Spring 2012 UH Manoa BSN Applicants

U.S.A. Hawaii

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So who else is anxious to hear back from the nursing dept!

Our first orientation is tentatively scheduled for December 9 and the second one is tentatively on Jan 4 or 5. I was speaking with someone I just met who is finishing up her last semester and she totally recommended asking others about professors so your help is awesome! Thank you going2BaNurse2014! I don't know anyone who is currently in the BSN program but am excited to meet everyone.

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For those who need to get their titers, if you go to DLS and pay cash up front, I think they'll give you a 50% discount. I had insurance, but wasn't sure it would cover the test, so I paid cash up front. It should cost ~$60-$100 depending upon what titers you need. I didn't need them all, so my bill was

Speaking of books, try to find out what books you'll need early and order them online to save some money. Amazon and Barnes and Noble are great. Since you'll be under time constraints, I wouldn't suggest buying used books online, as vendors tend to use media mail to ship out to Hawaii, which can take longer than 1 month to get here. I bought most of my books new and some used and saved about $200 off the bookstore price. If your cohort is using the same books as ours, you'll initially need Potter & Perry, Edelman, Cherry, the APA book, and the Mosby's DVDs; and Jarvis by the third week. Some quiz answers can be found in the patho book, so you might want that early, too. Honestly, though, I haven't opened the patho book that much and I've done okay so far in patho, so I'm on the fence about that one. It's a great reference, but a pretty pricey investment, so it's up to you. As long as you have the other books from the start, you'll do okay. Midsemester, you'll need Davis and Curren. I didn't open the culture book. As far as the other books go, they'll probably collect dust during the first semester.

If you can, get the Littmann stethascope. It'll make listening to heart sounds much easier.

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Yeah I bought the patho book, the APA book and another book from amazon, the rest I bought from the bookstore... the good thing is that you will use the books throughout the program. ratemyprofessor.com is helpful for choosing your instructor too. I kinda chose mine blindly but I got really lucky :)

I didn't know anyone in the previous semesters either but have managed to meet a few and they help with picking professors. I can't believe its almost time for 2nd semester! It goes by so fast!

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[Hi, going2BaNurse2014. I think I know who you might be, and you probably know who I am. Nice to see you here!]

Yes, I don't think you can go wrong with the profs for the first semester. They all have their strengths. Overall, it's been an enjoyable experience--albeit a sleep-deprived one.

(Just noticed my spelling error for "stethoscope". Can we edit?)

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SNSWTR, thanks for your encouragement and advice now and during the application process. It really helps to hear from those that have already gone through the experience. How is school going and balancing with your family? I will be in the same boat as I too have a ton of kids.

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Correction: I have 3 white UH scurb tops and 3 hunter green scrub pants all size extra small for sale for $10 each. Let me know if you are interested.

Mahalo :)

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See you next month Mireille, Keala, and jujubees. I FINALLY got my acceptance letter in the mail today! Forwarding mail takes forever. Either way, I am so excited and I can't wait to start.

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Congratulations gocards! Hope to finally meet everyone at orientation.

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Congrats gocards! Try send them back your letter of intent ASAP if you can so that you will get your health requirement paperwork in the email soon. Getting all that done seems quite overwhelming and time consuming...

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Yay gocards! Did you guys sign up for cpr class? If so which day?!

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I have CPR from red cross...does that even count? Any idea?

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You should check with them to make sure you have the exact one they want just in case! If not you can jus sign up with uhm (best part, it's freeeeee!!!)

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