sunny0009

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1. Question from a nursing student

   sunny0009 replied to sairybear's topic in General Nursing

   Monopolizing the computers is super annoying. On the other hand stocking supplies without being asked is lovely!

2. University of Rochester Accelerated Nursing Program - ABPNN

   sunny0009 replied to aalya123's topic in New York

   You actually can even take two now and one in the fall, you can be in the process when applying, as long as you will have completed it before January. I might recommend pairing nutrition with one or the other and then doing one in the fall. Welcome t...

3. University of Rochester Accelerated Nursing Program - ABPNN

   sunny0009 replied to aalya123's topic in New York

   I did the nutrition, microbiology and A&P 1 & 2 through the online U of R courses. There are no labs so they might not transfer to other schools.....stats and developmental psych I took online through the local community colleges ( at a huge ...

4. Any RNs or nursing students in Western NY?

   sunny0009 replied to ginaw623's topic in New York

   I'm a new RN in Rochester. Job prospects here are good right now. I believe everyone that applied locally from my graduating class (Dec) has a job. Of the new hires, my hospital seemed to hire a mix of BSN-ADN. Most of those with ADN are planning to ...

5. University of Rochester Accelerated Nursing Program - ABPNN

   sunny0009 replied to aalya123's topic in New York

   Well, everyone is entitled to their own opinion, but I really feel the need to refute some of these points (and my only connection is that I am a proud grad). 1) the only classes where attendance was required were labs and clinical. 2) wouldn't it b...

6. University of Rochester Accelerated Nursing Program - ABPNN

   sunny0009 replied to aalya123's topic in New York

   I just graduated in December. Despite the hefty price tag, I was very pleased with the curriculum,faculty and clinical experiences. The program has an excellent reputation. Most of our class already have jobs and passed the NCLEX.

7. does anyone know how much hospitals pay an rn in rochester ny?

   sunny0009 replied to pinkxoxo's topic in New York

   I only know new grad rates.....$23.50/hr. Benefits include medical/dental, pd vaca, tuition assistance for MSN and NP (Can be totally covered depending on hospital)

8. Suggestions for NCLEX review books other than Saunders?

   sunny0009 replied to starmickey03's topic in General Students

   Lippincott

9. Anybody taken Statistics Online?

   sunny0009 replied to MzTayTay's topic in General Students

   I took mine online through my local cc....it was easy to follow, we had a good book. Assignments each week and a semester long project. Only math class I ever got an A in!

10. Any mothers who are nursing students? How hard is it to balance the two?

    sunny0009 replied to christina94's topic in General Students

    I am in my last semester of an Accelerated program. I have 3 kids under 10. My best advice is to go in with the knowledge that something will have to give. My house isn't always perfect, I have become happy with B's, dinner is often take out...but I ...

11. for those of you in a ABSN program

    sunny0009 replied to Reese2012's topic in General Students

    I began an ABSN program in January. 1st semester 1st 6 weeks classes /labs from anywhere from 9-530. Our cohort was split into 2 labs, so you were able to pick an early or late lab. Fridays we were done by 12. Our clinical days the last 6 weeks were ...

12. accelerated bsn

    sunny0009 replied to MJ123456's topic in General Nursing

    You can try the University of Rochester...only about an hour father than Buffalo. It is a competitive program, but your grades and experience look good. They offer admission 3X per year - January - May - September. It's a 12 month program.

13. psychiatric aid or pharm tech: which job will help me in nursing career?

    sunny0009 replied to mee9mee9's topic in Career Support

    Just from another perspective, being an a psych unit would give you valuable experience in therapeutic communication - and you will have to deal with psych issues in any specialty.

14. What are your other degrees in?

    sunny0009 replied to nurse2b013's topic in General Students

    BA in International Studies

15. Best way to save money when buying Text Books for BSN program?

    sunny0009 replied to Sweetaprils's topic in General Students

    I use BN for most of my books, but also Abebooks and ebay. I go thru the ebates website. It's free to register and when you enter member sites (and there are 100's including BN) you get a percentage of your purchase back in cash. They are reliable an...