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Do you think it's better to try to get an entry MSN and take the Nclex, than a BSN? Still would have no work experience when finished and looking for that new grad job, so would it be harder to find one with a Masters RN and no experience? or better ...

CNL Masters vs BSN? Anyone seeing the use of CNL ( Clinical Nurse Leaders) in the work place? I need to decide in two days which program to choose, both are 2 years for non- nursing degree holders. Not sure about the value of the CNL...help?

Wondering how long most people study after graduation, for NCLEX? Weeks, months?

Hi Anyone ever do the UCLA summer externship? What types of things do they ask in a phone interview? How did you get chosen? Did you get clinical hours with patients or mostly observe?

For those of you that took NCLEX recently, are there questions in all content areas, or do you recommend focusing on certain ones? Thanks for the help.

Hi Should I take the NCLEX in state I am going to school or where I want to work?

How many Clinical Hours are most California BSN program students getting? Is there a minimum to be licensed here?

Hi I will be going to Ft. Worth for a summer Externship at Cooks Childrens Hospital. Anyone have any suggestions where I should live, or how to find a nice sublet or roommate? I am coming from out of state and have never even been there before. Thank...

Thanks everyone. If anyone knows anyone that needs a subleter, let me know. I start the Externship in a few weeks! Never been to Ft Worth, so any great restaurant or other suggestions for people in their 20s, let me know. Thanks.

Thanks The Commuter- Is Arlington too far? Any young people there? Any ideas how to find a TCU area sublet? Not many are on Craigslist. I am going in a few weeks and still don't have a place. Thanks.

Hi I was wondering how many clinical hours students are suppose to get in a BSN program? Mine doesn't seem to be enough? Are people mainly getting med/surg? Thanks

I had mine a long time agao too. It was a weird type of interview compared to others. She was calling from Nebraska and didn't know anything about the program. I haven't heard anything, and was told we would know by now. Maybe they lost the intervie...

any one hear yet about UCLAs summer nurse Extern program?? Still waiting?? Should I email and ask when, or not bother them and wait. I have another offer, but would rather be in LA.??

I was told they would let us know a few weeks ago. Any one get in yet??

what types of questions were on the talent plus interview? I heard they were a "weird" style?

can you PLEASE give me some ideas of the questions they asked you?? thanks

Hi Lindsy5 are you still ever checking this site?? Unfortunately I did not choose this program and now have some regrets..but was wondering how it's going?? I have a friend interested. What is the student body make up, mostly older students or new ...

Any advice on how or when you can find a summer externship to get more clinical time? Are they ever paid or you just volunteer?

Hi Anyone waiting or hear yet for Wisc. Madison BSN? Anyone a second degree applicant? I'm graduating from there this May but will continue there in the BSN program. Looking to see if anyone else got in? Thanks

Thanks for your suggestions. Are you working now as an RN? Did most people in your class pass the Nclex exam? Do they help you prepare for it in some way?

Sorry, last question...how did you go about arranging the clinicals on your own? Will hospitals/clinics in the area provide clinical hours that aren't part of the program? Aren't we suppose to get diverse rotations as part of the program and not 3/4 ...

What do you mean by independent studies for extra clinical hours? Can you do an independent study class and get credits for volunteer time at Meriter? Do you recommend certain clinical sites more than others that students seemed to prefer? ( not sure...

Any advice or tips for the program since you graduated already?? Thanks

Are you on facebook? I wonder if there is a way to contact you that way too? I have to decide this week. I wish I could have gone there like you did but ran out of time. I am from San Diego, so it would be great if I went, we could meet in CA before ...

Hi Where are you from? I haven't totally decided yet as there are so many conflicting opinions about this type of degree. I may just end up getting a BSN instead. What is your decision based on? Have you seen the school? Are you a recent grad? Let m...