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I just took the ATI predictor for the first time and I was really nervous. I only got a 55% so I am really worried about not passing the NCLEX on the first time. My school provides the Hurst Review which I will be doing and I am doing Kaplan as well. I wondered the question as well if the ATI is a good predictor of how you will do on the NCLEX.

Thank you for this insight. I will have my BSN when I graduate. I currently live in Illinois and was told by my current manager they would hire me in the ER when I graduate. I could stay and work here for 2 years and get experience and then look to move on. Just ready for a change and warmer climate. Not sure if you know.... what does a new graduate approx. make in Texas? I know the cost of living is cheaper than in Illnois. The average a starting grad can make at some of our hospitals are from $25.50-33 just depends on the location.

I will graduate in 2015 and I want to work as a er nurse. I wanted to know for any nurses currently working at Baylor or who are familiar with the hospital how hard is it to get a job in their emergency department without any prior experience as an emergency room nurse? I am currently an ER Tech and have been for the last 3 years. A nurse I work with used to work there and was hired right out of nursing school with no experience there. She went to a job fair they were having and was hired on the spot, took her boards and moved to Texas. She told me to apply prior to me graduating because even though they say you need to have at least 1 year experience that does not mean they won't hire you. I want to move to Texas. Just not sure how hard it would be getting a job considering I would be competing with other graduates from that area. Please any thoughts or suggestions are greatly appreciated.

I absolutely love the school. The teachers get to know you personally and really our concerned with you succeeding. The tutoring they offer in English, Math, Sciences. You can one on one help or group tutuoring if its the same students from a particular professors class. Right now I am taking 4 classes (14 credits). Its a lot to do considering I work full-time but I have managed to maintain A's and B's in all my classes. Your academic advisor for the nursing program meets with you every quarter to help you pick out your new classes for the upcoming quarter. They truly do care at MSOE!! I am glad I was referred to the school. They are big on making sure their students are prepared to take the NCLEX and go out into the field of nursing. I met with a couple of the instructors that teach some of the classes during nursiong orientation. They said almost all of their students have a job lined up before they even graduate. Most get jobs in the ICU because they really do alot of hands on clinicals for ICU. The teachers said because the students at MSOE are so knowledgeable when its time to prepare them for the NCLEX its much easier. They had 6 students fail the NCLEX for this years nursing classes (graduation is spring and winter) and the nursing department was not happy at all. So they believe in putting quality of students in the work force and they say the hospitals in the area area always looking for students who graduate from MSOE because they know they have the skill set to accomplish the job. If you are able to I would definitely recommend MSOE. If you have any other questions just let me know. I will do my best to give you as much information as I can.

I was at work when I received the call from my admissions counselor that I was accepted. I wanted to scream at the top of my lungs. After I got of the phone I went outside and called my hubby and my kids and screamed then that I was accepted into the nursing program. I cried and just thanked JESUS for everything because without him I would not have made it. Then I celebrated with the family. I am so excited to be starting nursing in the Fall

I have a friend who's granddaughter works at St. Catherines' as a nurse. She was asked about getting her certification for TNCC as they were looking to apply for Level 1 status. This may have been put on the back burner but they were looking at it.

Just wanted to provide some more information as it relates to the SNI program that United Healh Systems has in for SNI. It can be done full-time with benefits and part-time no benefits. I also spoke with HR today asking about doing the SNI 1st year while in clinicals. You don't have to be finished with your 1st year of clinicals but enrolled with the Wisonsin CNA license. In your 2nd year of clinicals you don't need the CNA license. For me I have my CNA license but it's from Illinois. So, it would be best for me to wait until I am in my second semester of clinicals or quarters since that is how my school works. Student Nurse Intern (option I) * Commit to a minimum of 16 hours every pay period (2 weeks) including at least 8 weekend hours * Flexible scheduling with advance notice * Time credited to seniority calculation * Non-benefit eligible * Seasonal positions also available Student Nurse Intern (option II) * Scheduled 40 hours every pay period (2 weeks) which includes at least 16 weekend hours * Flexible scheduling with advance notice * Time credited to seniority calculation * Benefit eligible

Hi All, I will be attending MSOE (Milwaukee School of Engineering) Fall 2011 for nursing. I would like to know for those who attend or know anyone that goes there how the program is. The pros/cons and likes/dislikes of the program if any. Also, how are the teachers and what clinical sites do they use like Froedtert Hospital the VA. Thanks everyone for any insight you can give me I truly appreciate it.

I wil be starting this fall at Milwaukee School of Engineering for their nursing program. I would like any feedback I could get as far as the program and the school. Also for the SNI at United Hospital I know you can get paid working full-time or not paid for the part-time SNI program. Do you know what the starting pay is for that? Thanks,

Thanks for the info. Where exactly in Texas are considered the rural areas? Also, what part of Texas do you live in? I would like to have 2 years of experience before I go. I currently work as UC and PCT at a hospital. What do you know about Ben Taub Hosptial.

Hi All, I will be starting at MSOE this fall and I am interested in doing a nursing internship if possible at Kenosha Medical Center or St.Catherine's( preferably). Did hear a couple of months ago St. Cath's is trying to get Level 1 status. I would eventually like to be an ER nurse. Does anyone know around what the starting pay is for the internship. I interviewed with this hospital several years ago and was offered a position but had to turn it down. They gave me a pamphlet on their full/part-time nursing internship program. I would be intersted in doing it full-time after I have completed a semester of clinicals. Also, roughly what do they pay if you get hired on after finishing nursing school? I just always wondered why they have so many open positions as it relates to nursing jobs. Not sure if it's because the pay is low or a high turnover due to management. Appreciate your feedback.

I am wanting to move to a warmer climate as I have lived in Illinois all my life. My kids will be going off to college in just a couple of years. I looked at Atlanta and even Florida. My hope is to have at least 2 years of ER experience under my belt at a hospital in my area. Are there any other hospitals in the Texas you would recommend I look into? What do you think about Ben Taub? Thanks again for your feedback I truly appreciate it.

Hi All, Currently pursuing my BSN and will be done in about 2 years. My husband and I are looking to move to Texas and I would like to get information on some good hospitals in Texas. Wanting to live in either Dallas or Arlington (have received some good feedback on Arlington area) I was doing some research on line about Parkland Hospital and Baylor University Medical Center. Based on these 2 hospitals which one would be better/worse. I would like to work in the ER not sure if that is possible with a new grad. I want to eventually be a Trauma ER Nurse. Like most hospitals since ER is fast paced they would prefer no new grads and other nurses I know say it's better to work on a Med/Surg unit before going to the ER. Please any thoughts or suggestions on the hospital and good places to live. My children will be in college so school is not an issue. Thanks

To All, I am looking to attend MSOE in the Fall 2011 if accepted. Would like to know is anyone currently in the nursing program at MSOE and how they like or don't like it. This school was recommended by a co-worker of mine. Also, I am looking to do an internship at St. Catherine's hospital in Kenosha, WI and wanted to get feedback from anyone who is currently working there as a nurse. I appreciate all information. Thanks, 2be a nurse

You are welcome! I am actually finishing up some classes at CLC so that I may transfer to Milwaukee School of Engineering to do there fast track nursing program. I will get my BSN in 2 years since they have classes every 10 weeks but that is a full-time program all during the day. It was just to hard for me to get into CLCL nursing program because I could never get a high enough score on the NLN. I wish you the best of luck.