JulianaRose
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Our hospital requires 80% of nurses to be BSN due to their Magnet status. The reasoning is due to some evidence-based studies saying BSN trained grads have fewer errors. I personally will not be looking for continued employment with them due to their BSN requirement as I am an ADN student and do not wish to wait 5 years before being able to work in a RN role.
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I agree that they probably won't make the exception for you, and it might be a better use of your time studying for LPN finals exams, or the NCLEX-PN. However, the only thing that fighting it should cost you is your time, so it probably wouldn't hurt to ask either.
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If you received a good score on your ATI final for Fundamentals, what did you find to be a good study technique?
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I got a 100% on my first Fundamentals exam and am soo stoked! I did a ton of practice problems, and I feel that made the difference. I even heard from people in my school that the first exam in Fundies is the hardest, so try not to let other people get you down. You're going to have to study, but so far at least, nursing school is *NOT* impossible. Also I work 24 hours a week and have 5 kids at home all the time, ages 5 months, 20 months, 5, 9, and 10. You can do it!
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umm... This is awesome! Thanks!
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Following. I think if nothing else, participating in the activities will get you more experience and opportunities to network.
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I will be going to school with 5 kids too. What are the ages of your kids? The older ones may have to take on more responsibility, depending on how old they are. In my case, my SO is going to have to take on a lot more. Luckily our schedules allow for this. I am most worried about whether or not he is going to be making dinner since I won't be getting home until 6:30 or 7pm every night (I am also working 24 hours a week when not at school). I have a 4 month old and 19 month old, and 3 stepkids that live with us all the time ages 5, 9 and 10. Luckily the 10 year old can be very helpful with the younger kids. Besides trying to figure out dinners ahead of time, we are just going to have to play it by ear for the next 2 years...
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I think you're making an excellent decision. One extra year for a BSN over an ADN? It sounds like an easy decision to me. Good luck to you!
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I have orientation on August 26th and start September 2nd! I just got my books today and am so excited to start. Hopefully the excitement will last and get me through the 'hard' times!
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Thanks for posting this! I have 2 of my own kids under 2, plus 3 others aged 5, 9, and 10 that live with us full-time. I work 24 hours a week and am hoping to continue through school. Thanks for the positive post!
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Hello everyone! I joined the site 2 years ago when I began my journey starting pre-reqs, and I have visited many times while posting very little. I am finally starting core nursing classes in the fall for my ADN and am hoping to post more often over the next 2 years. JulianaRose is not my real name for those of you wondering and ready to advise me to change it. I am looking forward to getting to know you all better, especially those in a similar place on the journey towards becoming an RN. I do hope I have placed this in the right section of the forum.
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There is nothing quick about a nursing degree. Both 2-year programs and 4-year programs typically take 4-5 years. My advice for you would be to look for a community college that accepts based on your application date and does not consider high school gpa. This was the route I took. I am in my last semester of pre-reqs and should start core classes in August (I am taking a semester off to have a baby this May).
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If it is taking you 10 years to go through nursing school, what makes you think you would have made it through medical school back then anyways? Things are always harder when you have a family to worry about too, but not impossible. Good luck whatever route you choose.