First, it's a great profession for the right person. That applies to both being a nursing student as well as being a nurse. I finished my BSN in December and just finished my first year as a floor nurse at a large urban hospital. There are a lot o...
amg1961 replied to Climber4290's topic in Neurological
I agree with amoLucia that a good flashlight/penlight is important (buy more than one as you tend to lose them when you lend them to other nurses). Also a few pairs of scissors (all great stocking stuffers for the holidays).
Be careful - the GW nursing program is located the suburbs of DC - Ashburn VA. There is no access to metro from the location (used to be farmland). There is great biking opportunities on the W&OD bike trail, though. I just wanted to make sure ...
amg1961 replied to Pinupnurse76's topic in Washington DC
Have you considered George Washington University Hospital in DC? They hired me last year with just a ASN and I am currently working on my BSN at GWU online. This is a real urban hospital - fast paced, 12 hour shifts but fantastic learning opportuni...
Tricia328, I'm in the online hybrid program, last semester. My credentials where : GPA - Somewhere around 3.7 TEAS - 96 No certifications, besides CPR when they made me do it. Here's some advice I can pass on - it's easier to get into the progr...