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Well, I can't speak for every school or experience or student, but my friend's zero-to-BSN program was academically grueling and yet, when we talk shop, she feels very anxiety-stricken that she doesn't know how to draw blood or read an EKG. She feels her BSN was more about chemistry and...

Ps There are too many LPNs for the number of job openings here, an even number of RNs, not enough BSNs, MSNs, APRNs, according to labor stats.

Excelsior 2 It's not "just" a volunteer position. It is a student nursing program. A friend of mine just went from zero clinical/medical education and experience to a BSN in 15 months. If you feel that is the "real deal" whereas 24 months of EMT and paramedic school, followed by a year or...

Actually There's a critical shortage of nurses where I live. And Excelsior nursing graduates are automatically eligible to sit for the boards (in most states). Excelsior requires a certain number of clinical working hours in healthcare before you can even apply, so that Excelsior grads have...

I am studying for the nationals. The *plan* is to pass the first time, of course! But my problem with tests is nerves! I am more nervous on tests than in real life emergencies-when adrenaline and clarity kick right in for me. So, I am hoping I'll be less nervous knowing I can retake it if...

Reasons for EMT-P to RN bridge path Taking a stab at replying for the OP... In my state, anyway, one has to take a good year of prerequisites for any nursing program. After that, you have only 25 of every 700 applicants are accepted, so that even A+ students can end up in the entrance...