How difficult is it to get in to a DNP program?

Hi! I am currently finishing my second year of nursing and would eventually like to become a DNP (in peds). How difficult is it to get into DNP? What kind of grades and other activities are necessary? Read More...

Grooming and dressing up takes so much time...

Admit it. You know you take too long to prepare for school.

On average how long does it take you to get ready for school/classes. If you had online classes would you still "prepare" yourself for classes?

Saunders vs Kaplan

I have purchased a Saunders NCLEX Review book but have read quite a bit on Kaplan. There is an expensive review course for Kaplan at one of the local universities that I could also choose to enroll in. My school also has ATI included in our curriculum. What are you experiences with any of these in relation to NCLEX prep?? Should I be focusing on one more than the other?? HELP! I graduate in a few months and I'm already freaking out about NCLEX! Read More...

Was asked today"How did you pass your boards" at work today

I passed my boards last month started in a facility I worked in as a CNA. Today was my second day, I was asked by a coworker in another department "How did you pass your boards?" Read More...

NCLEX regarding a maternity question

I had an exam in school and one of the questions asked when does nausea during pregnancy usually resolve? The answer was the 3rd month. However, in our textbook, it said, "Nausea is primarily noted during the first trimester of the pregnancy and usually resolves by 13 to 14 weeks." So, can the answer also be the 4th month?? Read More...

Kaplan Readiness test results...

I got a 58% on the Kaplan readiness exam and I'm not too happy about it. I heard a 65% is passing. What does a 58% equal out to for the NCLEX? I heard there is like a scale where it will tell you your probability of passing... so far I've taken three question trainers and they were... Read More...

New Combination Malaria Treatment Equally Effective

Fixed-dose, combination pyronaridine-artesunate treatment is as effective as mefloquine plus artesunate in treating malaria infection, according to a study published in the April 5 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine. Read More...

LPN vs. RN

I learned in class yesterday the scope of practice of LPN's and it seems to me very limited. Is there a reason one would chose to become an LPN over an RN? Read More...

My spirit is broken...

Up until this semester, I knew I wanted to be a nurse. I received a coveted student position at a hospital that allows me to practice skills outside of clinicals. I make excellent grades, dean's and president's list. I still love the idea of nursing but this semester has broken my heart. I have experienced some of the meanest, most callous nurses imaginable and I am in the maternal child semester. I thought this was supposed to be the warm semester. Read More...

Accelerated program - Would you do it?

I'm thinking of doing a nursing accelerated program and during the summer I will have to take:

1. Nursing Process Application 2 credits
2. Health Assessment 3 credits
3. Fundamentals in Nursing 4 credits
4. Research in Nursing 3 credits

Would you do it? Read More...