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I emailed the dean of the program, and I spoke to many advisers. I was well known with my science professors as well. Your GPA for nursing should be at least a 3.5 in my opinion in prerequisites. A good Teas-V helps too. Upper 70's and 80's. It's a hard program to get into, because it's a hard program to complete.

Thank you for answering. It looks like I did choose the right answer then! I was just so lost because in class she said only Neg RH would need the shot yet the question was not like that at all. Got to love exams!

Test Question Confusion Mother had negative RH factor, father has a positive RH factor, their fetus has a positive RH factor. Mother is sensitized and produces RH antibodies. Next pregnancy her baby dies due to these antibodies. My QUESTION: I took my first A&P II lecture exam today and the question was, "What blood type does a mother need to NOT have to worry about getting a RogHam shot"? A- O+ AB- AB+ I was confused because I thought as long as the mother doesn't have a negative RH factor she wouldn't need the shot. But that was not an option to choose from. I chose AB+ because I figured no matter what blood type the baby was the mother would not produce A, B or RH antibodies. Am I right? If not PLEASE HELP ME I DON'T UNDERSTAND!! I tried researching it but the answers are a little querky.

I'm currently doing my prerequisites for the ADN program. I work full time and I am paying for classes out of pocket and I am trying to minimize student debt. I know when I enter into the ADN there will be no way I can pay 16 credit hours out of pocket so I will do loans. I was given advice to get my MA to make more money while in school. This would hold me back a year because I couldn't enter the nursing program while doing a MA. . . My question is, would a MA be worth it in the end because it would minimize the amount of loans I would have to take out?

Well here in AL, (It's that third world country to the east of Oregon and then a little south) You can work as a technician in hospitals if you have completed your first semester of clinical's. You have more responsibility than a CNA, and are paid better. Most hospitals prefer nursing students over CNA's because they can hire them after as nurses. As for getting your EMT, it's worthless unless you plan to be a ER nurse..even then I don't think it's a smart idea if you are in school for a BSN...it wont make much more money than a tech and it really doesn't make a difference if you will be out of college in two or less years.

No, I have not shadowed. I understand I will not be rocking babies..it's a NICU. That's why I am asking what my expectations should be? I currently work with the product of screaming drug babies. (The adult mentally challenged and their parents.) I am asking what the highlights and lowlights of a NICU nurse are?

So for 4 years I have been wanting to become a NICU nurse. My reasoning for wanting to be this type of nurse is because I don't have to work with dirty older patients, I feel like I would be able to get to know my patients family (so it's more personal/ meaningful), I enjoy babies, and I have had my heart set on the NICU before I even started my nursing classes. Now I know it's not all rainbows and butterfly's, (Because no job as a nurse is) so what should be the average expectations as a NICU nurse? What are the frustrations, annoyances, & etc. THANKS.

It really depends on where you work. Currently I am in a very similar situation right now. I work for the a group home ran by a poorly managed company. These group homes are for the mentally challenged. Although I typically only work with four "consumers" at a time it is very stressful and I spend a lot of time contemplating quitting. I administer medication under a charge nurses "MAC certification" and I am responsible for all narcotics. I cook, clean, change diapers, do long charts, help shower, transport, and try to keep patients calm for a long 12 hours three days in a row. It is mentally exhausting working with patients that are very demanding and need you 24/7, and trying to keep them calm and happy is also very exhausting. My coworkers sleep on the job, steal narcotics by trying to administer "placebos" instead, they are always late, we are short handed on staff, and they do not follow proper protocol. Among numerous other things, I even went to the DOCTOR who OWNS the company and still these things are happening. So I can sympathize with you. What it boils down to is the company you work for. I have found a new job and I will be leaving this one. One that is organized and you can tell will not tolerate the BS. Also as a nurse there are many different settings you can work at and during clinical's you can shop around for what best fits you. I still love what I do, and I feel I make a difference. If you feel that nursing is what will make you happy don't give up because of one lousy job. Nursing is not an easy career, but it is very rewarding to help others.

I took medical terminology when I was getting ready to get my medical assisting certificate. I wanted to be a nurse later on but I quickly changed my mind and went straight for the RN. ANYWAYS, a medical terminology class is typically for those who will not be taking A&P classes. Anything you will need to know terminology wise for nursing will come up in nursing classes. After A&P I & II you should know a majority of terminology. As for Dx, EMT, EMR and such terms will be in your nursing classes. I found medical terminology a waste of money and time.

Thank you all! I am just beginning to get into the ATI manual (long holiday) and reading comp is my strongest subj, and I am still finding out things I don't know or didn't remember. So just in the first 15 pages I am seeing great things! I plan to take the TEAS-V two times anyways unless I really like my score.

Whatever you do, do not go with Wells Fargo. They practically rape you with interest. When I was a freshman I made the mistake of taking out a loan with them. Your personal bank should have some good loans for you to take out with low interest. (Not that loans are ever good, but you know what I mean.)

You should be very proud! So a BSN told me that in nursing school a C means "CONTINUE"!! Also another thing, employers do not always want the, "Straight A" student because of assumed social awkwardness that is associated with straight A students. Sounds harsh or unrealistic? Ask any nurse who is in a management position. Now I am not saying don't aim for an A, I am just saying don't think it's the end of your journey and nursing is a lost hope. I think you are being way to hard on yourself. You need to enjoy clinical s and school because this is a critical time.

Well don't freak out yet hehe. You can retake it! My professor and other students have taken it 2-3 times. Buy the study manual, and focus on your weaknesses. Plus you already know what to expect!

I just bought the ATI study guide. Anyone used this and found it helpful? I am getting so many mixed signals. Some people are telling me it's not worth studying because it's your over all general knowledge, and others say it's great to study. My A&P professor told me to plan on taking it twice because most people do. I'm in community college and our TEAS-V is important in ranking. Average scores they say are upper 60's and 70's. So was it worth your while to study?

Also research your professor before picking classes! This has saved me a lot of heartache from awful teachers!