VerticalHorizon

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  1. ASN to BSN Blah blah blah

    VerticalHorizon replied to Tommy5677's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I don't know why you think its a competition or rivalry between ASN and BSN graduates. Yes many hospitals are trying to move towards BSN majority nurses for Magnet status and other reasons. You seem...

  2. Should I quit?

    VerticalHorizon replied to whydoidothisrn's topic in General Nursing

    There are obviously issues that need to be addressed. Figuring out a solution to your anxiety is better than ignoring the problem. Dont let this keep you from what you want to do with your

  3. Did a bad 6 months ruin my career?

    VerticalHorizon replied to secretagent412's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I dont know what school or program you are trying to get into but a 3.5 GPA isnt bad at all. As long as you have a B or better in your science classes and such I think you are in good

  4. A big thumbs up and a big thumbs down

    VerticalHorizon replied to smartassmommy's topic in General Nursing

    Don't worry, nobody likes him

  5. What is passing for your nursing program?

    VerticalHorizon replied to WanderingWilder's topic in General Students

    80% test average with no rounding, 90% dosage, Pass/Fail for labs and clinical for my BSN

  6. The Person Vue Trick "2016"

    VerticalHorizon replied to livelaugh's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Why can nobody wait the 48

  7. How do you make money not working duruing school?

    VerticalHorizon replied to sandiegotrish's topic in General Students

    It is possible to work full time while in nursing school but it is very hard and not recommended obviously. You can work part time and the best way to do this seems to be working all of your weekly...

  8. Accelerated vs. traditional BSN?

    VerticalHorizon replied to nicole_e's topic in General Students

    Nursing school is demanding and difficult no matter what. With an accelerated program you get done twice as fast instead of dragging it out over 3 years. I feel like the pros outweigh the

  9. Mayo Clinic Externship 2016 (Summer III)

    VerticalHorizon replied to futurenurseas5's topic in School, College Programs

    I didn't even know this opportunity existed until I read this thread. After reading up on the program and watching the videos on their website I have to say that it looks amazing. Unfortunately I am...

  10. Advice on books to help through nursing school

    VerticalHorizon replied to czerwodl121's topic in General Students

    The Davis Q&A Series Success books are a great resource. They have them for Fundamentals, Peds, MedSurg, etc. They are pretty cheap and let you practice and get use to the type of questions that...

  11. Which route to take?

    VerticalHorizon replied to Breh_118's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Many NP programs require 1-2 years of critical care or ICU experience. Even if your program does not it is a very good idea to get some RN experience before becoming an NP. Having no clinical...

  12. CNA and nursing school

    VerticalHorizon replied to tiny_dancer's topic in General Students

    I don't know of any part time nursing programs, is there such a thing? But to answer your question yes it is possible to work full time and go to nursing school but it is VERY hard and not recommended...

  13. Knoxville, TN RN's

    VerticalHorizon replied to Homespun's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Knoxville and the surrounding areas have very low pay compared to other places. All major hospitals start new grads at a base rate of 18-20hr. Im not sure how much you would be making with your...

  14. Do undergrad credits expire?

    VerticalHorizon replied to shirtstuckedin's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    This seems to be the norm where I am from also. But as others have suggested you should speak to your school to find out for

  15. Self defense and protection in a hospital.

    VerticalHorizon replied to Ruger8mm's topic in General Nursing

    This thread did get derailed from the start but back to your point of non lethal alternatives. If I was in a facility with an active shooter and did not have a firearm and was able to escape I...