mattsgirl

mattsgirl

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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. 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...
  3. 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...
  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
  16. Pacific Lutheran University PLU BSN

    hello! I applied to PLU's BSN program for Fall 2008 and just got "the" phone call from the nursing school today, telling me I have been accepted. It brings me great joy to write this, as getting into...
  17. Washington Nursing Students, Fall 06

    Hey, I am applying to Seattle U and PLU as well...good
  18. Washington Nursing Students, Fall 06

    I'll be applying to four BSN programs this winter...wanted to say hello anyway from lovely Seattle! I'm still finishing up my pre-reqs and doing well...the application process for the 4 Universities...
  19. need some advice

    I have taken two sciences at the same time with good results- yet, how much info can you really stuff in your head without feeling incredible stress? I found in doing pre-reqs that taking a science...
  20. Microbiology Fall 2006

    I got an 88 on my first test...class average was 77. I'm hoping my second test will be better. Are you doing lab as