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I don't recommend the initial response be about money. Nurse Practitioners spend more time with their patients compared to doctors because they are nurses first. Patient centered care is most important and for NPs, this includes the diagnosis and the...

Don't worry about it. I heard the same from several students who didn't pass that it was impossible to not only pass but to pass with an A. I just finished the first semester of my ADN program and earned a 97% on the final and a 92% in the class. We ...

How do you study? If you study to memorize, then that may be where the Cs come from. Try studying to understand the material and not just memorize it. Understanding the material in nursing school is especially important when it comes to applying the...

I dreaded these until I figured out how to answer them. These types of interviews asked behavior based questions. The idea is that past behavior will predict future performance. They want to know how you handle situations based on how you handled th...

Absolutely. Do your research! Look at hospitals in the area that you would consider working in and see what their tuition repayment is like. All of the hospitals in my area pay for their nurses to pursue their BSN. Also, scholarships! I landed a scho...

Hey! Congrats on finishing up your pre-reqs. I start nursing school in a couple of weeks and my journey sounds a bit like yours. I also have a bachelor's degree in another field (Psychology) and know how anxious it can be waiting to apply to programs...

Hello! First let me start by saying don't stress! It is literally stuff you learned in grade school, middle school, and high school. You will be fine! I used the HESI-A2 study book found on Amazon. It prepared me very well for the exam and I earned a...

I am deciding to pursue my ADN and start in a few weeks. I chose this route because it is SO much cheaper, you finish quicker, can start working, and I can complete my BSN while my job pays for it. It's a win-win!! If you haven't completed pre-reqs y...

You will be fine! I worked 50+ hours per week while taking my pre-reqs which often was up to 4 classes at a time in 8 week micro sessions so classes were super accelerated. Make sure you get a calendar and mark when each and every assignment is due a...

I don't know of any nursing program where you can go to work 8-5pm and attend classes. I don't even think many people in nursing school attempt to work due to how rigorous the coursework is. If you really need to work FT, I would look at becoming a n...

A C could possibly hurt your chances at entering a competitive nursing program. Some programs accept C's but I know that many prefer to see B's or A's. If I were you, I would try to pull B's and A's in the rest of my pre-reqs here on out and hope for...

Doubting yourself is completely normal and it does not matter on the past you have. Doubt will at some point or another creep into our lives and tell us we can't do something and make us afraid of the future when we should be looking forward to it. I...

Congratulations!

You sound just like me. I played with the idea of nursing when I was around 21 or so but decided I couldn't do it and went ahead and pursued by B.S. in Psychology. The idea of nursing crept up again, so I decided to attend a CNA course and absolutely...

That is the rumor. I do know several people who got in with a GPA lower than yours. However, I know they tend to shy away from students who did not earn a B or better in their nursing pre-requisites. I should also mention that this program is one of ...

Eastern Kentucky University. It is their ADN program!

My experience with A&P has been mostly memorization. Memorizing is not the best way to retain information, but it will get you through an exam. I would suggest that you spend a lot of time in the lab. I failed my first lab exam because I did not ...

I would not retake classes I earned a B in, but that is just me. Your GPA isn't bad, but it may not be competitive enough for the programs in your area. I would apply anyway and see what happens. My school lets anyone in who meets the 2.5 GPA require...

Definitely ADN. That is the route I am going for multiple reasons. It is cheaper, there are less classes involved which equals less money, and my employer will pay for me to get my BSN once I have my ADN.

First off, I wouldn't worry so much about your age. I wanted to be a nurse at 21 as well but knew that I was not mature enough to handle the demands of a nursing program. I am now 26, have just graduated with my B.S. in Psychology, and will start nur...

I graduate today with a B.S. in Psychology and was faced with this dilemma because I have exhausted all of my federal loan options. I decided to look at community colleges that were much cheaper where I could get my ADN. I decided to stick with my cu...

Hey all! I wanted to see if there was anyone else out there applying to the EKU ADN program for Fall 2016. I am currently finishing up my BS in Psychology from EKU and taking my A&P pre-reqs online. I plan on getting my application in sometime to...

You should tell someone. If not, you may go down with her..

Definitely talk to someone. Whenever I feel like I am drowning and cannot handle certain things or need better coping mechanisms, I see a therapist. It helps!

I believe there are programs like this but they are hard to find. Louisville has an MSN program but it is not financial aid eligible. If you can afford it, you may want to start there. Also, I have heard Galen is not accredited and my friend had a he...