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Well, we are about a week into the application period for the next CEP placement. Figured now is a good time to start this thread as I'm sure applications will start flooding in after the current semester ends. Hoping to apply (first time) to NAU/CGC...

I'm applying to CGCC/NAU I'm still waiting for my grades and its killing me lol That's awesome!! Which program?

Maricopa's nursing website has a ton of information and can answer just about every question you could have about admissions for both the ADN and the CEP BSN programs. Problem is, it's not an easy site to navigate and simply not user-friendly. Below ...

So not all of us knew from day one that we wanted to be nurses. Some of us decided to take the scenic route to the career (there is a great article on this here on The Nursing Niche. This route can leave someone feeling a bit behind when it comes to ...

Alright I'm in need of some help and opinions, Well I am leaving the military soon and returning to Michigan. Being a husband and father, providing for my family is priority number 1. But it wasn't until recently that I finally realized what want t...

I second that, good luck to everyone, and Wen902 I'm surprisingly on track and hope to be ready to go for next year!

It's simple, whoever gets the bigger half of the wishbone owns the land

Your right it is used to look for key words and help weed out the non qualified. But these online apps can be used to your advantage because of that very reason. Tailor your resume to include those exact key words that were used in the job descript...

Well I really like your work history section. You didn't waste time describing the specific tasks of each of your previous jobs that may be irrelevant to the nursing job your applying for. However your PROFESSIONAL PROFILE, while written very nicely,...

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Organization is off a bit. I would have my work experience after the clinical experience section and the education after that then the rest. Next your objective bullets should be only one bullet, "resume experts" don't even consider the objective ne...

Organization is off a bit. I would have my work experience after the clinical experience section and the education after that then the rest. Next your objective bullets should be only one bullet, "resume experts" don't even consider the objective ne...

Unless specifically asked for, no, cover letters are not absolutely necessarily but if given the option why not? When filling out an application online or even when your in person and the person who will be looking at your resume isn't available, it...

Coming from someone who has spent a lot of time with HR managers, recruiters, and hiring managers from various career fields I can't disagree with this more. While yes people may not look at realtors in the most positive manner, you can't build your ...

I actually just reached that point in my life, I've been floating since graduating high school. Unable to complete a degree because I lose interest. It got so bad that my wife started ignoring me whenever I would get excited about a job or career I...

Well I was hoping to get some insight from people who worked or know people who worked at any of the Michigan level 1 trauma centers (particularly SE Michigan but all are welcome) How was it? What was it like day to day? Hours? Fun or exciting or jus...

WOW its pretty crazy your going the exact route I want to go, how hard is it to get accepted to U of M Flint's RN-BSN program? Did they give you any guidelines to follow as far as gpa etc? Do you know how long the program is? I would love to go stra...

I have heard this, I'm trying to get an idea of which ones do this. Now I was reading a article on here https://allnurses.com/pre-nursing-student/types-school-accreditation-795237.html and have concerns about WCCCD's nursing program, particularly the...

Well actually I'm still in the USAF for about a month longer so I can take the Clep tests for free, so I'm currently doing that now and trying to Clep out of as many pre/co reqs I can before the next semester. I'm currently working on intro to psych,...

If I could get into the nursing school earlier that would be a viable route but since it may be a bit I gotta do something in the mean time. I might just end up getting the CNA cert so I can start working. Really I just want to get my foot in the do...

While I am sure there are a few people who are mad they do not get to stick in one area every time, I do believe that that kind of rotation truly improves your ability to do your job. Knowing the full circle of things definitely gives you good perspe...

That is awesome! how are Clinicals going? and I'm aware of the credit mandate, it's unfortunate but understandable. I'm just worried I wont be able to get a high enough GPA in the Pre/Co reqs to even make it, I'm stressing it more than I thought I wo...

When I get back (hopefully in about a month) I want to go do CNA work, How did you get your foot in the door? did you pay for CNA training or did your company train you? I really dont care if I work in a Hospital, LTC, or at home I just wanna start ...

Yea I defineatly need a paycheck throughout my duration of school. But I plan to hold a job as long as possible, and if/when the time comes that I need to stop working than unemployment definately becomes an option to keep our heads above water. As ...

Wen902, thanks for your input, if you dont mind me asking what has been your course load semester to semester? Are you going part time or full? Are you currently working? and How long will/did it take you to finish all the co/pre reqs sorry if I see...