Wow I remember this thread from a while back. It’s beneficial to just focus on yourself. Do whatever you need to succeed through your nursing program so that you can graduate, take your boards, and then move on with your life. Nursing school curricul...
The school is what you make of it. The best advice I could give anyone planning to attend WCU Dallas is to have a solid support system outside of the classroom. If you work, consider making adjustments fast because the class scheduling isn't designe...
At the end of the day a BSN from a CCNE institution is a BSN from a CCNE institution. I know a number of WCU grads that work in the peds hospital I work at. I was hired by a WCU grad. A schools name doesn't carry as much weight as your actual RN expe...
It's a stable career. I knew a nurse who used her earnings to support her passion of owning her own business not related to healthcare. Once she earned enough in her business to support her family, she left her job. If her business was to ever go bel...
You may never have to see that woman again. At least for two years. It's irritating I know. You'll encounter people questioning your intelligence ALL the time. Stay gracious. Let your good work speak for itself.
The NCLEX is a practically a bank of 5k test questions. I'm sure it would be quite difficult to remember them all. As one poster said just focus on yourself. As long as it doesn't affect your grades directly just focus on being successful. Good luck!
I can understand that your first day of clinicals may have not been what you would have expected. It is also okay to vent your frustration on a public forum. Try not to take feedback you received here to heart. Consider it constructive advice. im su...
Ultimately I think it's where you work. I've had some nurses although they were kind, run me ragged. I have a hard time saying no. Unfortunately I was use to not having a lunch/bathroom break despite time being deducted from my pay. I gave 100% every...
Do what you need to do to get your RN license. It's important that the school you choose is regionally/nationality accredited and in good standing with your state nursing board. In my area there were a few public schools who've had to shut down their...
I remember watching a video of an OR nurse who was celebrating her 90th birthday. I believe she still practices to this day. That lady was moving around faster than her colleagues half her age!
I agree with the poster above. Crash Course, Khan Academy, Quizlet, and Easy Notecards are all great resources. It will feel like a lot in the beginning but it's mostly memorization.
If you don't have to work just focus on doing your best in your classes. Maybe closer to graduation you could consider applying for a healthcare position just to get your foot in the door. Best of luck!
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Talk to your school. They will know a definite answer for that. This will ensure that if in cases you cannot sit for the boards, you wouldn't have wasted time and money finishing your program.
Like one poster said, if you feel physically capable of doing the work go for it. You've earned your CNA recently correct? Why not seek an opinion from your instructor or other nurses in your area. They can give you a better idea on the employment ou...
Chemistry was hard for me as well. It felt like a foreign language to me. I started watching chemistry videos on YouTube by a professor named Tyler Dewitt. It saved my bacon lol. He broke it down in a way that was easier for me to understand. I'm a v...
In the vocab section there are a few basic medical terms. The same ones you seen in the HESI book. The first time I took the HESI I didn't do so well I studied my behind off but failed the math section with a 64%! I was so devastated. I tend to have ...
I know a few students who've managed. It's not easy at all but some may not have the luxury to scale back otherwise. It's a sacrifice you make to get to where you want to be. It would be nice if nursing school was considered in the same realm as some...
If you are allowed to start with any section, I recommend starting with the math portion just to get it out the way. I took the HESI again a few months back and from what I can remember the mag section was riddled with conversations , conversions, an...
Some schools list credit equivalences on their website in relation to other colleges. For example : PHIL 1310 at one school may transfer to PHIL 1301 at another school. If that makes sense. (Random numbers by the way) Like others have stated, best wa...
I'm not too sure that I'm understanding what your advisor said about certification in regards to getting your BLS. It's usually valid for two years through the AHA. Does your school not accept a BLS certification from an outside source? Having a CNA ...
First I had my mind set on being an OR nurse before I even finished my CNA class. I haven't had any experience as a tech in the OR so that idea is still up in the air. I've floated to many other units, tele, hemo/oncology, psych, gen medsurg, icu/im...
If you're not already working, some hospitals offer tuition reimbursement and nursing scholarships for classes going towards the nursing program. Some hospital networks allow you to qualify just for being part time. Getting basic patient care experie...
No. What I meant to say was that they are wanting us to take either Intro to A&P, BIOL 1308 or BIOL 1406 first before taking A&P1. Intro to A&P doesn't not replace A&P1. Sorry for the confusion.
I spoke with an advisor today at TC and was told in Fall 2015 you can either take Intro to A&P 2404, BIOL 1308 or BIOL 1406 due to the fact that the course content in A&P 1 is changing to ensure you're successful in AP 1&2.. I am a bit ne...