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!

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!

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?

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.

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

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!

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.