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So as a sub do you get notice of when to come in? I would love to get a feel for things first hand, but I can't very well take off from my job to go do another job....

Can you explain what a sub position would be then because I genuinely thought a sub is like per diem in the hospital, recommended for the experienced nurse that needs minimal orientation... I'm also not sure how I'd be able to do that when if I work full-time... and I'm typically only off on holidays when the schools are closed

Hi all, I recently became interested in school nursing and I wanted to put some feelers out to see how you all like it and what my best course of action is. My kid's school district has an opening for a full time and a substitute nurse, which makes me feel like it's just going to be like a per diem position in the hospital, geared towards experienced school nurses, which would leave me without a good foundation. I also don't know how I could do that with a full time 9-5 job... anyway! a little about me, I have 12 years of nursing experience, none of it in a peds setting though. 9 years in ICU, 1 year in ambulatory surgery, and the rest (most recent) in case management.

Hi all, I'm looking to get my BSN from either WGU (online only) or SUNY Downstate (hybrid courses). I love the thought of doing WGU and setting my own timelines, no weekly discussion questions, a flat rate, and all the other good stuff WGU has to offer; but when I finish I want to go to a CRNA program and I worry about the pass grades (3.0 GPA). I know many of you guys have gotten into CRNA programs with no issue after graduating from WGU, but I feel so unimpressive on paper, that I really worry that I won't be able to get into a program with just a 3.0 and I'm sure I can pull better grades at a brick and mortar school. So my question is, should I chance it with WGU or go for Downstate? I need about 10 classes from each school, so at WGU, I figure it shouldn't take me more than a year, and at Downstate if I take 3 classes a semester and a class over the summer then that's a year and a half. Some background on me: I live in NY, got my ADN in 2012 and started working in a medsurg (makeshift ICU step down), worked there for a year then in 2013 transferred to a different hospital in the same network because I got a MICU position (at a level 1 trauma center, although I didn't get any of that action lol). In 2015 I started a new ICU/CCU position at another level 1 trauma which is also just got magnet status. I just got my CCRN this year and plan on getting my CMC soon, maybe this winter. And for the most part that's all I have under my belt... My nursing school GPA was 3.52, which probably isn't all that great either, but I'm sure I could get As throughout the BSN program. So which might be the better choice? Also, if you guys and gals have suggestions on how I can beef myself up, I welcome them all!

Hi all, I'm looking to get my BSN from either WGU (online only) or SUNY Downstate (hybrid courses). I love the thought of doing WGU and setting my own timelines, no weekly discussion questions, a flat rate, and all the other good stuff WGU has to offer; but when I finish I want to go to a CRNA program and I worry about the pass grades (3.0 GPA). I know many of you guys have gotten into CRNA programs with no issue after graduating from WGU, but I feel so unimpressive on paper, that I really worry that I won't be able to get into a program with just a 3.0 and I'm sure I can pull better grades at a brick and mortar school. So my question is, should I chance it with WGU or go for Downstate? I need about 10 classes from each school, so at WGU, I figure it shouldn't take me more than a year, and at Downstate if I take 3 classes a semester and a class over the summer then that's a year and a half. Some background on me: I live in NY, got my ADN in 2012 and started working in a medsurg (makeshift ICU step down), worked there for a year then in 2013 transferred to a different hospital in the same network because I got a MICU position (at a level 1 trauma center, although I didn't get any of that action lol). In 2015 I started a new ICU/CCU position at another level 1 trauma which is also just got magnet status. I just got my CCRN this year and plan on getting my CMC soon, maybe this winter. And for the most part that's all I have under my belt... My nursing school GPA was 3.52, which probably isn't all that great either, but I'm sure I could get As throughout the BSN program. So which might be the better choice? Also, if you guys and gals have suggestions on how I can beef myself up, I welcome them all!

I'm am currently looking into RN-BSN programs, I was really interested in applying to WGU, but the pass/fail, everyone gets a 3.0 in the end didn't seem too appealing for me because I wanted to eventually apply to CRNA programs which I've heard are REALLY competitive. I've been a nurse for almost 4 years and I've spent 3 of those years in the ICU, but I put off getting my BSN while my husband was in school, now I just want to do a quick program so I can apply to a CRNA program. I was looking at Chamberlain because they boast getting your degree in a year, but I keep hearing bad things about it. It's also more expensive than a lot of other programs, but I don't care about that as long as a degree from Chamberlain doesn't hurt my chances of getting into a CRNA program later and I can complete my BSN in the year. Any thoughts or advice? Thanks!

Thanks. Can you tell me if their charting is done on computers or paper?

Hi all, I've been looking into this hospital since I met with one of their nurse recruiters at a career fair a little while back, they seem like a decent hospital and was just curious if anyone had any first hand experience with them. Thanks in advance!

I sent you a PM

I tried to contact the company and no one ever got back to me so I didn't go. The only communication I received from them was a duplicate email telling me to come in for an interview. It all worked out though because since then I've started working at a hospital full time. Always do your research before giving anyone any personal information!

I just got an email to come in for an interview for a per diem RN position at Xincon Home Health Care... As a new grad, I'm worried about what to expect from the position, since it would be my very first job. Can someone please tell me: What should I expect in home health care? What should I expect as a per diem RN? What might the pay rate be in NYC/LI? Any info on the company (I tried Google but came up short) Thanks, any info is greatly appreciated!

I spoke to someone who told me that as a new grad I would just be required to write a student statement and after that I should be fine. But I'm still researching this school b/c I don't want to get this degree and then hospitals in NY look at me like "WTH is WGU??" NYS can be awfully temperamental with what is acceptable and what isn't...

Thanks guys. I was getting the impression that the program was for experienced RNs. I just got my license but already have experienced firsthand how difficult it has been to get a job as an Associate degree nurse. I feel very unimpressive on paper so I want to get my BSN ASAP.

I'm extremely interested in doing the RN-BSN program at WGU. But I have a couple of questions I hope someone will take the time to answer.... 1. Is this program for experienced RNs or for brand new grads? I just graduated with an associate of science degree in Nursing and apparently can't get hired without a BSN, would this program rely on skills learned as an experienced RN?? 2. Has anyone in NYC/LI done this program and successfully gotten employed shortly after? I'm planning to take this so I can get a job in NYC/LI but if it won't help then what's the point, right??

Congratulations! I really hope everything works out for the best. And if it does it should boost your self esteem a bit b/c you took a gamble on yourself and came out winning!!

Lol. Congratulations! Idk why people even doubt the PVT!!

Congratulations!!

I couldn't come online yesterday, but the PVT worked! I passed!! =)

Congratulations!

Keep in mind that a lot of different resources can be counterproductive. You get a number in your head then you read somewhere else has a different number and you can get confused pretty quickly. For the most part I only used one resource for content and Kaplan question trainers for questions. I started to use ATI but they felt really specific to their content and I didn't care for them. Kaplan was way better.

I would suggest you take the time to strengthen your weak areas without neglecting the ones you've already pretty much mastered. The NCLEX can ask you anything. If you feel you know the material fairly well you should be fine. Read your rationales and understand why you got the answer wrong. Even read the ones you got right because it might teach you something or help you look at the questions differently. I found that to be really helpful. But if you know the content then you shouldn't worry too much. Good luck!!

I completely agree. I studied a lot of things on the endocrine system because so many people said they had a bunch of questions on that topic and when I went in there I got OB/Peds and liver questions. They have so many questions it's pretty much impossible to know exactly what's going to come up in any given exam. Just feel comfortable in most topics. even if you get something that's completely out there, which you might (I did, on my first question - it was some med I never heard of!), the next question will be "easier" to get you back up to the passing standard. Getting a question wrong won't make you fail, getting a bunch of questions wrong will. Just focus on each individual question. Once that question is off the screen it should be out of your mind. It is no longer relevant to your exam so don't think about it. Practice questions and review your content. that is the best way to prepare.

Thanks everyone. To those who haven't tested yet, you can do it! Go in there knowing that you have what it takes. That you're school prepared you for this. That you've been busting your a** off for days/weeks/months/years to accomplish your goal!! Stay positive. I think the test wants you to pass! Don't let it intimidate you. Study content and answer questions. You need to do both in order to truly be successful. Don't go in there thinking that you've failed before, or that you've waited so long to test... Focus on the now, the test is not "out to get you". Don't let it get in your head like that! be strong! We all can do this!!!!

Oh, and congrats to all of us who tested and got that good pop up!! I really hope it didn't gas me up just to let me down!! Come on Saturday!! Don't let me see that 4 letter F-word, b/c if I do see it I'll be throwing my own 4 letter F-word around A LOT!! lol

Don't worry you can do it!! As far as the quick results, I've heard of people getting theirs on Saturday, since that's not a business day I guess it doesn't matter. I'm hoping to get mine on Saturday, b/c if I have to wait till Tuesday I just might lose it!! lol. As for seeing your name on the BON site, that apparently varies also, as you've seen first hand... I've heard of people's name going up before the quick results were even available, meanwhile one of my classmates took the test like 2 days before me and her name still isn't up there. So that's a complete toss up! lol