I know there are threads like this but I would like a more updated response. What do u guys think? Is icu or med surg better for a new grad? Which is better in general? Do u think one is more...
Mommato3crazies- glad to hear I'm not the only one! I made myself feel better by reminding myself that I have my transcript receipts and by telling myself that even if my score isn't high enough to...
Sooo I just discovered a reason to be even more freaked out right now about not getting in. I have absolutely no back up plan! I've been so dead set on nursing and so determined to get into this...
I just keep telling myself, okay spring break is almost here and when spring break is over we'll be in April and at least we'll be in the same month that we're supposed to find out. Pathetic I
Nurseinthemaking20 replied to Nurseinthemaking20's topic in Medical-Surgical
Yeah I see what your saying. I originally wanted to do icu, but I completely understand why starting out in med surg would be better. All the posts here were scaring me about med surg though. I...
Nursemommaof3boys: I'm glad that I can help everyone stay optimistic. On the other hand im secretly praying that I am right, not just so that I get in, but so everyone on this thread doesn't kill me...
Well I believe the point system changed effective fall 2010 so all point cutoff a from then on can give u a good idea. Last fall, the point cutoff was 69 and that has been the highest cutoff. But...
Nursemommaof3boys: I couldn't agree more. If you want something, you work your butt off to get it, and even when things don't seem doable, like you said you figure it out. I am right there with you. I...
Nursemommaof3boys- I've always admired the parents that I met in my prerequisites. I always wondered how the heck they do it. When my stepson is here I can't get much of anything done. He likes to ask...
Michelle_13: if your a transfer student, yes I think you do still have to attend the general new student orientation. Don't quote me on that but I'm pretty sure you do. It's pretty simple, they allow...
Michelle_13: yes they do. That's one of the things that is appealing about nursing. There's so many different things you can do with it. Assuming we all get in, I hope we all find that place in...
Michelle_13- I am interested in so many things. Right now I work in geriatrics, and contrary to what I thought I actually enjoy it very much. I also am very interested in woman's health (gynecology...
Nursemommaof3boys- welcome! It makes me happy when others join this thread. 3 boys? Woah that's got to be a wonderful challenge! If u can handle that u for sure can handle nursing school right? Lol. I...
Honestly I think it's going to turn out well for everyone here on this thread! You guys are very competitive applicants! Anyways let's try to get some conversation going while we wait. What areas of...