There are a lot of outdated (but still somewhat helpful) threads on DC/VA/MD hospitals that will hire new grad ADNs. Can people please provide an update on this if you have some inside info? I'm just...
Hello nurses, I am doing an ADN program to become a nurse. This is a career change for me. I have a Bachelor's in Bio and a Masters in Health Systems Mnmgt (Health Care Admin). I am trying to decide...
health care analyst replied to KristinaW's topic in General Students
Hi! I'm 27. Will turn 28 before starting the Fall 2013 nursing program. Your age is no big deal at all!! I've been reading this board for a while and there are so many ppl older than us changing...
Hi I have some advice for you. Study 1-2 hours each day after work or whenever you're free. Don't try to learn it all in 1-2 weeks before the exam. Also, try to stay on track with the professor,...
health care analyst replied to bakerrm3's topic in Virginia Nursing
Are you aiming for the accelerated BSN program or traditional? The accelerated is one of the most competitive b/c of the small number of seats, but if you don't already have a Bachelors, you can do...
thank you! lI am craving patient contact (at least for now). I know feelings change after you've been doing it for years, but I figure I can always go to a different unit for a change (seems to be...
thanks everyone. Yes, I was planning ahead for the future. I wouldn't be qualified as a manager now nor would I want to be...that's why I said "RN experience and MS in Health Sys Mngmt". I'm the type...
Congrats Djsage13. Hope it's going great! I'm a Northern VA resident thinking about applying to CCBC. They told me today that residency isn't a factor which is great for me, but I'm so anxious about...
health care analyst replied to health care analyst's topic in Virginia Nursing
Thanks for the update. Wow, I had eliminated them. Everyone says they don't hire ADNs and their website says BSN preferred on all the postings. Plus, they're Magnet which makes me think the chances...
I've always been interested in being a clinician. I started off wanting to be a dentist when I was a kid and literally stuck to it until my junior year of college. I decided I didn't want to...
I know people say go for the BSN over the Associates degree for future career opportunities but what if you already have a Masters in Health Administration? It's not an MSN, but nurses were definitely...