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First: I have no idea if this is in the right section. I wasn't sure where to post it. So I'm a recent high school graduate who will be starting nursing school in the fall. I'm in need of a job at least for the summer but I'm searching for something ...

Hi, I will be starting my BSN program at Duquesne University in the fall of this year. I am extremely nervous and not sure what to expect. I assume this is a natural feeling, I hope it is anyway. Does anybody know anything about Duquesne's program an...

Well honestly, I don't know if it is worth paying for courses to become a CNA while in nursing school. I start nursing school in the fall and I know a few hospitals around here will hire CNA's after students have finished certain requirements or thei...

Thank you decembergrad2011. I've never heard of direct support to be completely honest but I'll definitely look into that. So I guess the real question is, what are other good jobs to have before applying for NA or tech positions as a student? Like I...

The hospital I plan to volunteer at has an application online. On the form, one of the questions is, "How would you most like to help us?" And there is a list of options such as research, visitor/family support, fund-raising, etc. One of the options ...

Thank you everyone. Pediatrics is actually what I'm interested in, which is why I first went for a daycare job. I'm obviously not sure what specific area I want to go into with peds because I don't have any experience yet, but neonatal, ped oncology,...

Thank you for all of your feedback. I definitely agree that it is better than nothing I think better than retail/fast food/customer service type jobs. But I'm not looking for it to give me a huge boost of experience in nursing. But I think it helps t...

I am doing a four year BSN program because I eventually want to go to the graduate level to become a nurse practitioner. However, I'm confused as to when I can take the RN exam. Am I able to take the exam while still in the program and begin working ...

Ok, I will look into that and ask around. Thank you so much!

Also, how soon into nursing school can I actually begin working as a tech? Are there a certain amount of courses/credits that need to be completed or can I just begin at any time?

No, it doesn't include pre-reqs. It's an 8 semester program and we start nursing courses freshman year. Clinicals begin sophomore year. It's a full 4 year nursing program. Is working as a tech the same work/experience as a nursing intern? Would being...

Thank you so much for the replies. Greatly appreciated. So then was I better off doing a two year program first, getting my RN license, and then doing my BSN? I was very undecided between this and now I'm starting to think I should have done the two ...

I want to self-prepare myself for nursing school A&P. What are the main topics/systems covered in A&P at the college level? Which ones should I review and study the most of? I have purchased Barron's Anatomy and Physiology the Easy Way book a...

Good luck to you both!!

I remember waiting for my acceptance letter a few months ago. It was completely nerve wrecking. I was so anxious and nervous. But once I got the letter, it felt like a huge weight was lifted off of my back! So relieved and done worrying!

haha, great cartoon! I only applied to two!

I received my acceptance letter back in November. I begin in the fall of 2012 as well. I'm excited yet very nervous at this big change in my life! However, I plan to work extremely hard and stop at nothing to reach my goal. Congratulations to my fell...

I am currently not waiting and committed to my school of choice. However, I would like to wish my luck to all of you who are still waiting on a reply. Good luck with decisions as well. It's not easy!

I will be entering Duquesne's BSN program as a freshman in the fall! Good luck to you!

Thank you! That definitely clears things up a bit! That makes a lot more sense, as well. :) Just curious, how is it possible that those anesthetists are practicing only with a bachelors? You don't need a masters from one of the programs?

I haven't begun my BSN program yet but I'm just doing some research about the different areas and specialties of nursing. I'm not settling on anything until I get experience but I just want to be informed, especially about the advanced nursing becaus...

Thank you so much for your reply. I greatly appreciate it! However, what I meant was, is it possible to do a general DNP program at a school that offers one but specialize and do your clinical rotations for anesthesia and still sit eligible for the l...

Anyone? :)

What would you say is the most challenging thing about nursing school? Is it the clinicals, the nursing courses, or the hard science courses (A&P, microbio, etc)?

Thank you for this. I'm not a nursing student yet. I will be entering Nursing School for my BSN in the fall of this year but I've been doing a lot of research. The one thing that really stood out the most was the way people stressed over the NCLEX ex...