MattL

MattL has 2 years experience.

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1. BSN RN 6 years experience, poor GPA interested in AF nursing

   MattL replied to coloradoRN85's topic in Government

   About the recruiter: I noticed that you have "Colorado" in your name, so we probably have the same healthcare professional recruiter. I emailed the woman in charge of the recruiting center and thought she hadn't responded, but it turns out she and a...

2. FY 2014 Air Force Nursing

   MattL replied to SG219's topic in Government

   ffemt - awesome! So it sounds like if I wanted to get into critical care for CRNA school (just something I'm considering in the far future) then I'll be able to do it at some point.

3. FY 2014 Air Force Nursing

   MattL replied to SG219's topic in Government

   If i were to get an NTP slot, could I work towards working in critical care or would I be stuck with med/surg? (I don't think med/surg is bad by any means, just don't wanna do the same thing forever)

4. FY 2014 Air Force Nursing

   MattL replied to SG219's topic in Government

   Should I also apply to the Air Force right as I graduate just for the hell of it? I know it's not likely that I'll get in if it shows on my application that I have no experience, but it couldn't hurt, right?

5. FY 2014 Air Force Nursing

   MattL replied to SG219's topic in Government

   Thanks jfratian and ffemt for replying to me! I think I'm going to talk to a recruiter this week to learn more about the application process. It kinda sucks hearing that it takes a while to apply and get accepted, but I definitely understand why it ...

6. FY 2014 Air Force Nursing

   MattL replied to SG219's topic in Government

   I've actually been thinking about joining the Air Force after I graduate, but I have just a few questions that I'm hoping some of you can answer. I'm currently a junior in my BSN program and a single 20-year-old male with no intentions of getting ma...

7. Can you get a CNA job without attending a formal CNA program?

   MattL replied to nrod's topic in CNA/MA

   I'm working at one of the local hospitals as a "Nursing Student Extern", but I'm basically a CNA (although, I get about 4 more dollars per hour than the starting CNA rates). All I had to do to apply for the position was have proof that I completed a ...

8. you will be surprised....

   MattL replied to Mchs4735's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I'm surprised at how many people replied to this thread saying that "it's ok to get C's", or anything implying that getting a C is okay.. getting a C in my program is considered failing

9. A and P getting harder during midterms and on?

   MattL replied to Hibbzem17's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I did the Axial Skeleton a couple weeks ago. To study, I would do one section at a time, like the face for example. I would study the face bones and then go online and find an image of the face skeletons with blank labels, and see if I could fill the...

10. Will getting a B in A&P1 hurt my chances?

    MattL posted a topic in Pre-Nursing

    It's very unlikely at this point that I'm going to get an A in my A&P1 lecture class (I'd have to get a 98% on the next 2 exams). So I'm wondering if this will significantly hurt my chances of getting accepted into my universities nursing program...

11. Which of these should I take in the same semester?

    MattL replied to MattL's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Thanks for the input guys! I'll definitely take Patho after A&P 2.

12. How's everyone's fall semester going?

    MattL replied to ptbunny333's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I'm taking A&P1 (and lab), Chem (and lab), Stats, Spanish 1 & English 101. Got an 86 on the first A&P test, 89 on my first chem test, 94 on my first stats test, 98 & 99 on my first spanish tests, and I'm currently writing my first pap...

13. Which of these should I take in the same semester?

    MattL posted a topic in Pre-Nursing

    For the BSN program at my school, the most challenging pre-requisites (in my opinion) are: A&P 1 and 2, Intro Chemistry, Microbiology and Pathophysiology This semester, I'm taking A&P 1 and Chemistry. What should I take together in my next...

14. 1st A&P Tests!

    MattL replied to Iridescent Orchid's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I took my first A&P test today, it was 50 questions over 4 chapters. I don't know my grade yet, but there were about 7 questions which I had narrowed down to 2 answers, but on all 7 I got them wrong (I looked in the book when I left class). I bre...

15. 1st A&P Tests!

    MattL replied to Iridescent Orchid's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Congrats on the good score! I have my first A&P test on Wednesday. I'm so nervous! It covers 4 chapters (basics, chemistry stuff, DNA, cells), so I have tons of studying to do (on top of what I've already done )