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Hi all. I know this has been discussed so much recently on the hiring freeze of new grad RN's due to the struggling economy, budget cuts, etc. I already hold a BA in Biology and have a job in which I consider to be very stable and secure. I am contem...

well it depends. the program I am in looks at overall GPA, and if you meet the requirements, then they rate you by quality points for just the required pre-reqs...before admitting students. So you might be wasting time and money if you take other cla...

It's just a warning. I went into it thinking there was so many jobs in nursing. A lot of people have that misconception. But then with the recession people go back into nursing, some put off retirement, and new grads are churned out every year. It's ...

job listings are for nurses with EXPERIENCE. Look up the ad's and they will usually say. At least 1 year or 2 years experience. It's the same as you described, like a catch-22. Just type in new grad nurse job. You will see how bad it is in some areas...

no problems! Any other questions, just ask! I usually come on here every couple of days when I'm bored! :)

It's easier to work out a schedule in the summer, when you get to lectures/clinicals it's much tougher to hash out a work schedule, especially the half semesters. In the summer, you will have may-june to complete the nursing skills course. If my mem...

I actually got my CPR certification at work so I didn't have to do any CPR training. When you go in for orientation, or something...can't quite recall but they will have sign up lists for classes. You can always call the UALR Dept of nursing so they ...

aww congratulations guys! I remember being in your shoes last year. The first orientation steps are a little chaotic, just remember to get everything in on time. I was scared to open the letter as well, it was such a small envelope. lol! It's a good ...

aww good luck! Also, if you're not already a UALR student, you have to apply to UALR separately and be admitted and then also apply to UALR nursing. It's a bit tedious! I'm not sure when you will need to do this...I'm not aware that the nursing dept ...

Yeah I was surprised they have such a big group of students. They have three sites for classes though: Benton, St. Vincents and UALR. I'd suggest just apply ASAP and cross your fingers! I understand about not wanting to prolong going into school! Wor...

Hi!! I am responding to your post as a UALR RN student. Just helping you out a little. :) I'm currently in the program and I just started this fall. First, if you want to get into the accelerated, you should apply EARLY, as in ASAP because i beli...

congrats! I know how grueling a process it can be!

those shape ups are soo ugly. sigh. but they do seem comfortable when i tried them. better than the easy tones.

It is possible and exists at my program. I think we have to take it before our 2nd year...or something and have to have the chairperson's approval. I'm in an ADN program and just started so I haven't really looked into it. You might ask your current...

how the rest of us pay for school. Loans. A lot of us aren't gifted scholarships/grants. You can take out federal loans that will pay interest if you qualify. As far as states that will pay for your education in exchange for you working for them, i'm...

Just a heads up but I tried to apply to st. kates as an out of state applicant for their nursing program. When I talked to someone there, they told me that St. Kates has this thing where you have to take all of the prereqs at their school for the nur...

I am so nervous to start an ADN program right now for fear of not having a job when I graduate. I really hope for all of us it won't be much of an issue!! I already have school loans from a previous degree. =/

This book is great! I need to re-read it. :) I know a lot of med students are required to read this as well. I have a soft spot for this book because I am also Hmong.

Bachelors is a 4 year program, undergraduate. You have to have a BSN (most US programs require this, correct me if I'm wrong." Then u work in ICU for 2 years or so before you apply.

well it depends on where you want to go. In my area, Arkansas we do have a couple programs that are still accepting applications if you are willing to move to a whole new area and stomach the out of state fees If you are interested in this hick stat...

this won't really answer your question but maybe you should consider applying to some not as popular, out of state programs? I applied last minute to a program ADN and got accepted because I was rejected at a BSN program. Good luck, I'm sorry to hear...

Hi thanks for the reply. I've done my own soul-searching on my decision to go into nursing. I have my own reasons and I don't need to justify them here on this board to everyone. I think we have reasons as to why we want to do something, career-wise...

I live in Arkansas, my parents whisked us away due to poor job opportunities and I have been stuck here for over 8 years. I am so ready to move out, live life, and explore! I have looked around for job openings, and most hospitals in this area are ...

I applied for Fall 2010 at U of M- TC, don't think i'll get in but am hopeful anyways. They sent me an email to my u of m email and said that there were so many applicants it will be at the end of April before they make decisions. Also said they will...

awww good luck! They called me last week and told me they are selecting their last round of applicants, so I'm sure you should find out soon! ag.wade! Maybe I'll see you around if I do go. I'm waiting on a couple of other places, I'd rather get my B...