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In nursing school, we learn so much information about the profession, but there is a specialty that is often overlooked: Nursing Leadership. The first taste that most of us get of nursing leadership is during our first year after school. We know in general what their job duties are, but how did they get there? If you are like me, then your next question is how do I get there? Many, like myself, have envisioned themselves as a confident nursing leader impacting the lives of not only patients, but also fellow nurses the minute we stepped into a hospital on a our first day. A little ambitious? Yes, probably. But it isn't something to be ashamed of. My first step to becoming that confident leader that I always dreamed of being was researching what education I needed. I started my MBA in Healthcare Management with the hopes of getting into an Administrative Fellowship Program, more specifically, one Administrative Nursing Fellowship Program. Saying the words "Administrative Fellowship" to other nurses was like speaking a foreign language. When proclaiming my goals/dreams to others, I often found myself going into an hour long conversation about how a program like this would get me to where I want to go, but was still left the faces of confusion from anyone I tried to explain this to. Everyone wanted to know "Why leave bedside?" "What is it?" " Is it paid? Yes of course!". Luckily in March 2019 I got that called that I got the position I've been wanting since nursing school and in July 2019 I became an Administrative Nursing Fellow. This job has been everything I could have dreamed of and more. In the past 5 months, I have been a part of system-wide initiatives, led projects, and gained an immense amount of leadership training. A program like this allows me to smoothly transition into a nursing leader role over the course of 12 months. Here's a more proper definition of what an Administrative Nursing Fellowship is: "...designed to help guide you into operational/nursing management positions through intensive system-wide training and exposure to the major functional areas." After seeing just how many nurses don't know that this is an option, it has led to me making it my mission to spread the word. I want nurses to not feel like there is one way to get into leadership. I can now confidently tell anyone interested in nursing leadership to highly consider this type of program. https://www.ochsner.org/careers/career-paths/administrative-fellowships/nursing-concentration Ochsner Webex FLYER-Nursing Concentration.pdf

Hey guys, So I took my NCLEX today and found out I passed !! I said if I passed the first time that I would do a post to probably help others out just like other posts have helped me. i completed the test at 76 questions. I was so nervous after it didn't shut off at 75 ������ I had: 12 SATA About 35 "who do you see first" 10 or so infection control questions & the rest were recall questions that were at the beginning of the test (only 3 med questions) No dosage calculations No "what order would you do this in" questions No questions with exhibits or graphics To study I used both Hurst & Kaplan, so I will give you my opinion about how they compare to the NCLEX. Hands down I feel like Kaplan questions were EXACTLY like NCLEX questions. I felt like Hurst questions were all content related and didn't prepare me well for the type of questions the NCLEX asks. Kaplan also gives you WAY more questions so you get a very good idea of every topic. My vote: KAPLAN!!! I also used that 35 page study guide for a quick review and it also helped a lot!!! I didn't get that "OMG I failed" feeling after it shut off, I felt very prepared. Hope this helps! ☺️☺️

Thanks for all the feedback. Yes, I do know that I will need experience & I do not expect to get a leadership job right away ( I know it will be a couple of years off). I would just like to earn my degrees slowly as I gain the experience.

I am a senior nursing student graduating in May 2016. I am currently looking at my options after school & I know I want to go into leadership as I have explored the many post RN career options. (I also work in a hospital,so I have seen the many jobs of nurses) Can anyone give me advice on what they think of me going right into my MSN/MBA degree after undergrad?

Hello everyone! I am a senior nursing student expecting to graduate within the next year. All the time I get asked about advice about nursing school from how to study to balancing your life; I know I am not the only one who looks back to the beginning of their nursing journey and say "I wish would've known that..", so I would like to know if you all think that current or future nursing students would benefit from ebooks containing everything from advice to resources to personal stories to help them along the way? Please comment with feedback positive or negative! Thanks

Since the deadline is today, I thought I would create a thread for us who applied! Just a little about me! Im Bianca. Im from south Louisiana. I have also applied to other programs here in Louisiana and around the South. I am very excited to see where I will be going this summer! Welcome! Has anyone applied to other programs? Do you know how many people usually get chosen for this program? How are you feeling about almost being seniors? Do any of you work as nurse techs now?

Are any of you recent BSN graduates?

Thanks for the replies !

Hello everyone! I'm doing a presentation about the top challenges that nursing students face. I know the problems that I face, but I would like feedback from other nursing students. So feel free to express what you think are the top challenges of being a nursing student! Thanks!

For those who were accepted, can y'all state your gpa and extracurriculars? I'm trying to get an idea of what they are looking for. Also, what do you think was the most important factor in your application process? Thanks (From a summer III 2015 hopeful )