FriendlyGhostRN

FriendlyGhostRN specializes in Emergency.

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1. How do you feel at the end of your shift?

   FriendlyGhostRN replied to Cabbagehead's topic in New Nurse

   I've been off orientation for 1.5 weeks now, and many of the feelings described above are true to me as well. I work in the ED, our orientation is 6 months long (I always felt so "safe" and protected while working with preceptors...they double-check...

2. Applying for UMSL's 2010 accelerated BSN program

   FriendlyGhostRN replied to Libra_8's topic in Missouri

   Just dropping in to say "congrats" to you all for getting accepted! You will all do great and soon will be nurses! enjoy your free time before it starts, because it's intense, but you CAN and WILL do it! It goes by sooo fast. :) Best of luck. Any...

3. Welcome To The NCLEX September Support Group

   FriendlyGhostRN replied to UjonesRN's topic in NCLEX

   Hello to everyone here! I've been "lurking" this thread all month long--but have been to busy doing my review questions to join in. I just took the NCLEX-RN this morning at 8 a.m...and felt TERRIBLE about it. The minute I got home, I pulled out my ...

4. Applying for UMSL's 2010 accelerated BSN program

   FriendlyGhostRN replied to Libra_8's topic in Missouri

   You will still get some breaks! Christmas break (between fall and spring semesters) is just like everyone else in college--about 4-5 weeks off. That will be your longest break. You also still get spring break in March, and after your first semester...

5. Applying for UMSL's 2010 accelerated BSN program

   FriendlyGhostRN replied to Libra_8's topic in Missouri

   Hey I totally understand where your stress is coming from--I was SO there last year! UMSL was pretty fast regarding the application process. If you're worried about whether or not they receive your transcripts, make sure to follow up constantly unti...

6. December 2008-May/June 2009 Grads...Are you being able to find jobs?

   FriendlyGhostRN replied to luvs2readlotsRN's topic in Missouri

   I'm not a May/June Grad, but I'm graduating in 3 weeks (August grad). I can say it's a rough time of year to be graduating, because all the spring/summer fellowships that were offered are filled, and many hospitals don't have any open positions for ...

7. UMSL BSN programs

   FriendlyGhostRN replied to al_e135's topic in Missouri

   Hello again! Besides GPA, they look to make sure you've taken the proper prerequisite courses. Also, when you send in your application (if things haven't changed from when I applied in Spring of 2008), you will need 2 letters of recommendation from ...

8. UMSL BSN programs

   FriendlyGhostRN replied to al_e135's topic in Missouri

   Hello! As Becca said, I'm in their accelerated program currently. Set to graduate in less than 6 weeks and am beyond thrilled!! Anyways, I also suggest making an appointment with an adviser...and they do offer summertime appointments. The nursing ...

9. Applying for UMSL's 2010 accelerated BSN program

   FriendlyGhostRN replied to Libra_8's topic in Missouri

   Hey WhiteShadows--our group varies a lot in ages--The youngest being 19, and the oldest being 41. There are quite a few people in their thirties, and many of us in our twenties. I'd say a little over half of the group has a previous degree (not nec...

10. Applying for UMSL's 2010 accelerated BSN program

    FriendlyGhostRN replied to Libra_8's topic in Missouri

    I'm hoping to stay where I'm at!! Turning in the application for the RN fellowship in my department within the next week...eek! lol..I'm also interested in the place where I'm doing my senior synthesis hours right now..so I may apply there, too. Tha...

11. Applying for UMSL's 2010 accelerated BSN program

    FriendlyGhostRN replied to Libra_8's topic in Missouri

    Hello everyone! Nice to see so many of you interested in UMSL's accelerated program! I'm currently enrolled in my last semester of the accelerated program at UMSL..I love it! It's a lot of work, but worth every bit of it! I went to Meramec for my ...

12. UMSL Accelerated BSN Program

    FriendlyGhostRN replied to ree1986's topic in Missouri

    You are correct--I took classes the Winter semester before starting the program (I'm in the accelerated program at UMSL right now--will be done in 3 more months!!) I just had my teachers email my adviser (of course, after giving them consent to emai...

13. Which MO Programs Are Good, Which Are Not?? Advice please.

    FriendlyGhostRN replied to newgirljill's topic in Missouri

    Yes, UMSL does have an accelerated 15 month program. All of the schools everyone listed already are great from what I hear..St. Louis is lucky enough to have so many great programs around :)

14. UMSL or Barnes Jewish?

    FriendlyGhostRN replied to m3li_xox's topic in Missouri

    In response to smh's post--UMSL also has a similar simulation lab--we call it "Sim Man" as he is run by a computerized system and can do many things! I believe quite a few of St. Louis nursing schools have these now. Also, yes--our nursing school is...

15. UMSL or Barnes Jewish?

    FriendlyGhostRN replied to m3li_xox's topic in Missouri

    I am currently in UMSL's accelerated program and like it! Take a look around the Missouri forum---there are a few different threads where people have discussed both schools in depth--and if you have any further questions, just let me know! Oh, and I...