LizBSN2010

Oh yeah, I forgot--check out Capital too! They have a 20 month program that was my backup plan if I didn't get into SDAP.

My OSU undergrad GPA was also 3.3 (I didn't take my first degree very seriously ). Mount Carmel's SDAP faculty really look beyond grades in their application process. They want someone who is a good, well rounded fit. So, personality is a huge fact...

My best advice is to go into it understanding the time commitment, your ability to handle stress, and why you want to become an RN. If you communicate your reasons well through your application and interview process, you will do great. If you have ...

Cleveland Clinic (Main Campus) hired me, a new graduate BSN-RN, into an ICU. It is not true that they don't hire new grads into ICUs, in fact, during my interviewing/shadowing process, most people I came across were new grads or were hired into the...

demographic and previous career details: how long have you been a nurse? less than one year age? 29 gender? female what was your previous career? state government: made the medical decision on social security disability claims did you rec...

Hi All, I think I have a really strong chance of being offered a position at the Cleveland Clinic, and I was wondering if anyone had any advice on what the neighborhoods in Cleveland are like. I would just be renting for the first year. I'd like to...

Thank you everyone for the great tips! I'm in town right now and checking out everything that you guys advised. So far I love Cleveland Heights, Shaker Heights, and Tremont! Haven't made it to Little Italy yet, but hope to soon. As far as how I ...

As a new grad, my first interview was with the Unit Director of the unit I did my Senior Practicum on. However, other institutions kept rejecting me until I could put my scheduled NCLEX test date on my application, that was the first time I heard fr...

bethh1970, Thank you so much for the advice! I'm going to make apt. appointments in all those areas to check them out and see what I like the best. Funny thing is, my nursing school required white uniforms, so I'm used to it. Luckily I saved my uni...

I had 3-4 SATA, 2 med math fill in the blank, and one drag & drop sequencing.

4hope, Well, I passed! I'm an RN! Klimek gave me the confidence and motivation I needed to go into the test. I am glad I payed for the course and I'm glad I went. I will say, though, that studying doesn't help. But, don't let that stress you out!...

Congratulations!!!

Sunshine, in OH our results post in 24 hours online. We're lucky. To everyone else, the "trick" worked for me. I agree with Sunshine, don't let anyone tell you that the questions you got are a "bad" sign or anything like that. YOU CANNOT TELL IF Y...

I'm going to admit that I did the trick too; I couldn't help myself! It wouldn't let me go through and I ended up passing. So...take that information as you will, but the trick worked for me.

I found out this morning that I passed!! I'm very excited to be licensed! Psinglet, my best advice for managing your anxiety is to keep breathing! Get to your testing center early. Before you walk in, calm yourself down in the car. Tell yoursel...

Well, today was the day! I got to the testing center early, maintained focus on my breathing because I thought my heart was going to beat right out of my chest! The Pearson staff were really friendly and put me at ease. I didn't expect that :) I ...

I think I was in your class!! I also took Mark Klimek's review last weekend. I was really hesitant to spend the money on a review course, but I relented. I am so glad I did. It was worth it to keep my sanity and increase my confidence. I am prep...

Congrats everyone! I'm taking it tomorrow and I'm starting to get a bit nervous. I'm a good student and I feel like I've really been preparing myself well, but there's always that anxiety that looms in the back of your mind. Knowing I'm not alone ...

I took Mark's class this past weekend in Columbus. I did well in my nursing program and am a good test-taker, but wanted the added confidence (and motivation to study) that a review class could provide. Also, nurses that I met during my clinical ro...

I graduated from a 13-month accelerated program in January. My GPA for my BSN was significantly higher than my GPA for my first undergraduate degree. I think a lot of it has to do with maturity, interest in the material, and my desire to be a nurse...

Hi All, I received my ATT and scheduled my test for February 22! I'm freaking out! Part of me is excited that it has come to this and part of me is fearful that I'll blow it... I just wanted to post something to say that I'm here with you guys! I ...

I recently graduated from the Second Degree Program at Mount Carmel. It is a great education, but really fast-paced and challenging. The cost is quite high, and because it is a second degree, federal loans and scholarships are less than that of you...