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  1. mercer or georgia state

    mt33133 replied to nurseryt's topic in Georgia Nursing

    I suggest Mercer, 100%. They are switching from a 3 yr to 2 yr BSN program for Fall 2009. All your prereqs must be completed prior to beginning since the 2 yrs will only be nursing curriculum. I am...

  2. Relocating and need some pointers

    mt33133 replied to trimeduRN's topic in Georgia Nursing

    I noticed you said you were going to be working as an LPN. Please, please, please before you relocate to Atlanta make sure you have a job as an LPN. I know of very few hospitals who hire LPN's in...

  3. Amount of RN experience prior to starting MSN program

    mt33133 posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

    I am currently a senior in a BSN program in Atlanta, GA. I am very interested and motivated to continue my education to move up the career ladder. I will graduate in December of this year with a BSN...

  4. Amount of RN experience prior to starting MSN program

    mt33133 replied to mt33133's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Thank you everyone for your responses. Definitely gives me alot to think about. I currently live in Atlanta and have a full ride scholarship from a local hospital in order to complete my BSN...

  5. Mercer

    mt33133 replied to dcatl's topic in Georgia Nursing

    In my opinion, Yes!!! I am biased however as I am currently a senior a GA Baptist. It is an awesome program. Very challenging, but you get the most hands on clinical experience of any nursing...

  6. "Secret Life of a Soccer Mom": Flight nurse!

    mt33133 replied to moonischasingme1's topic in General Nursing

    Did anyone else get really offended by what the husband had to say at the end when the mom was trying to decide if she should accept the offer? The Dad stated something like, I thought she would...

  7. KSU students! What do you think of the KSU BSN program?

    mt33133 replied to Mr_D's topic in Georgia Nursing

    I definitely recommend GBCN - I am a junior student and my experience has been outstanding!! The education is phenomenal - 3 years of hands on clinical experience, plus excellent classroom...

  8. GA Baptist won't accept online courses????

    mt33133 replied to opradiva's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Yes, GBCN is a very reputable institution. They are very dedicated to hands on learning as the program is three yrs of clinical experience for a BSN degree instead of two years that every other...

  9. Scholarships/Hospital Scholarships for BSN students

    mt33133 replied to kjack87's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Many hospitals in the Atlanta area offer scholarships. Usually you have to finish your first year of nursing curriculum before you are able to apply. Then you have to promise to work for the...

  10. Rael Deal about working in the ATL

    mt33133 replied to mr.rn-2010's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Chloe - I don't understand how you ended up in this position. Where was your advisor during your time in nursing school? At the very least the advisor should have been setting a timeline for you for...

  11. atlanta new grad jobs!

    mt33133 replied to philanurse2b's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Yes, you should be applying now for intern/extern/residency programs for new grads upon your graduation in December. Check out the website for Piedmont Hospital. They have a pretty competitive...

  12. atlanta new grad jobs!

    mt33133 replied to philanurse2b's topic in Georgia Nursing

    You should find out what hospital "partners" with Emory's nursing school. Once you begin at Emory you should be able to get priority over the available PRN nursing positions since you are an Emory...

  13. Rural Nursing as a SPECIALTY!!

    mt33133 replied to ranchwife's topic in Rural

    Hi Ranchwife - Thank you for describing what your "typical" day is like. I had no idea!! I am in nusing school right now in Atlanta, GA. I definitely am interested in working in a rural area at...

  14. Hello Georgia

    mt33133 replied to CraigB-RN's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Craig - If you don't mind me asking, why did you decide to leave

  15. Nursing School anyone

    mt33133 replied to KSU2007's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Where did you apply? You may want to expand your horizons to private institutions instead of only public, especially if you are looking for a BSN degree. I would highly recommend GA Baptist and...

  16. Fertility clinics in GA?

    mt33133 replied to JennicaRN's topic in Georgia Nursing

    I think it is just your timing. All the new nursing school graduates were just hired by many of the larger hospitals with NICU's etc. Hospitals are really recruiting the new grads because they can...

  17. help with blood tubes!!!

    mt33133 replied to farmergal13's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I was taught that blood cultures are done first, then the blue tube, and so on. If you are not doing blood cultures and you need to pull blood for coagulation test then you would pull 2.5 to 5 ccs in...

  18. Non-traditional Students and Nurses - 1st semester question

    mt33133 replied to vjhappy's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I too am a non-traditional student and was able to work out a schedule with my employer to transition to part-time. My job was working in an office setting, but they were willing to be flexible and...

  19. need writing help.

    mt33133 replied to reisen's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Based on my own research paper a professional nurse possesses the following qualities: 1) involvement in professional nursing organizations 2) dedication to lifelong learning - through additional...

  20. Accepted to Georgia Baptist Fall2007

    mt33133 replied to sue421's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Congratulations and welcome to the GA Baptist family You are going to love it Sue!! I too am a second career/degree nursing student at GBCN. I just finished my first year!! It was intense, but...

  21. GA Perimeter College

    mt33133 replied to carostar's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Unfortunately GPC chooses it students solely based on the NET exam and grades. They do not take into account the whole person who is applying for the program. Just because a person can pass the NET...

  22. New to Atlanta

    mt33133 replied to dctmommy's topic in Georgia Nursing

    dctmommy - Really what degree you choose depends on several things: 1) How quickly do you want to get into the workforce? If time is of the essence than I would suggest an ADN - it is much cheaper...

  23. emory univ. nursing school?

    mt33133 replied to gahnosah's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Also, keep in mind that Emory is a fantastic nursing school, but their emphasis is definitely on the research side . My advice is to call around to various Atlanta hospitals and ask them from which...

  24. Trauma NP????

    mt33133 replied to JoeyDog's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    According to an article in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Pulse magazine, there are only 4 ENP Programs in the entire US. They are located at Emory University in Atlanta, GA, in Loyola, IL,...

  25. A three ambulance wedding...

    mt33133 replied to Adam D. RN2005's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Adam - For how long have you been an RN? Do you have a BSN or an ADN? Hopefully one day I will feel that confident in my skills!! In what area of nursing do you work? Thanks!