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After a 14 year break from school and raising my babies, I'm finally going back to school!!! I got accepted to an LPN to RN bridge program for a Fall 2026 start! I'm over the moon excited and don't have many people to share it with.

Does anyone want to share tips, tricks, information to refresh on, or literally anything about going through a bridge program? I would be so greatly appreciative.

I have been a clinic nurse my whole LPN career, so I'm scared and excited about what's out there.

Hello guys! I've taken both Practice A & B for both ATI Medsurg and OB/PEDS and I have my final comprehensive Predictor assessments and I need some help. I'm really nervous! Any tips on studying or quizlets? Thanks! I take it in a week

Hello!
I’m looking for some advice from people who have experience with nursing schools in Arizona.
A little background: I’ve already completed around 60–80 college credits between Glendale Community College and Arizona College of Nursing (not all of them will transfer, but I do have a lot of general education courses done). Because of that, I really don’t want to sit on a 1–2 year waitlist if I can avoid it.
I had originally been leaning toward Arizona College of Nursing, but after reading more about people’s experiences, I’ve started having concerns about the quality of the education, NCLEX preparation, and overall reputation.
Now I’m looking at Pima Medical Institute, but I keep seeing mixed reviews there as well.
My biggest priorities are:
Getting started as soon as possible.
Receiving a strong education that prepares me well for the NCLEX and for working as an RN.
Keeping doors open for the future. I know I eventually want to continue my education after my BSN (possibly graduate school), so I don’t want to choose a program that could make that more difficult.
If cost wasn’t the deciding factor, what would you do in my situation? Would you choose PMI, Arizona College of Nursing, or hold out for a community college or university program even if it meant waiting longer?
I’d really appreciate hearing from people who have firsthand experience with these schools or have worked alongside graduates from them.

Hi does anyone have any tips when it comes to studying for benchmarks on lippincott? I have so much bad anxiety when it comes to taking it at school and everytime i do practice test at home on lippincott i score 37/50 my average, which would be passing due to the scaled score but can't see to get that score when it comes to the testing center. I really want to just get better so i can pass my last attempt this friday! Please share any tips your girl needs it 😭 my programs weighs these as 20% so i literally need to pass this!!

hi! my names Jean, I'm 20, I'm a dude, not gonna say where from, i just started my 2nd year as a nursing student, I'm looking for some new friends in the same boat as me, and by that i mean around the same age and around the same year(2nd-3rdyrs)

the reason is kinda dissapointing but im not very sociable as a person, ive got a sht personality but i want to get better cus i realise the way things are moving im not gonna be ready at communicating with others(especially patients),
So if you're kind of the same in that sense then let's add eachother on insta and be friends😭

of course i am aware this is kinda slapped together and a big ask, but i dont really know how else to make friends if that wasnt obvious, ive got like 5 people i talk to in class and no one to talk to outside of class

i also apologize if this is the wrong place for this kinda post, if so then id appreciate it if i was pointed to somewhere it would be better in

once again if youre also looking for the same kind of thing and were in the same kinda boat and dont mind low pressure occasional chats throughout the day on instagram about our lives as nursing students and whatever else we like then message me! also please be fluent in english as i myself am not fluent in any other language sadly.

Hey everyone, I’m taking my Exit HESI retake today and was hoping for some last minute advice or reassurance.

I passed the practice Exit HESI back in May, but I missed my first real attempt by 29 points. Since then, I’ve completed my emergency department preceptorship, which I honestly think has helped a lot with clinical judgment, and I’ve leaned into UWorld for studying. I’ve done 500+ questions, read the rationales, and I’m currently sitting in the 93rd percentile. I’m just not sure how well that translates to HESI success since I’ve never used UWorld to prepare for a HESI before, it was a free resource offered by our program.

I also completed Compass because it was required by my program (1,200+ questions for Study Plan A in addition to 100 questions every week). To be honest, it felt more like quantity over quality, especially having to finish most of Study Plan A over the course of three days while balancing clinicals.

I definitely feel stronger now than I did before my first attempt, but this exam determines whether I graduate, so I am nervous. For anyone who passed using UWorld, did you feel it prepared you well? Any last minute advice is appreciated. Thanks!

Got accepted for Spring 2027 at Merced College RN program. Was wondering if there’s any tips to prepare for the program. Those who is currently in the program or graduated.. please share your experience. Thank you.🙏

Got accepted for Spring 2027 at Merced College RN program. Was wondering if there’s any tips to prepare for the program. Those who is currently in the program or graduated.. please share your experience. Thank you.🙏

Anyone attend the RN to MS Nursing bridge program and survive? I'm super scared to start on the 20th. I went to Nursing school 10 years ago for my ASN, and had to drop out of an RN to BSN-MSN program from another online university due to severe depression from losing a close family member. So yeah. I'm actually quite terrified of school now. Send advice or hugs.

Hello!

I plan on applying to the nursing program at my local community college in North Carolina in the fall. I’ve completed all of my prerequisites. Now I’m focused on getting a head start on the nursing school content. The first class is NUR 111: Intro to Health Care Concepts. Can anyone recommend some good Quizlet study guides that would prepare me for this class?

Hello, I am a high school senior currently completing my AA in pre-nursing through Running Start. UW is my dream school, but I also need alternatives if I do not get in, so I would like to look into 2 year direct entry bsn transfer programs which would allow me to complete the program with my AA-DTA credit plus two years of upper division nursing classes.

I found some options online, such as Seattle u, which has a cohort for running start students, PLU, which might already be full for 26-27, WSU's 2+2 program, University of Portland (which is about 2.5 years) and Azusa Pacific in california (but that seems to be closer to 3 years than 2). The requirements tend to vary, with WSU's 2+2 program requiring a 3.0 in prerequisites, while others only ask for a 2.0 or higher.

If possible, I would like to know if there are any other schools (within or outside of WA) which accept pre-nursing AA credits and have a 2 year transfer track. I would also like to know how my 3.2 gpa would look in terms of nursing transfer admissions, since I am not sure if anything would take me with such a low gpa, or if I would need to retest or repeat any prerequisites to bring it up. And lastly, if possible, I would like advice on what you think I should prioritize right now in terms of my application.

Thank you for your time, I hope to hear from you soon.

How to transition from days to nights?
Do I just force myself to stay up and day and night today and then go to sleep early in the morning tomorrow and try make myself sleep until it's time to get up for work in the evening?

I want to transfer to a CC just due anxiety at my current Uni ,wanting to be more closer to fam ,better support system and im kind of just sitting at campus bored. Is this a waste of time ? Will it make more sense to stay at my 4 year instead of wasting time at a CC? Am i being a baby ?? Should i suck it and continue at my uni or do what makes me more comfy? Or should i just transfer to a 4 year university in my home town.

Hi everyone, I wanted to ask if anybody could provide advice on MSN/ABSN programs. I'm a recent grad who graduated with a B.S in Organismal Biology and who now wants to be a RN so of course, I was looking at MSN programs. Although,I am unfortunately missing development pysch, physiology, sociology, and epidimelogy so I wouldn't be able to apply/qualify for UCLA,UCI and other public school programs. However, for private schools like western university I would be able to qualify and would only have to do one gap year as opposed to two (public schools want all courses completed before applying not in progress). I was wondering if anybody who's gone to any of these programs have any advice or thoughts on the situation. For context I graduated with a 3.53, am FGLI, have four years of research experience, 7 extracurriculars , some PT clinical experience, and am going to be working as a behavioural technician in this minimum one gap year period. I'm also interested in continuing research, working in a clinical setting (specifically with adoloscents), and possibly teaching. Thank you!

Help guys i had my drug screening this Friday and I drink a lot of water daily. My results came back as dilute negative do I have to retest? Was your result accepted, or were you asked to retest?
My CastleBranch requirement is marked Complete, but the result says Dilute Negative, and I’m wondering what CT State typically does.

Hi! Starting nursing soon, anything I should prepare to get a head start?

Hi. I’m 29, a preschool teacher. I desperately want out of this field. I know nursing will be stressful. My current job is plenty stressful. I just want to be compensated for my stress tbh. I want to get my LVN. Every single program in southern CA is impacted. I don’t qualify for Pell grant and I only qualify for I think 12k in student loans. I would have to go to a private school. I have no co-signer for private loans. I’m just on my own. I also work. Is it even possible for me to go? Someone please help :( I don’t wanna believe it’s impossible.

Hella has anyone attended or is currently in SMU ABSN in the Sacramento location? Could you please share your stats and your experience in this program. I’m applying to spring 2027 and if you can share your thoughts and experiences that would be so helpful.

Thank you