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Hello! I was a VALOR intern and hired on as a new grad through their RN Residency Program. I'm not sure if this is available everywhere, but it is tailored specifically to new nurse graduates. I would ask and see if this is available at your VA. I do think you have a good chance of getting hired on since you already know the environment and charting. Good luck!

From what I have heard, they have made it up to 32 on the waitlist before (this was for the class of 2016). Best of luck!

Don't worry! I was the same way - just wanted to get ahead! They will send lots of information about all of this but for your head start: Shoes need to be all black or all white - leather, no mesh! (Basically easy to wipe/clean) I have a Littman III (This one: Amazon.com: 3M Littmann Classic III Stethoscope, Black Edition Chestpiece, Black Tube, 27 inch, 58

Part-time is possible, I know several that do it. After your first 8 weeks of skills, you can apply PRN as a nurse associate and make $13/hour and scheduling is very flexible. (Your acceptance letter will recommend you do not work at least the first semester, but of course this is not possible for all. I did not have a job because I got a scholarship from KUMC that allowed me enough money to not have one.) I was accepted March 9th and received my letter the 12th. If you are accepted - read the whole letter! You will have to start accessing your KUMC email account immediately in order to fill out applications - scholarships, immunization records...etc... I almost missed the scholarship deadline because I did not catch this - oops. But it all ended up okay! Good luck!

Hey so I answered your question on your other post, but I thought I'd add a few things. Our class size and last year's class size was 104. First semester's clinical sites are all at KU Hospital. Second semester - you're either at Children's Mercy or KU Hospital Third semester - Choose 2: critical care, OB/GYN, or psych (at Lansing Correctional Facility) Fourth semester - capstone - here, you choose like your top 5 places/units, then based on your GPA and ATI test scores, you will get your top choice as long it has not already been filled

PS: Usually KUMC sends their acceptance letters out the week before spring break! Good luck!

Hey! So KU's program is really intense, but I imagine every nursing school is. I love that KU has a fantastic first time NCLEX pass rate and they really focus on prepping you for both NCLEX and the real world of nursing. KUMC will get you places. You have so many opportunities at KU and the school is great about getting you those opportunities. Many people at KU get externships around the country and even the world. Some of these externships include the Mayo Clinic or M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. If you're not interested in exploring outside of the state, there are still many wonderful opportunities around here. For example, you can intern during the summer in palliative care, the operating room, or any other unit at the KU hospital. For capstones, you can go virtually anywhere in the Kansas City area! In addition, there are at least four out of the country opportunities for part of your capstone. This past year, these countries included India, Costa Rica, Uganda and one other country I can't remember at the moment. I can't speak for Saint Luke's because I don't go there of course. But I love KU for the opportunities, the professors, and for how much they care about their student body. (As in, there are a lot of clubs and activities for the students - lots of free stuff and food!) Plus, being in a teaching hospital is so much easier than a regular hospital because pretty much every staff member is super open about taking a student (this also includes patients). Every patient I have had has been great about having a student since they know they are in a teaching hospital. Again, I don't know about Saint Luke's but here's a typical week at KU for me. Monday and Thursday we have pathophysiology, professional development, and health & illness. Friday this semester we have quality improvement and pharmacology, and get out around noon. Tuesday is my clinical day and I have Wednesday off. First semester, we have BATI (Basic Assessments and Therapeutic Interventions), or Nursing Bootcamp. You learn and get checked off on all of your skills in the first 8 weeks. It's very intense but it's great to get it all out of the way so you can just practice those skills in clinical. Then, the second half of the semester, you start clinicals. (Also, I know KU prides itself on having the most clinical hour experiences for their BSN program, but I don't know how many hours other schools have.) Overall, I'm extremely happy that I chose KU. Everyone is so helpful and knowledgeable. Although I'm tired all the time and it is a LOT of work, I think this goes for nursing school in general. Choose the best fit for you! Let me know if there are any other specific questions you have.

Hello! I was recently accepted into KU's BSN Program for the Fall of 2015. Having As in science pre-reqs helps a lot. One of the essay questions was about adding diversity to the class - and you having an MBA would certainly push you ahead in that department. Get as much experience as you can - being a volunteer and CNA looks great! Do well on your essay questions - have others read them and rewrite as necessary. Having good recommendations will of course help as well. I think you will have a fair chance, and even if you get wait-listed, I hear they get pretty far down the list (#60ish, but don't quote me on that). Good luck! You'll be fine - just really concentrate on getting experience and writing your essays well.