Luminosity

So I wonder, does this mean that they ONLY look at the classes required for the program? I have several business courses that don't count toward the program, but are included in my overall GPA. Not sure if it would help or hurt me if this is the case. I'm getting even more nervous now seeing some of the TEAS scores and GPA's being posted on here. I have a 4.0 in my science courses, but only a 3.4 for my overall. I only scored 82.7 on the TEAS.

Sorry Stephen, but I really can't see where you get that idea from. For all I know you may be right, but my gut feeling is that this is just your own mis-guided / mis-informed take on "history". I think it's more a change in public perception not the demographics.

I had similar experience with having higher scores on the McGraw practice tests than on the ATI tests. As for stressing out, just try not to get all wrapped up in possible scores. Just focus on the questions and answer with what makes the most logical sense. I usually do far better on tests when I take the "screw it, my score is what it is" approach. If all you need is a 62% for the program you are going for, you should be fine.

I'm waiting to hear back from GSU also. I turned in my application the first week of September and have been on pins and needles ever since. I took all my pre-req's at GPC, so if I don't get into GSU I will be going there. But they don't have spring admission so there's another semester of just waiting to start. My overall GPA is only around a 3.4 but my science GPA is 4.0, so I'm hoping that they weight them separately.

As a male that is only looking into a nursing career, this is actually one of the things that I have been weighing. I havent read through all the postings in this thread so please forgive me if someone has already made this point. But for me the main thing about performing nursing duties on a female patient would be the possible legal ramifications. I have had several friends that are in various roles such as nursing, teaching, police, EMT, etc. where you basically have to consider the fact that the person you are trying to help may try to come back later and accuse you of innappropriate behavior. And even if you manage to prove your innocence you still have that stigma attached. honestly, this is the one thing that scares the hell out of me about becoming a nurse.

Good to know Davey, The reason I asked was that if I stay on the business accounting track I have 2 years left. If I go for a bachelors in nursing, Im looking at about 3 years. My plan as of now (always subject to change) is to get my associates, take the NCLEX-RN exam and work for a year or two in the field and see if the BSN is something I will need to get where I want to go. Fortunately, the colleges in my area offer accelerated RN to BSN programs. But I think it was John Lennon that said "Life is what happens when you're busy making plans". So who knows. Thanks again for taking time to answer my questions

remifentanil, I understand what you mean. I worked in a more "professional" office setting prior to the company I'm at now. Much the same type of thing. Conflicts were resolved through meetings with HR and letters and such. I definately wasn't suggesting that the OP clock the lady in the jaw or anything. Was just sayin' sometimes I'm glad I work in an envoronment where there isn't so much buracracy just to handle someone that obviously was in the wrong to begin with. I do agree with some of the earlier posters that he handled the situation correctly and these types usually hang themselves out to dry eventually. It's just waiting on the "eventually" that's hard.

Thanks for the feedback guys. I appreciate you guys taking the time to reply, especially since I'm just a "wannabe nurse" (no harm in telling it like it is Nurse2033). The whole vomit/poop thing isnt really that big a deal to me as long as it isn't a daily thing. I grew up on a chicken farm, so compared to that, the rest is roses. You also make a good point 2033 because she doesnt have the same ethic as I do when it comes to helping others. But she isnt completely heartless either. I am thinking she is worried about me jumping into something I will regret. And Purple10, you also make a good point on the financial aspect of it. I could make a whole lot more as an accountant, but I think the real problem may be that I have a whole lot stronger stomach when it comes to taking risks. I think it goes back to something I didnt mention in my earlier post. About 2 years after getting married, I got laid off and we had to sell our house and go back to renting for a while. I'm glad you mentioned that, because I haven't talked to her about that side of it. And DaveyDo, you mentioned you have an associates. Do you ever wish you had gone for the bachelors? From what I have read, the only real difference is rank once in the job field. in other words, if you want to take on any managment responsibility, then a bachelors is needed, otherwise, an associates will be the same. Is that true? Thanks again for all the feedback.

I am just looking into a nursing career and browsing through the message boards, so I have no clue what the protocall for something like this is in a hospital. But this does make me glad I work in the construction field. We're all to the point when it comes to disagreements so threats are usually short lived. last time I saw someone threatened on the job the person making the threat was holding an ice pack on his jaw shortly after. And the two of them were working side by side with no problems later that afternoon.

Hey guys, I am thinking of going in to the nursing field. I have been married to my lovely wife for just over 7yr now. When we got married she was finishing her degree in graphic design and I was supporting us. During this time I was taking night classes and working full time. Something I have recently gone back to doing. I have moved up in my career to a point where I am making good money, but since I'm in the construction field, I don't see the gravy train rolling much further and will be out with no degree and skill set that only applies to a dying industry. I quit school for a while when my career started getting more demanding. My wife understands that side of it, but wants me to finish in the business/accounting field. I dont want this to sound like some sort of midlife crisis thing, but I just cant see myself being even remotly happy sitting behind a computer crunching numbers all day. I have wanted to get into nursing for a while now because I want to be in a field where the work is a split between physical and mental. But more than that, I want to be in a field that actually means something. And I understand it isnt going to be all lollypops and rainbows everyday, but I think that the good will make up for the bad 10x. She says she doesnt think I will like it, and she does know me better than anyone. But I think she's wrong on this. Also, she keeps telling me that I will basically have to clean up feces and vomit all day. I know that isn't the case. The weird thing is that her mother is a radiologist and several of her auts are nurses, so I would think there would be more support from her. So Im kinda stuck on this. I want to go into nursing, but I dont think I can do it if I have a nay sayer in my ear constantly. My main concern is having every time I have a bad day it will be met with an "I told you so". So now that you have way more background than you ever wanted, I'm wondering if any of the other guys on here have had this same issue with their significant other not wanting them to go into this field? (BTW, She's not the type to think Im not going to be manly or some other ridiculous tripe) Also, can you guys give me a better idea of what the duties of an ER nurse would be. Thats the field I think I would be good at, mainly just because I know from administering first aid after a few accidents that I can react to stressfull situations well. And as far as the vomit and feces thing, seriously, how much would a RN actually have to deal with that part of the job. Thanks for any help you guys can give me. (BTW, I mean "guys" in the sense of a collective group of individuals, I would love to hear from the females the group as well).