Ms. Sleepyhead

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1. Bachelors in Business to ADN

   Ms. Sleepyhead replied to olsengirl's topic in General Students

   If you already have a Bachelors degree you should look into the accelerated BSN or direct-entry MSN programs. Most require some prerequisites, but then are only 15-20 months in length. In my MSN program there are several students with business degre...

2. Need advice..what program to pursue??

   Ms. Sleepyhead replied to OhIseeLil's topic in General Nursing

   I would definitely go for the Xavier program! It is very intense but still very doable if you are determined, even with a 2 year old.

3. Anyone applying to Xavier U for the MIDAS program for Fall 2011?

   Ms. Sleepyhead replied to AccelCNL's topic in Ohio

   Just call the school and have a chat with someone who works within the program. Or even better, call and make an appointment to stop in and speak with someone in person. The program and the faculty are excellent!

4. TB Skin Test

   Ms. Sleepyhead replied to Dani9's topic in General Nursing

   I just had the second of a 2 step TB test yesterday for school. As I read this post now I am wandering how the nurse will read my test tomorrow. The first test last week was clearly negative. This second test has resulted in a nice size purple bruise...

5. Going to Nursing School at an Older Age

   Ms. Sleepyhead replied to AmaurosisFugax's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I am in my 40s and starting a direct entry MSN in a month. The program encourages older applicants who desire a change in career. Students in the program come from a wide range of educational backgrounds. Life experience in any field makes for a more...

6. Leaving Pharmaceutical Research for Nursing

   Ms. Sleepyhead replied to pumpernickel pup's topic in General Nursing

   I am curious to see the responses to your inquiry as I am in a similar situation. I have a PhD in a medical science. My experience over the past 15 years includes basic lab research, clinical research and clinical laboratory diagnostics. When I was i...

7. Accelerated BSN, how much did it cost you

   Ms. Sleepyhead replied to Sophiamez's topic in Pre-Nursing

   45K for a 20 month direct entry MSN $8500 paid for by school and federal grant money and the rest by a combination of subsidized and unsubsidized Stafford Loans

8. Pets in the office? (LTC)

   Ms. Sleepyhead replied to danceswithsnakes's topic in General Nursing

   Reptiles, including snakes, carry Salmonella. Children under the age of 5 and those with compromised immune systems should not handle a reptile or come into direct contact with someone who has handled a reptile. For liability reasons I would not brin...