ShelbyP

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1. Traveling instead of working. advice?

   ShelbyP replied to birdie22's topic in General Nursing

   Go, but be smart about going. Be open to the possibility of coming back (early) for a great job. I believe you are still eligible for a ticket through STA travel, a student travel company. I have bought all of my abroad tickets through them and they ...

2. OB Project Help!

   ShelbyP replied to shellie12's topic in General Nursing

   In my nutrition class (a pre-req for the nursing program), I read some statistics about weight and obesity in America. Apparently, a number of childbearing-aged women are overweight and there are some interesting studies about how this relates to pre...

3. Wedding Band Tattoo

   ShelbyP replied to Ddestiny's topic in General Nursing

   I'm sure if anyone has a problem, you could always throw on a plain solid band over it...even if it just costs a couple bucks and you only wear it for work, clinicals, what have you. In my program tatoos are supposed to be covered. Rings (and all jew...

4. Human Growth & Development class offered online during summer...

   ShelbyP replied to OnaTrek's topic in General Nursing

   I took developmental psych (through the lifespan) entirely on-line last summer through Foothill College (Los Altos, CA). I thought it was pretty easy and took a lot less time than if I had taken the class in a classroom. Yes, there were written assig...

5. chickenpox immunity

   ShelbyP replied to rnto?'s topic in General Nursing

   Had the chicken pox when I was in elementary school. Recently had titers drawn for nursing school (MMR, Varicella, HepB). My Varicella was low and I will likely need the vaccine as a booster even though I had them (all over my body :)) when I was a k...

6. Please Help Me Decide Which Program to Attend (Deadline Approaching)

   ShelbyP replied to starmickey03's topic in General Nursing

   Well, CONGRATS to you! That is awesome to have so many choices. Yes, it seems like you and other readers know that the cheaper, more flexible option is what would best suit you right now. My advice is to find some nurses in your town (assuming that's...

7. Bachelor's RN or Masters?

   ShelbyP replied to NursieN's topic in General Nursing

   From the research I've done, you will need time in the field before being accepted to an associate's to master's bridge program. On the other hand, you will be able to get your bachelor's right away -- I have even seen on-line programs for that. So, ...

8. ProCPR

   ShelbyP replied to DaFreak71's topic in General Nursing

   If you need a BLS CPR, you can go to this website http://www.onlineaha.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=main.home and find someone in your area to do the manikin skills test. As far as I know, it's completely legit. The person in my area who offers the skill...

9. Canadian New Grad Looking for work in San Jose CA-HELP

   ShelbyP replied to monlee's topic in General Nursing

   I don't want to shoot down your hopes, but I know lots of new grads in the San Jose area who did their clinicals (i.e., know people and have connections) at South Bay hospitals who are not getting hired. Nurses in the Bay Area are some of the highest...

10. Will "doula" on a resume hurt me?

    ShelbyP replied to bluemorningglory's topic in Ob/Gyn

    The job of a nurse, in my opinion, is to advocate for her patient. The more educated you are, the more you've seen, the more you know of both the medical and non-medical approach, the better you will be able to that. Just because your patient is in a...

11. SF State or Dominican University of California for nursing?

    ShelbyP replied to CollegeGirl22's topic in California

    You can look up past statistics about NCLEX pass-rates at both schools. If you are a hard-worker and study for the NCLEX, I'm sure you'll pass after an education at either university. I would base your decision on other factors, cost being one of the...

12. Ohsu accelerated student opinions

    ShelbyP replied to hellomellow's topic in Oregon

    Hi, Zazzialex- Congrats! I think you should feel happy about the wait-list; it's obviously a competitive and impacted program. After I saw your message, I went down to the mailbox and I, too, received the letter explaining I'm on the wait-list. It's...

13. OHSU Accelerated BSN orientation

    ShelbyP replied to ceschuft's topic in General Students

    Congratulations, Lab Rat! That is awesome! Did you apply anywhere else? Are you definitely going to accept at OHSU? All the best to you! That is fantastic! -Shelby

14. The Impossible Quiz

    ShelbyP replied to cherrybreeze's topic in General Nursing

    I don't want to spoil the fun.......... ....but...... if you get stuck and want to know the "right" answers: http://geekpagan.com/impossiblequiz.htm

15. FREE TUITION - FREE BSN - University of Arizona

    ShelbyP replied to nursing123098's topic in Arizona

    Just got the email! Tucson, here I come! I am so very grateful for the opportunity to attend the University of Arizona and to have secured a sponsored position at my first choice hospital, University Medical Center!!!!! Best of luck to all of you out...