Johnnydr

Thanks, I am not 100% a have a passion for renal vs. another field. It's just a good first opportunity into a clinical setting. And then also, I'm not sure i'd want to stay in this area of the state after graduating. I may even wish to try traveling, which fresenius offers....I'm just worried about specializing and getting trapped when I still want to try other things.

Hello All, I am all set to start nursing school in the fall. I have worked in a group home for 2 years as a "habilitation tech" which basically is NA, med pass, dietary, and occupational/physical/speech therapy assistant work combined. I am currently taking a CNA class because one college I am applying to requires it. During this class, I have received and accepted a dialysis PCT position for next month when class is over. It's at Fresenius which seems to have great benefits and we have a a great clinic here. During clinicals at my hospital as a CNA student, I have been recognized by staff and my instructor made me aware of this. My question is......as a pre-nursing student, would you specialize and get better benefits (dialysis), or try CNA in a a semi-par hospital and gain the more interdisciplinary experience before and during nursing school. I know it's my life and ultimately up to me....both have their attractions, but I'd like some opinions at least. Thanks much!!

Hey Sarah and Pretty_Lady, I was admitted to both CCCC and CFCC. I am thinking I will go to Coastal because CFCC is quite a distance (from Carteret County) and relocating doesn't seem possible right now. My point count was a 108 for ADN. I do wish more coastal students were posting on here. CFCC always has a thread and a facebook group for every cohort. If anyone that is reading this is interested in making a facebook group, let me know. It would be useful for supporting each other, asking and answering question, etc...we are all in this together and we will need it if nursing school is as rough as they say. John

Good idea on the facebook group. Things like that tend to motivate and provide extra access to help and support. If nursing school is as time consuming and stressful as I hear it is, we will need it! And congrats to those who got in, fingers crossed for the wait listed (the always pull from it), and hope the mailbox stalking will end soon for the rest. I am curious by the acceptance into the DAY program. When I filled out my forms this year, I didn't select a preference...but last year when I applied and didn't get in I has to choose day or night preference. Did they miss a form with me this year? John

I live all the way in Carteret County...80 miles away, so you should get it I'd imagine!

I got my acceptance letter today! Point count was 346.5. I still may be going to Coastal Carolina CC.....got that letter today as well. May the odds be ever in your favor.

BioChick23, I live a bit far away and they did the point count with me over the phone! John

Wow lots of 350's! I have a 346.5. I'm still trying to figure out if I can commute 1.5 hours each way! Any other commuters on here?

I wish more people were talking about CFCC 2014 admissions. I am an applicant....did pretty well on the PSB-high 90th% for most,aside from SPELLING. I didn't have many pre-reqs done though. The PSB results were mailed 2 business days after I took it.

This question is definitely jumping the gun with where I am at now, but it's a pretty unique, confusing situation. I received my B.S. in Biology and have now switched tracks and am deciding to get an RN. Right now....due to practicality/cost I am applying for ASN programs. On the off chance I don't get in, I will still be completing some pre-reqs to possible get into an ABSN or second degree program down the road. My big question...If I were to get an ASN, are there many programs that will let you jump from an ASN to MSN because you already have a B.S in another field? I know Duke offers that as an option (http://nursing.duke.edu/academics/programs/msn/admission-requirements). So to me, getting an ASN and going to an MSN seems like a great idea, but does anyone know if there are many other programs that have similar admissions requirements? If Duke is the only option I guess that lowers the practicality. Anyway...thoughts, ideas, advice? Thank You! John