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We have 1-2 patients. Good luck with your move! When do you begin orientation? You'll start on days, so we'll meet each other at shift change. Be sure to introduce yourself!

I'm a new grad--just graduated in December. All the classes have been good, but the program (between being in the unit, taking classes, and working on ECCO) takes most all of my time right now. But to be honest, I'm fine with it--I'm learning a lot a...

And yes, I started Feb. 25.

Cool--I'm a CCU nurse as well. :-) CCU is just CCU--we don't have a color. ;-) Are you experienced or a new grad?

Congrats to you!! Which unit will you be working in? I'm currently a critical care resident there--tough, but I love it, and Piedmont is great. If you are wanting to avoid traffic all together, I'd suggest getting as close to the hospital as possible...

Guys, ignore this person. When deciding which school(s) to apply to, take a look at what fits best into your lifestyle, what you can afford, where you feel comfortable, and what the school's NCLEX pass rates are. If GSU is where you want to go, then ...

Yep, that's our uniform. You'll have med/surg and psych clinicals over the summer. You'll want to talk to the professors as soon as you can about needing to miss a week. I would imagine they'd be willing to work with you, but summer is definitely a t...

PS--Congrats on your acceptance!!

It's possible, but it won't be pleasant. You can always give it a shot, and if it feels like too much you can drop the psych class. There is no way that I could/would have taken another class during A1 (or A-anything, to be honest), but that doesn't ...

Hopefully I am understanding your question--if not, just let me know and I'll try again. :-) Not only do you have to have all the nursing school prereqs done, but you must also have all the college-required core courses (which is what the course you ...

If I still had mine, I'd give it to you, but I gave it away after receiving my test score early last year. I understand what you are saying--there is nothing cheap about any of this. Just wait until you get accepted. The cost of books, uniforms, lab...

jenbrewington--Get the study guide that ATI offers. I used their study guide and then purchased the two online practice assessments that are offered. Using nothing else, I was able to make a 94. Best of luck to you!!! Kelly

What are you using for a study guide? Kelly

jenbrewington: I'm sure you are fine, since those are higher level courses than 1151 and 1152. You can always call the nursing office to make sure, but I would be beyond shocked if you were told any different. Best of luck to you!! Kelly (current A4...

yuna_cry: I am an ACE student at Georgia State, so obviously my knowledge is based on my experience there, but here's my take. :-) I personally think that GPC is a great option for knocking out prereqs because it's cheap--I knocked out many of mine t...

troop949, HUGE CONGRATS to you!!!! Best of luck as you complete the PINS requirements and get going in the fall. :-) Kelly

troop949: I'm a current GSU nursing student (A2) and a member of Nursing Students of Georgia State (NSGS). Let me know if you have questions. Kelly

Yep, there are definitely some people who have part-time gigs...but nothing too heavy, and you have to schedule around class and clinical time. I know that I couldn't do it and maintain decent grades (plus, I'm a mom...between the ACE program and wor...

monica427: I would *personally* avoid doing prereqs at a tech school if you are wanting to transfer to a university, but others might chime in with their success stories of doing just that. What I would/did do is knock out prereqs at GPC. It is inexp...

troop949: Nope, you won't wait until 2nd semester--clinicals will begin A1 for you. :-) To put it bluntly, they won't care that you are driving from outside the perimeter and want to keep it closer to home. There are too many people in the program w...

Hi, breezy7. I'm a current A2 and can answer these questions for you. :-) For the Traditional program, clinicals begin T2 and (unless there is some huge change next year) will be either Thursday, Friday, or Saturday. The only "say" that you get about...

yayaccepted--I'm actually a 1st semester ACE student. :-)

Hey, guys. :-) I'm a current A1 (first semester ACE student), and just like svictor1, I know exactly what you are going through right now--I was playing this same waiting game earlier this year, and it is no fun!! For those of you who haven't yet got...

Hey guys--I'm a current ACE student at GSU. Yes, you must submit a TEAS score for a complete app. Also, they'll update the test dates for the fall 2012 app season pretty soon--so if you want to wait and take it after the beginning of the year, at GSU...

But, the books for 2060 aren't there.