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barleynhopsBSN specializes in Med/Surg.


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  1. BA to BSN prerequisites

    Email the instructor before the first class and let him/her know that you want to add Bio 112 once there is room. Show up to class and introduce yourself to the instructor and be involved in the class. People always drop after the first class or two ...
  2. Bachelor's degree in Philosophy, where do I start?

    You will need any bachelors degree plus pre-reqs for an ABSN program. I would start by taking Biology or A&P while you figure out the specific pre-reqs for the nursing schools you want to apply to. It can be overwhelming having to start from scra...
  3. where are the correct heart sounds?

    The way I learned it was this mnemonic: "Al Pacino Takes Medication." Aortic, Pulmonary, Tricuspid, and Mitral. Aortic 2nd intercostal R sternal border Pulmonary 2nd intercostal L sternal Tricuspid: 4th L sternal Mitral: 5th L midclavicular
  4. Should I stay or should I go now?

    I would recommend getting the job as a student nurse tech. Perhaps take out a private loan to help tide you and your family over until you graduate. I was a student nurse tech while in school and was amoung the first to get a job as an RN after gradu...
  5. Pearson Vue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 2

    PVT trick worked for me. Took the NCLEX yesterday from 11am-1pm. Got home around 130pm and had the good pop up using the PVT. This morning at around 9am I had my name and RN license number on the Oregon BON webpage. Good luck everyone the PVT works!
  6. What did you struggle with most in nursing school?

    If you have time before you start nursing school you might consider becoming a CNA (if you do not already have a job in healthcare). The reason for this is two fold. First, you will be more comforatable during your clinicals. For many nursing student...
  7. Undershirt for scrubs?

    Underarmor makes nice synthetic tops. They have a few shirts that have a high neck. They are not as high as a turtle neck but might be enough to cover your tat. If you can only find the long sleeve shirt wth the high neck you can always cut the sleev...
  8. No waiting lists?

    Admission to RN schools in Oregon is very competitive and based on grades and other criteria not waiting lists. Check out the OCNE community colleges which all have similar admission requirements. Also, any of the BSN programs such as: Linfield OHSU...
  9. New grads: what did you do with your notes from nursing school?

    I throw my notes away after every class. If I want to look something up it is easier to look it up online or in a book rather then my notes.
  10. NG jobless for 8 months, is there hope?

    Sorry to hear you are still looking for a job =( Have you also been applying to SNFs?
  11. Canker Sores.. ouch!!!

    I got canker sores all the time until switching to a Sodium lauryl sulfate free tooth paste such as Tom's Toothpaste. Now a very rarely get cankers. I hope this helps.
  12. Science/Math isn't your thing, but you're doing it

    I can relate. I always hated science and math when in high school and college. I avoided both and got BA because math were difficult for me. 5 years later, still scared of science and math but wanting to become a nurse I started college again with ba...
  13. Am I crazy?

    You guys dont be scared of the micro class. It is not hard to get an A and it is really interesting stuff. He gives you a detailed outline and if you go over that and attend class you can get an A pretty easily.
  14. Accelerated program at Linfield

    I walk or ride my bike to school also 90% of the time. However, for clinical the school expects you to have a car. Sometime you are at clinical sites by yourself so you cant carpool with other students and the bus may not be reliable when you have to...
  15. Accelerated program at Linfield

    Since the curriculum hasn't changed for this summer I am assuming the books will be the same as the last several years. The professor for the first class should email you soon with enough time to buy the books online in time for class. If you buy the...