I know you say you are truly passionate about it so I think you are wise to go for it. As far as the job prospects as a FNP I think they look good for the future, and yes I don't have a crystal ball....
going2BaNurse2014 replied to snaomi05's topic in General Students
When I had my titers done they actually did two different titers on the lab report. One was a quick titer which showed I had no immunity, but the other one they did a 10-14 day test and my immunity...
going2BaNurse2014 replied to ConfusedxRN's topic in General Nursing
Have you ever thought about becoming a physician's assistant? Less than an MD but the schooling is 1/4 of the time and it pays very well. You still always have to practice under a licensed MD but many...
going2BaNurse2014 replied to windmill182's topic in General Students
Since I have tricare, they just verified that my husband was active duty still by simply looking at my ID card. But they also require that all nursing students sign a statement agreeing to keep their...
It definitely depends on the school but having a solid gpa in either area is definitely a good thing! My school uses 3 criteria, nln pax rn score, gpa in pre-reqs (all 16), and cumulative gpa. Every...
going2BaNurse2014 replied to Trekfan's topic in General Nursing
so true!! LMAO I went to one of the er's before they had the 30 min deal, for probably the worst headache I've ever had in my life, like incapaciated for a week headache. Needless to say when triage...
Thats exactly it, no one cares after you pass the boards because all any of the schools do is teach you the basics and how to pass the nclex. It has been repeated here numerous times. I'm at a top 100...
going2BaNurse2014 replied to Trekfan's topic in General Nursing
There was a hospital in Norfolk, VA and VA Beach, VA that guaranteed being seen within 30 minutes... I don't know how it worked out for them. It seems like the only guarantee of fastpass is if you go...
I'm terrified and I still have 3 years til graduation :chair: Its not that I'm afraid of nursing, I am afraid of being out there on my own with my own patients, like not under someone else's watch...
going2BaNurse2014 replied to my4helpers's topic in General Students
My mircrobiology was also a pre-req. And I'm kinda jealous of your schedule because I have about 13-15 hours this coming semester. Fundamentals of nursing (9cr.), pathophysiology(3 cr.), and...