tfleuter BSN, RN

For those who are in programs with 50%+ attrition rates, would they care to share any info on the schools themselves? Such as requirements for acceptance, how competitive it is, community college vs. university vs. for-profit private school, ect.......

I am in a program currently where I can graduate with my ADN in May 2011, or wait till May 2012 and graduate with my BSN. Ideally, i've planned from the beginning to stay in through the BSN, and with current employment conditions, it seems like the ...

I have the same Jansport backpack that I have used since I was in highschool almost 10 years ago. it is in GREAT condition, held up sooo well. I have tried buying new, cheaper backpacks through out the years and all 3 of them have fallen apart (bro...

Yup, it just depends on the school. The one that I was considering strictly worked on a first come, first serve basis. As long as you completed all the necessary requirements, you were literally put at the end of the list, given your number and tol...

I think your relationship with your boyfriend will have a much better chance of surviving if you stay with your parents until you are done with school. Moving in with someone can add a whole new dimension to the relationship that adds it's own confli...

I've really enjoyed nursing school as well. Besides all the usual stuff that I could do without, it really has been a great experience. I love learning about the subjects, actually knowing that I will need to use the knowledge in the future and am ...

We are allowed to miss up to 8 hours in our clinical rotation, but we do 9 hour days, so basically we can't miss a whole clinicial. However, there is a "make up day" at the end of the 7 week rotation for people who missed some time. Of course, not ...

Yes, many here have, just know that work comes second to school. You'll need to be in a job that's willing to work around your school and clinical schedule which, depending on your program, may change every semester. A lot of employers may not be w...

She already indicated that she didn't qualify for FMLA.

I think diversity training has perhaps taught some individuals to keep their racism and bigotry to themselves and those the feel comfortable voicing their opinions to. I have a hard time believing that these programs actually do much to change the w...

Shame on you. Have the Geico commercials taught you nothing? Cavemen care people too...

2) "Take This Job and Shove It" Johnny Paycheck J/k :) Can't wait to see other suggestions though!

If you don't have to, then don't worry about it. On the other hand, if you find yourself struggling the first couple of weeks, maybe consider dropping down to the lower class for your own sake. Better to take two classes and do well in them than take...

I'll probably be about $15K in debt once I'm done. I'm not counting on any loan forgiveness or repayment from employers, I just think that's really risky to assume. Take out the loans if you absolutely have too, but just be careful, like others hav...

Nope, don't regret it at all. My program has it's issues and had some wonky issues come up that just make you go hmmmmm, but otherswise, it's all good. Sorry your experience differed. May I ask why you still bother hanging around a nursing site as...

I'm actually a bit intrigued with how involved you and summersent are with this negativity towards nursing. No worries, my feelings haven't been hurt. Good for you on your 95-99% testing; it's actually quite funny that you took my post as a ****** ma...

By the way, I'm really getting a kick out of you and summersent giving "kudos" to each other's post, usually shortly after they are written. You two are not one in the same are you?

Wake up and smell the coffee yourself. LIFE isn't all roses and chocolate, so why should any profession be different? Everybody seems to go through the "grass is always greener" mindset, no matter what career they choose. They all have pitfalls. ...

Coming on here to vent about your school experience is one thing, but trashing the profession that so many actually enjoy their job and are handling their school experience with confidence, dignity and pride is another. Obviously summersent had some...

If you think RN is the direction you want to go... University of Colorado Denver offers an accelerated BSN program that appears to be 5 semesters long, going year-round. If you have a good gpa from your BA and can complete the necessary pre-reqs bef...

Not all pre-reqs were transfer laterally between schools. Always check with the program(s) you are interested in applying for to make sure they will accept it. As for making yourself more competitive, sounds like you are off to a good start! Have...

I agree, there's a lot to nursing school that is less than pleasant. And the prevailing attitude of "nurses eat their young" doesn't make it any better. OTOH, not all have the experience you do. My program has it's own up's and down's, but I must ...

I would focus more on becoming familar with your textbooks; how they are organized, ect. The only problem with reading the actual chapters is you don't know where your instructor will start. Most of my instructors skipped around in the textbooks, rar...

I apologize in advance for this not being nursing related, but I have been unable to find much in the way of DH message boards and realize that some nurses started out as hygienists, or have friends and family in that field... I have a family member ...

That is really strange. Bet she wouldn't have had a smile on her face if it was her loved one being placed in those kind of conditions. I'm pretty sure all nursing homes must have a "bill of rights" listed in visible sight for all residents and a n...