GreatBrit
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P.S. FOR SOME REASON THIS IS POSTING UNDER MY FRIEND'S USERNAME. KALIPSORED IS THE THE AUTHOR OF THIS. Don't hate on my friend if you think this is bad advice, it's not her fault I'm computer illiterate. First off, my experience tells me that having a shiny BSN from a 'great' school does not get you a job at desired hospital. If you want a job at a certain hospital then go get a job as a floor or ER tech. Part time only in preparation for starting school. I believe hospitals are more inclined to hire techs who they think will stay after they graduate from nursing school. Can't get a job as a tech? Try as a floor secretary or in registration...heck housekeeping too if you can't get the others. I did all of these jobs and learned more about hospital operation and actual nursing skills doing these jobs than what I PAID to get out of nursing school. PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE listen to me! Get your RN degree the CHEAPEST possible way you can. If a community college that has a medicore reputation has an opening, TAKE IT! Your license and EXPERIENCE is all that matters....later, after a year of nursing, go do a one year bridge program from a fancy college and get a fancy degree. In my area the average University BSN programs cost, without room & board, books, and other 'hidden' stuff you'll need, about $25,000 - $30,000. THIS IS TO MUCH!!!! If you live on your own please know that you will most likely have to end up using student loans to pay for your living because you won't be able to work your part time job like you want to. Thus you end up with $40,000 or $50,000 of debt while your community college ADN counter part will end up with $10,000 to $20,000 of debt! This fact will make a HUGE in pact on your finances for years to follow your graduation. I went to the 'good' school because I thought like you do. It is very misguided, we are to easily influenced by sales pitches. I got my first nursing job because of the hospital experience I had prior to graduating, not because of where I graduated from!
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Hello! I am graduating from nursing school soon and just got a job in D.C. I currently live in St. Louis, but want to just go ahead and get my D.C. liscense. Can I take the NCLEX in STL for D.C.? What is the process to get registered to take the NCLEX? I looked on the board's website and found it confusing and not at all helpful. When I called to ask for help the person answering was very rude and didn't answer any of my questions. Any tips would be much appreciated!