the material then actually ended up on the test. But the Patho book is NOT needed (even according to the prof) and I'm glad they didn't put it in the box...though it's odd that the box is still the same price even without that huge book...

Sorry Ty (and anyone else) but the books (and scrubs) are taken.

You'll need at least one pair of white scrubs (two for the fall since you'll have two days of clinicals back to back). As for colored scrubs to wear to lab: I know a couple girls who only owned two pairs of colored scrubs as well. I personally had 3 pairs of whites and like 20 sets of colored scrubs...but I'm a clothes horse.

In addition to what you have already, I'd say you need: Physical Assessment, the Clinicals Skills & Techniques books, and the Med-Surg manual because they do assign readings from those books and test over the readings. Sometimes it's not covered in class. My advice is to buy athletic/running shoes from any shoe store. They only have to be "mostly white" with a back. It's more important that they are comfortable than that they look "nurse-y." Most of the nurses on the units where you have clinicals wear running shoes.

I saw a couple people mentioning buying books: I was planning on selling mine to the used bookstore but if you can get them in the next couple days (before Wednesday afternoon), send me a PM and we can set something up. I'm pretty flexible on price. You can see them and make an offer. I still have all the summer books, as well as the med-surg book and research book for the fall and the Peds/OB book for the spring. (And you don't have to want them all, obviously) I also have a lot of small-medium scrubs and a pair of size 7 white shoes I'm giving away for free.

http://www.amazon.com/Saunders-Comprehensive-NCLEX-RN%C2%AE-Examination-Nclex-Rn/dp/141603708X/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1240632306&sr=8-1 Saunders Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-RN® Examination Make sure it has the CD it comes with. That CD is worth it's weight in gold (in the opinion of someone who just passed HESI).

Hey guys, I'm not sure if any of you care or anything, but they sent out the emails about the football ticket lottery today and I just wanted to encourage you to enter. I didn't because I didn't like football and thought I wouldn't have the money but a lot of the nursing students went together and I wish I could have gone with them. Something to think about :)

I don't know about ya'lls program of course, but this year we had like 8 guys I think. I would think they'd probably try and admit about the same number if possible...

FYI, there is a fee associated with paying online via ISIS with a credit card. I recommend sending a check if you want to do it before you actually get on campus.

Yes, you get the whole week off :-D Whether or not you feel like you can travel is an individual decision. I went home to the panhandle, and I also went to NY the first weekend of June, so it's possible. Lots of people did travel, so it's entirely possible. You have a couple papers and projects but if you work ahead and efficiently you have plenty of time to yourself over breaks. Also, for anyone who is interested: I had some scrubs (white and otherwise) donated to me when I started the program. Clearly I never want to wear white scrubs ever again ;-) so if anyone is in the G-ville area feel free to PM me and we can set up a meet place. I have some colored tops and bottoms too that I don't want anymore that I'd be willing to give away. After all, they were given to me. I just ask you pass them on to the next class if they're still in good shape. They're mostly smalls (the whites are a small) but some of the patterned tops could easily be mediums.