coonkine
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I feel your pain. Try (or rather, don't try) a 1 RN:40-49+ pt (~3/4 adolescent and 1/4 child) ratio. 1:1 have a staff along with 2 techs. All shifts. Sometimes a second RN but even then he/she is placed on a 1:1. You can already guess to which national health organization my hospital belongs. I wish I was exaggerating.
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I will be applying as well. I haven't finalized which track, though. I'm sure as winter approaches (Winter's coming - sorry, I'm still on my Game of Thrones kick), this post will get much, much more active. Good luck all!
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"The children now love luxury; they have bad manners, contempt for authority; they show disrespect for elders and love chatter in place of exercise...They no longer rise when elders enter the room. They contradict their parents, chatter before company, gobble up dainties at the table, cross their legs, and tyrannize their teachers." - Plato (4th century BC)
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They are both great schools. I chose Memphis (so I am a bit biased) because (1) It offers a traditional college experience (2) They offer a wider variety for clinical experiences (i.e., not just at Baptist) (3) Memphis grads are really valued. Just the other day, I was chatting with the Dean of the program and a faculty member and she commented that one of the Director of nurses of one of the large hospitals in the area said (U of) Memphis nurses are the best. (4) Memphis has a graduate school program that you are guaranteed admission if you graduate with a certain GPA (3.25, i believe). Either way, both schools are well respected in the area and will prepare you for the NCLEX/to be a nurse...so you really can't go wrong either way. Good luck
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Work for a year to save money to cover what your pell grant won't (5550) OR rely on loans. If you will be 24 next year, you will be considered an independent student for the that school year (ex, you turn 24 in Oct of 2013, you will be considered independent for 2013-2014). If you make little-no income, you will have a EFC of 0. If not, you can appeal to your finaid office to adjust your EFC on the basis you will not be working like you did the previous year in school (loss of income; they will let you know the documents you need to support your appeal. If you have them to justify your appeal, they will grant it).
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(this will be helpful for future applicants, as well) 1. 3.85 2. I think my essays really stood out (they were both high-quality and very unique - it's a gift, instructors/professors always assume I have an English degree). 3. I've had some unique experiences and good leadership skills (e.g., creating my own student organization). 4. I'm diverse (part Hispanic). 5. Also, my clinical instructor (who happens to be the toughest at my school) who gave me a reference *loved* me (previously saying I went above and beyond, using my care plans for future students, etc.) and so I'm sure the that part was strong as well. I'm was worried because I didn't apply until the last day (Jan. 15) but I guess that didn't matter.
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Can't wait either! Tomorrow is a clinical day for me so hopefully it won't be on my mind (much). If this doesn't work out, I'll just have to settle with spending a few months in Spain/Europe where my cousin is going to international business school for a year. (Is it sad I want this externship more than a summer in Europe? haha)
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my clinical instructor actually asked me that... of all the people who have asked, that was the most surprising
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feel free to say hi too - i'll be wearing a black polo, shorts, and some awesome toe shoes! (and i'm a guy so that should help ha)
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I also got the same email from my clinical instructor... I agree with ya - the extra fee sucks!