AceOfHearts<3

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  1. High cost of nursing courses

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to Mkiwi's topic in School, College Programs

    Something else to ask about with BSN programs is what is called "high stakes testing". A good amount of schools now require students to pass an exit exam in order to graduate. My program required...

  2. hesi exit

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to tonvik's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    I passed my exit HESI the first time with close to 1000. My best advice is to focus on areas you are weakest and pay particular attention to safety, fundamentals and leadership. There is also a HESI...

  3. Who else thinks that this is unfair?

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to EternalFeather's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    I don't think it is unfair to require an exit exam to graduate. I think it is unfair that you weren't better prepped/warned. I knew going into my program it was a requirement to pass. My school even...

  4. High cost of nursing courses

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to Mkiwi's topic in School, College Programs

    A lot of hospitals in the larger cities are moving toward Magnet status. In order to qualify for magnet status a certain percentage of the RNs must have BSNs (I think it needs to be around 80%)....

  5. Considering Graduation Rates?

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to rom12345's topic in School, College Programs

    I was wondering if we could possibly be talking about the same schools, but we aren't. My program also accepted a ton of students and was very large, so it varied in that respect (just goes to show...

  6. Considering Graduation Rates?

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to rom12345's topic in School, College Programs

    Is it against TOS to share the name of the school? I attended an ABSN program and graduated from it in eastern PA. The attrition rate for my program I found out was not so great, but I never had any...

  7. RN to BSN online programs., Which university to choose? HELP!!!

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to RN2009Belarus's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Some of those questions I wish I knew to ask before I did my program. I don't regret doing my program, but I didn't ask nearly enough questions (because I didn't know what to

  8. First year nursing student & already feeling hopeless

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to gybe's topic in General Students

    YES! I'm a big believer in a written component for studying! Before I started my second degree accelerated BSN program I always hand wrote my notes, however I found I couldn't keep up in class with...

  9. RN to BSN online programs., Which university to choose? HELP!!!

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to RN2009Belarus's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Yes, either of those accrediting bodies are good. Something other things to ask/consider: 1. What is the attrition rate- how man people start the program and don't finish? 2. What is the marking...

  10. RN to BSN online programs., Which university to choose? HELP!!!

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to RN2009Belarus's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Villanova is an excellent university. It is a Catholic university though, so they will require some type of theology course(s). That is something to take into consideration. Villanova is also a...

  11. which version?

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to Lbondar3's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    No clue how they decide on it. I passed the exit HESI the first time and it was version 4. Scored almost 1000 and my school required 900 to pass. I didn't even really study much for it because of no...

  12. NCLEX RN Mastery vs Kaplan Qbank

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to Dajugama's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I used the NCLEX mastery and so did most of my classmates. It was recommended to us by an instructor 1/4 of the way through my accelerated program. I passed the NCLEX in 75 questions the first time I...

  13. Is it better to get an ADN or BSN?

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to Irena67's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I second what has already been said- look at local job postings. If they are only hiring BSN nurses then you have your answer- you need to go for your BSN. A lot of hospitals are trying to move...

  14. Hesi Exit exam

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to Xj94123's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    I passed my exit HESI the first time with close to 1000. My best advice is to focus on areas you are weakest and pay particular attention to safety, fundamentals and leadership. There is also a HESI...

  15. Would it be better to get a bachelor's first or an asociate's?

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to Irena67's topic in General Students

    A lot of hospitals in my area won't even consider you unless you have a BSN. The best thing to do is look at job postings for facilities that ideally you would like to work at. If they state you have...

  16. Should I load up my schedule to finish earlier?

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to estoque's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would look into how competitive the program is. Can you afford to load up on credits and potentially not earn an A in one of the core science classes? I know my local community college's ADN program...

  17. Do you consider nursing a profession or occupation?

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to going4nursing's topic in General Nursing

    I count it as a profession. We are required to have licenses and there are certain requirements to keep our licenses. We have to take a national exam and we are required a certain number of continuing...

  18. CLINICALS!! What to expect?

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to stacylethani's topic in General Students

    Be prepared to help out in any way you can. Answer call bells even if they aren't for your patient(s). Check with the nurses to see what their expectations are for you for the day. Let them know if...

  19. Books are so expensive!!!

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to leepatn's topic in General Students

    I've found old used editions on Amazon. I've paid anything from $6-$30. I got my med surg book for $6 and used it for almost 3 quarters and read pretty much the entire book. I also got a used copy of...

  20. First year nursing student & already feeling hopeless

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to gybe's topic in General Students

    Don't beat yourself up too hard about this- that will only make things worse. Figure out what went wrong, talk with your instructor, and adjust your study habits accordingly. I just barely failed the...

  21. Failed my first exam

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to futurenurse0989's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Don't beat yourself up too hard about this- that will only make things worse. One exam grade can't determine what will happen the rest of your time as a nursing student. Use this as a learning...

  22. Getting An LPN With A Bachelor's?

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to RainaLuzon's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    My concern with what you have said is the program you want to get into. I'm not sure if others could provide more feedback on this topic, but from my understanding an NP with pretty much no clinical...

  23. Drexel Ace Fall 2014

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to JerseyGirl87's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I don't think there is a facebook group for our cohort. I did join the general Drexel ACE facebook group. Yes, it does stink about the deposits. The $500 is due within 60 days. I've already lost out...

  24. Drexel Ace Fall 2014

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to JerseyGirl87's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    It was on campus. It was scheduled 8-5 Monday-Friday. Most days we were out by the mid-afternoon and when I took it I was done by like 2:30 on Thursday. I was concerned about taking it in one week...

  25. Drexel Ace Fall 2014

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to JerseyGirl87's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    When I went to the general info session (hadn't received an answer at that point) they said you will potentially need a car some days- whether you own one, rent one, borrow one, etc. Depending on...