Madison09

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1. how old were you when you decided to become a nurse?

   Madison09 replied to bridezillatobe's topic in General Nursing

   I started my pre-reqs when i was 24 and started nursing school when i was 25.

2. When you have students on the floor...

   Madison09 replied to NightOwl0624's topic in General Nursing

   I am currently a student and that would never have happened in our program. Our instructor did meds one on one with each of us and we had to make sure to check and recheck. That is unbelievable.

3. Accelerated Nursing Program @ Stony Brook Question :)

   Madison09 replied to ifoundnemo's topic in New York

   All supporting documents are used for both applications - so you only need to do one set of references, essay and transcripts. All you have to do is submit the two applications - I believe the appln deadline for the 2 year is Jan 10. Good Luck apply...

4. Things Patients Have Taught Me NOT To Do

   Madison09 replied to Trixxy's topic in Humor

   I absolutely love this thread:) Never have your pacemaker recharged under consious sedation and go home the same day and then drink heavily for the next three days and wonder why you end up back at the ER due to severe dehydration.

5. Accelerated Nursing Program @ Stony Brook Question :)

   Madison09 replied to ifoundnemo's topic in New York

   I did not take intro to nursing - I took statistics and the group theory course. You really should try to apply to both programs - I really wanted the one year when I applied and I am so happy that I am now in the two year - the way in which they r...

6. Stony Brook 2 year program

   Madison09 replied to Madison09's topic in New York

   It is a long waiting game - I didnt get my acceptance letter until mid-march:) But it was worth the wait.

7. Accelerated Nursing Program @ Stony Brook Question :)

   Madison09 replied to ifoundnemo's topic in New York

   I applied to both programs last year. I am currently in the 2 year program which I absolutely love. But from what I hear both programs are awesome. Last year when I applied to both I heard from the 1 year around mid january and then the 2 year in ...

8. Accelerated Nursing Program @ Stony Brook Question :)

   Madison09 replied to ifoundnemo's topic in New York

   Hi I am currently in the two year program nursing at stony brook. I applied to both the one year and the two year program and I know what you guys are going through it is a nail biting experience - but it is so worth it - when you get in. I am havi...

9. Stony Brook 2 year program

   Madison09 replied to Madison09's topic in New York

   I have heard that both programs are very tough. I feel ready for it. My job is very understanding of me being in school. It is a give and take relationship - so we will see. I am so ready to start!!!!! Tomorrow is the day!

10. Stony Brook 2 year program

    Madison09 replied to Madison09's topic in New York

    Kamyrn2007 - thanks so much for the times - very helpful - I am hoping I get clinicals on thursday - I work on the weekends - and I dont want to give it up. So we will see - Orientation is only one day away!!!! I want to know what books we need. ...

11. Stony Brook 2 year program

    Madison09 replied to Madison09's topic in New York

    You are lucky, because when I called they would never tell me. Did they tell you times for classes Did they say when clinicals would be? I am very excited to start as well.

12. Stony Brook 2 year program

    Madison09 replied to Madison09's topic in New York

    Congrats on your acceptance. There hasnt been any prior orientation, everyone goes on thursday. I am excited to start. Stony brook has not really given much information. I want to know the schedule and what books we need. Only 2 more days!!!!

13. Can I get into Nursing school with a 3.47 overall GPA?

    Madison09 replied to Back2Nursing09's topic in General Students

    I think it depends on the school you want to go to. Some look at the overall person and other schools just look at the grades. But either way you should go for it.

14. Stony Brook 2 year program

    Madison09 replied to Madison09's topic in New York

    I start in the fall and I am not sure what my overall expenses are going to be. I am going to try to work part-time during school. The 2 year program is a BSN. I am going for my BSN because I would like to go back to school in the future for my ma...

15. Buying Textbooks online?

    Madison09 replied to crazytonurse's topic in Pre-Nursing

    International editions I have found are harder to sell. You are better off going with a US edition.