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  1. Do most nursing schools use the A+/A- gpa weighting scale?

    gentlerain posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My school has a weird system where A+ (97-100) gets a 4.3. If I apply to various schools, would it be a 4.0? And by the A+/A- weighting scale, I mean A- is 3.7 and A is a 4.0. Or do most nursing...

  2. Will withdrawing from a course hurt my application?

    gentlerain posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am taking 17 credits but feeling overwhelmed especially now that I have to commute. I am deadly worried that withdrawing will make admissions think that I received a bad grade in the class. This is...

  3. Will withdrawing from a course hurt my application?

    gentlerain replied to gentlerain's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thanks! It's in a nursing class.. Lifespan

  4. Insane Course Load ?

    gentlerain replied to mms97's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    How many credit hours are you taking? I am having a similar problem. I plan to withdraw from a class and will take the W on my

  5. Should a pre-nursing student get a CNA certificate/how hard is it to find a CNA job?

    gentlerain replied to gentlerain's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thanks for your response! I have asked several nursing schools and they say it's not required. My other choice is to volunteer. The only thing about CNA is that I'm afraid of paying to get the...

  6. Georgia State University Pre-Nursing Students

    gentlerain replied to hcs4291's topic in Georgia Nursing

    This is probably a dumb question but if the admissions decline an application, can you try again next

  7. Has anyone taken A&P and Microbiology in the same semester????

    gentlerain replied to CNAJessi's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Unfortunately I'm a transfer student and was unable to register for a chemistry II class. Therefore I signed up both anatomy and microbio next semester. Do you think chem and anatomy/microbio go more...

  8. Has anyone taken A&P and Microbiology in the same semester????

    gentlerain replied to CNAJessi's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I will be doing the same next semester so you're not alone! As long as we work hard, I'm sure it's manageable. Good

  9. Looking back.. any regrets as NP instead of PA?

    gentlerain posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    From your personal experience, have any of you NP wished you went the PA route? I'm having the hardest time deciding but I'm leaning towards NP because I know it's easier to get accepted into a...

  10. Can a registered nurse (BSN) apply to PA school?

    gentlerain posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Is it recommended to have a nursing major while intending to go to PA school? Will I have a strong foundation for becoming a PA? I know a nurse practitioner required a year or more of work as an RN...

  11. Is it easier for a CNA or RN to find a job?

    gentlerain posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I need to gather as much experience hours as possible but don't know which if it is easier/less time consuming to first become a CNA or to go to RN directly. Thanks for your

  12. Is it easier for a CNA or RN to find a job?

    gentlerain replied to gentlerain's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Thanks! I mean after I get my BSN, will I be able to start working as an RN right away? I am more interested in PA school than becoming a NP. To reach that goal, I would need ~2000 direct care hours....

  13. How flexible is a NP's schedule?

    gentlerain posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Is it possible to maintain a regular schedule without irregular calls (such as in the middle of the night)? I personally have something working against me -- insomnia. I am a terrible sleeper and know...

  14. Do NPs choose their desired speciality?

    gentlerain posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Or are they only allowed admittance in graduate school to the specialty they received experience/found a temporary job as an RN in? I'm a little confused. Someone mentioned that a NP has little...

  15. Can a registered nurse (BSN) apply to PA school?

    gentlerain replied to gentlerain's topic in Nursing Career

    I heard the difference is that a nursing major teaches you in the nursing model while PA uses the medical model. I am worried that it will create some conflict in transitioning from RN to PA.. Good...

  16. If I become a neonatal NP, will it be hard finding jobs outside of hospitals?

    gentlerain posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'd be more interested in working in private offices or clinics. The hospitals in my area are hectic! I just don't know if that is an option. Also, should I expect to be on call as a neonatal NP (no...

  17. Average nurse practitioner retirement age

    gentlerain replied to gentlerain's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Yes, that is my hope as well. I want to pursue a job where I am not physically limited to retire when I want to keep on working and support my

  18. Difference between DNP and MSN/MBA

    gentlerain replied to gentlerain's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    I am interested in various specialties of NP such as family, psychiatric (need to look into availability of jobs), or neonatal (unsure about flexibility of schedule). My goal is to find a job that is...

  19. Difference between DNP and MSN/MBA

    gentlerain posted a topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    According to a site, the career focus for DNP include: "Leadership positions in nursing practice, management, information technology and academia. Developing practice innovations designed to...

  20. How flexible is a NP's schedule?

    gentlerain replied to gentlerain's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    May I ask what specialty you are

  21. Nursing student survival tips

    gentlerain replied to Joe V's topic in General Students

    For me, it would most likely be

  22. Is this volunteer position worth my time?

    gentlerain replied to Bazi-preNursing's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It really depends on your personal goals. For some people, time is money. Good luck in making the right decision. Either way, you are getting something good out of

  23. Almost done w/fall

    gentlerain replied to Austincb's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'd take anatomy over chemistry any day. Luckily I have a pretty good chemistry teacher this

  24. Working full time and nursing school

    gentlerain replied to wannabeRNbrandy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would welcome any opportunity to earn a few bucks while in school. Unforunately, the opportunity is not always so easy to

  25. Tips for Nurses Relocating to Another State

    gentlerain replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you! This is very helpful info. I want to become a NP but also find a job where I am not limited to one