StudentMurse24

They are completely rebuilding the sim lab with all new equipment, I toured there before getting accepted. I wouldn't base my education off of just a sim lab/equipment that is absolutely ridiculous, you'll only learn so much practicing on mannequins and mock codes. I would be more focused on getting your numbers, clinical sites, affordability, front loaded vs hybrid, and what care models they are geared towards (individual practice, ACT, etc.) They are completely rebuilding the sim lab with all new equipment, I toured there before getting accepted. I wouldn't base my education off of just a sim lab/equipment that is absolutely ridiculous, you'll only learn so much practicing on mannequins and mock codes. I would be more focused on getting your numbers, clinical sites, affordability, front loaded vs hybrid, and what care models they are gearedtowards (individual practice, ACT, etc.) 

I got into lasalle and Villanova will be attending lasalle 2025

Good evening everyone, My name is Andy, and I am currently a Freshman pre-nursing student. I really want to be a nurse in the future for so many reasons, ranging from religious, philosophical, to ethical reasons. I really I wan't to care of people in the future, make them feel comfortable in their times of need, allow them to feel relaxed and safe in the hospital, and just become a virtuous, productive member of society. I live in Philadelphia where violence is so common it really saddens me.Well, I also love to learn about anatomy, pharmacology, sociology (took in hs) and nursing seems to be a combination of all of that and so much more. I am currently taking Philosophy,Organic Bio-Chemistry, Global History before 1500, Psychology, and English, along with Chem-Lab and a Freshman targeted informational course for 1 additional credit. I have a 4.0 GPA so far and my semester is nearing an end. I am in the Philosophy Club and the Minority Student Nurses Association. I'm trying to be as proactive as I can to be where I want to be in a few years. I'm also applying for the CRISPP Summer internship program at Community Hospital of Philadelphia for the summer, I really hope that they'll accept me even though I'm only a freshman. My Long term goals are to obtain my BSN, become a RN(medsurg/ICU), and eventually a CRNA If i have the opportunity. Well, my question to you all is what can I do to help reach my goals or is it too early for me to think that far ahead? Should I become a chemistry tutor to build a good foundation for future RN and CRNA courses? If I don't get the internship, is volunteering at a local hospital a good idea? Should I pick up a minor, If so what subject? What else can I do to get ahead? Also I'm taking Clinical Microbiology, Sociology, Religion, English and Computer Science next semester, any tips for micro? Thank you for your time, all insight/knowledge is greatly appreciated.