ThatBigGuy

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  1. Looking for financial aid

    ThatBigGuy replied to Mthom17's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    STOP! You need to take a long, hard, honest look at the amount of loans you are about to get yourself into. Assuming it takes 1 year to take your pre-reqs and another two to complete nursing school,...

  2. Low GPA need help finding schools!

    ThatBigGuy replied to Michelleparker's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    In the spirit of clarity and brevity: Your science GPA is bad and you won't be accepted into BSN programs. You need to retake those courses and get A's. This will not only boost your overall GPA, but...

  3. Transfer Nursing

    ThatBigGuy replied to xhelenaaax's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Google is your friend. First, make a list of all the states you're willing to go to school in. Then Google that state's name along with the phrase "NCLEX pass rates". For example, "New York NCLEX...

  4. Problem with question

    ThatBigGuy replied to creyzi4zb12's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Well, if you follow the decision tree, the ABG answer wins over the "get back in bed" answer, because the ABG is an assessment, while "get back in bed" is an implementation. Your patient has a sudden...

  5. What should I expect during clinical's?

    ThatBigGuy replied to apardon's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    First of all, it's absolutely possible to remain employed and be a full time nursing student. Is it recommended? Probably not, but thousands of folks have done it and succeeded. You'll just have to...

  6. nurses staring pay???

    ThatBigGuy replied to karenrod74's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    On the top of this page is a yellow bar. All the way on the right of the yellow bar is a magnifying glass. Click on this and you will see a bar that reads "Quick Search. Enter your keyword here..."...

  7. Advice for where to apply for nursing school

    ThatBigGuy replied to rainamelon's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you get placed on your current school's wait list, do you gain extra points just by waiting? I know some schools elsewhere provide points for being on the wait list, so eventually people are...

  8. Do any colleges even offer summer 2015 nursing classes?

    ThatBigGuy replied to Liz_hover's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Most nursing schools are not set up like other majors. For instance, if you're a finance major, you will get a list of the classes that you are required to take, and then it's up to you to sign up for...

  9. How to get reviews of Nursing Schools

    ThatBigGuy replied to mrsclayton's topic in General Students

    There's really not a single place where you can go to find comprehensive ratings and reviews of all the country's nursing schools. The best way is to use the search function on this site. Also, Google...

  10. Venting and Sub-par Programs

    ThatBigGuy replied to MedicalPartisan's topic in General Students

    Go to your state's BON's website and you should be able to find the official NCLEX pass rate for your school. If it truly is in the 60% range, you should seriously consider a program move. 60% is...

  11. 3.50 GPA transfer BSN Admission

    ThatBigGuy replied to Btyner21's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The easiest way to figure this out is to Google the phrase "state-of-your-choice nursing school NCLEX pass rates". The first Google result is usually that state's BON listing of schools' pass rates....

  12. Seeking guidance for pursuing a second bachelor's--In Nursing

    ThatBigGuy replied to sbjj0701's topic in General Students

    Understand that staying in Ca for your nursing degree will mean that you are looking at a significantly longer road to becoming a nurse, simply because the schools in your state are so impacted with...

  13. I received this email from a professor. I was a little shocked. Opinon?

    ThatBigGuy replied to kdflet's topic in General Students

    I don't see anything wrong with the professionalism of this email. That makes about 14 posters that disagree with you, and one that kinda-maybe-sorta agrees with you. You asked a question and received...

  14. Tattoos and nursing school NCCC

    ThatBigGuy replied to lisserluvy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Most schools have much more strict dress code policies than the hospitals because the schools are guests in the hospitals for clinicals. If students show up less-than-professionally put together, it...

  15. Pain medication and the dying patient

    ThatBigGuy replied to khall7398's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know why your loved one wasn't prescribed a PRN pain med upon discovery of the tumors. However, the two hours is a fairly normal turn around time for units other than ER and ICUs. Those...

  16. Transfering schools

    ThatBigGuy replied to Mygenericusername's topic in General Students

    You need to talk to a nursing adviser in the program you are planning to transfer to and ask them if your nursing school classes will transfer. If the adviser says they will transfer the nursing...

  17. Being away from home more then ever

    ThatBigGuy replied to Mommy_RN1211's topic in General Students

    Just think of every class and clinical and hour at work this semester as a deposit in the bank that is your son's life. In two more semesters, your son will be 3, and you'll be an RN. Think of all the...

  18. working during a nursing program?

    ThatBigGuy replied to Nursetobe25's topic in General Students

    Why are you irritated with the schools for limiting work hours when you can't work full time in the first place? You have several options to help you get through school. #1. Scholarships. There are...

  19. Terrible under grad GPA

    ThatBigGuy replied to Memedi's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Generally, the pre-reqs and entrance exam are weighted most, followed by your general GPA and various other things. I'm not familiar with the specific schools you mention, but that's generally how...

  20. New Grad...Float Pool or Acute Care Unit?

    ThatBigGuy replied to jc317's topic in General Nursing

    Is the 45-60 minute commute one way? If so, please take job #2 for the sake of your patients and other drivers. You'll never get off work at 7:30, so plan on being there until at least 8. Take the...

  21. How on earth do you pay for NYU's ABSN program?

    ThatBigGuy replied to nyc1990's topic in School, College Programs

    First of all, don't take out more loans than you can reasonably expect to earn in your first year of work. Let's take a look at some numbers. You'll be spending approximately $70,000 for a BSN and...

  22. Why aren't I getting into my nursing program?

    ThatBigGuy replied to direw0lf's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You sound like you have all the right tools. Your grades are great, as are your current certifications. Figure out what they look at in order to accept students via their website. Then go to the BSN...

  23. Should I get my Traditional BSN while I'm in undergrad or aim for an Accelerated program?

    ThatBigGuy replied to greenbean14's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I understand the emotional thrill of getting to graduate with all your friends. However, you need to look at the math of this, really put the numbers on paper. Accelerated BSN programs tend to be...

  24. Nursing salary not that useful to pay back loans?!

    ThatBigGuy replied to Summers3's topic in General Students

    Just like everything else, there are so many variables here that we cannot give you the exact answer. But we can help give you ideas from which you can form your own opinions. First, use Google to...

  25. Is this academic suicide? Hah...

    ThatBigGuy replied to aabdelhadi88's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You're looking at, what, 17 credit hours? That's a tough semester without considering both Micro and A&PII. First, drop the Algebra. Dosage and calculations in nursing school will be the only...