shellbelle360

Speaking from the standpoint of searching for a hospital job myself, I would say go for the position. It gets your foot in the door to doing what you want to do.

I agree with some of the other replies, retake a few courses to boost your grades. Also, maybe look into other programs, LPN, 2year RN. If at all possible ask instructors for help, get into a study group. You probably aren't the only student who is having trouble. If you don't have your CNA, I would get it. Its good to get an insight to the nursing field and to make a half decent wage, not to mention flexible hours so you can attend school.

I know what you're saying. I am in the same boat. I completed 2 full years of nursing curriculum just to start all over again, because I chose to leave Alverno. On the bright side, we already know what is coming at us. Hopefully the courses we need to retake will be easier.

I spent 3 semesters at Alverno. I didn't care for the majority of the nursing instructors. I went to the school because there wasn't a waiting period to get into the program. You really have to be a motivated self learner at Alverno. It is all women at the school and you HAVE to get to know each other and rely on one another to pass. Not cheat, but study together A LOT. The CNRC is a nightmare! And when you bust your ass to get good scores, or do well on projects and papers it doesn't count for much when other classmates are skimming by half assing it just to get the same PASS for a grade that you did. Forget about having a social life too. You will be studying 24/7. I was always a good student, mainly A's and B's throughout my education. I had my head buried in the books all the time! If you live near Milwaukee you have a lot of other options open to you. Save your tuition, and go somewhere a little cheaper. You'll save yourself stress and frustration. I'm actually having to go back to my community college, but we all have to live and learn. I will say that if you chose Alverno you will meet some great friends there.