mattsgirl

mattsgirl

Geriatrics, Home health care

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About mattsgirl

mattsgirl has 8 years experience and specializes in Geriatrics, Home health care.


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  1. Reality Check Needed for BSN Student

    Thanks to everyone who replied! Summer has come and gone, and I appealed my case. They let me retake my class,which I am in currently, with a new cohort. I like my new cohort better than my previous...
  2. Reality Check Needed for BSN Student

    They said I MAY be able to retake it on a space available basis. I have to write a letter to the commitee and plead my case. They have room for new students and there are no promises for those that...
  3. Hi everyone, I am a first year BSN student at a private college. I really need advice, so please bear with me! This is my last semester for my first year. All was well, and then I got very ill at...
  4. You will still have to wipe butts even as a NURSE !

    I agree. I wish my fellow students would see it that way. They complain and ***** that they have to see or smell bodily fluids. A couple of them gagged audibly while with patients. I know, I know....
  5. You will still have to wipe butts even as a NURSE !

    You are so right. At my first clinical, I was in awe of the CNA that I was shadowing and wouldn't dream of bossing her around.After all, she was showing me the ropes and I had so much respect for her...
  6. You will still have to wipe butts even as a NURSE !

    during my first clinical, we didn't delegate anything- we followed the techs around and wiped,cleaned,fed...the works. How else are we supposed to learn? I love doing all that hands on care, but some...
  7. Anyone Applying to PLU?

    Hi! Just wanted to say good luck and congrats on getting into PLU nursing school! I am a junior in the BSN program, finishing up my first year. I'm the oldest one in my cohort (I'm 39) and there are...
  8. I would also like to add that if you enter into a Masters program with a liberal arts degree, pre-reqs will take at least a year, if you go to school full time. I am starting the BSN program at PLU...
  9. Pacific Lutheran University PLU BSN

    I got into the program. There is a good chance I'll be starting in the fall. I am definately in for the Spring 2009 program. I am very
  10. Pacific Lutheran University PLU BSN

    I don't think they have a preference over current students vs. transfer students. I am a transfer student, as are most of the folks in my upcoming class. Did they tell you that they prefer current PLU...
  11. Pacific Lutheran University PLU BSN

    WANurse123: Not sure. They said that they are continuing to notify people this week and next week. I would call them! Also, I have not received an email from PLU SON, in case you were wondering about...
  12. Pacific Lutheran University PLU BSN

    lute2b and WANurse123, Just to clarify, I got admitted to PLU formally a month ago, and got a phone call from the director of PLU SON three days ago, informing me that I have been admitted to the...
  13. Pacific Lutheran University PLU BSN

    Congrats Allison! It will be great to meet you. I too, am crossing my fingers for WANurse 123...the road is long to get into a nursing program. I know I almost gave up at one point. When did you apply...
  14. After waiting what has seemed like forever, today I got notified that I am IN for the BSN program at PLU this fall. SO EXCITED! Good luck to everyone. Hang in
  15. How mant times have you applied?

    I have applied 4 times. I just got a call today from PLU school of nursing here in Washington- I am finally accepted! So very