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Hello all, I am currently taking my last course for my BSN (an English lit course ). I currently work as a tech, and have an interview in the MICU at the same hospital. I'm so nervous to be promoted to an RN. It is such a jump in the level of respons...

Any ideas for considerations of pain management of a 75 year old Jewish American? I have tried searching online for pain management considerations for this population, but have not been too successful. Any help would be appreciated.

I cannot speak for other schools, but at my school (BSN) critical thinking is assessed and not really taught. The professors tell students to grab a NCLEX review book and practice those critical thinking questions to improve

I had a cheap watch from Wal-Mart, but it broke after I accidentally banged it against something. I now have a Victorinox Base Camp, and it is great for nursing. It is somewhat pricey, though. http://www.swissarmy.com/Timepieces/Pages/Product.aspx?ca...

I'm starting the 31st...less than one month away now. I'm so nervous/excited! Seems like just yesterday I was starting A&P I and Chem, my first pre-reqs. When do all of you start?

In my nursing skills class I am having difficulty spending time studying because I am not very interested. I find it to be busy work. Having to memorize every minute detail of procedures for lecture exams is not going to help me develop my nursing sk...

hey, i'm currently nearing the end of my first semester in the program. the only advice i can really give is to maintain a high gpa, and do really well on the teas. unless they have changed their admission requirements this year, they are basically t...

I'm in my first semester of a BSN program. So far, I have four As and a B. I am not being challenged by my classes, and feel like I'm not as into it as the other students. This may be that they are married to their textbooks, and I get good grades by...

Thanks everyone. I am in the actual nursing classes (pathopharm, theory, assessment, etc.). I guess I should wait until next semester to really decide. I appreciate your advice.

Yup, I find it pretty easy. A lot less than I was expecting as well.

Your best bet is to apply to a BSN program as it is the fastest route. How are your grades from previous institutions? If your grades are not good enough to get into a univeristy, then you could for the associate's, and then work part-time while comp...

Could you be more specific as to what you would like to know? The education? Job itself? To answer your question about finding a job, the current market is better than most other careers, but it is still not easy to find a job like it was before the ...

I screwed around in high school and graduated with a 2.5 average. I honestly think I could have skipped high school, started college instead of 9th grade, and been in the same situation I am in now. They had on-campus interviews for my state college,...

Hello all, I'm in my first semester in a BSN program. So far, I have gotten As and Bs on the tests. When I received my lowest grade, an 80, my instructor told me if I continue with these grades I will neer become an APRN. This was discouraging to say...

Good luck! BSN or ASN program?

I'm just starting NS this fall, so it's a little early to tell what I'm going to end up doing, but I am leaning toward becoming a pediatric NP in oncology. I definitely want to work with children and find cancer fascinating.

This should help you out... http://www.aacn.nche.edu/DNP/DNPFAQ.htm

Yup, starting 8/31!

I'm starting nursing school in the Fall, and have been looking at my copy of Saunders Comprehensive Review. So many people say the NCLEX style critical thinking questions are very difficult, but from what I have found they are not hard at all if you ...

I have the Kaplan as well. The questions do not seem to be significantly more difficult.

Pre-req GPA: 3.89 they were soo easy for me, so i'm looking forward for more of a challenge this Fall. TEAS-90%

What books do you guys recommend for a 1st semester nursing student? Looking for books that will (hopefully) make life just a little easier in NS.

You'll be fine. Just keep up with it. As for the stats, it is mostly math no one has really seen before they take the class as most don't take stats in high school. It really should not matter if you haven't had a math class in a while.

I'm starting the nursing portion of my BSN this fall. I do not have a job, kids, etc, and will be able to put all my energy into school. How much time should I expect to put in a day for NS, especially if I want to keep my GOA high?

3 classes! Microbiology, a public health class to complete a writing requiremnet, and organic and biochem. Sucks, but will have August off, and then nursing school in Sept. Can't wait!