KateBSNRN

KateBSNRN has 3 years experience and specializes in Telemetry, Perioperative.

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1. Accelerated BSN in NYC

   KateBSNRN replied to imane1999's topic in New York

   it appears that the accelerated nursing programs are highly competitive. What advice would you give a person who would be applying to this type of program as a second degree and has absolutely no ties to the healthcare profession? Volunteering??

2. Accelerated BSN in NYC

   KateBSNRN replied to imane1999's topic in New York

   oh great. Thank you so much!

3. I need some CRNA school advice

   KateBSNRN replied to KateBSNRN's topic in SRNA

   Am I better to retake undergrad courses? Or should I start with graduate level courses (anatomy & physiology, pharmacology, pathophysiology etc.) to prove I can do the work? This is something I really want to do, but unfortunetly my undergrad gpa...

4. Accelerated nursing programs VS. 2 and 4 year degree programs.

   KateBSNRN replied to KateBSNRN's topic in ADN/BSN

   He's applying to SUNY Stonybrook. 12 month program that he will finish with a BS in nursing. So from there, he can go back for his MSN? That's pretty cool. He obviously want to get experience first. I am just not sure on cost of this program? Does an...

5. Accelerated BSN in NYC

   KateBSNRN replied to imane1999's topic in New York

   Does anyone know the cost of SUNY Stonybrook's BS accelerated nursing program? the 12 month one?

6. Accelerated nursing programs VS. 2 and 4 year degree programs.

   KateBSNRN replied to KateBSNRN's topic in ADN/BSN

   ...my husband already has a bachelor's degree in criminal justice. He is taking his nursing prerquisites now for the program(A & P I & II, CHEMISTRY, MICROBIOLOGY, AND BIOLOGY) and will be applying for a 12 month accelerated nursing program. ...

7. I need some CRNA school advice

   KateBSNRN replied to KateBSNRN's topic in SRNA

   one quick question....I was told by one of the CRNA's I work with that a cheaper CRNA school is more competitive. Is that true? It seems to me that more expensive programs carry quite a reputation too so, aren't they competitive as well? I was search...

8. I need some CRNA school advice

   KateBSNRN replied to KateBSNRN's topic in SRNA

   Thank you to everyone for all your excellent and honest advice. It is greatly appreciated. Good luck to all of you! -Kate

9. I need some CRNA school advice

   KateBSNRN replied to KateBSNRN's topic in SRNA

   Do I just go and buy a GRE study book, study from that and then take test? AND....I plan on retaking A & P I & II, taking a chem, and retaking microbiology. Should I take them at a college/university or can I take them at a community college?...

10. Accelerated nursing programs VS. 2 and 4 year degree programs.

    KateBSNRN replied to KateBSNRN's topic in ADN/BSN

    Thank you 02nurse for helping me and answering my question correctly. And I also noticed you had less than 1 years nursing experience yet you answered appropriately to the question being asked. AMAZING! Thank you again for your help.

11. I need some CRNA school advice

    KateBSNRN replied to KateBSNRN's topic in SRNA

    Thank you so much for your great advice. I actually struggled with A & P in my freshman year. So I guess I should retake them. I currently work in the OR which I can also get certified (CNOR) equivalent to icu's CCRN. Is it worth it for me to sta...

12. GRE vs. MAT

    KateBSNRN posted a topic in Post Graduate

    if given a choice, which do you prefer to take GRE or MATs??

13. Accelerated nursing programs VS. 2 and 4 year degree programs.

    KateBSNRN posted a topic in ADN/BSN

    what are your thoughts on an accelerated nursing program? are they considered just as good to the job market to become a nurse through an accelerated nursing program vs a bachelor or associate degree program? My husband currently has his bachelor deg...

14. You know your shift is going to be INSANELY busy when...

    KateBSNRN replied to abbaking's topic in Humor

    you talk to your patient about updating his DNR status, and he chuckles as he writes to you "IF CPR FAILS, CALL IT QUITS" and you know then and there your days doesn't get any better than that!

15. You know your shift is going to be INSANELY busy when...

    KateBSNRN replied to abbaking's topic in Humor

    when you were dealing with an unstable patient all day and then you finally have to call a code at 645, then you end up staying until 9 to do all the paperwork! ugh....