jeninthedesert BSN, RN

I have been working as a nursing assistant at a local hospital while going to school full-time to become a registered nurse. When I started my job in July 2007, I was brand-new to the nursing field and completely inexperienced. I work on the telemetr...

I have to say, this made my day. It's been a long and stressful week. So, thank you again! :)

Congrats! And, good luck with the boards!! :)

Congratulations!!! I am so happy for you! :)

You will do well the next time around! You have a good attitude about it!

I think it depends on your situation and what you are comfortable with doing! Good luck! :)

Wow, thank you so much!!! :heartbeat

Normally, you have to complete at least one block of nursing courses before applying for Externship. CHW still hires externs as far as I know. Ditto what SnarfGirl said. I think in a lot of cases NE are used as CNA's more often than not. I'm about...

I have actually considered getting in touch with Mrs. Smith to do just that! I've been in touch with her via mail and considered mailing her an invitation! ?

One is not better than the other; it's just the wording. In the end, it is an Associates Degree of Science in Nursing. :)

I am in the RN program at Apollo in Phoenix. I attend school with several classmates who work full-time and are raising children. It's hard, but it can be done! :)

I have been told that Kaplan has a great NCLEX review course, but I've also been told it is pricey. Maybe that is something you could look into? If not, I would find a good study partner (perhaps someone who has already taken and passed the NCLEX r...

I am in school Mon-Friday during the day. Not all of it is in the classroom; we do clinicals during the week, too. I work PRN because my school schedule just isn't flexible. But, every program is going to be different. :)

I'm sorry that one didn't work out, but don't give up. The right job is out there. Best wishes in your job search!! :)

Congratulations and good luck! :)

Congratulations!

Congratulations!!!

You will be fine. I have a classmate with adult ADD and he is medicated for it. He's doing very well and keeping up with the rest of the class. And, I was a 4.0 student until nursing school. I haven't gone down by much and it's not that it is so ...

I've lost contact and have been out of touch with a lot of people. Nursing school is more time consuming than anything I've experienced. While it really isn't that difficult, it does require a lot of attention and time. I don't have the brain spac...

Yes, yes, yes!! I get tired of the comparisons after an exam. I don't want to hear everyone swap answers and try to figure out how everyone did. I have enough information taking up my brain space.

I agree it is great, regardless of all the ups and downs. And, yes, there will be downs!! In a few more weeks, you might be tempted to pull your hair out.

My nursing program requires that all visible tattoos be covered. There are a few guys in my class who are covered in tattoos, but they just wear long sleeves to keep them hidden.

I think every nursing student goes through this at least once during school. Don't quit yet. The hardest part is getting through school. I get nervous about clinical skills as well, yet somehow I'm finding my way around. Does your school offering...

Pre-reqs generally include: English, Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Sociology, Biology, Anatomy and Physiology, Algebra, and Microbiology. Some programs require Nutrition, Physical Education, and a humanities elective. Other programs requir...

I do have a sense of humor and I hate to be the downer, but, yikes! I might not think that was so funny if I were trying to talk to a doctor or family member about a patient who was not doing very well.