mcs1505

mcs1505 specializes in Pediatric ED.

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1. Finding a peds job as a new graduate

   mcs1505 replied to MachoNurse's topic in Pediatric

   Yes, Keep us posted :)

2. Does Ohio have really good nursing schools?

   mcs1505 replied to pumpkin1984's topic in Ohio

   If you already have a bachelors, why don't you try an accelerated program? U of Cincy has one that gets you your MSN in two years. I would assume you could fall out after 1 year with your BSN. It's worth looking into. I moved to FL to attend UFs ...

3. Is there a feeling of entitlment among new grads?

   mcs1505 replied to MesaRN's topic in General Nursing

   While I agree that new grads need to realize that they are indeed at the bottom of the totem pole, there is a difference between entitlement and pursuing your dream job. When I entered my program I knew I wanted a position in a Pediatric ER in Ohio. ...

4. ER internships or programs for new grads?

   mcs1505 replied to KR's topic in Emergency

   How'd you get your Basic certs at 16? The National Registry requires you to be at least 18 years old... Anyway. I got into a residency program in the ER at Cincinnati Childrens in Ohio. It's a year long preceptorship plus classes. They supposedly...

5. Finding a peds job as a new graduate

   mcs1505 replied to MachoNurse's topic in Pediatric

   So does Cincinnati Childrens in Ohio: they offered me a job in the ER as soon as I pass NCLEX. I came from Florida to get it. I just kept calling and asking what I needed to do. Then I traveled up there to interview.

6. Anyone applied to UF's accelerated BSN?

   mcs1505 replied to frogger15's topic in Florida

   When we got the box they explained that the ebooks were just electronic copies of the book. And they were all on one CD together. The access code is completely different than the ebook. The code just gives you access to a section of evolve's websit...

7. Anyone applied to UF's accelerated BSN?

   mcs1505 replied to frogger15's topic in Florida

   You don't need any of the ebooks. They are EXACTLY the same as the text, only on a CD. So basically you are buying two of each book when you buy the box. Ridiculous? Yes. The only way this works is if there are two of you willing to split the pr...

8. Anyone applied to UF's accelerated BSN?

   mcs1505 replied to frogger15's topic in Florida

   Sorry Ty (and anyone else) but the books (and scrubs) are taken.

9. Anyone applied to UF's accelerated BSN?

   mcs1505 replied to frogger15's topic in Florida

   You'll need at least one pair of white scrubs (two for the fall since you'll have two days of clinicals back to back). As for colored scrubs to wear to lab: I know a couple girls who only owned two pairs of colored scrubs as well. I personally had 3...

10. Anyone applied to UF's accelerated BSN?

    mcs1505 replied to frogger15's topic in Florida

    In addition to what you have already, I'd say you need: Physical Assessment, the Clinicals Skills & Techniques books, and the Med-Surg manual because they do assign readings from those books and test over the readings. Sometimes it's not covered...

11. Anyone applied to UF's accelerated BSN?

    mcs1505 replied to frogger15's topic in Florida

    I saw a couple people mentioning buying books: I was planning on selling mine to the used bookstore but if you can get them in the next couple days (before Wednesday afternoon), send me a PM and we can set something up. I'm pretty flexible on price....

12. Anyone applied to UF's accelerated BSN?

    mcs1505 replied to frogger15's topic in Florida

    http://www.amazon.com/Saunders-Comprehensive-NCLEX-RN%C2%AE-Examination-Nclex-Rn/dp/141603708X/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1240632306&sr=8-1 Saunders Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-RN® Examination Make sure it has the CD it c...

13. Anyone applied to UF's accelerated BSN?

    mcs1505 replied to frogger15's topic in Florida

    Hey guys, I'm not sure if any of you care or anything, but they sent out the emails about the football ticket lottery today and I just wanted to encourage you to enter. I didn't because I didn't like football and thought I wouldn't have the money bu...

14. Anyone applied to UF's accelerated BSN?

    mcs1505 replied to frogger15's topic in Florida

    I don't know about ya'lls program of course, but this year we had like 8 guys I think. I would think they'd probably try and admit about the same number if possible...

15. Anyone applied to UF's accelerated BSN?

    mcs1505 replied to frogger15's topic in Florida

    FYI, there is a fee associated with paying online via ISIS with a credit card. I recommend sending a check if you want to do it before you actually get on campus.