malaysmith

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1. Community College or University...that is the question

   malaysmith replied to jessig24's topic in Pre-Nursing

   In this economy jobs are tough to come by. Many hospitals have a preference for BSN, RN (it affects their Magnet status). You may become an RN faster at a CC but without your BSN will you even get a job? Externships will help. Does the CC have connec...

2. What to expect for your Fundamentals & your first clinicals!

   malaysmith replied to NICURN2013's topic in General Students

   You will bring with you the wisdom of your years! The fact that you have worked so hard to get to where you are will be a great asset in nursing school. Be yourself, don't get caught up in the confrontations that sometimes occur when you put a lot of...

3. What to expect for your Fundamentals & your first clinicals!

   malaysmith replied to NICURN2013's topic in General Students

   I'd like to say, don't ever burn any bridges...be on your toes at clinic and in class because you never know who you'll be working with/for in the future. Understand that school currently is your job and give it your full attention. Everybody has the...

4. If you had a choice between 2 year community, or a university....

   malaysmith replied to Lala27poodles's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I live in the Northeast and am a second degree student in an express program getting my BSN. I will highly recommend you get a BSN over an associates degree. More and more hospitals are looking for that degree especially in light of having to have so...

5. Does the college you graduate from matter??

   malaysmith replied to malaysmith's topic in General Nursing

   Great advise from all...Leftylou, not sure how to email you directly but, West Chester is pretty competitive because it is a state school therefore affordable...approximately $15,000 for the program (compared to Drexel, Villanova at $30,000, though b...

6. Do you know your schools NCLEX pass rate?

   malaysmith replied to shann106's topic in General Students

   Ask the nursing department...they do know that statistic...if it seems low, ask why...remember you are buying an education from them, they need to sell you their school. Also, how strong and independent a student are you? If the pass rate is 80% woul...

7. Does the college you graduate from matter??

   malaysmith posted a topic in General Nursing

   I've been accepted to Villanova and Westchester University's Express BSN (I have a BS already)...Villanova costs a lot more but has a name for itself and a high pass rate making me lean that way...but the cost is prohibitive...any comments from anyon...