Actually, I'm not even sure if the ADN will be available, if everyone transfers to UH after 3 years. This is all very new and starting this fall. You may want to ask about this
Will you for sure only be here for 3 years? KCC nursing program just changed from a two year program to a 3 year program, with the opportunity to transition in to UH manoa for 1 more year and your...
I can answer your first question. You should take the NLN as soon as possible (once you have prepared for it). When I took it early last year, you had to wait 6 months in order to retake it if you...
Hi! Just wanted to add that KCC usually takes 40 a semester, but because HPH facilities recently restricted our clinical groups to 8 instead of 10, i'm not sure if this will effect the number of...
If you are an alternate, you should get all those things done asap, because they can accept you anytime. So even if you are higher in line for alternates, if you don't have everything done and they...
Arii replied to rockinitfreshawaii's topic in General Nursing
I'm in the LCC cohort. As for tips and warnings, try to stay organized as best as possible and don't let yourself fall behind, you'll be much less stressed out. Your first few weeks will be pure...
Arii replied to rockinitfreshawaii's topic in General Nursing
I'm actually in the program right now, I started this fall :) It is definitely intense, that's why I'm on the fence about taking an extra class to add to the craziness. We just finished Long-term care...
I applied for spring 2011, got an alternate position but didn't get in. Reapplied for fall 2011, got accepted. I noticed a lot of the alternates got in on my semester though..it seems that we ended up...
Arii replied to rockinitfreshawaii's topic in General Nursing
I'm looking forward to the ADN-UHhilo BSN program. Thinking If I wanna take a chance and get some of those pre-reqs out of the way while i'm still in the ADN program to save time. Might end up...
I'm at the LCC cohort. Got an email yesterday stating my clinical assignment. As for distance..it's far, but it doesn't bother me too much. I live pretty far from everything anyways...so I'm used to...
I ended up getting a Littman Classic II S.E, but after your post I kinda wished I splurged and got the littman cardio. Anyone manage to get a copy of the KCC skills and standards package? I went to...
So what did you guys think of the orientation? That room was freezing cold. I got kind of excited and went ahead and ordered supplies online. Going to start tracking books down to see if I can save...
Congrats on getting into UH! Thanks for the info from your friend who is currently in the program. I was worried that I would have to quite my job right away when I started, now it seems I can atleast...
I don't mean to double post, but I can't find the "edit" button... In reply to "nurse oneday" I'm not sure how many slots are available... but I think it varies from 25 to 30 (according to the...
Wow! That is a fabulous NLN score. Good job! I got my acceptance letter on Friday for the Fall of 2011! I was on the waiting list last semester..during that time, my pharmacology wasn't complete and I...