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Woops. I meant to take this summer OR fall.

It's taught by **************8 and is online. I'm looking for a good online pathophys class to take this summer of fall. Having a difficult time finding recommendations. Thoughts??

Hey you guys - if any of you are still out there, can you please send me a copy as well? I'm panicking over the science on the exam (this Tuesday!). [email protected]

Ditto Oceangel & elkpark. If you watch the needle you can indeed obtain SBP & DBP. That comes from my grandfather, a surgeon and veteran. It is certainly not ideal but a good skill for those you-never-know-scenarios.

I'm sure that there are instances where a sonographer makes more than an RN, but they don't make more generally. As a nurse you can earn a much higher salary the longer you're a nurse. With Sonographers, it caps out quickly. I researched sonography as career & the salary stats hold true regionally and nationally.

Not necessarily. I had the same question. The TEAS test I'll be taking is v. 3.0. Go figure. Ask your nursing program coordinator. ATI is no help, btw.

Hey folks! Just wondering what the job market is looking like in Asheville and vicinity for a new grad with a BSN?? I know some hospitals/clinics prefer ASNs and some prefer BSNs and so forth. Trying to suss out the likelihood that I'll be hired upon graduation. Relocation isn't an option. Also, where do you all suggest working (i.e. hospitals/ floors/ clinics that are friendly to new grads or especially team oriented, etc)? Thanks for your help/ advice~

It depends on your area, the hospital hiring practices and the number of new ASN and BSN grads being spit out by the local institutions. Where I live, several Universities/ Community Colleges have pretty much doubled their degree awards - and the hospitals will hire ASNs but "prefer" BSNs (as listed in all the new grad hospital website job posts). Very few new grad spots. Call the hospitals and ask the recruiter about their 'hiring-of-new-grad-practices' and ask how many applicants they see per new grad job posting. Even if you don't want to work at the hospital, the answer will tell you a lot.

I know it's an unsound bias (the BSN over the ADN) but since a lot of hospitals fully embrace that bias, I'd look at clinics as well. One way to keep your foot in the door, so to speak, is to to continue to 'shadow' nurses to 'see what field you prefer to work in' (just to keep making connections). Keep the conversations going. Here's the thing - people really want you to succeed and it makes them feel good to have a role in that, in your development, so if you make it a point to (selectively) ask for advice - from whomever has the power to hire at whatever clinic you volunteer or shadow at - ask them for the advice and keep in contact with them. Send thank you notes. Call and leave a voicemail of thanks and let them know your positive thoughts on their advice. Continue in that manner. And of course, if you;re running out of time, do it fast. This worked for me in virtually every 'no-way-possible' experience. And I gained some wonderful contacts/ friends. YOU CAN DO IT. But it'll take being really proactive to make it work in this economy. GOOD LUCK.

Thanks! I just have to decide if it's a worthy risk (I'd love to go the BSN route). My current thinking is that it just isn;t worth the rick and I should probably go the masters or dr of physical therapy route. It's just a surer thing. It's too bad that I have to assess the risk so thoroughly, but it's due to my circumstances. Anyways, thanks and good luck!!

I was considering doing the accelerated BSN program nearby but see that a lot of new grads aren't finding work yet. I know the hospitals here advertise "BSN preferred" but that doesn't mean that the entire industry isn't just saturated. I just found out the program I was applying to has actually quadrupled their ABSN output this year. OUCH! Having a family, I can't afford to get out of school and not find work. I'm sure you can relate. Barely makin' it right now. Thoughts?

Do you have your BSN or your ASN?

If it were unrealistic then I'd opt for a different degree. Sadly. Thank you guys for your help!

That is very helpful. Thank you!

Understood. Maybe the DPT is a better option. I just think I'd really prefer nursing. It has to be feasible financially though. Oh - and community college isn't an option. First, no one here hires new ASN grads anymore (all prefer BSNs now and I can't move) and second, I already have a BA and can't get any assistance at all via the community college here. SO, I have to go to the state school which is a 3 hr commute. Lovely.