smilingbig replied to momof2students's topic in General Students
Wow... I remember those day-before-the-first-day-of-nursing school jitters! I'm experiencing them on a different level now, tomorrow is my first day of my LAST semester. And before you know it, you...
A school that I applied to actually had a study or review class for the HESI. It was a non-college-credit class and the cost was minimal. I actually got accepted to a different school before I took...
Also, I'm sure your nursing instructors would be glad to look over your resume to give you some pointers. I have always found a second set of eyes does wonders for
Rule of thumb is include all past employment for the prior 10 years. Don't include your GPA on your resume. As a graduate nurse most new places of employment will ask for an official transcript...
With our syllabus they have a list of learning objectives for students, I would imagine every school would have that, but I'm not certain. I usually write up the objectives either while I read, or...
I have always used working out as my stress relief, and relied heavily on it thus far in nursing school. It helped me to add in some work out days outside in the fresh air & sunshine also! A...
"I'm also scared of hurting a patient or giving wrong meds, etc. I don't know what to do." Don't sweat it! I too had a similar fear, but as you do the hands on stuff you become more confident. But it...
Nursing school is as hard as you make it to be. I am surrounded by nursing students that say you have to sacrifice everything to be successful in nursing school, and I haven't. My best friend in...
I would have to agree with matilda123, what you do with your life is your choice. I also agree that I have come across many nurses throughout my clinical rotations that hate their job. And to me that...
While I may not know specifically of any positions that may require little training in the hospital, I can suggest you speak with someone in the HR department to see what they are offering (or you can...
The school I am in had us take the TEAS. It is the Test of Essential Academic Skills. Check out http://www.atitesting.com/global/students/teas.aspx They offer a booklet that you can order and it will...
smilingbig replied to sammi18's topic in Texas Nursing
Like everyone has said it depends on the pool. But if for some odd reason you don't get accepted....ask them why!!! I was not accepted on my first application try and met with the lady that reviews...