cubanrob replied to mind_body_soul RN's topic in Job Hunt
Today was a day where I laughed at myself over my growing frustration with this job market. I felt like doing the frustrated punch dancing scene from Footloose with Kevin Bacon. I just have to laugh and keep plugging away at this point...
This is what I was told and remember... -Official transcripts -2 Reference letters/ Letters of rec: 1 personal and 1 from clinical instructor -Originals of RN License, ACLS, BLS...any others -Resume
Thanks! I'm not an internal candidate. I turned my application as soon as it came up on the website...the 26th I think. My interview is Monday 8am. I pray it goes well...we shall see!
cubanrob replied to nursephillyphil's topic in NCLEX
I took NCLEX-RN on Oct 18 and my license posted by the 26th on BreEZe. I thought it was going to take 2 or 3 weeks like other people and was really surprised when my license popped up a week later. Thank goodness the PVT and getting the "good pop up"...
You are required to take the TEAS V during the first few weeks of the core nursing courses after you complete the online theology courses. So, for the summer cohort which starts in August you would take it sometime during your first couple weeks of c...
The program so far has been intense. First semester is jam packed and you are fighting to find time to do everything. Our little motto (thanks doulajess) was "surviving is thriving" without rambling on, the workload will push you to your limits. The ...
Personally, I have seen many Concordia grads at most of my clinical sites. From what I seen and the people I have talked to Concordia grads are not having that difficult of a time finding jobs.
As someone who has been where all of you are at and gone through it, good luck to everyone who applied. I'm sure everyone is anxious to hopefully receive the interview invitation. The invitations will come soon enough. Good luck, hopefully you guys g...
Correct. You are automatically enrolled into the theology classes after you are accepted into the program. You take them before the core nursing courses begin. So, if you are accepted to the summer 2013 cohort (cohort 11) you would begin your theolog...
cubanrob replied to queserasera's topic in Pre-Nursing
My previous post was my experience and it worked best for my family and goals. Take the advice of others, but you will know what you can and can't handle. Use these nursing forums to your advantage. Many people on here with experience and knowledge t...
cubanrob replied to queserasera's topic in Pre-Nursing
I did it, you can too. I am currently in a ABSN program. Before I was accepted, I took: AP1, AP2, Chem 101, nutrition, developmental psych online, interpersonal communication during spring semester spread across 3 different colleges. Summer load: Abn...
cubanrob replied to aileedaddy's topic in California
Prepare. Prepare to be challenged, tested and have your world become nursing school. Since the start of the program my foot has not come off of the gas pedal. That is what it takes to stay ahead and not fall behind. Those who seek this program mainly...
cubanrob replied to BeesMama's topic in California
-BeesMama, I would call again in a bit just to get a clear answer. -bbbbb2013, the classes are fairly demanding. They are online which helps, but we still have discussion boards, a few pages to type and quizzes. Mix in the reading, which is a good a...