LeesaRN

You need to get in touch with the recruiter. I recommend that you keep calling until you make a connection. She will give you the number to a person who will give you a Vet pro pass code, Keep her number by the phone while you are filling in the information if you happen to have any questions. I had a lot because I thought it was kind of confusing, and didn't want to make any mistakes. I'm not sure if they are hiring any new applicants but always keep calling because people move to different areas with in the VA system and also to different location in the country. Feel free to pm me for more details.:heartbeat Good Luck Leesa

I started the whole process in February. I'm still waiting but I just graduated and they are waiting for my final transcripts. The whole precess takes a while, Vetpo is how they verify back ground and references etc. You need a physical and don't forget the dreaded interview. Again the processes is a bit lengthly but hey its worth it. I did my preceptor ship there and I loved it. The staff was great and the patients were very appreciative. And hey the benefits are off the chain. I have three of classmates who will be working there. Again the process is long but its worth it kinda like nursing school .Ha Ha :heartbeat Leesa

Congrats and thanks for the insite. Leesa

I graduate in May and just received an offer at the VA in Missouri 22.23 an hour 10 percent nights and 25 percent on weekends. I'm thrilled, a girlfriend in my class 65 applications and 2 interviews and no job. Only two in my class of 45 have jobs that were not techs prior. Good luck to all.

yes, it's the St. Louis VA. I don't know why they told you that. You should call, the nurse recruiter is Mary coleman. Good Luck

I was just hired as a Student RN for 22.23 an hour. I have no past medical experience. I don't know who told what but thats the truth. It does take a while for all the red tape. I will be starting in June after I graduate, I'm so excited. The benefits are great.

I am a forth semester student at Forest Park and I think we have at least 5 to 10 student who transfered to Forest Park for Florissant Valley. They have a high passing rate because it's survival of the fittest. I guess if you are a strong student then go for it. Nursing School is nothing like your prerec's. I love Forest Park. You can call your instructors at home if you have any questions ,I kid you not. They are so supportive. I was on both lists myself and I am so glad I got into Forest Park first. congrats on getting into nursing school and I wish you well Leesa P.S. Luvs2readlotsRN Congrats

Could anyone give me some info on working at the Va Hospital. I will be graduating in May 2009

Sorry Look how far you come so far. Your starting Nursing school!!!!!!! Hang in there. You will be such a roll model for you children. When your married you are partners, and if he doesn't want to partner up.....Partner out. School will be over in a blink, don't be afraid, you can do it. Things are going to suffer, your children won't but your house might. You always have us for support. :icon_hug:You Go Girl. Leesa

WOW, I'm sorry for you situation with that patient, but hey you saved his life. That is awesome, as a NS soon to be R.N. I hope to some day be the kind of R.N. you are. :redbeathe Leesa

We used Potter and Perry for fundamentals. Make sure you utilize the Evolve web site. If you have any questions about the end of the chapter review answers, ask you instructors because we found a few to be incorrect. The Evolve Web site has practice quizzes. They really helped me. Good Luck

I agree with the previous posters. Dust you self off and get back out there. Things unfortunately don't come easy. Nursing school is full of that. People will tell you things just to hear themselves speak and know nothing about what they are talking about. Investigate, you will learn along this journey, there are peaks and valley's. You will have to build a thick skin to deal with things that happen. Not making light of your situation, I left school many times near tears but hey, time heals and I learned from the situation, just as you will. One day you will tell a nursing student your situation and they too will learn something from this experience. You will be an inspiration of determination.:heartbeat Hang in there

Hope to graduate in May of 09. I hope in five to ten years to be a clinical instructor like the one I have in my clinical rotation. Having good instructors make school more enjoyable for all involved.:clpty:

Pete, from one gray hair to another I'm pround of you and your other fellow student. Sometimes we older students have a purpose so don't vote us off the island. HA HA HA.

Went into nursing school with a 3.9 GPA. B first semester, C second and C third. Nursing school is hard and be happy with passing. You have so much stress with out sweating over under achieving. At the end we will all be nurses. Hopefully I will pass the NCLEX the first time. What is easy for some is hard for others. My advise is to pray and take it easy on yourself. Hey I don't feel others are bragging ,God bless if it's easy for you.

Oh I loved the post, I would have ran as you did. People think that a person of my size can't move that fast..... let me see a ghost and you will find out. Ha Ha Ha Keep us posted of any new events. Hope for you sake none will happen but hey one never knows...

I feel you should give you it one more semester. The further you go the more challenging it becomes. Like a previous poster said you are doing tech work in the first semester and to some it is boring. It me not having medical experience it was challenging, and It makes me really appreciate what techs do. I have had some types of feelings like yours, this being my second career and while working full time and going to night school to get accepted into this program was in itself a challenge and the first few semesters where somewhat easy.As you move into more expanded duties and learn to prioritize treatment it becomes more challenging. Follow you heart, and I sure you will make the right decision for you. Hey getting into nursing school isn't easy and you should be proud of yourself for that if nothing else.

Oh my gosh, this site is awesome. I'm so proud of my fellow nursing older nursing students. Your are correct it is no Sunday picnic.I'm 43 and will graduate Lord willing in may which then I will be 44 ( Happy birthday to me!!!!!) Happy New year to all P.S. It's funny that because of my age some of the patients think I'm the instructor not the student.

I guess I can I ready to get the next semester over because God willing, I will graduate!!!!!!!! This break is much needed but now I just want to finish because the light at the end of the tunnel is getting very warm and I'm liking it HA HA HA. I'm so excited and now I just don't know what to do with myself without all the stress!!! I'm just going to hit the ground running come January 20th.

Congrats!!!!! It will all work out.I agree pray and read. With god all things are possible. In January I will start are hope to finish my last semester in nursing school. I'm so excited to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Just stay on top of your readings and utilze all your resources. With support from your family and new nursing buddies you will weather the storm together. God bless

Congrats, I am also a 4 semester student!!!!!!!! I'm going to enjoy this time off. May of 2009 can't come soon enough for me. I feel like a professional student. Can't wait to practice nursing!!!!

I was at the pinning. It made me cry, to think the I next one I hope to be on stage. I'm so excited. My final went well. I loved third semester. Mrs Breed was wonderful. I hope forth semester will go as well. I hope everyone has a wonderful holiday. Leesa:saint:

Some things I found that makes Nursing school so had is the grading scale is different, all the answers on the test are correct, it's just which one is the best. Not only do you have to know the information you also have to know how to apply it. Don't worry about how hard it is going to be it will all be worth it in the long run. Good luck

Hey, I'm so excited about break. Just completed third semester and now I am looking forward to reading somthing that does'nt involve a body part. What is everyone going to do on break? Any thoughts on some good books to read?:yeah:Happy Holidays to all!!!!

I am also addicted to this site. I just finished my third semester. Had to study for my final and I went through withdrawls from this site. I will incorporate more NCLEX questions in my study habits. :typing