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I am a new nurse, and my phlebotomy and CNA license has come up for renewal. Should I renew or let it lapse? I wouldn't mind renewing, but it's expensive. What are your thoughts?

Hi Clueless, I'm also doing the online review. I've been seriously doing it for a few weeks and I feel like I'm not getting the results that I'm looking for. Honestly I just want a test that evaluates where where I am at, and where I am lacking. Hurst just gives you rationals, nothing special, I can get rationals from my Saunders CD. Plus they only allow you to take 6 tests....? I feel that Kaplan can give me that evaluation that I'm looking for, but it's so expensive I'm wondering if it is worth it. I have a lot invested in this test and I must pass, because I have a position waiting for me. Maybe it's all anxiety.

Hi Everyone, I signed up for Hurst Review because it focuses more on content rather than just how to pass the NCLEX. Now that I'm getting closer to the test date I feel completely unprepared (AEB the prep questions that I'm doing). Now I'm thinking about doing Kaplan for $418 - their on demand review. Everyone I've spoken to said they had a good experience with Kaplan. Any suggestions?

Great info. Thanks!!

Thanks for the prompt reply!! I was hoping someone would say this one, because they have a student discount!!

Hello Nurses!! I am a student interested in emergency nursing. I would like to subscribe to an emergency nursing journal, do you have any suggestions on who's the best? -Thank you!!

Wow, I'm so impressed!! Thank you for all of your replies!! I love your input on this topic!! I am so grateful for this online nursing community!!

Sorry, I forgot to ask if grad schools care about the undergrad school you attended. Are they more likely to accept me if I went to a nationally ranked school? What do they base their decision on other than GPA?

Hi Hiker, I was thinking about going to CSU Dominguez Hills, because they have an online program. It's a CSU so fees should be around 12K. I wanted a private college, but its 40K (ranked in the top 100 on US News.!!! I don't know if it's worth going through a BSN program that is 40K, especially if I want to go to grad school. What are your thoughts? An expensive BSN program that is nationally ranked, or CSUDH which is around #300. Also, what is with the clinical experience? Is it mandated by the state to have clinical hours for a RN to BSN track? It seems like some schools have it and others don't.

Thanks for the help!! It makes sense that they would only discourage the online degrees if it were not accredited. This will help me with my decision!! :)

Yes, AS to BSN. But, I have heard that some employers do not accept this type of degree. I'm not sure why.

Hi Everyone, Will someone please debunk the myth that hospitals do not accept online BSN degrees? If this is in fact true, why? Thank you!!