FNA2181

That's what we've all been hearing for years. But not only do they ignore the requests and complaints, they update the handbook so that you can't complain about xxx and xxx anymore.

Couldn't agree with you more. I wish more people would stand up and say something!

It is definitely NOT a universal rule. I do not have a bachelor's and there are several programs in my area that I was eligible for. Many do, but not all. I called every school individually because sometimes it would say "second bachelors" but all you really needed was a certain amount of hours.

I am currently in the EXACT same situation. I am taking legal action because I cannot lose $40,000 with nothing to show for it. I've been working in different aspects of healthcare (all patient contact, not registration or the like) for more than 12 years. Getting reasonable accommodations for school is absolutely nothing like the "real world." I am actually sick and tired of professors, deans, and even peers comparing the two. So, I feel you. But I look at it from the standpoint of $40,000 down the drain, what's another $10,000 in legal fees. Which, by the way, is not close to what I've actually spent and they're very close to settling!

This is quite old but is this policy still accurate? Can I ask for advice on WHERE to get a nursing tutor? Thanks!

That's exactly what I did. I am a licensed, certified xray technologist and am currently in level 3 of an ABSN. With my background and level of knowledge, I will be able to be a new grad NOT starting in an entry level position. There is a need for nursing technologists that very few people can fill. My radiography school was not expensive at all, maybe $12,000 total, including books and uniforms. Where you are wrong, though, is that a BSN is NOT more competitive than the ABSN. If you choose to go this route, make sure you have a good GPA leaving xray school. Another bonus is most of your nursing prereqs are covered in xray school; A&P I&II, patho, statistics, and computers 101. I have zero regrets so I say go for it!

Hello LadyRNER, BSN. I would like to say that I agree with you to a certain extent. CNA is very basic and you can pretty much learn all you need to know in one day. However, the point of nursing school is not to know zero about nursing, that's why there are prereqs. That being said, due to the accelerated nature of this program, and as you admitted in a later post, they can't and don't teach you everything there is to know about nursing. It is a little scary when third level students still can't grasp the concept of needle gauge size or what a bevel is or when a second level student doesn't know the difference between PRN and TID. Experience is (almost) everything when applying for jobs, and the more you can put on your resume, the more likely you are to get hired. Hospitals are looking for experience and as a new grad it's a catch 22. But if you were a CNA, CMA, phlebotomist, etc. that IS experience. They will look at you as a more rounded individual and consider that previous experience as a benefit; if there's low census, this person can do "blank." Which I believe will give you an edge over others, IMHO. Thanks!

Just deciding to chime in here 2 years later lol. You're probably in a house by now with a hubby and some babies. :) But if not, I would recommend getting an older or senior dog. No, they're not cute, adorable puppies, but they also won't shred your apartment to bits, don't need to be in a crate, and they can hold it for an extraordinary amount of time. Working 12's is great but that wouldn't be fair to a puppy. Plus, a lot of people only want puppies so you'd be saving a dog's life if you rescued a senior! Hope all is well:yes:

I have to completely (unfortunately for the OP) agree with you. A&P is what it is, the 232 and 233 levels are the same as what you take for pre-med. I've never heard of a master's level A&P. We has our own cadavers in A&P 2 at the community college. Most schools and, I'm pretty sure, all nursing schools are leaning towards not even getting your test back. Trust me, it is the most aggravating thing when you don't know specifically what you got wrong. I personally feel it's not conducive to the learning process, but it is what it is. We are also "not allowed" to discuss questions or grades with other students and all of our tests are proctored and computerized, so there's definitely no taking pictures. But trust me, I get the unfairness. We have 2-4 cohorts each level and even though we go to clinicals and VLC together, each cohort has a different didactic instructor. Which means different material (same test,) different due dates, different leniency policies, etc. So be gracious you've made it this far in the grieving process. Side note: my school is so hard that I failed out and am trolling the forums looking for an idea for a grievance letter. Thanks!

Sorry. I am in no ways trying to sound mean. But you have your MBA? My husband is 3 classes away from finishing his MBA and all the classes were ONLY papers. Just wondering.

Sorry

Honestly, it is still the same. There are ongoing changes, sometimes in the middle of a semester. This is part of what makes it tough, but mostly it's about how much you put in. You get out what you put into the program. If you do well at self-study and discipline, you will excel in this program. Do not procrastinate, read, study, and you will be just fine.

So far, so good. It is a tough program. You really have to be self-motivated and procrastination is not an option. Finished my first semester HESI's today and everything went great! All of the profs are there for you, whether it be via email, phone calls, in-person, or even texting. There have been only 16 (?) graduating cohorts so it's a very new program. They are still working on perfecting it. But I highly recommend ONU's ABSN. Although it's not required, the best advice I can give is have (or get) some medical background. Phlebotomy, CNA, CMA, anything that will give you a leg up in this extremely fast-paced program.

Pixie Thanks for getting back to me!

It's a really difficult program. But everyone is there to help you succeed. Because it's such a new program, there all ongoing changes. This can be frustrating at times but all in all I'm happy there.