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  1. How to pay for BSN & CRNA School

    ThatBigGuy replied to bailey1769's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Simple question, simple answer: It will take more than a year to get into CRNA school, probably closer to 4 or 5 when you consider the minimum ICU working experience and wait lists. You could easily...

  2. buying older edition books

    ThatBigGuy replied to reka2014's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It really depends on the book. We had one book in which there was literally no difference between the editions that we could find. However, another book had completely shuffled entire chapters, so the...

  3. Traditional BSN vs ABSN?

    ThatBigGuy replied to Jannie92's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you apply for a BSN program as a second degree student, they will generally take all your core classes and accept those, which leaves you with the 2 years of nursing school. Depending on what core...

  4. Have a BS Biology. Best to do ABSN or ADN?

    ThatBigGuy replied to Allison514's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Unless the ABSN is like $100K and the ADN is $25K, go for the BSN. It looks like you will be done earlier, even before you start counting the extra time it will take to finish your RN-to-BSN. As time...

  5. Need some advice: BSN (Nova) vs RN (Edison/FSW)

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

    I would pay the money and just grab that BSN. Who knows what life might throw at your between your RN and your BSN? Besides, you can offset that student loan payment by working two years

  6. Should I just give up?

    ThatBigGuy replied to lynnj00's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You're only in your second year of college and you've already changed your mind 4 times. It's obvious you don't have a clue what you want to do yet. That's ok, you're not alone. Take a semester or two...

  7. Excited about nursing program options, but low GPA

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

    I would add a second vote for getting your ADN and then enrolling in a bridge program after that. Getting A's in your pre-reqs won't make a big enough difference in your previous degree's 2.6 GPA to...

  8. My school says to only buy books from their bookstore...

    ThatBigGuy replied to aspiringrn1987's topic in General Students

    Let's say you're paying $50k for your nursing education. $300 is only 0.6% of that total. Rocking the nursing school boat over 0.6% so early in your academic career may single you out in a negative...

  9. Stressed Out, Last Semester, Home Problems

    ThatBigGuy replied to HenrySD's topic in General Students

    There are home health agencies that can come into your home to care for your grandma. Also, many assisted living homes offer respite opportunities, where your grandma can stay for a few days or weeks....

  10. Disclosing university transcript?

    ThatBigGuy replied to bootzie's topic in General Students

    Contact each admissions coordinator at each school via email and ask them specifically if they need your other university transcripts. This creates a paper trail should you need to prove something...

  11. Commute...or Settle

    ThatBigGuy replied to FutureNurseK's topic in General Students

    I don't have children, but I truly believe that an ADN is going to restrict you in the future. I would recommend that you sacrifice some of these next two years of time with your children in order to...

  12. Graduating and depressed

    ThatBigGuy replied to frustrated in AL's topic in General Students

    Hey, cheer up. There are 213,891* other units out there, which gives you a really good chance of finding one that's filled with friendly, helpful, positive nurses. *All numbers

  13. Books

    ThatBigGuy replied to NRRN,IWP's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My first semester, I spent over 4 hours searching online for the best textbook deals. I saved about $40 when you factor in shipping. I basically paid myself $10 an hour to look all over the web. I...

  14. Difference between ASN Vs. BSN?

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

    In general, there are no differences at the bedside when comparing ADN to BSN. However, the main difference is the BSN offers more opportunities for career movement and advancement. To be short, the...

  15. Need your opinion/thoughts

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

    Just to add another vote, go with the public school. You can buy a nice used car that gets better gas mileage and still come out ahead financially. Also, clinicals always have weird hours, and I'd...

  16. Meds or Beds?

    ThatBigGuy replied to MarkHartmann's topic in General Students

    In a perfect world, you would have given the protein supp at the correct time. But we don't practice in a perfect world. We must put on our RN cap and apply a little critical thinking and prioritize....

  17. ADN, ABSN or PA

    ThatBigGuy replied to Jaz2angel's topic in General Students

    To be blunt: your GPA is a huge impediment. Before you look to hard into the different programs, I would retake some of the classes in which you have the worst grades. You'd be surprised how quickly...

  18. a personal fear

    ThatBigGuy replied to reka2014's topic in General Students

    Reality check! Yes, you'll forget things. But you will know more than you think you do. Besides, all nursing school does is make you safe enough so that you don't kill everyone you touch. That is the...

  19. Nursing student feeling incompetent

    ThatBigGuy replied to RNstudent13renee's topic in General Students

    Hey, you ARE incompetent - you're a nursing baby! You have to learn to crawl before you can walk; you have to learn the content before you can apply it. Take advantage of open lab opportunities to...

  20. Lawsuit over grade changes?

    ThatBigGuy replied to Jackson12's topic in General Students

    You have three options: 1. Suck it up. 2. Transfer. 3. Use the appropriate grievance process to address the situation as far as you want to pursue it (every school has a policy for you to follow), but...

  21. Summer Employment for Nursing Student, No CNA

    ThatBigGuy replied to tbbtpeach's topic in General Students

    Working as a caregiver in a long term care facility or nursing home is a pretty good option. A lot of places don't require licensing, and some will even allow you med passing duties. The turnover at...

  22. Need some advice about what to do!

    ThatBigGuy replied to student5063's topic in General Students

    You should probably see if you can sign up with a different professor next semester. Some people just don't do well with essay questions, but others probably excelled. You may just need a fresh face...

  23. Which path should I take to become an RN?

    ThatBigGuy replied to Catherine Stickles's topic in General Students

    There's too many options out there. You can argue all day for one and against another. What you need to do is just pick one, stop worrying about the rest, and accomplish that goal. Otherwise you'll go...

  24. Positive Experience with Social Networking?

    ThatBigGuy replied to cracklingkraken's topic in General Students

    We have a 95 person cohort, so keeping everyone in check was theoretically going to be difficult. However, I have to proudly say that my cohort has kept the page very clean and professional for almost...

  25. Being a male increase your chances

    ThatBigGuy replied to koran120's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Two things: First, I recently met with a nurse hiring manager at the local hospital system for an assignment interview. Off the record, he stated the admission board at our nursing school first...