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Just found out I PASSED!!!! Woo hoo! I'm an RN. Thanks for all the kind words. Sandy

I took the NCLEX yesterday and it shut off at 75 questions. The waiting is killing me. I got quite a few SATA (select all that apply) and alot of priority questions. I had one math question that I'm not sure if I got right or not. I just want to know now whether I passed. I keep going back and forth between feeling good and feeling bad. Just put me out of my misery already!!!

CONGRATULATIONS, Kaley!!!! Sandy

What area are you interested in? They have several speciality areas open so I think it depends on where you want to go. Some positions have been filled and others they're still doing interviews. They usually do a phone interview first to see where you want to go and find out your gpa. You can also give them a call to see what's the status of your application. Everyone I've spoken to in the HR dept has been very nice and helpful. HTH and good luck.

Hi Sandy, If it's financially feasible I would only work part time at the most. Even that was difficult for me to do though. I worked 2 days a week at the beginning of the program but had to take a leave of absence for the last two semesters. It's pretty intense especially the first and last semester so be prepared. It's an interesting journey with lots of highs and lows but it'll be worth it in the end. Good luck.

I have a Bachelor's in Social Work and have gone back to school to get my ADN. I have found there are more opportunities as an RN than as a social worker. While there are some good social work jobs some of them require a Master's in Social Work. I also think it would be easier to change specialties as an RN than as a social worker. That's just my $.02 though.

I'll send out prayers and passing vibes your way that day. Have you started your internship yet? You were going to Our Childrens' House at Baylor, right?

No definite numbers but it was between 100 and 150 applicants for the Summer '07. I was talking to the secretary the other day and she said there were around 230 applicants this time around. I had heard there were around 400 applications but Ann said she didn't get that many. How many points did you have if you don't mind me asking?

The admission process has changed so the number of points for our class may not really help you but I believe it was 14 points. The top 60 students were selected for interviews then the faculty selected 40 students based on those interviews. I believe this time there will be no interviews just the top 40 students will be selected based on their points. Good luck.

I think you're right on Gauge. Some volunteer experience in a hospital or having to become a CNA would give potential students a chance to see if they were really cut out for nursing. This is especially true since nurses need to have skills like patience and empathy that can't be objectively assessed. Ultimately, I think it needs to be a combination of objective (grades, entrance exams, etc.) along with the subjective (personality, temperament, etc). Regardless, a 25% retention rate is something that should be looked at by the administration. That is a pitifully low number that means something isn't right.

RHD, Medical City, Med. Center of Plano and a couple of other places I can't think of right now.

Have fun with the bed baths.

I started out as a volunteer at the hospital I'm at and eventually was able to get a FT position as a unit secretary. I didn't have any other hospital experience but it helped me get my foot in the door. I only had to do it once a week for 4 hours. They were pretty flexible and allowed me to work around my schedule.

Hi Kalmeira, Congratulations!!!!:balloons: :balloons: :balloons: They're still trying to figure out some things with this new class so don't worry about being too far behind. We're only going to do one skills class for the whole semester, RNSG 1105. There wasn't enough time to cover both skills classes in one semester. The skills classes will be on Mon or Tues either 8-11 or 12-3. Since this is a short week due to the MLK holiday the Mon. am class is to meet Wed. morning and the Mon. pm class will meet on Thurs. morning. Next week it goes back to the regular schedule. If you'd like PM me with your email address and I can forward the emails we've received from Ann.

I took the HESI last year but I also noticed that quite a few of the questions were exactly the same as some of the one's in the study guide. My scores were pretty similar to yours. A&P was my downfall as well. At least you passed; that's the important part.