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Hello all!! I love AllNurses, and I'm constantly on here reading and reading because I enjoy learning about all the different areas of nursing. However, one area that I have read very little about is Neonatal Nurse Practitioners. I have seen a little...

So I have to get this out and rant. I know that other peoples' lives are none of my business, but this just drives me insane!! There is this one young lady trying to get into the nursing program at a 4year, traditional BSN school. She says that she d...

Hey guys! Just wondering who all will be in the NIU Fall 2015 or Spring 2016 cohorts :) If you are, post here! I'm very excited and nervous for next year!

I'm starting the first semester (out of five) of our nursing program in two weeks... And man, I'm overwhelmed! Only three of my six classes have posted their syllabi, but the amount of content is insane! Many instructors are requesting we read/fill o...

I can't apply for this externship until next year, but good luck to those who applied! I looked over the externship online and it looks like a dream come true [emoji7] It's insane that they take about 60 out of 800 applicants. How did everyone make t...

Wow, thank you SO much! That's some of the best advice I have received specific to Northern's program. I will definitely take all of your advice to heart :) I'm very nervous about Patho and Fundamentals. I'm a very hard worker and I study very hard...

I attend Northern Illinois University. Southern Illinois University and Illinois State University also offer a direct admit option. You can still apply later on in college if you don't get direct admit, but it's a lot easier to get accepted straight ...

I'm part of the IL club too. Lovely weather we're having this week?

Hello! I might be able to answer some of your questions but not all of them. I was admitted out of high school to a "direct admit" program. It's at a four year public university. I spent the first year and a half doing prerequisites, and this spring...

I learned that an adult tonsilectomy is really rough. Like hydrocodone still doesn't take the pain away. And that losing 10 pounds in a week is possible if you only eat jello. BAH. Thank goodness tomorrow is a new week right?

I 100% agree with applesxoranges

Im starting the program this semester guys!! Any last minute advice?

I want to thank everyone so much for their advice. Eventually I would like to respond to everyone and ask questions. However, I have been very ill the past few days, and not feeling up to doing anything but sleeping

I'm the same way! I've always been the one to do all the readings. But this is insane. My professors all claim to use the book and the power points. But I guess we'll see how true that is!

That's what many people say. I'm scared I'll struggle with the volume and the content, lol

That's what I've been doing too! I've filled out my planner with color coding as much as I can. I am a bit of a control freak, so not being able to map out absolutely everything kills me Unfortunately I just had surgery, so getting ahead on the read...

I LOVE planners! In the past I've used Plum Paper and Lily Pulitzer. I would love to try Erin Condren someday, and I'm using Personalized-Planner this summer. Currently I just have a Blue Sky Planner because I need all of the space to write! I also ...

Any advice on how to get new grad offers in these specialties? How exciting!!

It can affect future job prospects. Many hospitals/nursing homes/ect will only let you work for them if the school you attended was state AND nationally accredited. It also could impact you if you decide to further your education.

Some schools are more competitive than others. I know a school as well where a 4.0 still might not get you into the program, many applicants have 4.0s.Often times they will use tie breaker factors like previous healthcare experience, TEAS test, volun...

I'm feeling kind of down today because I think I got a B on my first Anatomy & Physiology exam. I've already been accepted to the nursing program, but I'm still just so mad at myself for not ace-ing that exam. I study a lot, and I put in the effo...

Thank you for the encouragement!! I hope that I will be successful in nursing school in order to become an awesome nurse :)

Hello all, I ended up with an A in the class! I just want to thank everyone for their advice and encouragement. AllNurses is truly one of the most valuable resources I have found, and I'm so thankful for all of you. I begin the nursing program in mid...

I should also add... I probably studied 3-4 hours a night (minimum) and even more the week before exams. I fought hard for my A, although it may have come easier to others. Don't compare yourself. You know what you're capable of :) Your chances in n...

I also just want to note that every school's Anatomy and Physiology class varies vastly in difficulty. Sure, it's probably "difficult" at all schools. But I'm sure it still varies. A friend of mine took it at one public university, studied an hour a ...