I have a bachelor's in biology but ended up working with computers. For several years, I worked in IT in healthcare settings ranging from LTC facilities to hospitals and clinics. I felt like it was time for a career change and nursing seemed to be a logical second career.
I started August last year. Our scheduled start and end dates are the same as everyone else's (although nursing crams two different classes into one semester). Enjoy your break. You'll probably...
First of all, congratulations on making it to GIGU! As the instructors will tell you, if you've made this far, your chances of finishing have gone up significantly. I am at Central campus and I loved...
WadeWilson, you sound well on your way to getting in! I don't remember my GPA, but my HESI was 93% and I had 8 points awarded for the admission process which ended up being more than enough to get...
I'm happy to answer any questions! The whole thing was a big, scary, messy process so I appreciated any help when I found it. I'm just paying it forward. Of the 35 or so people, I only know of one...
The handful of people that work, at least the ones I know, worked on weekends and during breaks. Other than that, there really isn't enough time in the day/week to get through the reading. The tests...
Sorry no one is responding to your questions so I'll do my best. I go to Central Campus. I'm in my second semester. The first semester is broken down into two halves. The first half is called...
If I remember correctly, you will know your first or second day of clinical. Some of it depends on your clinical instructor. Most instructors are on campus Tuesday and Wednesday. Some are there just...
It matters because that is what the nursing instructors want. One of the things students struggle with the most is that not everything that is asked or required of you (us) will make sense. You will...
The way it was explained to me is that at the orientation session, we'll receive a code. When registration opens up, the code gives us access to the restricted nursing classes. If you want to go to...