#NTNurses RNs (Registered Nurses)/Student Nurses Of NikeTalk Official Thread.

[concordflightxi]

Guys. Don't let grades and GPA get you down when you look to apply. I spent 6 years in undergrad, took Chem 2 three times, took Orgo 1 four times before I graduated with a 2.4.

Took a few years to get my mind right, took some prereqs (that I didn't take for my Bio major) for an Accelerated BSN program, killed those classes, got in, and am now at the halfway point of my 12 month program, dean's listing and such.

 

[kvsm23vs24]

That's what I like to hear. I don't have the best grades.

Anyone else get in with some what whack grades? I'm just trying to get into a Community college program. There's a lot out here in Cali

 

[2423]

I'm trying to get in a private trade school for RN or LVN

 

[yancancook90]

the CC programs i know of in the bay are lottery system. so if you're lucky you can get chosen. a lot of it is luck.

i def got lucky.

i would say that my prereq grades just made the cut (low B's when they wanted A's; TEAS test score was average too). Compared to everyone else applying, ya my grades were definitely whack lol

i applied to every state program in Cali (i think i sent out like 13 apps) and only heard back from one.

On top of that, they just had me on the waitlist, like really far down on the waitlist (#69 of 115; so 69 people would have to decline the program for me to get in. odds weren't in my favor)

The school ended up accepting me 1 month before the program started. I have no idea how.


B's are very doable guys. I remember i used to go on ratemyprofessor to find the easiest teacher who taught the classes i needed.

 

[kvsm23vs24]

Sounds awesome lol. For the schools you applied to, where all the requirements the same? What school you end up getting into?

 

[yancancook90]

Most of them had the same requirements but there were 1 or 2 that required additional bulls*** classes.

 

[lolcomin]

Well **** guys. It's that time where Ima apply or nursing school. Wish me luck lolz

 

[robtoofresco]

ratemyprofessor

 

[paradise50]

I'm trying to get in a private trade school for RN or LVN

honestly I would fade the private trade schools because they're expensive as ****

ESPECIALLY if you go the LVN route....wayyyyy cheaper at a CC and if you get your RN at a trade school make sure your credits transfer if you ever want to purse your BSN

Most hospitals in the cities here in NC are aggressively recruiting BSN nurses. If you are hired w/ your ADN you have to have your BSN by 2018 at the hospital I'm working at now.

Pretty dope seeing all us men in or pursuing nursing. Think it's needed tbh

This semester is keeping me busy as hell from being a parent, school work, and working 3 nights a week 

Wouldn't change it though

 

[paradise50]

 

The 2020 BSN recommendation is not a law, although there are some states out there attempting legislation. The 80% of nurses having a BSN by 2020 comes from an Institute of Medicine Report:
The Future of Nursing: Focus on Education - Institute of Medicine

The big part this recommendation plays is at the hospital level. Many hospitals require a BSN to apply- mine will begin requiring this in January. Many hospitals are also requiring staff to return to school to obtain a bachelors.

It's just the accepted standard now, similarly to how a high school degree is looked at for society.

Hospitals want that magnet status....that's why so many are enforcing it

Looks good on paper

 

[kvsm23vs24]

You guys have a lot of cute co workers?

 

[allreds]

Just got a midterm evaluation today for clinicals and my proctor rated me 6/10. Supposedly the nurses I was following and assisting said they wouldn't trust me taking care of patients without supervision. Dam man that really ruined my day... . I feel like quitting. Did anyone else ever feel this feel?

 

[pdino]

Just got a midterm evaluation today for clinicals and my proctor rated me 6/10. Supposedly the nurses I was following and assisting said they wouldn't trust me taking care of patients without supervision. Dam man that really ruined my day...

. I feel like quitting. Did anyone else ever feel this feel?

Yeah,  I got a C in one of my clinicals (finished with 3.4 GPA). One of the instructors was asking me about the pathophysiology of some disease on like the smallest level. For clinical, you should be one type of person or the other: really studious an know your stuff, or be hands-on and learn (try to do everything/anything at every opportunity.)

When you get your license, no one looks at your grades.

 

[alfa]

Just got a midterm evaluation today for clinicals and my proctor rated me 6/10. Supposedly the nurses I was following and assisting said they wouldn't trust me taking care of patients without supervision. Dam man that really ruined my day...

. I feel like quitting. Did anyone else ever feel this feel?

It happens, fam. I thought my community health clinical instructor had it out for me at the midterm, but we just needed to communicate differently than I was used to. She liked to have long (must have spent hours cumulatively chatting with her) conversations about what was going on with the patient whereas I like to get the information I need, chop it up with the patient, and then give them what they need. 

And sometimes, you just don't vibe with people right away. Also, check yourself and adjust if needed, see if you're putting something out there with your interactions that you're not intending to. If you think you're good, then keep doing you. It'll work out if you don't quit. It was just a tough day, there will be more. At the same time, there will be great days too. On the bright side, it's only the midterm, so there's a lot of room to go up as well. 

As for me, I'm graduating next week (as long as I don't blow this last Med Surg Final) and headed to the west coast for the NCLEX. I'm interviewing at a couple UC's and some hospitals in Oregon. I don't know if I'm shooting myself in the foot just going for ICU's, but I'm trying to see what offers I can get, if any. 

 

[pdino]

^Try to get work in Nor Cal, salaries there are crazy.

 

[yancancook90]

1st day on the floor (w/ a preceptor) on Monday. 50% excited, 50% anxious, mostly because i haven't been in a hospital/clinical setting in about a year.

if anyone has any tips/tricks for a noob, feel free to pm or post here.

 

[alfa]

 
^Try to get work in Nor Cal, salaries there are crazy.

Thought about that, but I'd have to live there too... Not sure if I'm about that NorCal life. 

All my fam is in SoCal. We'll see, though. Where you at, Pdino? 

 

[iamjusayn]

^Try to get work in Nor Cal, salaries there are crazy.

True but rent n home prices are too!

If u have a cool crash pad to travel up there to trap n leave is ideal but living up there renting or buying? Naw!

Suuuuper inflated n that tech n dot com Silicon Valley boom is over or should be by now, lol

 

[pdino]

 
Thought about that, but I'd have to live there too... Not sure if I'm about that NorCal life. 

All my fam is in SoCal. We'll see, though. Where you at, Pdino? 

San Fran nurses are making 65$+ average! I know rent is expensive but.. damn. I'm in So Cal too, work in OC/LA, live on the border.

 

[iamjusayn]

That ain't nothing when rent is $3k for a 1 BD

Better to stay in la n fly up there to trap n come back

I know quite a few RN's in la making that...with ADN's[emoji]128064[/emoji]

 

[alfa]

$65+ average? Damn... That's wild. 

I didn't know about all of that, and the whole deal with people flying in to work and then living elsewhere. I wonder what the economics and time consumption are like to make that worthwhile. Some quick back of the envelope math...pulling in over $120k and spending some cash on flying back and forth as well as a place to sleep. I guess the commute is only a few hours by plane, you could group the shifts, and maybe do an AirBnB or something. I wonder how much you net after all the effort. It sounds like quite a hustle. 

 

[pdino]

Nursing Unions are strong up there, keep driving the wages higher. Stanford is striking for a +7%/yr raise for 3 years contract right now

 

[iamjusayn]

$65+ average? Damn... That's wild. 

I didn't know about all of that, and the whole deal with people flying in to work and then living elsewhere. I wonder what the economics and time consumption are like to make that worthwhile. Some quick back of the envelope math...pulling in over $120k and spending some cash on flying back and forth as well as a place to sleep. I guess the commute is only a few hours by plane, you could group the shifts, and maybe do an AirBnB or something. I wonder how much you net after all the effort. It sounds like quite a hustle. 

It is a hustle n yeah negotiate 3/12's in a row, peace out n keep it pushin

 

[dontbelikethat]

Just started as a CNA at a local hospital, it's a specialty LTAC hospital for respiratory and complex care (long term ICU), so we pretty much get the worst of the worst outside of the ER. It's pretty much my first actual job (no real work experience anywhere), and I'm the youngest person on payroll by a decent amount. They took a chance on me and I'm very appreciative of the opportunity.

Applied into nursing school, hope I get in. It's crazy how many nursing students we get at the hospital, and they're like 10-15+ years older than me, but have never even taken vital signs...these accelerated programs are crazy. Go from knowing nothing and never even taking a vital to becoming NP's in like 2 years.

Highly encourage people to become CNA's if you're truly thinking about going into Nursing.

 

[yungyohnny]

 
^Try to get work in Nor Cal, salaries there are crazy.

Yeah, nurses make big money out in the bay area. My preceptor is raking in $73/hr with 10 years experience.

Ill be graduating at the end of May from an ADN program and currently doing my preceptorship. I also got into a CSU for the accelerated ADN-BSN program. Pretty nervous graduating because I know it will be a lot more stressful from here on out. No more relying on the primary nurse. Any of you guys have any tips for the NCLEX? Applying to hospitals? Home health? Did you guys apply before receiving your actual license? Any help would be much appreciated  Happy for all you guys!

Im in the bay area btw. Turning 25 in July.