rngrad2009

As I come closer to my BSN graduation date, I start to wonder what do I study next? I want to continue my nursing path and attend graduate school, yet I'm not sure what I want to major in. The school I attend now has a graduate program, yet it is only for Nurse Education and Administration. I'm really not interested in studying either one. I actually enjoy being hands on. So, for those of you who are/was currently in a MSN program, how did you come to the decision of which specialty to study? I personally enjoy Forensics, but am not sure what jobs are out there in that field. I really would like to obtain my CRNA, yet I can not commit to the fulltime study. I'm a single mom who needs to work.

Instead of College Network, go to Indiana State's website. They offer the LPN-BSN nursing program online. U take your clinicals locally. they have an agency of local nurses at specific hospitals that will precept u. U don't have to travel to Indiana for exams either.

Well, last week I went into a LTC facility simply just to fill out an application. I had on a pair of black jeans and a casual sweater. I was so surprised when the DON came out to interview me. I immediately apologized for my appearance and told him that I was not expecting a same day interview. he said that i looked nice, the interview was done and I got the job:balloons: That was a close call!!

Congrats! I just got hired as a new grad in LTC also. I feel that you will learn the most on day shift because of all everything going on during the day. If you can handle day shift, then you can handle any shift:welcome:

Where is DCN located at. Do you know if they accept prior nursing credits like Excelsior dones?

do you know of any websites that has templates for downloading. I had to do a care plan last week and i was looking all over the place for a template. thank you :stone

I believe that Pennsylvania is one of the few states that has a diploma program left. Hopkins does not offer such a program, yet nursing students do rotations at the hospital

It's good to study with at least 3 NCLEX books. Once you do all of the questions and read the rationales from the first 2 books, the 3rd book's material really sinks in. Saunders has a nice book, which clues u in on how to eliminate those 3 questions. good luck :balloons:

Rue is a publishing company, not a school. Rue prints materials used to prepare u for the Excelsior College exams. Excelsior made a comment on my SBON website stating that they are not affilliated with Rue, Rue is for profit and very expensive, and you are better off getting all of your materials through Excelsior. Clinicals is a weekend long experience in new york.

congratulations!!! i am so happy for you. so how did you prepare for the nclex and how long did you wait before taking them? i heard that if you get less than 100 questions, then you are ok. when you start getting 200-300 questions, then there is a problem. good luck with your new future! :balloons:

I agree. A good instructor will point out your faults and will take the time to explain correct procedures and rationales with you. I have been lucky so far

Hello! I am in the Nursing Program and I have two toddler boys, ages 3 and 4. I learned very quickly that home is no place for studying. Both boys are in schools with after care til 5pm, so I study in the library at school. That way, when I get home, I tend to the children's needs. I hope u will be able to place your children in a daycare. We all have to sacrafice, yet it is with great rewards in the end. Good Luck!

40 is too young to wonder if you are too old. Go for it!