kconrad1712

I'm in Illinois and the school I am attending has a set of criteria for guaranteed admission and another, less strict set for qualified entry into the ranking system. I suggest looking into the specific program requirements and focus on meeting those goals. If they only look at certain criteria, concentrate on that instead of your GPA overall. Most nursing schools only care about your GPA based on pre-req grades. I am in the same boat. I met the minimum GPA for pre-req's (thank you baby Jesus) because my overall GPA wasn't going to cut it due to past mistakes, and I qualified for guaranteed admission due to my TEAS-V score. Good luck!

REMINDER: MANDATORY nursing registration is tomorrow, 10/4 at JJC in building U; Room 1024.

This is the rule in IL - check with your state. It might not even matter... d) The following criminal history records shall not be considered in connection with an application for licensure: 1) Juvenile adjudications; 2) Records of arrest not followed by a conviction; 3) Convictions overturned by a higher court; 4) Convictions that have been the subject of a pardon or expungement. SOURCE: http://www.ilga.gov/commission/jcar/admincode/068/068013000A01000R.html

I'm not sure if this counts, but I consider my super power to be NOT slapping the **** out of someone who says, "You're going into nursing. Can you look at this rash on my ____ and tell me what it is?" LOL

I am on 50mg of sertraline (have been for 3 years now) and starting nursing school in January. I take my meds as directed and have accepted that I will probably be on them for many more years to come. It keeps my mood stabilized and helps me to not cry uncontrollably (especially at that time of the month when the ASPCA commercial comes on tv haha). Seriously though, my MD signed my physical attesting that I am perfectly capable of fulfilling my duties as a student nurse without restrictions. Trust your doctor and consider a medication adjustment if that's what's necessary. Good luck and keep being awesome!

-following- I also want to move to Florida once I pass NCLEX. good luck.

The way I see it, you have 2 options... 1. Ask them how many other professions are there where you can work surrounded by gorgeous, intelligent, strong women AND make a 6-figure salary? -or- 2. Ignore it and move on.

I am being taught to have a strict policy of reporting to the MD/HR/etc. anything that I deem is hazardous to myself or my patient, regardless of who I am reporting. I am being taught that patient and staff safety is my number one priority. If it is the Nursing Director I need to report, so be it. I've been told to always make my report in writing so that there is a written log detailing everyone's actions, my concerns, etc. Having a patient die in restraints is horrible, but having a patient die due to neglect is even worse. It may not be well-liked, but I'll be damned if I end up in a court room or in front of a license review board because my patient died from neglect.

There is a huge difference between little notice and no notice given. Context seems key here. Try applying at a hospital for CNA positions. They have different needs than a LTC facility, and more need for night-shift CNAs. Remember these for the next position to which you apply: 1. do NOT bad-mouth your previous employer or facility 2. Always list the company signing your checks as your employer. Do not list the facility. Only list the agency. 3. Be honest but professional about the reason you left on such short notice or without notice. If you consider nursing school, go for it. No one is going to chastise you for this after you have received your RN/BSN. Good luck!

I think it is time for you to get back to the basics and attempt to relearn everything. Wait a few months for your next exam, go slow and steady (don't overload yourself), and start at the beginning. Study the material in the same order in which you took your classes. Look on Facebook or at your school for study groups. Create a list of questions and answers, and give it to a friend so they can verbally quiz you at random. Consider volunteering or working at a hospital so you can see your classroom topics applied in "the real world". Watch YouTube tutorials (make sure they are from reliable sources). Good luck!

I think maybe healthcare isn't for you. No, their medication does not make them look like that. They are human beings with medical issues that need treatment. Clearly you are not mature enough to handle what you are about to encounter after graduation if this is how you feel during clinical.

No. The qualified letter simply means that you have fulfilled the application requirements and are being considered for admission into the Nursing Program. It does not indicate in any way that acceptance is guaranteed or any % of probability.

I suggest looking into other nursing careers, such as nurse education, OR nursing at an ambulatory surgery center, etc. My sister made the switch from floor nursing to OR after her 1 year mark, and has been extremely happy every since! Good luck!

DON'T FORGET... there is a MANDATORY registration on OCTOBER 4th. If you miss that, you're "dead in the water". OCTOBER 4th. Mark your calendars! I'm excited to meet my fellow evening program colleagues!

I got into the Evening Program! Anyone else? I'm so excited!!!