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How is the job market to be a phlebotomist? When I was a phlebotomist, for about a year I had to work for a Phlebotomy temp agency to get experiences before finding a full-time job at a hospital. With that said ... would it be worth becoming one? Good luck with Nursing school!

As mentioned above, ask the program the average GPA of acceptance. Plus, most RN programs have a program orientation. Usually, they will give you an idea of what they expect from students applying, and or what they would like to see or read in the interview questions or when they interview you. At the end of it all, you want to stand out. Your nursing program should have it's form of orientation. Go check it out, if they don't ask the counselor that is specifically for the nursing program and ask what you should expect or ways to stand out.

What is it YOU really want to do? If you want to stick with Nursing, do whatever it takes ... Most likely since with 4 failures (2 in the first semester, and another 2 in the second semester) ... Nursing schools will not take to it lightly. ADN program is not an easy program, it's an associate, but it's still hard and competitive. I suggest you take a break from Nursing, and if in 6 months to a year from now you still want to be a Nurse. Then go through remedial courses that may be necessary to take at your BSN program or apply to other Nursing programs, but be warned, many may reject you. Or you can go get an LPN/LVN and start from there and see if RN is best for you. Once again though, LPN/LVN programs may still reject you as well. In regards to respiratory care ... as I mentioned step away ... generally step away from the medical field and see what you really want to do. It all comes down to you and your commitment to either program.

Check your application. If it states that those classes need to be completed before applying to Nursing school, then it is probably best to complete it. If there is no restriction, then take it while applying to the program. Unless you plan to take a semester off. No matter, I suggest you finish it before getting into Nursing classes. Most likely, when you hear from the Nursing school, by then you would have completed those two classes (that is if you don't take a semester off while applying). Good luck!

When was the "last time" you were in school? Is this your first term in school? Or has it been couple semesters? I'm asking is because at the end of it all you would be the only one that would know how to get your "A" and know if what's on your plate is a huge load or not. For microbiology, read your text book and study using flash cards. If you're volunteering at a hospital, talk with nurses. They have great study tips and info that can help you correlate what you are learning or tips to learning your subject materials. Humanities, nutrition, and psychology ... it's mainly theories. Just find things to relate with your own personal experience. It is easier to remember things. Math, for me it's an easy subject. In this case, you know how well you can do math. Good luck in the Fall!

Oh, there are times I do miss working on a rig. I was a former EMT-B. It's all in the attitude. If you think about it, after graduating Nursing school go work in the ER. It's not like working on scene with multiple things that can happen. Instead it will be in a stable environment, where everything you need is within proximity. If you still want to work on a rig, depending where you live, there is a possibility to become an ambulatory nurse. Good luck!

I am sorry to hear about your situation and I hope it gets better. I would suggest A+P1 and chemistry. I took A+P2 and chemistry. There were times I wish I could apply what I was learning in one class to another. Unfortunately, what we learned in chemistry sometimes didn't coincide with what I learned in A+P1, and vice verse. The only time I was able to fully apply my knowledge was for the final. I suggest that you decide how you take your A+P2 by itself or with clinical. Since, you are the only one that best understands your personal situation. Best of luck!

Depending on your school, you can see if they have an in-school childcare/day care. Then take out a private loan as the above poster suggested. Most schools have them for the students studying in early education. If not, hire a babysitter if your boyfriend is opposed to putting the child in daycare. However, if you believe this situation will drop your grade or you will miss clinical and/or classes than it is suggested you either withdraw from the program and re-start where you left when it is best for you. Some schools are accommodating to those factors. Before anything talk with the Nursing department to see what can be done. Also, ask classmates to help you or give you advice. Someone in your class has experience in what you are going through or knows someone going through it. Best of luck!

I agree with you about printing the powerpoint slides out and taking notes. It's easier to retain what you have learned during that class period.