hoplite07

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1. Where are the new grads in ICU?

   hoplite07 replied to kika72's topic in SRNA

   Look in more rural areas in the south/midsouth. They have significantly fewer nurses there and often struggle to staff their ICUs.

2. University MedSurg ICU vs Level 2 Trauma ICU

   hoplite07 replied to 8mpg's topic in SRNA

   Both sound like good opportunities. I honestly wouldn't sweat the decision if I was in your shoes. You already have decent experience right now. More will just be icing on the cake. Congrats on the rosy financial picture too, that's awesome!

3. School, Biology, Grades, Advice, CRNA, etc...

   hoplite07 replied to Pirate89's topic in SRNA

   One class won't sink you in the LONG run. You have lots and lots of classes to take between now and CRNA school. As long as you perform well elsewhere that one potential C could be easily outweighed by good grades elsewhere. That being said, if I was...

4. CRNA vs ACNP- experience needed~

   hoplite07 replied to EmTrauma's topic in CRNA

   EmTrauma is planning on applying for next fall. At that point he/she will have about 2.5 years ICU experience. Sure more is great, but that fulfills requirements. For all we know EmTrauma has excellent grades and can handle tough science courses. I a...

5. GPA Help

   hoplite07 replied to suzieQRNstudent's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Note that Accelerated BSN courses can be very, very competitive. In your case you might want to investigate if an LPN or community college ADN/RN program close to you typically accepts people with lower GPA's. If it does, that might be a quicker rout...

6. 35 years old with 3 kids and thinking about nursing

   hoplite07 replied to plutomickey1's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Mid-thirties with two kids checking in. As everyone else has pointed out there are lots of us out there. If you are interested in finding out if nursing is for you and if you can handle the coursework then just sign up for a prereq class or two at yo...

7. Are these legitimate concerns, or am I psyching myself out?

   hoplite07 replied to mom_coach_nurse's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Lots of concerns, but sounds like this is something you are passionate about. I think your biggest real obstacle is your math skills. However, I wouldn't worry here. I'd just study. If you can teach yourself Algebra then you can certainly teach your...

8. Do you recommend Biology before Anat and Phys?

   hoplite07 replied to Vanessa7227's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I'm going to go against the grain and say "no" - don't bother with biology based on the fact that you say you find bio stuff fascinating and "often read medical articles" (this makes me think you have a pretty good idea of science and basics about th...

9. Man with Law Degree Considering Nursing

   hoplite07 replied to JSBes's topic in Men

   " your could have a real fulfilling career in nursing but its not going to happen overnight" while this might be true, with an undergrad degree, he might be able to knock out prereqs and take an accelerated bsn course in 12-24 months depending on ava...