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Nursing school and a fulltime job is very difficult and there is not any extra time outside work and school. The vast majority of students do not work or work minimally. However, I couldn't afford to give up a fulltime job. Thankfully, my workplace does work with me regarding work schedule around classes. As as for the dropout rate, there are a few reasons. There are some that were accepted and didn't show up to class so I am guessing they changed their minds and withdrew. Others do not realize the amount of time needed to devote to nursing school and decide to pursue a different career. There are numerous tests, homework assignment deadlines, quizzes, and lab practical skill check offs, so some have to withdraw due to being below acceptable grade average or not passing the check offs. The classes start out quite large and the numbers drop relatively quickly. The best thing I can suggest is fine tuning test taking skills, along with time management. I have learned that I can't read everything in the books or do all the practice quizzes. I focus mostly on the main objectives and that has really helped.

I am not sure how JTCC is compared with other nursing programs since this is the only one I applied to. I think the curriculum is great.....tons of resources, including electronic adaptive resources. Students can use the resources as they need to fit their style of learning the best. Along with regular labs and classes, open labs are available a few days a week to practice skills. The instructors are excellent about staying in touch via email and announcements. They assure students of their availability for questions and concerns. It is not an easy program and is very time consuming. Literally all I do if I am not in class or not at my fulltime job is study. However, I think the challenge of the program will assist me in the appropriate competency as a nurse.

I am.....yes, it's an affordable program with good NCLEX pass rates.

From my experience so far, JTCC does clinicals only at HCA facilities.....

SoCal, I definitely would not do medic school and nursing school at the same time. I am a paramedic and now in nursing school (6 years later): both programs require a tremendous amount of studying and I am balancing nursing school now and a fulltime job. However, I do not study as much as many of my peers, but have been doing fine in nursing school between previous medical experience and paramedic/critical care medic school. Like others have said though, it may depend on what you prefer as an occupation. I loved being a paramedic, but decided a few years later on that I would like to pursue RN school. I will tell you that paramedic and nursing school have different thought processes to a certain extent and different learning experiences......I don't regret pursuing either occupation though.

Has anyone found any wine/burgundy colored scrub pants (aside from the company where the scrub tops were bought) that matches the colors? I have had a somewhat difficult time finding the exact color.

Melatonin really does work well. There is a drinkable version now - Emergenzzzz. I have been on night shifts for 1.5 years and love it (although it is difficult adjusting to a normal schedule when I am not working).

I was accepted into the hybrid track for the upcoming spring semester! I am glad I checked my email.....

I applied to the spring 2016 semester for hybrid only. I was thinking about applying to both programs because I wanted to get in the nursing program so badly. However, from what I understand in info session, there is not an advantage to applying for both. Truthfully, the hybrid would work much better for me due to my work schedule (full-time nights). Also, I recently finished graduate school through distance learning so am used to learning material independently.

This route is not possible at a community college - Most community colleges have an RN(ADN), but CNL would never be taught at a community college (especially since it is a master's level program at UVa). I am debating the RN at CC, only due to finances. The C may be a moot point - it is over 5 years old so it would be disregarded anyway. Interestingly, I made an A in part two of this course. The humorous part though is that I have graduated from my associate/bachelor/masters all with high honors, along with working as a healthcare provider for the last several years.

I have also thought of going through a local community college for an RN or through an accelerated BSN program for my RN....then applying to UVa's RN to MSN/CNL. If it's not possible to work in the entry level program, is it easier to work in the program for RNs?

Hi everyone, I know this topic has been discussed before, but I had a few questions for students who are currently in the program or have graduated from the program (entry level MSN/CNL program at UVa) I have previous AS/BS/MS degrees, all with either magna or summa cum laude. I also have about five years of healthcare experience, including my current job in the ED. However, I am wondering how much weight pre-requisites hold in the application process? I am embarrassed to admit I have a C in one of the pre-reqs...only because it was my first semester in college several years ago and I was learning time management in college (I don't mind retaking this course, but not sure if I will be allowed to apply by deadline?) I also have leadership experience and some good references...but not sure if that pre-req grade is going to kick me out of the process. Also, does anyone work while in this program (or in the accelerated BSN at VCU)? It certainly looks challenging with 1000 hours of clinicals and classes over a 24 month period. Unfortunately....I do not know how I can give up a job due to the needed benefits. I have always worked while in school, but I was not sure how jobs were handled if in the program. Thank you!