Kind of long question bear with me :) A bit of background on my situation. I have been seriously considering becoming an RN as the next step in my education for almost 2 years now. The only thing stopping me was the fact that I was completing my degree in Environmental Science online, I've just finished in March. After some serious school burnout I began to consider my options for continuing my education into nursing. I always wanted to do the after degree program since its just 2 years, BUT long story short I ended up registering in a 3 year fast track program in the town I'm currently livin ..read more

As I study for my tease im thinking about the nursing program i am applying to which you have to maintain a cumulative 85% average in all course level work, academic advisor told me only A’s and B’s no C’s of course I’m not aiming for C’s but how do you guys stay confident throughout your nursing journey ? I’m gonna bust my butt to make sure I rock this program , but some days I don’t think I’m smart enough!! submitted by /u/NeverDoubtit94 [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

I turn 18 in 6 weeks and start school in 5 weeks. My school requires 2 COVID vaccine doses but my parents refuse to let me get it despite me explaining the current weight of the scientific evidence. They believe in some grand conspiracy. My parents are inteligent but are blinded by their political beliefs. I genuinely want to help people and medicine is my passion. However, my parents are a massive road block and I'm worried I'd lose my full ride scholarship if I'm kicked out of nursing school. My school allows for exemption, how likely is it that I can make it past exemption and get the vacc ..read more

What a WEEK. I’ve been in a slump and been so down lately. I was studying while trying to balance home problems, didn’t even felt happy during my pinning feeling I needed to prove it by passing the test. Day after I had to prepare for an interview and today I finally got the offer! All within a week wtf it feels crazy and unbelievable! My first semester self would lose her mind knowing this would happen. I know transitioning as a new nurse would be stressful but I am so happy and content to have been given an offer to a unit I see myself growing :) submitted by /u/Broke-Army [visit reddit ..read more

Hi, I’ve been on here before to share my story in hopes that people who are going through the hardships of my past will feel comfort and affirmation. I started my 18 month nursing program in 2020, at the very height of the COVID pandemic. I only had two classes in person before we had to fully transition to remote learning in the middle of the first semester. As the semester got harder and the more I was inside, the more challenging it was to get through this program. I made it up until the very last semester, and I failed Medsurg. I had to retake only that class in order to graduate, but was ..read more

Hi everyone. I currently work in an ICU as tech. I always thought that I was going to go to the ICU straight out of graduating. Lately though, I have actually thought about going to medsurg for a year. I know that everyone cannot stand medsurg, but I really want to learn in a comfortable environment, with mostly stable patients. Have I totally lost it, or is this valid? TIA! submitted by /u/Sudden_Worldliness97 [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

Anyone know of an ADN to BSN bridge program that is at least mostly in-person classes? I do so much better with in-person classes than online. I’m looking for one in Las Vegas preferably, but I’m also open to relocating to California. submitted by /u/MareBear1234 [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

I need to vent or get advice or something. I am starting the RN program in a few weeks and just got my clinical site. It is 36 minutes away from my house, which is fine. I don't mind the drive. I actually like driving and find it relaxing. My problem comes from the timing. The program has our clinicals set from 07:00 - 16:00, which is also fine. BUT my child care does not open until 06:30. This means that every single clinical that I am scheduled for, I will be at least 10 minutes late for. That is not including for traffic or construction. That is just what it would be after dropping my kid ..read more

I am wanting to return to school to be nurse and my wife fully supports me. She is actually the one that convinced me to go back to school for it when I thought it was too late. My local community college has a great nursing ADN program but it would require me leaving my full time job for a part time job. My other option would be to complete an online BSN program while working full time. I learn better in person so I am worried about the online program being a poor fit. My current job is also very stressful so I also worry doing school on top of it will be overwhelming. I am curious for those ..read more

I took my first practice test (in the back of the KAPLAN study guide) and scored only 2% above the minimum score to be accepted in my schools nursing program, obviously I want to do better than this so I’m going to keep studying, but is the practice exam the same, harder, or easier than the real KAPLAN nursing entrance exam in your experience? submitted by /u/ElizaAnne2 [visit reddit] [comments ..read more