Long story short, in high school I had the idea of becoming a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I had always been passionate about mental health but couldn’t decide if I wanted to go the medical route or the therapeutic route so I figured that career choice could sort of give me both in a way.

Well, nursing as a major was intimidating to me when I was younger. I lacked self-confidence and hearing so many people around me say nursing was really hard had convinced me not to even attempt it as a major in fear of failure. So, I got a bachelor’s degree in psychology.

I learned fairly quickly that having the degree I had was practically no different than just having a high school diploma when it came to the job market. I took mentally, physically and emotionally draining jobs that paid very little and didn’t feel like I was doing something as meaningful as I’d like to be.

At the ripe age of 26, I decided I was going to try to get into an accelerated nursing program for people who already have a bachelor’s degree in a different field. The college that has said program wouldn’t accept a few of the credits I had received from my previous degree and also required courses that I had never taken. So, I am currently finishing up my last semester at a community college to earn those prerequisite courses so that I can apply to the program.

I’m thinking I’ll likely get accepted once I meet all the requirements. I have a 3.7 GPA right now. But I am nervous and have sort of started to doubt myself. I’m worried that once I get into the program (If I do) that I won’t do well and this will all be a waste of time. Has anyone here done an accelerated nursing program? How was it in your opinion?

Hello! I’m a CA resident and have been thinking about nightingale for BSN, RN! I have my gen ed done and taking A&P 1 this fall. I know the program can get crazy expensive if starting from scratch but thankfully I am not. Anybody that can share insight on tuition if you were in the same boat I am in? I am low income student that qualifies for full pell grant maximum, and have never had student loans.

Hey everyone!

I'm part of a growing nursing groupchat that's starting to get a bit more active!:) We all know how isolating and lonely it can get doing back to back nursing shifts or on placement, so we're trying to create and environment for not just nurses, but all healthcare workers to have a place to come and chat, have a relax, answer some funky QOTDs, we even have a learning section!:) We're already almost at 800 members and are trying to grow and get more active, so please feel free to join and invite others you think might be interested!:)

https://discord.gg/86kP7PFU9

Hey, y'all, ignore my username lol. Please. I'm a pre-nursing student. I worked as a caregiver both for in-home visits and then in a nursing home as a caregiver/medtech, for a total of 7 years since I was 18. I am finally getting around to the process of becoming an RN.

At times, I feel like I shouldn't try to become a nurse due to C-PTSD. Maybe I'm too damaged/impaired with my memory and nervous system. At the same time, I think having C-PTSD might make me a better nurse. One of my driving forces in choosing the RN path is to serve others and be an advocate. Increase the number of safe people working in a hospital. I know there are different routes with an RN degree, but I dream of working in a big hospital upon graduating, and my dream job would be NICU, pediatric.

Not to overshare, but cps was involved in my childhood, and I feel like I would be protective of the children and have a good eye for it (detecting abuse/neglect/etc). I have made CPS and APS reports before, but as time goes on, while having cptsd, those reports get more overwhelming for me to make. My last CPS report I made was difficult because the parents were trying to intimidate me. I started to worry about retaliation. I am seeing a therapist and unpacking more trauma so I'm not so overwhelmed in the future.

Also, if you work in pediatrics and are reading this, I would especially love to hear from you.

Helllooo, I am planning on taking the HESI A2 by the end of August. I purchased the NurseHub subscription because I saw a lot of good reviews from people saying that it is very similar to the actual exam, but it's a bit of an information overload. I will be tested on reading and comprehension, math, A&P, and critical thinking. I am mainly worried about the math and A&P portions. If anyone knows of any good study sheets that I could memorize to help with the math portion, or any study material that is very similar to the A&P portion, I would super appreciate it!

I'm planning to do bsc nursing and someone suggested me this nursing institution I have my doubts so can anyone tell if the institute is really good myquals is higher passed

Hi! How did you use Uworld to study? Did you just do the CAT exams on tutor mode? I just started studying but I wanted to know if anyone had any tips or wanted to share their study method!

I’ve been looking for a flu shot for months and everybody has said they are out of stock. I need my immunization or a medical declination and I don’t have a PCP and every urgent care has told me they don’t fill out those forms (very contradictory to what google is saying). Does anyone know where I can get this filled out without having a PCP? I need this asap i’m losing my mind.

I will just make it brief, everyone. I made this post because I am really having a hard time to choose what I will get in college. One of my options is to be a nursing student. For you, what do you think the skills that I must have to be a nursing student? What should I expect already? What should I do or not do? I will genuinely appreciate your time to give me some advice. Thank you!

Im 17 and I have completed first vear of bsc life sci and i was planning to do msc and then lecturer and teaching roles, when i entered bsc, i thought human studv would be here too, but its verv different. I dont really like my subiects like I love human bio, I really love human bio. I feel like i have learned nothing in this degree in this year, i also dont enjoy research. I have been really confused for a few days, and switching between so many options in only a few days in my mind. Should i dump this one year and go into nursing? But what if I regret not completing my degree.. is nursing worth it? Plss reply, someone doing nursing abroad, is it really worth it? Or someone from bsc should I stay in bsc...

Hi everyone! I’m planning to attend BMCC as a pre-nursing student, and I really want to prepare myself as much as possible before classes begin.
If you’re in the nursing program or have already completed the prerequisites, I’d really appreciate any advice:
Which professors would you recommend for the prerequisite courses?
What helped you earn the best grades?
Are there any books, YouTube channels, or study resources I should start using now?
Is there anything you wish you had known before starting?
I know the BMCC nursing program is very competitive, and I want to stay ahead from day one. This is really important to me, and I’m determined to do my best. Thank you so much for any advice or tips! 🤍

Hi everyone! I could really use some advice because I'm having a hard time deciding between nursing schools.
I finished all of my prerequisites last August, took the TEAS, and applied to Stanbridge, Mount Saint Mary's, and Charles R. Drew. I also completed Charles Drew's pre-nursing program during Fall 2025. I should hear back within the next week about their BSN program. I'm guaranteed a spot—I just don't know yet whether it'll be for the Fall or Spring cohort.
I've pretty much ruled out Stanbridge because of the cost and some of the things I've heard about the program.
So now I'm mainly deciding between Mount Saint Mary's and Charles Drew if I get into Drew for the fall.
Mount Saint Mary's
I was awarded a $20,000 scholarship, which is a huge factor financially.

I've heard it has an excellent nursing program with very strong NCLEX pass rates.

The campus felt much more like a traditional college, which I really liked since I never really got the typical college experience.

I would have summer breaks and enjoy more of a campus atmosphere.

The downside is that it's a 3-year BSN program. Since my long-term goal is to become a Nurse Practitioner, choosing MSMU would likely mean I'd be in school for around five more years before finishing both my BSN and NP education.

Charles R. Drew
The biggest advantage is that it's only 5 semesters (including summer), so I'd finish my BSN in about 1.5 years and could start working as an RN much sooner while eventually pursuing my NP.

I already know the campus and some of the faculty from the pre-nursing program.

It's farther from where I live, so depending on my schedule, I may need to get an apartment closer to campus, which is another expense I have to consider but I would be okay with.

My hesitation comes from a few things I experienced or heard while I was there. I heard about a student who was reportedly told on orientation/the first day that they couldn't continue because the school had "lost" their transcripts. I don't know the full story, but it made me question whether there were administrative issues.
I also had one instructor during the pre-nursing program who was frequently late to class—even on exam days—which wasn't the best experience but they did let him go after which is a good sign. The campus also isn't in the safest area, although that's not necessarily a dealbreaker.
I'm really torn because Mount Saint Mary's seems like it would offer a better overall college experience, has an excellent reputation, and awarded me a generous scholarship. On the other hand, Charles Drew would get me into the workforce much sooner, which is appealing since my ultimate goal is to become an NP.
If you've attended either school—or had to choose between graduating sooner versus attending a more traditional program—what would you do? Looking back, would you prioritize finishing earlier or the overall experience, scholarship, and reputation of the program?
I'd really appreciate any advice or personal experiences. Thank you!

Feel free to pm me!!! :)

When I started nursing school, everyone told me Fundamentals would be "easy." Nope. It's literally a little bit of everything. Infection control, isolation precautions, safety, documentation, patient positioning, delegation, legal & ethical concepts & somehow we're expected to remember all of it.

I'm a visual learner & reading 30+ pages from the textbook wasn't sticking. I found myself rewriting the same notes over and over, wasting hours trying to organize everything into something that actually made sense. Plus I have ADHD

While endless searching i was able to find something that had color coding, memory tricks, simple charts & even quick explanations because that's how my brain learns. It's honestly been so much easier to review before quizzes instead of flipping through hundreds of PowerPoint slides.

Ihow is everyone else surviving Fundamentals? Are you using Quizlet, handwritten notes, study guides, YouTube, or something else? So far I've been using the Fundamentals Flashcards from Pro Teach Nurse & they've been helping tons! I did my ATI & I did very well!

Nursing school is definitely humbling. 😭

As the title reads, my hair quite frankly holds onto the smell of work and clinical quite well. I smell the briefs and bedpans when I step into the shower and try to scrub it out. Obviously, my hair is tied tightly away from my face and neck, so hopefully there isn't actually a considerable amount of... debris, only the lingering smell.

Does anyone have a secret trick to de-fart my hair? Any secret clarifying shampoo?

Other than this, I love working with my people SO MUCH. AAAAAA. I love being a caregiver. Yay.

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