jthewood replied to starnik14's topic in Occupational
2 years of training + fellowship after vs. 4 semesters of nursing school. Also, I can do more as a nurse, including specialized training in many different disciplines. I like variety so it was a better fit for me. I graduated and passed NCLEX a month...
jthewood replied to panamama's topic in Washington DC
No problem. In response to your questions... 1. Clinicals vary depending on where you go. Mine were great, but I seem to have lucked out. I did rootations at Reston Hospital, and Fairfax Hosp. 2. My experience was fine, but you'll learn in nursing sc...
jthewood replied to panamama's topic in Washington DC
I just graduated from Marymount's 2nd degree program and can say it was comprehensive and demanding, but I think thats the same for all 2nd degree programs. I've spoken to some Mason students and they say the same for the Mason program, but it's also...
I wish I could move back in with my parents... or at least send my kids there! HA! Seriously, no-one WANTS to move back in withtheir parents, but it's the smart move. Nursing school is hard. Why make it harder. If your relationship is strong, it will...
Amen brother... I started a second degree program with a wife and two little ones at home....now I have THREE little ones at home! You will learn the definition of working hard and sacrificing time while in nursing school, but it's a temporary social...
jthewood replied to Little Flower's topic in General Nursing
To give an idea of the impact of the Nurse Ratchet role...we were required to watch the movie during our Psych nursing rotation and discuss her character. I'd seen it prior to nursing school, but I had a different perspective seeing it while taking p...
jthewood replied to joanaRN's topic in Male Students
I CAN RELATE!!! My only difference is that I got a BS in Emergency Medical Services and I've only spent 5 years in corporate, also unsatisfying. I decided against the prehospital environment once we started having kids; I think for a safety concern a...
Hi maryvu. I start at Marymount this fall and I live in NoVA. The school has a fairly high reputation and was my first choice. The area is nice, but on the expensive side. You have to be careful in the DC metro area, but no more so than common sense ...
jthewood replied to westeastcoastnurse2b's topic in Pre-Nursing
Hey westeast... I start Marymounts accelerated BSN porgram this fall. I can't wait to start. I'm really excited get back into healthcare full-time. Have you made the decision on where you're going to attend?
I don't remember if I introduced myself here. I'm starting an accelerated BSN program this fall in No. VA. I've got a BS in Health Science (Emergency Medical Services) and have worked as a medic, nurses aide and currrently work in an occupational hea...
Hey Susan9608, I couldn't help but notice the the underlying desperation in your post. You sound as if you're trapped in this job. Maybe you should take some time off and then look for a position that doesn't include working with kids. According to y...
jthewood replied to poetryeclipse's topic in Virginia
I'm just curious of two things.... 1) if you don't think the program is worth the cost, why are you in it? 2) what, in your opinion, is a good/worthwhile BSN program in the NOVA area? Thanks, Jason