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I think that would be in approx 2-3 years from now MissIt, LOL. I have to finish my ASN, then transfer to the uni for the BSN, then it's like the 3rd or 4th semester I think. I don't know if I can hold out that long. Thanks for your replies, I appreciate it.

Just wanted to add, my grades are good, so that's not a problem. I read things about immunization clinics, breastfeeding support, WIC, education, disease prevention, and those things appeal to me. Can I work in those areas without a nursing degree? One of the universities near me offers a BS in community health with a minor in health education. Would that be helpful in a field like public health? That BS in comm health leads into a MPH.

Gosh I hope so, because right now I'm strongly considering quitting and just pursuing public health (non-nursing) or OT or anything else. I hate the paperwork, but I guess any job will have that. I hate the incredible amount of anxiety I have every single day. I hate feeling like I'm going to kill someone by making a mistake, or they will code and I won't know what to do. I hate care plans (who doesn't?) I like being able to help people. I like making a positive difference, and when my patients thank me and compliment me, it makes me feel good. I like having a medical knowledge base that could help my family in an emergency-type of situation. I like having contact with people of diverse backgrounds. I guess I'm wondering will I like public health nursing any better, or do I need to try something else? Because even the thought of working bedside to get a few years of experience makes me sick. This is only my first semester and I feel like I'm going to have a nervous breakdown. Any feedback is appreciated, because I need to make a decision really soon.

I'll send you a PM.

The HESI we just took today - what did we need to make on it?

Pick up the application packet from the school, and it will explain everything. Basically you figure points for your grades for your pre-req classes - # of credit hours x grade (A=4, B=3, etc.). Then you take the NAT and your points are multiplied by a percent. Add the NAT with your grades and those are your application points. Withdrawing doesn't matter when applying to this program, they only look at the pre-req classes you have passed.

LOL! Yeah, really!

I hope so.

melt, I just started in the summer program, nights/weekends.

melt, congrats on doing well on the NAT! FSCJ doesn't recognize + or - on the grades. A B+ counts as a B. 202 is definitely good. :)

Hi everyone, we made it through our first week! Congrats to us! :)

It's just 90 days. If anyone would like to buy the prep book for the NAT, please PM me. I didn't use it, but maybe you will find it helpful.

I seem to remember them saying do NOT contact any of the hospitals, that they will find out.

Anyone know if we can use a digital watch, or does it have to be the regular kind?

I really like the idea that we'll be the same group (24 of us) throughout the entire program.