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I don't think you can make a decision right now about the job market in three years. I am starting ANP school in January, I haven't done any research on the job market right now because it doesn't apply to my situation. Also - ANP is what I want to do so I am doing it. Before I started nursing school they were saying everyone could get a job, by the time I did pre-reqs, went through the program and took the boards they were saying no one can get a job. Guess what - I got a job within 1 month of getting my license. Especially given the direction that health care is going, it is difficult to predict how things will be in three years. You pays your money and you takes your chances!

I am an EMT and found that the knowledge gained in practice was helpful during nursing school for two reasons: I already could recognize many signs and symptoms of emergent situations and I was already comfortable with patient contact. But that was from being a volunteer EMT for 5 years before starting nursing school. Just getting your EMT certificate without using it wouldn't mean much. So join your local fire company or Ambulance corps, they will likely pay for the EMT program for you. Also - I think that my EMT status helped my resume a great deal when I started looking for a job.

hey, sorry to restart an old thread. Can anyone give an update on this program. I am about to start the application process for Summer 2011. I have had some online classes in my BSN program so I am familiar with the format. The theory classes I don't have a problem with being online, but how hard is Pharm, assessment and Patho online. I feel it would be difficult to digest that information without a lecture. How does clinical work? Are you completely on your own or do they provide leads? the website is somewhat lacking in information so thanks in advance for any answers.

I took kaplan and my averages were about the same as you. I had 82 questions on NCLEX. There was another in my Kaplan class who twice failed the NCLEX but took other prep classes. She said that Kaplan was head over heels better than the others. I don't know if she passed this time though. Good luck

Long Island: $35.~ for RN/BSN and $3.5~ for night differential

For those who are taking online MSN/MBA have you found any prejudice from your superiors against online programs? The online plan is great, but I would be concerned that if two applicants applying for a management posititon are compared side by side and one has an online degree the other a 'regular' degree that the online may be viewed as not as serious. Any thoughts?

Thanks to everyone for the posts. I am going to take a prep course in Jan/Feb then recertify for EMT and take these at the same time. Fortunately, my wife works and we have money saved so I can afford to take the classes if we feel they will help get a job offer more quickly.

Thanks to all for the advice.

I will be graduating from an accelerated program in December. I am very interested in getting an ED position after graduation and I know that several hospitals in my region have ED fellowships for new grads. Can anyone advice as to whether taking ACLS/PALS on my own will 'boost' by resume to the top of the pile, or am I just wasting money? Any advice is appreciated.

My undergrad was 3.8 GRE math:660 verbal:570 I think it is ok to send grades in, GRE will send score directly to them.

I too would recommend the program. I am in the one year and while the workload is tough it is doable. For example the summer semester starts next week and since it is summer the semester is 12 weeks instead of the usual 15 weeks, but they still have to get 15 weeks worth of info in. So I am in lecture on Tuesday and Thursday from 8am to 6:20 Tuesday and 8am to 7:30 Thursday. Clinicals are Monday, Wednesday and Friday 7 to 5. Half the summer is Monday and the other half Friday. So each week I have one day off during the week to study. The program is not perfect, they do seem a bit disorganized at times and we had a pretty poor professor for one class, but overall I am liking the program and feel that I am learning a lot.

It took about 55 minutes this morning. I plan on leaving early every day (around 6:30) to beat the traffic, then go to library or gym and swim/run/bike until class starts. then the same after classes and wait until traffic dies down.

that is my plan! I have cousins that live in the area if there is a snow storm (or a late happy hour), but I have a 4 1/2 month old at home, so the wife won't tolerate too much of that.

I'm an EMT as well (volli at East Norwich Fire Co) I ordered the shoes online shoebuy.com Bought Men's Merrell Encore Moc Pro. they were pricey though. But better to spend an extra $30 then to have your feet kill for 6 hours a day all year.

Went there today for the fit test. Very simple, only took 10 minutes. Didn't think to get the kit though. I have a steth and bp cuff already, what else is in it?