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33762FL

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  1. RN-BSN online program advice please!

    33762FL replied to melisgood's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Just in case you weren't aware, the only one on your list that isn't an expensive for-profit is UTA. And I'd personally go with UTA simply on that fact. Why pay double or triple per credit for the...

  2. "We don't hire RN's who got RN-BSN online"

    33762FL posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    I am a new grad, I went through my local CC for my RN and will be starting the online RN-BSN bridge through my state university system this fall. I already have a BA so I will only be doing the 8...

  3. New grads and student nurses...textbook question!

    33762FL replied to NothingsImpossible4U's topic in General Students

    Not a single one. I sold all my textbooks and only kept my Made Incredibly Easy books that pertain to my new specialty. Honestly, I found that even in school made Incredibly Easy is a much better use...

  4. Question for those who hire, regarding reference checks

    33762FL replied to klone's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I used to work HR before I went to nursing school. We did not call references on candidates that were not at least being strongly considered for hire. I did not work for HR in Healthcare but I can't...

  5. thomas edison state college RN-BSN?

    33762FL replied to xdelitezx's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I did not get credits for my license. I am still in the transcript review process so i don't know if i will have to take more than the upper level 8 nursing classes, but judging by their website's...

  6. "We don't hire RN's who got RN-BSN online"

    33762FL replied to 33762FL's topic in Online Distance Learning

    It's one of these discussions where you get the "well a friend of my coworker transferred into a 4-year program after her ADN, maybe you should do that," and "my neighbor's HH company won't hire...

  7. Why doesnt the NY BON update its site daily?

    33762FL replied to ilove's topic in New York Nursing

    in my experience, it took two weeks to get my license number from the NY BON after passing NCLEX. But give them a call just to make sure they have all your application information on file and nothing...

  8. 9 months until graduation, EXTREMELY worried I won't find full time work.

    33762FL replied to TacticPatrick17's topic in General Nursing

    You're right to worry that it will be hard to find a full time job. But it's not impossible, start networking now and start doing research to make a list of everywhere you want to apply when the time...

  9. Big scholarship to a nursing school for fall '11, not sure I want to attend. Advice?

    33762FL replied to avg92's topic in General Students

    $26K per year even AFTER the $40K scholarship?? That's not a scholarship, it's one of those tickets for a free $25 in the shot machines they give out when you walk into a casin0 - just a coupon...

  10. Top nursing schools in the US (thought this was interesting)

    33762FL replied to xtxrn's topic in General Students

    I am pretty sure that the criteria that US News and World Report uses to choose and rank "top schools" is the SAT scores of the students who enter, and the percent of applicants who are accepted t the...

  11. What to do?

    33762FL replied to CHARGERS's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You'll be licensed and working the fastest if you get a 2-year ADN from your local community college. After that you can work and do an RN-BSN bridge program, many of which are online now. Your...

  12. Why the disdain for LTC?

    33762FL replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    "Lower pay is not always true. Many large corporations have excellent benefits, including great tuition reimbursement. " I didn't say it was always true, just often true. "These comments are based on...

  13. Why the disdain for LTC?

    33762FL replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    What this person said: "Well, it's a way of kissing my nursing license goodbye, when I finally obtain it, because with a high patient to nurse ratio, something is bound to happen. With little to no...

  14. Please!!! Someone tell me how does Externships work?

    33762FL replied to healthnut84's topic in General Students

    An externship is like a job, you apply for it with a resume and cover letter, if you're lucky you get an interview and an offer. The benefits are mainly: 1. You get far more experience than your...

  15. the nursing identity

    33762FL replied to violin9's topic in General Nursing

    "I see other RNs and respiratory therapists who have been successful in their callings, but they don't seem to be particularly intelligent, polished, articulate or astute. I am don't want to be...

  16. BECOMING A NURSE

    33762FL replied to May5's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    CUNY is for residents of NYC, if you enroll there you will be charged a much higher rate per credit because you're not a city resident.. If you live in Westchester, you should take your pre-reqs at...

  17. In need of help ASAp-- graduate school admission short essay

    33762FL replied to Heather, BSN, RN's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I agree with the Loriangel14. Scrap the entire paragraph you wrote and just talk about the community work you HAVE done, regardless of when. You don't have to give dates or years, just write what the...

  18. Too young to be a nurse??

    33762FL replied to eschoolgirl's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    And a friend told me once that women who live with cats in their house become infertile because of the cats Just because somebody tells you something doesn't mean it's true or that it's even worth...

  19. How should nursing schools pick students for admission?

    33762FL replied to dudette10's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with not giving any extra points for previous career choices, even patient care or military ( certainly not waitress or customer service rep, those are pretty unrelated to nursing). I don't...

  20. How should nursing schools pick students for admission?

    33762FL replied to dudette10's topic in General Nursing

    I also think that givng extra points towards admission for people who served in the military is discriminatory. Why should anybody be discriminated against for holding the political view of

  21. How should nursing schools pick students for admission?

    33762FL replied to dudette10's topic in General Nursing

    GpA from pre-reqs and prior degrees Entrance exam scores (NLN, HESI) SAT score Essay for writing competency Personal interview I would not require CNA certification, that sounds like extra time and...

  22. Expect to fail at least one nursing course, is this true

    33762FL replied to Bridgettea83's topic in General Students

    Not at all. I never failed nor did most of my graduating class. Study hard, make nursing school the #1 priority in your life and you will be prepared to pass everything on the first

  23. Why go into nursing? is it for the money or for other reasons

    33762FL replied to love7777's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I was alwayas interested in medicine. I disliked the unskilled corporate desk jobs i held after graduating from college with a liberal arts BA. I wanted fulfilling career where i'd learn & perform...

  24. thomas edison state college RN-BSN?

    33762FL replied to xdelitezx's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I paid a $75 application fee but no additional fee was required for transcript review. So far TESC has been very helpful and responsive, they sent me official acceptance material within 1 week of my...

  25. ? for those that have health insurace...

    33762FL replied to windmill182's topic in General Students

    I made a photocopy of the card & gave it to the