Peanut&Buttercup

Perhaps she asked this question out of concern and compassion for you as a person. It seems that she was not really asking as she likely already "knows" something is off with you. Whatever the reason for the question, you should take some time to re...

So, not exactly a nurse entrepreneur idea, but hear me out and let me know what you think. I'm an attorney who decided to go back to school to become a nurse. I will be starting nursing school in the fall of 2014. In Minnesota, where I live, a new ...

Thanks for your reply! An expungement means the criminal record no longer exists -- at least publicly. In other words, you don't need to "check the box" indicating that you have a past conviction (assuming all past convictions were expunged) on a jo...

I will be starting at North Hennepin Community College in 10 days. Everyone has to do what's best for them, but I would never attend a for-profit school like Rasmussen. NHCC has a day and a night and weekend program. I am in the night/weekend progra...

I haven't stated nursing school (yet), so my knowledge is obviously limited. If you do an ADN program, the biggest hurdle you will have to move toward your ultimate goal is getting that ICU experience. In many parts of the country, hospitals are re...

My school gave us a list too but I feel like there's a "secret" not required list that I should have but isn't "required." :) I've been eyeing the WhiteCoat clipboards. They have lab values on them, which may be handy (I have no clue -- haven't st...

You should call to make sure, but you might want to wait on the BLS Healthcare Provider CPR Certification. My school (ADN) doesn't want you to do it until the point that you would not need to re certify during the program. The Certification is good 2...

Does your school have tutors? Use them? Does your professor have office hours? Be there! Every. Single. Week. As far as your mom, I suggest following your dad's lead. Don't follow your mom down the rabbit hole. Just walk away. Good luck.

Well, not totally on the weekend. My school has a regular day program and a night/weekend program. For the first semester of the night/weekend program, we go 7 am to 5 pm every other Saturday and Sunday (one weekend on, one weekend off) and then have...

I just finished a Coursera course on chronic pain. It was really fascinating. The instructor was James Fricton at the University of Minnesota, who based the course on his book The Last Scroll. Maybe it'll give you some ideas.

I'm so jealous! I'd love to do that too. But I'm just starting nursing school. Maybe in 10 years, when I get through it all....

Are you asking about your ability to get a license? Even if you get your records expunged, the BON will be able to still see them. However, if you are asking about having to "check the box" on a job application, you might want to look into getting y...

I am starting the nursing program at NHCC this fall. I have not taken a CNA course yet. Does anyone know if I have to take a CNA class, or can I just take the test after the first semester of nursing school? Thanks!

The cost to retake a class or two at the community college is going to be far less than those hefty loans. Plus, your credits may not transfer if you decide to further your education at some point down the road. Be sure to look at NCLEX passage rates...

Yes, you are correct. I'd call the school to check who you make it out to.

Well, they called you, so they must think you can handle it.

Good point! I hadn't thought of that part. I was told that we will need to complete the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum while at Metro. I don't see that in anything posted online, but I did ask my advisor about it. The generals are obviously cheaper ...

Thanks! That was helpful.

Thanks for the tips! I'll definitely talk with my school more before I do anything.

If I take two more classes, I'll earn an AA in liberal arts. I'm in an ADN program. One class, I would need for my BSN and it would transfer. As it's cheaper at my community college, that one is a no brainer. The other course is a PE course. It can e...

I'm not a nurse yet, so take my comments with a grain of salt. Objective: get rid of it. You want to tell the employer what YOU can do for THEM. Not the other way around. I'm not sure about nursing resumes, but I think objectives are not really use...

Good! I've heard that NHCC has a good reputation. I'll see you in the spring.

NHCC has a day program (40 students) and an evening/weekend program (32 students). I'll be starting the e/w program this fall. NHCC's nursing program is moving into the new bioscience & health career center building this fall. They have similar...

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I'm starting nursing school this fall. Attorney for 14. Still freaking out about it all!!