I don't think an ADN says anything about a person. Afterall, I just finished my ADN, however I also hold a BS in biology/animal science. I have had statistics and probably more science than any BSN...
I did put my clinical experience on my resume, but labeled it as such, with the name of the hospital, the area, and how long. I list my true work experience totally separate. Alot of BSN programs have...
I suggest shadowing both if you can. Quite honestly, I thought about being a rad tech for 5 minutes before I decided on nursing, because there are so many options. I recently went down with a patient...
Wait a minute... you said sim lab. With that stupid mannequin??? I HATE that thing. The best nurse could go in there and think WTH is this??? You have no facial expressions or body language, just a...
I'm in NJ in an ADN program in my last semester and yes, we have a minimum of 3 patients. If we have 3 we have to do everything (vitals, linens, etc.). We are on a med/surg floor. If we have 4 or more...
I agree with hiddencat. Sometimes you have to show them that you aren't going to let them get to you. Chances are the other instructors don't take her seriously if she acts in that manner, but I would...
Watch out all you crusty old bats with "only" ADN's... I had a nurse manager tell me that BSN's are trained with better critical thinking skills. Seeing as I am in an ADN program, I was a bit put off...
They don't have the handbook on the website. You should go to the school and stop in to the nursing secretary and get the pamphlet and handbook. Here is a list of prereq's for the program.... page...
We don't start again until monday but I'm already reading. I am SO glad this is the last semester, but I am still burnt out from the 3rd honestly, and NOT wanting to do this. Anyway, we have a good 8...
I totally understand!! I have to say, I do not cram until the last minute or freak out for an exam. Mostly because, at that point, I have kept up with my reading and organized my study time before an...