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  1. how much chemistry do you need to know for nursing school?

    wildmountainchild replied to user9876's topic in General Students

    I think chem should be in every curriculum. The more the merrier really. Not because I'm crazy for chemistry (although I am kind of) but b/c really knowing chem makes pathophysiology and pharmacology...

  2. Introduction to Statistics Dilemma

    wildmountainchild replied to krisssy's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I loved statistics. I don't know what difference taking it at a "graduate level" would be from taking it at a community college level. After all, it's only an Intro to Stats course. It doesn't take a...

  3. Advice for wanna be NP w/2 yrs college done?

    wildmountainchild replied to golden-hair's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Get your BSN, get your BSN, get your BSN. You can't get into a graduate program without an undergraduate degree. If you have your BSN then it's just another year to two years for the FNP. If you have...

  4. Having hard time with Pre-Reqs

    wildmountainchild replied to WannaBeMaleRN's topic in Male Nursing Students

    http://rmoskowitz.tripod.com/ap1_lecture_notes.htm That is a great link Maxs! And it will work no matter what book you use at your college. My anatomy and physio teacher published her own notes that...

  5. best route to get np? I don't have a bachelor's yet.

    wildmountainchild replied to golden-hair's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I would go with the BSN if I was in your place. If you want to take extra science classes to round out your degree, go for it. At least this way you have a workable degree and can work part time while...

  6. Do I have to take off my clothes?

    wildmountainchild replied to Yossy's topic in General Students

    Uhhhggg! I agree, I would feel very uncomfortable. I believe most nursing schools practice on manicans, CLOTHED classmates, or learn on patients during clinicals. I do know that during the FNP portion...

  7. Any bedside nurses making over 100K ?

    wildmountainchild replied to EveMJRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have an ex who walked out of nursing school (BSN) and into a job in San Francisco getting $80,000 a year. He had NO previous experience! He works 3 12's one week and 4 12's the next week. He also...

  8. Hep B Vaccine for Program.

    wildmountainchild replied to mingez's topic in General Nursing

    I had a patient with severe head trauma spit blood into my eye. He was Hep B positive (although no one knew that at the time). I had already been vaccinated against Hep B, and a ton of other bugs due...

  9. state school vs ivy league school for MSN?

    wildmountainchild replied to Selke's topic in Post Graduate Students

    My advice, such that it is: NEVER listen to anyone who tells you not to worry about the cost of the program! That's just dumb. The amount of debt you will be going into now will have a very real and...

  10. The GRE

    wildmountainchild replied to PedsER-RN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Uhhgggh, The GRE has no algebra in it. A fair amount of geometry, fractions, etc. If there is algebra, it's not even at the high school level. But, there is trickery and subterfuge. The math isn't...

  11. Accepted into Samuel Merritt ELMSN?

    wildmountainchild replied to wildmountainchild's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Nurseforall, I think your GPA would be fine for consideration. It's a good GPA and it's only part of what they consider. My GPA for the last 60 was a 3.8 (make fun of me all you want Karmyc ). Kind...

  12. Accepted into Samuel Merritt ELMSN?

    wildmountainchild posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hi All, I'm wondering if anyone else out there in the ether has been accepted into the Samuel Merritt Entry Level Master's of Science in Nursing Program. Either in Oakland, CA or Sacremento, CA. Or...

  13. Accepted into Samuel Merritt ELMSN?

    wildmountainchild replied to wildmountainchild's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Rachelle, Hi, sorry it's taken me so long to reply to your post....I've been enjoying my last summer off before indentured servitude for the next 3 years. Samuel Merritt does have a FNP program for...

  14. Do you think NP independance push may backfire on us?

    wildmountainchild replied to PNP2005's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Disclaimer: I too, am not yet an NP, I'm only in NP school. I certainly agree that doctors know more. I wrote in my essay for admission to my FNP program that I looked forward to "working in a...

  15. Let's hear it for the boys (and girls)....

    wildmountainchild posted a topic in General Nursing

    I thought I'd try and get a post going on how awesome our significant others are. In a career like nursing it's almost a prerequisite to have a partner who is suportive, or at least willing to let you...

  16. Accepted into Samuel Merritt ELMSN?

    wildmountainchild replied to wildmountainchild's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hi Xenophon, I haven't heard anything about a meet and greet, although there was a preview day a few weeks ago. Are you from the Bay Area or are you moving to Oakland. I'll be moving there in August....

  17. Np???

    wildmountainchild replied to Moh-Qudim's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I don't know about the oncology specialty but I'll try to give you my interpretation of a nurse practitioner. A nurse practitioner is a clinician who can see patients just as a doctor does...in other...

  18. What is the best way to learn Spanish?

    wildmountainchild replied to tfm2007's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I second the Roseeta Stone advice. It consists of a set of interactive DVD's that teach you a new language the same way you learned your first one....through association and repitition, NOT learning...

  19. Accepted into Samuel Merritt ELMSN?

    wildmountainchild replied to wildmountainchild's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Yeah! I'm so glad I got a reply. I too, am going into the ELMN-FNP program in the fall. Are you from the Oakland area? Are you moving to Oakland? We need to get in touch with each other. I think there...

  20. State universities: what's the difference?

    wildmountainchild replied to 2007's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I'd take some time, save some $, and get some experience before applying to grad school. A little experience goes a long way. I don't speak from experience though. I'm going the Master's Entry route...

  21. Funding question: Direct entry MSN programs

    wildmountainchild replied to romie's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Mky experience in my Masters Entry program is that government loans are available in concert with provate loans for the total amount (or close to it). My program is 80 grand total (yikes!). I have...

  22. Please explain to me why people think this is weird?

    wildmountainchild replied to sherichance's topic in General Nursing

    Before your son can develop an allergy he has to have an initial exposure during which the immune system builds a "memory" of the experience. He won't have any allergic reaction during first exposure...

  23. direct entry MSN

    wildmountainchild replied to darby249's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hey Rosie26, I'll be going to Samuel Merritt in Oakland, CA. There are a lot of options for Master's entry programs in CA, especially if you're willing to move. Where are you located? If you'd like I...

  24. Interview Questions When Entering Nursing School

    wildmountainchild replied to Maggie in NC's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My interview for an MSN program was an odd one. First of all it was a group interview, that was a little disconcerting. I was the ONLY one not wearing a suit. The program director and the faculty...

  25. Who else is excited about starting grad school?!!

    wildmountainchild replied to christvs's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I start an entry level MSN FNP program in August. I can't wait to be "On my way" after a year and a half of pre-reqs. I'll spend the first 15 months getting a BSN and then begin working on the FNP...