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Hi Chris, I graduated from Virginia Tech with a bachelors in biology this past May. I'm currently in VCU's accelerated bachelors program and starting my third semester here. First the good points to the program: you will graduate with your BSN in six semesters! Most of the professors here are amazing and want you to succeed. You will be able to work as a care partner (VCU pays about $13/hr for care partner positions) if you are able to manage your time well. I personally decided to wait until this spring semester to work, because the first fall semester is by far the hardest. But I do have friends who started working this fall and made it through with a job. VCU understands that you are a student and will work well around your class schedule. Now onto the cons of the program: there is A LOT of information crammed into six semesters and no one really knows what the pass rate for the NCLEX exam is for this program. Although I've heard the pass rate is high (I'm hoping for my sake it will be next year at this time). Also, VCU SON and VCU's health system are a bit unorganized which can be frustrating at times when you just want to have your schedules and everything down pat. But really for the most part I am happy with my decision to attend VCU. The hospital and all of the registered nurses there are extremely happy to help you with anything and most of them love teaching. I do believe that training at an educational medical center far surpasses any problems I have encountered. Just remember to study, study, study! The first summer session is a breeze but prepare yourself for the roughest semester you'll ever face in the fall. Good luck!

Hi everyone, I'm currently a student in an accelerated second degree program for nursing. I have an assignment in my managment class to interview a nurse leader. If anyone could help and answer these questions, that would be great! Thank you! 1. How did you prepare to be a successful leader? 2. Was there anything in your experience or education that you believe was especially useful in preparing you? 3. Lessons learned that have helped you grow as a leader. 4. Describe the people in your life who have motivated you. 5. If I were to make a deliberate effort to become an influential nurse leader, what specific steps would you recommend I take during the next 5 yrs? 6. What is your communication strategy as a leader? 7. How do you motivate others? 8. What is the biggest challenge you face as a leader? 9. What is the most gratifying aspect of being a leader? 10. How does the diversity of fellow nurses and patients affect how you lead and work? I know this is a lot and most people don't have much time on their hands, but if you do and would like to help, I will be truly grateful.

hi everyone, i'm currently a senior graduating in may with a bachelors in biology and living in virginia. i've always wanted to become a nurse and live in new zealand or australia. the problem is, i don't know where to start looking for nursing schools in either area. i'm extremely interested in becoming a crna, so if anyone out there has any information on where to start my search for nursing schools particularly those with nurse anethetist programs, please let me know! also, seeing that i will already have a bachelors degree in may, i'm looking for accelerated bachelors in nursing programs or bs to masters crna programs. sadly, i don't even know if they have such things in nz or australia, but any information would be great. thanks for all your help!