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    Best/ Worst Advice

    WookieeRN replied to guest8616's topic in General Students

    Worst Advice: You can't work in nursing school. Working not only provided me a Starbucks fund, but it actually improved my time management skills significantly. I HAD to schedule study time, etc. just...
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    Barely passing my first semester HELP

    WookieeRN replied to wannabeny's topic in General Students

    Concept maps. Concept maps. Concept Maps. I concept map in the nursing process (ADPIE). What do I look for in the assessment data (Assessment)? What kind of diagnoses could apply to this condition...
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    Job Market

    WookieeRN replied to htharpe_24's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    There are 2 big nursing residencies in the Triangle at Duke and UNC. Duke alone hired 800 new graduate this past cycle, if that's any indication of the market for new grads. Outside of the Durham...
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    pre reqs

    WookieeRN replied to Marysan767's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Unless you got it in writing that they would overlook the two Ds, I would retake them both. There are NO guarantees in nursing
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    Watts School of Nursing ADN?

    WookieeRN replied to DressageRN2b890's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Yeah... we've learned from our last two groups. Both have been absolute nightmares so we're vetting our group closely for next semester! Kelz, as for the schedule for 1st semester it's roughly 9-3 on...
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    Is an accelerated BSN worth $87K?

    WookieeRN replied to KJet5's topic in General Students

    The upset is less with you, and more with the nature of for-profit programs such as Chamberlain that charge these ridiculous prices for a nursing education. A lot of threads like these happen...
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    Would it be best to be a CNA then an RN?

    WookieeRN replied to ART_Princess's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I've seen this in my program as well. For many of them it was because they relied on their experience ("in this scenario in my job XYZ happened.") and not the nursing theory they're being tested on. I...
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    Is an accelerated BSN worth $87K?

    WookieeRN replied to KJet5's topic in General Students

    Probably because taking that much out is not sound financial advice. Like I said, it's really recommended to not take out more student loans than you would make your first year of
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    Watts School of Nursing ADN?

    WookieeRN replied to DressageRN2b890's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I "pre-study" before lectures. That means, not only do I read everything assigned, but I have also started studying for the lecture so I am completely prepared. My class notes only consist of what I...
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    Is an accelerated BSN worth $87K?

    WookieeRN replied to KJet5's topic in General Students

    I feel that it is pertinent to mention that $87K is NOT an average student loan debt in the US as some other posters are saying. It's much closer to $27,000-$37,000 (State by State Data | The...
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    Finding a FNP Preceptor, how hard is it?

    WookieeRN replied to jenn17's topic in General Students

    I would say contact the school, then start calling everywhere you can. It's going to take a while and be prepared to hear a lot of "no" before you get anywhere. If you don't go through a program that...
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    Have GAD and Panic Disorder and am being told nursing isn't for me

    WookieeRN replied to krysteeen's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Don't ever let anyone tell you that you can't be a nurse because you have anxiety. I have bipolar disorder, GAD, panic disorder, and OCD. It is a struggle every day, especially when they all interact...
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    Can anyone recommend a good nursing school?

    WookieeRN replied to ayuhime's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I agree. Knock out the usual prerequisites: Chemistry A&P I A&P II Microbiology English Composition Statistics Introduction to Psychology Introduction to Sociology Human Growth and Development...
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    Is 90k in loans worth my BSN?

    WookieeRN replied to raeelynn's topic in General Students

    In short, it is most definitely not worth it. The interest alone will kill you on a loan like that. You won't be paying just $90K, it will probably be WELL over $115K once said an done (a mortgage...
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    Is an accelerated BSN worth $87K?

    WookieeRN replied to KJet5's topic in General Students

    There's nothing wrong with wanting a better life. I am pursuing nursing for the same reason (among others). Everyone has different things to think about. My nursing education is a joint venture...
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    Is an accelerated BSN worth $87K?

    WookieeRN replied to KJet5's topic in General Students

    You can find out a lot of information about prospective schools through the Board of Nursing, as that is the minimum accreditation a nursing school needs in order for its students to sit for the...
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    NCLEX software

    WookieeRN replied to thewfamily1989's topic in General Students

    NCLEX Mastery for your phone, definitely. I use it whenever I'm waiting in line, etc. I also use UWorld for content and test-taking strategy practice, in addition to what feels like every NCLEX book...
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    Is an accelerated BSN worth $87K?

    WookieeRN replied to KJet5's topic in General Students

    For the BoN approval of the Las Vegas campus: http://nevadanursingboard.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/nursingprograms2.pdf Provisional Approval: "Schools that have provisional approval meet the...
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    Is an accelerated BSN worth $87K?

    WookieeRN replied to KJet5's topic in General Students

    83.27% is a really low pass rate for a program. I personally wouldn't be comfortable with a 90% pass rate either, but that's me. I looked on the NV Board of Nursing website and it looks like the Las...
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    Is an accelerated BSN worth $87K?

    WookieeRN replied to KJet5's topic in General Students

    What school is this for? For the price tag and pre-requisites being included I'm wondering if it's Chamberlain of which I've heard mixed feelings about and in my opinion is not worth that kind of...
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    Is an accelerated BSN worth $87K?

    WookieeRN replied to KJet5's topic in General Students

    I would much prefer to be in debt with a mortgage than student loans because there is actual demonstrable value in the house. I can sell my house to pay off the loan, but you can't sell off your...
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    Is an accelerated BSN worth $87K?

    WookieeRN replied to KJet5's topic in General Students

    The general rule is that you should not take out more loans than you expect to earn your first year. $87K isn't even taking in to account the interest you will be paying on that amount. That $1K a...
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    Is an accelerated BSN worth $87K?

    WookieeRN replied to KJet5's topic in General Students

    In short... no. $87K is way too much to take out for a BSN. Just think about the monthly amount you will be stuck paying back, regardless of whether you have a job or not. It will be close to, if not...
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    Reasons for not getting into a for profit school?

    WookieeRN replied to Tashbun's topic in General Nursing

    Most, if not all, for profit schools will take anyone with a pulse. They want their money. I've never heard of someone being rejected from a for profit school until this post. I'm willing to bet...
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    Do you consider yourself a "pre-nursing student" or "nursing student?"

    WookieeRN replied to NolaLj's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I've known a lot of "nursing students" thst have been telling people they're in nursing schopl for 6+ years without ever being accepted to a program. They are still on the pre-requisite phase, not in...