whitehat

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1. Struggling no experience NP need guidance

   whitehat replied to KRNNP1123's topic in NP

   Start seeking a better position with more support/nicer people to work with while you are there learning. Don't be afraid to stand up for yourself against these bullies. You didn't get this far being an idiot, you can and will learn how to do this jo...

2. Issues applying to BON as a UK resident

   whitehat replied to ScottishNurse22's topic in Pennsylvania

   Try contacting your local politician's office where you will be moving in PA. Try looking up local Committee Persons, Senator's, Local Representatives. They have helped me with licencing issues in the past. Seems the PA BON is understaffed and backlo...

3. Is it too late for me?

   whitehat replied to Kimba819's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Please don't give up on your dream. If you look at my old posts you will see that I had an undergraduate GPA of 2.29! I have been taking my pre-requisites for the past 2 1/2 years while working at a job I hate and was accepted into an accelerated BSN...

4. New Student Needs Help w/ Shoes!

   whitehat replied to marie2000's topic in Uniform/Gear

   I am starting school in September and have just purchased a pair of Easy Spirit AP1 white leather walking shoes. I have a pair of these from before and they are super comfortable & lightweight. I just want to start off with something that I know ...

5. Friends Hospital Philadelphia

   whitehat replied to Doog's topic in Pennsylvania

   I worked for Friends back in 1997-1998 as a secretary for one of the psychiatrists. I don't know about how they treat their nurses. My pay was decent and I loved the nice grounds there, they have a beautiful garden and landscaping. I remember the caf...

6. Single Mom Starting Over....

   whitehat replied to ecf1972's topic in Pennsylvania

   Holy Family University has a program for a BSN that can be done at night and on weekends. I did my prerequisites at Community College of Philadelphia at night and on the weekends while working full time. Most of them I could take in the northeast, bu...

7. Scrubs for tall women

   whitehat replied to PeachyERNurse's topic in Uniform/Gear

   I just posted this on another thread, but I just found http://www.mainelyscrubs.com where you can order your own custom inseam up to 37" for an extra 3 dollars.

8. Extra-long scrubs - know of any online vendors?

   whitehat replied to homesteadlite's topic in Uniform/Gear

   I just found http://www.mainelyscrubs.com they will let you pick your inseam up to 37" for an extra 3 dollars. I haven't ordered from them yet, but am going to give them a try as I am 5'10" and need at least a 35" inseam.

9. Accepted Temple U Accelerated BSN

   whitehat replied to whitehat's topic in Pennsylvania

   I did really lousy for my undergrad (2.29 GPA!) long story, switched majors a few times and had to withdraw due to a near fatal car accident. Anyway this was over 16 years ago. For my prerequisites I have a 4.0 for 7 classes done within the last 2 ye...

10. Accepted Temple U Accelerated BSN

    whitehat replied to whitehat's topic in Pennsylvania

    Hey thats great!!! Drexel was my first choice but they turned me down. I spoke with Temple yesterday and they said that I will receive a letter soon. Now I am having cold feet! I feel like I am getting married or something. I guess I will be marrie...

11. Accepted Temple U Accelerated BSN

    whitehat posted a topic in Pennsylvania

    I was called last week and accepted into the accelerated BSN program at Temple University starting in the fall of 2008! This is after I already made my decision to go to Holy Family University and was all set to go, did not need to do another thing ...

12. Temple Interview

    whitehat replied to whitehat's topic in Pennsylvania

    The interview was a group interview. This was for the accelerated BSN program. There were only 7 of us there (I believe 12 were scheduled). I was told that they only accept about 10 students out of around 90 applicants, although they were trying to g...

13. Accepted to CCP Fall 2008

    whitehat replied to cache529's topic in Pennsylvania

    Hey good for you! It's a good feeling to be accepted. I was accepted to Holy Family University for the fall of 2008 but am awaiting a reply from Temple University now. Everyday I check the mailbox. I am taking my prerequisites at CCP. If Temple is a ...

14. Temple Interview

    whitehat posted a topic in Pennsylvania

    I have an interview with Temple University for their Accelerated BSN program for the Fall 2008. Anyone have any ideas on what to expect? The interview is scheduled for an hour and 1/2 with one of the nursing instructors. I hate interviews!

15. Accepted Holy Family University

    whitehat posted a topic in Pennsylvania

    Just wanted to let you all know that I have been accepted to Holy Family University for the Fall 2008 program as a transfer student. I am still waiting to hear from Temple for their second degree accelerated BSN and will go there if I get in. I am r...