I’m in pre nursing rn. I’ve never struggled in school before. Math and sciences have always come easy. I actually switched my major from comp sci to nursing. But I always see people talk about pre reqs as if they are impossible. I’m only concerned about A&P 1 & 2.
i currently attend a private school in california for my BSN program! i’m just curious why everyone hates on private schools? i understand that for most it’s unrealistic since it’s UNREASONABLY expensive, however with california schools being so competitive it’s insanely hard getting into a program here. i’m thankful for my position at my school but im just curious on everyone else’s thoughts. i was also curious if anyone here went to private school then became a nurse after and found it worth paying the price for?
Hi!! Wondering if anyone can tell me their experience and if they know the castle branch cut off for THC they use for community college? I quit back early March and still have a couple weeks but can’t help to be super anxious. I really don’t want to jeopardize this opportunity I have! I start the program this fall and want to be prepared as I can. Any and all information would be super helpful. I’m wondering if they use 50ng or 15ng on the THC test? I’ve already been passing all my home tests just want some insight on this topic to ease my anxiety
I’m a 2nd year community college student in California majoring in pre-nursing, and I’m feeling really overwhelmed about my timeline and chances for BSN programs.
So far, I’ve completed most of my prerequisites, but my science grades haven’t been the strongest. I got a C in Chem and a C in A&P I. I’m currently taking A&P II, but I struggled early in the semester and it’s looking like I’ll need to retake it in Fall 2026 alongside Microbiology.
My original plan was:
\- Pass A&P II this Spring 2026 with an A or B
\- Take the TEAS during the summer
\- Apply to BSN programs for Spring/Fall 2027 around Aug–Oct 2026
\- Have only Microbiology in progress during Fall 2026
But now that I’ll be retaking A&P II with Microbio at the same time, my timeline has shifted a lot.
From what I understand, many California BSN programs don’t like applicants having 2 science prereqs in progress during application time, especially with previous Cs in core sciences already on the transcript. Because of that, I’m starting to feel like ADN programs for Fall 2027 may be my only realistic option.
I don’t mind doing ADN at all, but I guess I’m wondering: Is ADN really my only realistic path at this point? Do I still have a shot at California BSN programs for Fall 2027 despite the retake/timeline shift? Has anyone gotten into BSN programs with a similar situation (retakes + Cs in sciences)?
Also, if ADN does end up being my starting point, can someone make me feel a little better about that route? 😭 I know a lot of people eventually do RN-to-BSN programs later anyway, but it honestly feels discouraging seeing so many people around me going straight into BSN programs while I might have to take a different path first.
I do plan on pursuing my BSN later on no matter what, but right now I’m trying to accept that ADN may be the best option for where I’m currently at academically/timeline-wise. I’d really appreciate honest advice or experiences from people who took the ADN route first and how it worked out for them.
I’m seriously considering going back to school, but I’m worried that I’m not smart enough.
I dropped out of high school during my sophomore year because of family issues. I ended up getting my GED a couple years ago, and now I’m 26 with a 10 month old and currently a SAHM.
One of my biggest regrets has always been not building a career for myself. It was something I always wanted, and I still think about it often.
I’d basically be starting from scratch, and I feel discouraged because I keep thinking it might be too hard or that I’m not capable enough. I guess I’m wondering if anyone else has been in a similar situation and has been able to accomplish it.
Hey y’all!
I start classes next month and our college wants “Solid brown, black, or white fluid impervious shoes are worn with the uniform, color is inclusive of the logo,” for our uniform shoes. I understand this is pretty standard, and I was wondering if anyone has any good recommendations for those of us starting out? I’m super excited to start this journey, and wanting to make sure I won’t regret life by my third semester lol. I’ve seen Clove and nurse Babes all over my feed since I started talking more about it, but I’d like honest opinions from people not being paid by brands.
Thanks!
I’m walking for graduation next month but technically don’t finish my last classes until the summer. I’m planning on getting my grad pictures done this month, and I wanted to post them when I walk. Is that weird or misleading? I still worked hard for it and will be done a few weeks later, but now I’m overthinking it because people make such a big deal about “actually graduating.” Curious what other people think because I know plenty of people walk before finishing summer classes.
Where is the best place to get a student loan? A private nursing school in California.
My friend was denied for all financial help, tried to get a loan through a credit union but was denied due to credit.
She is struggling to find a cosigner.
What are other options to get loans? Was trying to avoid Sallie mae.
What jobs should i get as an ABSN student🫠 currently am a CNA, switched from ft to prn and its already week 3 in the semester and i could not for the life of me go into work. what jobs can i do that won’t stress me out but will help me pay for school
Me and my brother have been building this for a few months. It's called HiredMate.
The core feature is an AI hiring manager that actually interviews you in real time if you say something vague it follows up, if your answer is weak it doesn't move on. You pick Friendly, Neutral, or Tough mode.
Also has voice practice that counts your filler words and measures your speaking pace, and prep packs for specific hospitals like Mayo Clinic and Kaiser that show you their known interview patterns and culture.
Comment down if you'd like to try it out.
We would love some advice on what would make this actually useful for nurses?
I failed my first ATI exit exam with a 68.3%and i need a 71.4%. It gives you remediation on the exam and also flash cards but i wanted to ask would only studying those things help? do i need to study different things as well or should i be fine with those two things and would i expect to see those topics on the next exit exam?
Hello! I’m an assistant to RN CMs (case management) and have been for a few years. I’ve been working on a SW degree. HOWEVER I have about the same time left as doing nursing school. All my RN CMs say that I should be a nurse. I’m SCARED. Haha at 36, do I have the bandwidth?? Also I want to go into case management but I’ll have to bedside for a few years. Anyone make the transition late?
ETA: Well I guess us millennials are turning to nursing! Let’s go yall!
Hi Reddit, I’m Sarah Greene, an OHSU School of Nursing student at the Ashland campus. I’m here to chat about undergrad nursing degrees and programs at OHSU live on Friday, May 29 at 1:00PM PDT.
Ask me anything!
Hi so a little backstory, I sold HVAC (my first “real” job) for the past 4-5 years. It paid great, but I hated it because I always felt like my company would absolutely screw people with prices. Anyways I got let go from that job, decided to go back to school, and nursing felt like the best option. I just turned 27 and I wasted my first 5-6 years out of high school. I have a few options because community college is all that’s really financially possible for me currently. So I can go to community college and get my adn, which would allow me to become a rn out the gate, but that would take me 3 years minimum to complete with all of the prerequisites (that’s if I get accepted into the program first try because it’s extremely competitive, it’s weighted based on grades for a few prerequisite classes). Or I could go get my lvn at a private school, and take out loans, but the pay gap in California between lvn’s and rn’s is enormous. So I would eventually want to go back and get my adn, but the way it works is that if I’ve worked 500 hours as an lvn in the past 3 years I’ll almost automatically get accepted to that program. Regardless I would need to get the prerequisites out of the way before getting my adn. Also it will take me one extra semester if I get my lvn, and then get my adn. So I guess my question is what route would you guys recommend taking? I feel like I’ve wasted so much time already and I’m extremely anxious about my future. Any advice or words of encouragement helps! Thanks!
Will I need to keep things and topics like this fresh and memorized for nursing school? 😵💫 in A&P 2 and doing my best studying as much as I can but I don’t even start my program until January, will I be expected to actually still remember allllll of these “little” details ? I’m worried.
I’m on route to finish my pre-requisite classes in December and possibly start nursing school in January. I see everybody saying nursing school is extremely hard but they never seem to elaborate. So can someone explain what type of work/assignments are given in nursing school and what I should expect
So I’m currently enrolled in peds and maternity for the summer session and the professors are lacking, with textbook provided pptx and no help, so I’m reaching out for help. Previous students of these classes, who did you go to when you needed help?
I’m thinking registerednursern is a good source but I want to hear from yall. Please and thanks 🙏🏽
Hello, looking for people who were just admitted to Chabot's Nursing Program for this fall 2026. Curious how people are feeling about the program.
Does anyone know people currently in the program or recent graduates? I'm excited to have gotten in after some rejections from Cal State East Bay (not apart of a priority group) and from SF State's Entry level Masters program and Second Bachelors Accelerated program. Waiting to hear back from City College of San Francisco where a close friend is finishing up her 1st year and likes it but has had some issues with the program as well.
Let's discuss!
As an RN with almost 20 years of experience, I must say that it disgusts me that we continue to treat new nurses entering the workforce horribly, almost sadistically. First, we make it almost impossible for them to get a new RN residency job except for home health and at SNFs. Hiring managers at the Level I hospitals and the AI bots they create constantly reject their applications for not having the best qualifications, when in reality it's because they don't have the "right" nursing school pedigree, the "right" clinical placement, or they don't already work there, or they are not well-connected there, etc......Well, not all nurses want to begin their careers in home health or a SNF and many of them were already working in those settings for years and years as CNAs and LVNs. Then, when they do actually get a new RN job, except in maybe 5 states, we pay them terribly, as low as $28 an hour. Finally, when these new nurses step on the floor, we treat them like crap in every way possible. I don't need to go into any detail on this. So, I ask you...How can we reduce this sadistic and snobbish and elitist quality to new nursing jobs and replace it with something more supportive? I am looking at you hiring managers.........especially the sadistic ones.
As someone who hasn’t started nursing school yet (fall 2026) what would be the most efficient way to become a PA? I’m a CNA and in school now for all my pre-nursing classes. I originally wanted to pursue nursing then eventually NP and go into aesthetics… but recently “holistic medicine” or “functional medicine” has been something I’m super interested in. I plan to still go to nursing school but if I want to be a physician what is the most efficient way to do that?
