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My program didnt have a specific grade in order to be accepted. Your awesome GPA and others like it was the reason for getting rid of the minimum requirement. Our program added that score to the sciences and GPA for a total score which was then ranked and they picked the top however many... That being said each program is different. As far as the score itself goes dont get too stressed about a 68. The test administrator at my school said the area average was a 64...no one does that well i made a 78 but i only know one person who did better.

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WOW this is absurd!!!!! first of all things like bathing and bathroom assistance help you to do the most important thing as a nurse ASSESS!! second I have done clinicals at some small hospitals that do not have CNAs or Techs. My first semester that is all we really did was "tech work" and I got to know my patients and could do a full physical assessment during. Any of the clinical instructors would send a student home right away for pulling something like this. Sounds like an attitude that needs an adjustment. :/

Wow this was started a long time ago! I had a conversation with an RN in clinicals who gave me some wonderful advice she said you are not the only one who feels clueless and you will feel like that for a year or two after you graduate. She said you are not alone and just remember all nurses have been there at sometime and dont be afraid to ask for help if you need it. I hope I remember this forever and can use it to get through these moments of doubt and depression. I think all nursing students have a moment of "can I do it?" talk to your class mates or advisor for any advice they know how you feel.

Ok, so I understand your worries and may have a suggestion for experience. While CNA and Nurse techs are great options you may run into the same problem getting hired, no experience. I am a nursing student and I have a job as a Care Giver for seniors. I know it sounds awful but I have used nearly all of my skills from nursing school ( minus meds) and it helped me get over the initial uncomfortable-ness of bathing someone else and helping them to the bathroom. (And not in front of my clinical instructors) Most of these jobs have mandatory training that allows them to hire people with limited to no experience and train them the way they want. Another benefit is the flexibility of schedules because many Seniors require 24hr care you can work almost any shift and work it around school Its just something to think about. I love my job and while its not always sunshine and rainbows, it allows me to keep up some basic skills like transfers and bathing and the most important HUMILITY. I am learning every day to treat the person and not just whats wrong. I am able to see each of my patients as a person first now thanks to being a caregiver. The company I work for is wonderful and nationwide so if you are interested look it up, its called Home Instead Senior Care.

Does anyone know when those of us who got accepted should register do we wait until after orientation???