JennabeanRN

Thank you! I decided to post because I too was skeptical before applying to SU because of bad reviews. But you have to realize that many people only post reviews when they are upset. I am the type of student that learn well with little direction. I had no problem with SU. I attended one of the best undergraduate nursing programs in South Carolina and still felt like I taught myself a lot of the material and retained information only when I read material and books at home. I live in SC and obtained my clinical rotations here. I took the AANP. I completed the FNP track.

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I graduated from SU-Online in March and passed my boards on the first attempt a month later. I was prepared and had no problem with the program. I had several mid-term and final exams during my practicum courses. The course-work could be challenging at times and requires dedication and self-direction. It is not wise to procrastinate. As someone mentioned before, make sure you search for clinical sights in advance!

Helping people was truly the reason I chose nursing. And it's the reason I chose to continue on with nurse practitioner. The money is nice too!! But besides the money, I volunteered before I even became a nurse. There are some people who only do it for the money but everyone does not fit that category. One thing I can't stand is a non compassionate or hateful nurse. The patients are already sick..leave your crap at home!

When I was a new grad I wanted to go back immediately. I ended up waiting 3 years and I'm glad I did. There was no way I could have studied. I was too busy learning to be a floor nurse! Nursing was hardly like I learned in school. (theory-practice gap). I just started on my MSN 3 months ago and it helps to have experience. Where as in undergrad, I was confused about a lot of things-I understand what's going on in class now. My friend started her MSN right out of school and she really struggled. I believe if you are the type that can really multitask and learn a lot at once, go for it. As for that 2015 date, it is only a recommendation.

My job has been trying to mandate this for some time now. All of the hospitals surrounding us are doing it. Next year is supposed to be the final year. I got the vaccine this year because I felt pressured. I figured I would go ahead and take it since it would soon be mandatory. We will have to wear a mask the entire flu season if we don't. Anyway, I became sick for 15 days! 15 days of immediate diarrhea after all meals. Even water. The tests I got looking for the problem were not cheap either. No more flu shots for me!

Thank you PAMaleRN! I actually applied to the MSN FNP program and started class Monday. So far, everything is good and the instructors are helpful.

Pt told me yesterday that she was just in last month getting an autopsy!! (biopsy)

I had the same is, as I had no family where I lived. Since I worked 12 hrs, my bf worked the days I was off and vise versa. Later, I applied for day shift when it was available and that helped even more. We were working opposite shifts.

I was 22 when I started!

Our CNAs insert foleys. They are trained though. When I was a PCT I could draw blood.

Im currently looking for clinicals also. Ive had much luck with my family doctor and pediatrician. Also, urgent care and free medical clinics were helpful.

Thank you tutucathy for responding! Did you have to find your clinicals before you were accepted? This is driving me nuts. I personally think it's a weeding out process but I want in!

I always "scrub to hub". I always figure, this is a direct entry line to the blood stream so it should at least be clean.

I think you should keep the clinical portion in since you only have 2 months experience. That will make it look like you have a little more experience IMO. Could you hold out for a least 6 months? I've always heard HR looks for at least 6-12 months of experience for new hires. At the hospital I work at, you can transfer to any floor after 6 months of experience.