VLOG NEW GRAD RN | Is West Coast University Worth it? Life updates, post graduate life.
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- Опубліковано 27 лип 2024
- Hey guys! I'm back! I decided to take a couple months off because life got so hectic. Here's a video talking about what has happened recently and my thoughts in job hunting as a new grad. Please feel free to share your own experiences as everything I talk about has been only through my own experiences.
FULL DISCLAIMER:
1. Hospitals who prefer BSN will still consider ADN degrees if they are currently working their way towards a BSN, some prefer finishing the degree within 6 months. But looking at the way things are going, a lot of hospitals prefer BSN or MSN and with a BSN, you become a more competitive candidate.
2. I mentioned that I will have loans forever, but I’m not saying go for it and take on all the loans in order to get your degree. Please consider what is best for you. I’m just here to share my experience.
3. If there is something that I mentioned incorrectly, please correct me or share your own experiences! Everything that I mention and talk about is through my own experience and doesn’t discredit other people’s experiences with their own career paths.
Thank you guys for watching! Can't wait to share more about my life as a new graduate nurse!
Congrats girl! 😊😊😊 I had watched your channel before going to WCU! Best decision ever, I am really enjoying it so far and learning so much. I start clinicals in Aug so excited! It was a tough decision for me to go back to school because I have a prior bachelor's, but I am so excited to get a BSN and become a nurse. 👏 I like that even in our science courses they implement NCLEX style questions that helps a lot. 👌 Can't wait to see the rest of your nursing journey as a new grad nurse! 😁👏
Thank you! Aww yay! So excited for your journey! I found that the NCLEX style questions helped so much when taking the NCLEX. They do a really good job at that.
Why did I begin to cry when I heard your Mom's voice telling you that you passed! Congratulations!
Congrats on graduating and everything that has happened these past few months! I’m so excited I will be starting at WCU OC in June but I can’t wait for core that’s what I’m waiting for. I can’t wait for your nursing vlogs lol
Yay! Congrats! I went to WCU OC too! DM me at Instagram @kriziaann__ and I can invite you to the school’s fb page where students ask for help about professors, classes etc
I’ve been watching most of your videos throughout your nursing journey and can’t believe you’re all done! Big congrats to you! 🥳💛 Watching your videos have helped me a lot as I prepare to take the Hesi exam next month for West Coast and I hope I pass the exam in one try and get into the school 🥺❤️
Thank you so much for your support! So happy that my videos help you guys. Good luck! You got this! 🙌🏼
Congratulations 🎉🎊 so happy for you
Congratulations! God bless and protect 🙏🏽🥰🤍
Thank you!
Congrats!!🎉
thank you!!
Damn girl you graduated so fast ! Congratulations. I am so scared to start west coast. I feel like the RN exams will be too hard
Thank you! It’s okay to feel scared as long as you believe in yourself!
Going to start in nov thanks for your vids!!!!
Yay!! Congrats!
@@nurse_krizia congrats to you and all of your accomplishments.. new home, new degree, yay!!
Yay so happy for you!! May I ask how much overall you spent on the program at west coast? & did you have a bachelors degree already before going into the nursing program?
Hey! Overall,! About ~95k with doing all pre requisites. I already had a bachelors in bio sci
// congratulations on getting engaged 💍
Congrats!!! 🥳
How far into school do you have to be to be a student nurse?
Thank you! For the student nurse position that I got, it didn't matter how far you are in the program as long as you're in nursing school.
I'm about to start the program in Jan 2022. Some stats about me: I earned GPA of 3.8 in my community college. English is not my first language, so it's a bit harder for me. I am so worried about the schedule, the loans, expenses, and time management during the program. Luckily I found your video; it gives me a bit more information about the life of WCU's students. Do you have any suggestions for freshmen like us? I would appreciate it! Thank you
Hey Truc! Thank you so much for watching! It all sounds so scary but when it comes to the schedule and time management take it day by day. I got so much anxiety worrying "what if I fail" "what if I can't get through the program" but just know that these are things that every student goes through. The fearing of failing is what motivated me to study. But also make sure to have time for yourself, there were times when I felt so stressed. Make friends and form a study group because you will have each other!
With loans and expenses, it is something to worry about because it is a lot of money. But know that once you graduate you will have a job available even if it may not be your first choice. If you do not buy a house, a car, or splurge money on big things, you will be able to handle the financial side. Just make sure to budget and be conscious of the money you spend. As of right now, loans expenses take up at least 20% of my income. If I did not have to pay for my mortgage, bills, etc, I'd be able to pay more of my bills. You can also look into scholarships online that you can apply to.
I’m a little confused. How does the ATT hold you back? Because it didn’t come in the mail right away or has to do with something else?
ATT is the approval to test. The BRN has to run a background check (in order to do this you have to do a fingerprint scan), submit a photo, and has to verify your transcripts to make sure you meet the requirements to sit for the test. It usually takes about 2 weeks but sometimes the BRN can run behind and it will end up taking a couple months. Once you get the approval to test, you can schedule for the NCLEX
Other factors to take into account is how fast your school sends out the transcripts and if you sent in everything correctly. Sometimes they have issues with your fingerprints or photos and those can delay your ATT
magnet status doesn't really mean anything special tbh. majority of good hospitals hire ADN nurses just like BSN- BSN doesn't make nurses more competitive. i've worked in several magnet and non magnet hospitals- ADN is just a common as BSN in both.
Hello! From my experience and understanding here in California, magnet hospitals often have more BSN nurses, more specialty-certified nurses, better work environments, and higher rates of nursing satisfaction than hospitals that do not have Magnet status. I’ve experienced both types of working environment and have found Magnet hospitals to have better resources that result in better patient outcomes.
Currently when applying right now for me, a majority of the requirements for new grad programs are BSN preferred. Again, this is just me sharing my experiences
@@nurse_krizia in the rest of the country it doesn’t matter, also majority of travel nurses who work in California have their ADN working in magnet hospitals.
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What happens if you don’t pass the exit exam (nclex) can you retake it??
Hey! The exit exam is different than the NCLEX. The exit exam is the last test you take at WCU that determines if you’re ready to take the NCLEX. If you don’t pass the exit exam, you don’t graduate and have to retake the term for another 10 weeks then take the exit again. If you pass the exit exam, you graduate then take the NCLEX to get your nursing license
You can retake the NCLEX if you fail but you have to wait a certain amount of time to retake the NCLEX
How long do you think it will take to pay off ur student loans? Just an estimate I applied for the school with finished GEs from community so I think tht knocked off a lot of the cost but I’m still nervous about how to pay it off but I agree like you said it’s an investment I guess I’m jst curious lol. Also do you have tips on how to save money as your going to school? U said you were a student nurse at Kaiser was there specific requirements for that?
Also your parents are so cute I love how excited they are for you. Congratulations on your license and the moving in!
Hey! Thank you so much for watching! Honestly it depends on how you want to approach it. I’ve talked to a nurse I worked with who went to WCU, made it her mission to pay off her loans in 2 years and she did. She moved back in with her parents and literally focused on paying her loans and didn’t spend any money on other things. Or you can pay it off within 10 years. After all the GEs, the estimate would be around 90k. For saving money during school, don’t spend a lot on going out/eating/ buying stuff like clothes. Tbh, I wasn’t great at saving money because most of it went into paying loans/bills. For Kaiser, there weren’t any requirements other than being a student. They do have volunteers if that is something that you’re interested in.
@@nurse_krizia Thank you for replying! Fortunately I’ve saved up some money too while being in community and currently live with family rent free so I’m blessed on that part Thank God. But ok thank you I try not to spend too much on unnecessary things. I will look into Kaiser because I do need the extra help still just so I’m not deeply in debt lol. Do you think there’s time to work still while being in school? Btw were there also scholarships that you applied to or any other aid to help w the cost?
@@veronica-uj3kv definitely take advantage of living with your parents! it helps a lot. There is still time to work during nursing school but you need to find a good balance with work and school so it can be difficult but doable. There are scholarships available but I didn't qualify due to my GPA. Check out their website and they should have more information on that.
@@veronica-uj3kv The cool thing about nursing school is that after your first nursing core term, which is fundamentals, you can apply to get a CNA license or some hospitals hire you as a CNA without a license as long as you have one semester of nursing school. It's a great way to get into a hospital and a lot of students who graduate and currently work as a CNA, get hired
How long was the exit exam and was it harder than the NCLEX?
The exit exam was 175 questions and I felt like it was harder than the NCLEX! Probably because for the NCLEX I only did 88 questions vs the exit exam where I did double the amount
@@nurse_krizia is the exit exam is part of Ati?
@@1990chula yes it’s on ati!
@@nurse_krizia what the score for it you need to pass?
@@invisiblegirl2379 you need to pass with above a 78% to qualify you ready to pass the NCLEX
What were the school hours like?
One 5 hour lecture theory in class, one 12 hour day of clinicals. Some terms you have an extra day for skills and another in class 3-4 hour class. First 2 terms expect to go to school 3-4 days a week and the rest after that, expect to go into only about twice a week