downesRN

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1. November 2010 Reserve OBLC

   downesRN replied to nmosterhaus's topic in Government

   Thank you, PrettyinPink1234

2. November 2010 Reserve OBLC

   downesRN replied to nmosterhaus's topic in Government

   I have a quick question. I am just starting the reserves process, and I am wondering, how many weeks long is the OBLC for nurse reservists?

3. All You First Semester Nursing Students

   downesRN replied to JarOfPennies's topic in General Students

   Have Fun and Good Luck with everything this semester.

4. CNA's in Western MA

   downesRN replied to CNA2424's topic in Massachusetts

   Where did you take the Cna Course?

5. So I've decided...

   downesRN replied to cnolan's topic in General Nursing

   I am guessing, since you say you are going back for your bachelors, and since you mentioned an exact specialty you are interested, that you are not really burnt out with nursing, you are just ready to move on to your real passion in nursing. Why don...

6. UW-O Accelerated or Traditional?

   downesRN replied to sail81's topic in General Nursing

   I guess I should add that my "traditional" program is five semesters long (2.5 years), since I already have a degree. In that way, it is not fast as a "true" accelerated program (12-18mo), but since the accelerated programs are all full for this yea...

7. UW-O Accelerated or Traditional?

   downesRN replied to sail81's topic in General Nursing

   I am in a traditional program, and there is so much information, that I am glad I am doing it slower. That said, the temptation for speed is great, and I applied to both types of programs. Some days I wish I could just get to working, but at least...

8. Where do YOU go to school?

   downesRN replied to peacelovestar's topic in General Students

   your age: 26 your location: boston, massachusetts what school do you go to? university of mass boston are you doing adn, bsn, rn-bsn, etc. ? bsn how long have you been in the program? i am in my first semester. how long is the program? 5 clinical sem...

9. Insight & advice on Critical care(ICU) VS. general Med-Surg floor?

   downesRN replied to RUcon08's topic in General Nursing

   You are Funny, Canadian Friend. Don't let everyone get your blood boiling-we all understood what you were saying the first time around. :argue: Your ideas on the benefits of more training and experience before acceptance into an ICU are duly noted,...

10. Im not sure if I want to keep going to nursing school...

    downesRN replied to ShimmyMeli's topic in General Nursing

    While it is true that only you can know what is the right path for you, I would caution against making a speedy exit. You did well in the past, and you can learn to do well this semester. I would speak to people in your department. It is still very...

11. Did a life experience start you into nursing??

    downesRN replied to jlore's topic in General Nursing

    I was always interested in Medicine, and was pre med for part of college. Somehow I got into accounting, and became a public accountant. This past winter, my mother went in for gall bladder surgery, and the doctor cut liver, and she ended up gettin...

12. Job type during Nursing school?

    downesRN replied to taicjc's topic in General Nursing

    I am doing the EMT class right now, so that i can work two long weekend shifs once I start clinicals next semster-thereby getting my hours in over the least amount of days. I was going to do CNA, but the class conflicted with my schedule. EmT takes...

13. just barely have my feet wet

    downesRN replied to jshine0007's topic in Massachusetts

    Just go to the website, call the main line, and ask about CNA courses. After reading your post, I went to the site, didn't the the info, and called them. They put me straight through. The January course is full, but the next one in Feb is still ope...