mattsgirl

mattsgirl has 8 years experience and specializes in Geriatrics, Home health care.

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1. Reality Check Needed for BSN Student

   mattsgirl replied to mattsgirl's topic in Student Assist

   Thanks to everyone who replied! Summer has come and gone, and I appealed my case. They let me retake my class,which I am in currently, with a new cohort. I like my new cohort better than my previous one, too which is a plus! I felt sorry for myself...

2. Reality Check Needed for BSN Student

   mattsgirl replied to mattsgirl's topic in Student Assist

   They said I MAY be able to retake it on a space available basis. I have to write a letter to the commitee and plead my case. They have room for new students and there are no promises for those that need to retake a class.

3. Reality Check Needed for BSN Student

   mattsgirl posted a topic in Student Assist

   Hi everyone, I am a first year BSN student at a private college. I really need advice, so please bear with me! This is my last semester for my first year. All was well, and then I got very ill at the start of the 2nd semester. I had to have surgery...

4. You will still have to wipe butts even as a NURSE !

   mattsgirl replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Students

   I agree. I wish my fellow students would see it that way. They complain and ***** that they have to see or smell bodily fluids. A couple of them gagged audibly while with patients. I know, I know. It's terrible behavior.

5. You will still have to wipe butts even as a NURSE !

   mattsgirl replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Students

   You are so right. At my first clinical, I was in awe of the CNA that I was shadowing and wouldn't dream of bossing her around.After all, she was showing me the ropes and I had so much respect for her and her techniques. Any new nursing student that c...

6. You will still have to wipe butts even as a NURSE !

   mattsgirl replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Students

   during my first clinical, we didn't delegate anything- we followed the techs around and wiped,cleaned,fed...the works. How else are we supposed to learn? I love doing all that hands on care, but some of my fellow students complained that they shouldn...

7. Anyone Applying to PLU?

   mattsgirl replied to seattlerainsun's topic in General Students

   Hi! Just wanted to say good luck and congrats on getting into PLU nursing school! I am a junior in the BSN program, finishing up my first year. I'm the oldest one in my cohort (I'm 39) and there are 38 students in my class. I LOVE the teachers there ...

8. Need advice on becoming a nurse w/BA in liberal arts - living in Seattle

   mattsgirl replied to seattlerainsun's topic in Washington

   I would also like to add that if you enter into a Masters program with a liberal arts degree, pre-reqs will take at least a year, if you go to school full time. I am starting the BSN program at PLU here in washington, and those pre-reqs took me almos...

9. Pacific Lutheran University PLU BSN

   mattsgirl replied to WANurse123's topic in Washington

   I got into the program. There is a good chance I'll be starting in the fall. I am definately in for the Spring 2009 program. I am very excited.

10. Pacific Lutheran University PLU BSN

    mattsgirl replied to WANurse123's topic in Washington

    I don't think they have a preference over current students vs. transfer students. I am a transfer student, as are most of the folks in my upcoming class. Did they tell you that they prefer current PLU students?

11. Pacific Lutheran University PLU BSN

    mattsgirl replied to WANurse123's topic in Washington

    WANurse123: Not sure. They said that they are continuing to notify people this week and next week. I would call them! Also, I have not received an email from PLU SON, in case you were wondering about that. Have you applied anywhere else?

12. Pacific Lutheran University PLU BSN

    mattsgirl replied to WANurse123's topic in Washington

    lute2b and WANurse123, Just to clarify, I got admitted to PLU formally a month ago, and got a phone call from the director of PLU SON three days ago, informing me that I have been admitted to the nursing school. I haven't received anything via mail f...

13. Pacific Lutheran University PLU BSN

    mattsgirl replied to WANurse123's topic in Washington

    Congrats Allison! It will be great to meet you. I too, am crossing my fingers for WANurse 123...the road is long to get into a nursing program. I know I almost gave up at one point. When did you apply to UW? I applied this year and last year. I canno...

14. Nursing School Acceptance Letters for this FALL

    mattsgirl replied to GGT1's topic in Pre-Nursing

    After waiting what has seemed like forever, today I got notified that I am IN for the BSN program at PLU this fall. SO EXCITED! Good luck to everyone. Hang in there!!

15. How mant times have you applied?

    mattsgirl replied to MedicalNerd's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I have applied 4 times. I just got a call today from PLU school of nursing here in Washington- I am finally accepted! So very excited.