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Yes, It appears to have changed to a single 3 CU class. I have attached a copy of what my transcripts were compared to ...

I am suppose to start in Sept. & I have 8 Cu's pre-req to take. & I've taken Nutrition twice in the last 3 years and look forward to taking it yet again.... just because no one thinks you learned anything! Grrrr.....! I filled out my background long before my transcripts were even evaluated, my intake interview is on monday.

I just wanted to know if anyone can tell me what the pre-requisite course "Health Assessment" is? I had my transcripts evaluated and I wanted to start Sept. 1st. I have 8 CU's to complete in the pre-requisites... US History (2 CU's), Biochemistry (3 CU's), & Health Assessment (3 CU's)... Also has anyone had any difficulty completing their RN-BSN through WGU? I just want to be prepared for any difficulties up front. Thanks :) New RN2014

Nikeoli The ATI was easy. You only need a 60% to pass. I advise taking it right after your NCLEX while everything is still fresh.

I'm starting my RN bridge in June at Tacoma CC. It's much easier to get into a bridge than a regular program.

I'm a new LPN grad, continuing on to RN, starting in late June.... I'm getting frustrated trying to find a part time/ per diem job for a new grad that's Not home health or LTC. Is there any recommendations for how I can make myself stand out? I've gotten a small handful of interviews, but they end as soon as I mention I'm bridging to RN. I've gotten my ACLS, hoping to break into urgent care. I want to gain employment somewhere that will benefit me experience wise once I'm a new RN grad. Any advice is appreciated!

ABCs. Airway, Breathing, Circulation & Assess Before Care Watch out for key phrases, don't chose answers that offer absolutes... always, never. There are no guarantees. If you have the option to choose something life threatening, that's probably what they want you to suspect... especially in the style of questions where they ask you to triage.

There are no easy solutions when it comes to studying for an NCLEX. Strategy guides can help you learn to look for key phrasing, but you need a strong foundation of critical thinking to eliminate answers. I've never heard of anyone who has walked out of testing thinking it was easy. You've taken it twice.... have you focused your studying on any of the areas where you got a lot of questions focused? They tend to continue a line of questioning, maternity, mental health, etc until you answer correctly. If you've bought a study guide like Kaplan, or Saunders use the companion CD & read all your rationales.... they don't just teach you why the answer is correct, but why the others are the wrong choice! Remember in nursing A, B, C are all correct, but B is the most correct! Invest your time wisely & you are sure to pass!

Study guides..... Depends on your program & your instructor. Learn for yourself & your career. Everything is relevant, even if it doesn't seem to be. So keep up on syllabus assigned reading, take notes in class to make yourself listen actively & you'll do fine.

My nursing program LPN was a year of crap! A revolving door of instructors who had no clue how to cover the massive amount of information in 6 short weeks. We would have 4 hours lecture per subject 2 days a week, then 2 days a week clinical/skills & a random 1/2 day on Friday for whatever class was "required". A seasoned instructor got thrown into teaching our gerontology course. She randomly lectured about whatever she fancied, listening solely to her own voice, reading, not relating to students. No assignments were given, no reading assigned, no required attendance.... not even a quiz or final. She gave all students a blanket 3.6! It was really hard to respect the faculty after that introduction to our education as nurses. Instructors would routinely complain to us about the lack of funding, how they didn't earn much, worked off hours... etc. To justify that they couldn't teach to expectations. & this was a state accredited program! We were taught, by PowerPoint & handout just enough to pass what they would test on our finals. When students failed a course, they could beg for extra points to pass or just take a retest. It was really disappointing to be an exceptional student over looked & seen just as my tuition payment.

Everyone in my nursing class put their faith into the PVT.... & no one got the good pop up & failed. One student had the maximum number of questions, got the good pop up & had to wait nearly a week longer than other students testing the same day to get results via our DOH credential search, but passed! DOH for Wa state had some students credentials marked as active as little as 4 hrs after testing! So you can always try & track via your state licensing website!

SuzieVN, as a new grad I was a little surprised to be told in a job interview at an urgent care clinic, that because they did not have an RN on staff, I would be required to have the phlebotomy/IV training. They required their LPNs to do all blood draws, create IV access/ administer fluids via IV as needed, & even perform some x-rays as they are not required to staff an x-ray tech.

I was one of those students who was constantly told by my nursing program that phlebotomy & IV certification would be on the job training with my facility of employment. Get out into the real world & get told I need those to make myself employable in a clinical setting. It's really frustrating. I can't find anything for IV certification our phlebotomy, except the 2 quarter $1600 phlebotomist program. I did find ACLS class for $255. But I haven't committed because I think that is really expensive for a 1 day course.

Happybum, you should also take into (depending on your college policy) that the time you wait for entry into programs ages your prerequisites. Here in Western Washington, I had to take a full year 45 credits worth of prerequisites, & depending on my area college science classes "expire" & need retaken if 4-5 years old. It really hurts students who pursue nursing academia on a part time basis.

I just finished an LPN program, because I was tired of rejection due to too many applicants in my area. I didn't even have to wait to start my LPN program! Basically I can work as a nurse, I have the first year of an RN program finished, & bridge or ladder programs LPN-RN are easier to get into. I do not regret my decision at all, because it allowed me to progress, rather than be at the mercy of the apply, reject revolving door. MmHg area, western Washington has mostly lottery programs for RN. After a few lotteries, I chose LPN. I continued putting myself in the lotteries during my LPN program, & 4 lotteries later, I still wasn't chosen! The typical RN lottery was 250-300 applicants for 24 spots. Terrible odds. The bridge program at the same college, 20-40 applicants for 14 spots!

Common. I think it's based off the lack of social & self time. You get so over whelmed by the program. It's like everyone puts their lives on hold. I remember that just getting to go to the salon to get a hair cut was difficult, but maybe that's a student/parent problem. I always tried to give my spare energy, when I had it to my toddler.

I'm a new LPN Grad. I keep applying for jobs in the Western Washington, but I keep getting told they are looking for someone with Phlebotomy training and ACLS. I can't seem to find anything online for quick certifications, just 2 quarter long $1600 programs to become a licensed phlebotomist. Can anyone out there help me find what I'm looking for? Where should I look for additional training that will make me a more desirable candidate? I just interviewed for an urgent care position, per diem & didn't get the job because I didn't have the certifications that they were seeking. Long term I want to work in a hospital once I'm an RN - so finding the extra classes will be investing in my future. I'm trying to avoid LTC, & SNF until I'm certain I have exhausted my energy working towards urgent care clinics. Thanks for any advice.

I know this sounds really bad, but I haven't done the background or Insurance yet, just because TCC has their Winter drawing at the end of next week. I know its an extreme long shot to be picked, but I figure on that 3% chance I will hold out just the one week. Just because its a specific school code and $103 ! I did already get my needed vaccinations signed off on, and have copies of HIV & CNA. I'm registered to take the CPR course Nov. 9th! I'm current on DL/Health/Car Insurance so that's not an issue. I also have made my Dr appt for physical sign off. I looked at books on Amazon, but I was hesitant to order anything, because I only have the list posted on the Bates website and I'm not positive if those book Editions are current for the course! I definitely know I don't want to pay bookstore pricing! I do have one question... shoes! It says polishable... is anyone wearing sneakers with mesh, like a New Balance?

I have my immunizations taken care of, that's about all. I have until Dec. 2nd to get everything submitted. I will get my book list once everything is in. I would definitely be interested in used books, if you have any you would resell by that point!

Hi Ladies! I'm going to be in the class right after you! I will start Bates Spring 2012! I'm also looking to bridge to RN and finish with a BSN. Do you have any useful tips for preparing? Any information is appreciated! I hope you are doing great in your classes!