Journey of Hope

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1. Be candid how do I handle my illnesses with regards to the BON if I get an interview.

   Journey of Hope replied to honeyforasalteyfish's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Being on the patient side of the chart will indeed make you an empathetic and compassionate nurse. However, I would strongly encourage you to be solid in your mental/physical recovery before starting nursing school (maybe a year without major proble...

2. Shoreline Spring 2015

   Journey of Hope replied to jayh77's topic in Washington

   I'm afraid I'm not a good source for how your program will be like because I'm in the 10-quarter cohort and not the 6 quarter. My first 2 quarters are equal to the 1st quarter in the 6-quarter program. I have time to work part-time and sleep enough...

3. Shoreline Spring 2015

   Journey of Hope replied to jayh77's topic in Washington

   I am a current student and used Health Psychology as a bonus course and it counted. I recall doing a short description, so it doesn't have to be anything lengthy or profound. :-) Good luck, y'all. It is a great program.

4. Relocating to Seattle Area in Early 2015

   Journey of Hope replied to KansasNurse14's topic in Washington

   I'd say live in Vancouver, WA (cheaper costs of living and no income tax) and work in Portland (more jobs and no sales tax). Welcome to the Northwest no matter what you decide!

5. Where there is smoke ... there is usually a cigarette

   Journey of Hope replied to Brian's topic in Relations

   I remember volunteering in a hospital in 1999 and that was the year the smoking room IN the hospital was discontinued. Crazy it was that recent.

6. Appropriate orientation attire

   Journey of Hope replied to laurenmichelle3's topic in General Students

   Yes, ideally, but 75% of my cohort didn't have the forms done. It was sad. Even with the threat of getting kicked out...but the school didn't follow through with that. I didn't say it was one or the other. In my program, having the forms/info was ...

7. Appropriate orientation attire

   Journey of Hope replied to laurenmichelle3's topic in General Students

   Wear business clothing if you want. Most in my orientation wore jeans. It didn't matter. A bigger way to make a great first impression is to have all the required forms completed and documentation! Focus on the forms and then attire.

8. Too much to handle?

   Journey of Hope replied to Nurse2BeCam's topic in Pre-Nursing

   To boost your credits up to full time, consider taking an online class. Then, you will have more flexibility and be at home more. Also, don't forget the 1 credit (1 day) CPR classes. Best wishes!

9. Pre-med or Nursing?

   Journey of Hope replied to redhead89's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I second the PA idea if you want to do actual surgery. They work with a doctor, but are highly trained. (There are neurosurgery PAs).

10. The best planner/organizer?

    Journey of Hope replied to LPN709's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Plenty of opinions, so here is mine... Check out the Moleskine line. Very good quality. Plannerisms.com is a blog devoted to planners.

11. Shoreline Fall 2014

    Journey of Hope replied to Journey of Hope's topic in Washington

    No need for a smartphone. :-) Not allowed in clinical. The reason I asked because some students on AN use them for looking up medications, etc. and find them to be useful (if not essential). I'm happy with my cheap pay-as-you-go phone.

12. Shoreline Fall 2014

    Journey of Hope replied to Journey of Hope's topic in Washington

    Tripleoxer, I have a couple questions. What are the shoe requirements for clinical? Do you have any clinicals on the weekend? (I hope not.) Do you think a smart phone is essential? I really don't want one, but some people on AN think they are a ne...

13. Shoreline Fall 2014

    Journey of Hope replied to Journey of Hope's topic in Washington

    Especially my long-haired calico piggies. :-) I put my own ad on Seattle Craigslist under rooms wanted. That way I was able to list exactly what I wanted and let people contact me. (They hide your direct email address.) I'm sure you can find so...

14. Shoreline Fall 2014

    Journey of Hope replied to Journey of Hope's topic in Washington

    Especially my long-haired calico piggies. :-) I put my own ad on Seattle Craigslist under rooms wanted. That way I was able to list exactly what I wanted and let people contact me. (They hide your direct email address.) I'm sure you can find so...

15. Shoreline Fall 2014

    Journey of Hope replied to Journey of Hope's topic in Washington

    I didn't see your PM until now. No email about it, and not visible until I specifically looked. Room sounds good, but I have 2 guinea pigs who I'm quite attached to. I've been communicating with a lady with a room, so I hope it works out...