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scott5698 ~ You have answered your own question highlight your incredible compassionate care and your interpersonal skills.

I did the same thing. I first just listed my schooling, skillset and past jobs. I got one interview out of about 30 resume's sent out. The I started thinking that I need to market myself better so I re-wrote my resume to add more information about me, and why I would make a great employee and just started sending it out again. I do feel like I wasted a lot of time with that old one. There were a couple jobs I really wanted and I feel like I really blew it by sending them a generic piece of paper with a few facts about my history. UGH...I hope I get something with the new one!

I heard that the funding is erratic and the rules can be tough. Call them and get all the details before you move forward. I ended up being able to receive unemployment while not having to look for a job, because they had a program if it was an "in demand" career you could fill out paperwork each semester to prove you were a student instead of putting in job applications. A friend of mine, at the same time, went through the difficult process of tuition reimbursement. She said the lines were long and the paperwork was endless then when it came time to collect they told her "too bad, we ran out of funds" So just be careful, look in to pell grants.

That is one thing about Wayne State. The advisors and most everyone in the office is rude. It is nearly impossible to get an advisor to speak with you (I'm not sure what they are there for). Not to worry, I'm sure your GPA is fine.

I personally would practice how and why you are answering the questions the way you are. You really need to look for key words and clues in the answers and questions such and "alike answers" etc. THEN you need to take that with you to the NCLEX. Make sure you use the same strategy when taking the actual test. I used Saunders and the HESI Comprehensive for NCLEX. Both give strategies for test taking, study THOSE!!! THEN.....practice the questions over and over and over.

I did complete the program. I had a 4.0 going in, but I know for a fact that wasn't the case with everyone. The interview was basic and easy. I'm sure your volunteering would help when they make their choices.

Any hospital I've ever been at also just uses "no BP R/L arm". According to them too much information is a Hipaa violation.

Graduated with my BSN 3 days before my 46th birthday!

Without seeing your resume it is hard to say. Do you focus more on your skills (the ones you are expected to have) or your strong points and accomplishments. Did you personalize a cover letter stating your desires and what makes you the best candidate for that position? If not you may want to try that.

LOL ~ I love when my upper lip sticks to my upper front teeth because my mouth is dry, then I have to walk around looking like I have tardive dyskinesia as I do tongue thrusts to generate some saliva!

I would simply call and ask why you haven't heard back and let them know you are still interested in a position.

You may get an answer in the "Denver" thread. It's under the U.S. Tab at the top.

You don't need to sound like you are lacking ambition BUT you need to be completely honest. Why don't you say, I've done this and I've done that and I've found that what I really enjoy is "this" and that is where I think I belong. "I've found my calling in ....." I think that they would be impressed that someone so motivated (obviously with your credentials) has found their passion and is perusing it.

First off, I would say not to worry too much about making friends with the "cool" crowd. That may be one of your problems in and of itself. There is no "cool" crowd. Focus on making a friend or just getting to know any one of your coworkers. Just be yourself. As far as finding another job, I would say it will get easier after you have your first year under your belt. Concentrate on mastering your skills and being the best you can be. I would also check to see if the hospital you work at has any classes that you can take to improve or gain knowledge in certain areas. If it has to do with your current job - great - it shows that you are a dedicated employee and dedicated to patient care no matter what. If it is on a subject you just happen to have interest in - great too - it shows that you are versatile and working towards your goals. Good luck!

I agree with both sides. Some people have legitimate questions and want to vent or socialize. I myself do a lot of research through old forums and the web and then I post here if I need more. On the other hand when I see "how do I become a nurse" or something silly and vague like that I wonder if they are for real. Common sense tells me that they are not looking for a manual on all of the steps they need to take but they are so unspecific and there are so many answers out there it makes the question almost silly for someone to answer when it would be easier and more fulfilling to read up on the specifics you really want to know. After that, I think it's ok to post "I want to become a nurse, I read X and Y, but would like to know Z"

I did the traditional program at Wayne and had some friends in CD2. Everything you have accomplished sounds fine. Not everyone in my class or the CD2 class had 4.0's. Go for it!!!!

At Wayne State we went to all Metro Detroit Area Hospitals. Including Pontiac, Livonia, Royal Oak and Down River in addition to Detroit Hospitals.

I had to take the HESI Med Surg (and about 10 other HESI I exams, including a comprehensive). What I learned is DO PRACTICE QUESTIONS!. We were given the online HESI Program to do practice online. I also used Saunders. For me it was about 50% knowing the content and 50% knowing how to breakdown a question and weed out right and wrong answers based on "clues" in the question. You know....first eliminate those answers you KNOW are wrong...then eliminate "alike" answers...re-read and re-read the question and pick out the keywords etc. I think practice is the only way to get it. Keep in mind the NCLEX works the same way. There is NO WAY to possibly know the answers to everything, so you have to learn HOW TO ANSWER A TEST QUESTION!!!! Good Luck!

I went to Wayne for the traditional program and only took a couple classes at WSU. The rest I took at Henry Ford. Some classmates took all of their's at WSU some took none. It really depended on your overall GPA and your science GPA,, and of course the interview. I really learned a lot at WSU. From what they say they have one of the highest Nursing School rankings and their NCLEX pass rate has been 100% for the past few years. (Keep in mind, this is just what they tell us, I have no way to verify the pass rates). Good luck!

Wayne State says they get thousands of applications and take 48 traditional and 48 second degree each year. You don't need 4.0 but over a 3.5 would help. My class lost about 8 students over the course of the program. Some dropped out, some failed. I'm not sure about any BSN programs in "rural areas". My plan was to apply at as many schools as possible and see what happened.

I went to Wayne State. The hospitals that I did my clinicals at all said they really liked the Wayne State students. I was a really hard program, but very rewarding. You will learn a lot!

Three years. You start as a sophomore.

Daytonite......LOL ~ I love your answer. I've had tough instructors but they have all been "on our side". I loved them all so far. If you think an instructor is tough just wait until clinicals and you have to work with a nurse that's a bully. I had one my second clinical day. She acted as if I was to know everything about everything already and waws nasty and demeaning. A couple of other students had another nurse who I guess was even worse.

Its not only about pitching in and helping CNA's. As an RN, it is YOUR patient not the CNA's. You better know AT LEAST as much as they do about every type of care. Not to mention, there is no better way to inspect your patients skin integrity and ROM than when you are bathing them. Does she think she is going to spend her day just passing meds? What it comes down to is its your patient and YOU are responsible for their well being. If a pressure ulcer isn't noted in the prior shift, but is found as soon as your shift is over....guess who's responsible?????

You also may want to see if your college has a health clinic. I got mine done here pretty cheap. Not to mention they were familiar with all the paperwork they needed to fill out.