goldenanchor replied to RNMidwife's topic in Minnesota
I have worked for Allina for two years and it is a great company. I don't work in the hospital so I'm not sure what it's like there- thiugh I will say that the location of Abbott is a bit of a deterrent- particularly if you work night shifts. But I l...
Has anyone done this program? Were you in-state or out-of-state? I love that they have an accelerated bachelors program. I am done with my two-year in nursing in December and want to jump right into a bachelors program. To get it done in a year would...
In my program, 92-100 is and A, 85-91.9 is a B and a C is 78-84.9. Anything less than 78 is failing. It it really is frustrating! Even med students have regular grading systems.
I'm not in an online program, but some of my classmates are talking about looking into an online RN-BSN program. I am wondering if there is a negative stigma to online BSN or MSN programs? How do employeers view it?
goldenanchor replied to jj224's topic in Minnesota
I've lived in Minnesota/twin cities area most of my life and know it well. What are you looking for in terms of where you want to live? Safe neighborhood? Good schools? Lots to do (and what type- food, events, etc)? Quiet? Family friendly? Etc... Fo...
goldenanchor replied to SDChargersGirl#31's topic in New Nurse
I just received a letter from my school with an invitation to join PTK because of my academic performance. My husband thinks I should definitely join and that it will look good to future colleges and employers alike. Anyone else apart part of it? Th...
goldenanchor replied to Skips's topic in Minnesota
I grew up in MN, and now work for Allina. I have been with them for two years and they are great. Abbott or United would be the two hospitals closest to Eagan within the Allina system, however there is also a great need for homecare nurses in Allina ...
Which school do you think has the better reputation, better nursing program/faculty/education? I am currently dually enrolled at Metropolitan state, but TBH even with growing up in MN, I had never even heard of Metro state until I applied to ARCC's M...
goldenanchor replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Students
It is hard, but I do agree that sometimes college is just hard in general (dependent on the degree, of course). I am a mother to a toddler, work PT (20 hours/week) at a clinic, and spend about 20 hours total in class or at clinical. Life is crazy - a...
I read nearly all the chapters. We have so much assigned reading that while they request we complete all readings prior to lecture, I may have to prioritize reading and skim certain things to understand the gist of it well enough to get what I need o...
Our school requires leather shoes for the reason the TheCommuter mentioned; they don't absorb spores/bacteria and are very easy to clean. Skechers also makes fully leather shoes.
In your opinion, what are the best job options for nursing students? I have one classmate who is a pharmacy tech and it fits great with her schedule because she can work weekends or before/after class and it gives her some healthcare exp. I have hear...
I had my hep b series about ten years ago, had the titer done for school and it was positive. I know with my school, if it's negative; you have to get the booster, then a titer Later on. But as long as you get the booster before starting the progra...