BeccaznRN

BeccaznRN RN

NICU, High-Risk L&D, IBCLC

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  1. Am I the only one that hates clinical?

    BeccaznRN replied to scubadooII's topic in General Students

    I was another one that really didn't enjoy clinicals (especially first semester in sub-abute care....ugh). Not that I didn't have some good experiences and/or learn, but I always felt like it was...

  2. What are you sacrificing to go nursing school?

    BeccaznRN replied to BSNtobe2009's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I was living in southern California at the time I was accepted to nursing school. I left behind my significant other, my job (although not some great-paying one by any means), my apartment, and...

  3. Concorde career

    BeccaznRN replied to Nascargirl's topic in General Nursing

    I have never heard of Concorde Career. Could you explain more about it? I'm assuming it's along the lines of other career/technical institutes, which I think are a scam because they charge extremely...

  4. Community College Selection Process-What A Joke!

    BeccaznRN replied to Tim1957's topic in California Nursing

    I'm with you guys. I was trying to get into a nursing program at my CC, which based entrance on a lottery system. I was told that I would be waiting at least a year and a half in order to get in,...

  5. Professor Bloopers

    BeccaznRN replied to JeanettePNP's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    No specifics, but.... I had a brand-new instructor that came in the first day and announced "we will learn this information together." Throughout the semester, she was using others' powerpoints that...

  6. Need advice on what to take with A&PI

    BeccaznRN replied to RN2bemommyof3's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Four classes in one semester is about the norm, so I think it's a completely managable schedule. Plus, you only have one science class in there - good

  7. Christmast wish list for pre-nursing students

    BeccaznRN replied to TemperStripe's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    :yeahthat: I got my Littman Cardiology III stethoscope for Christmas - best gift in the world (I would have never been able to afford it on my own)! As an added bonus, everytime I saw it in my room...

  8. Student Internships

    BeccaznRN replied to WDWpixieRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you! I'm really going to miss it here when I

  9. Barnes Jewish Colege of Nursing

    BeccaznRN replied to kmj1228's topic in General Nursing

    I should have clarified - you must be a part-time benefits-eligible employee in order to get the tuition assistance. To be benefits-eligible, you must work between 30 and 70 hours per pay period (2...

  10. should i take a ucla job??

    BeccaznRN replied to blee1's topic in California Nursing

    I honestly don't think you'll regret it. I can't say enough good things about UCLA and the L.A. area. I suspect that you'll regret not trying it a few years down the road if you don't do it. It's a...

  11. Barnes Jewish Colege of Nursing

    BeccaznRN replied to kmj1228's topic in General Nursing

    I have also heard good things about BJCON - although I attend UMSL we did many of our clinicals at BJH (also worked as a tech there for about a year) and many of their techs attend BJCON. Everyone...

  12. Student Internships

    BeccaznRN replied to WDWpixieRN's topic in General Nursing

    There was at least one student in my class that did an SSM externship over the summer, I believe in med/surg or neuro ICU. She said she enjoyed it. BJC also offers a summer externship through UMSL,...

  13. Looks like it might not happen anytime soon

    BeccaznRN replied to maddiesmommy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If your ultimate goal is to be a RN, then it might actually be a blessing! Check into RN programs - by the time you finish prereqs and get on the wait list (most schools have some sort of wait list),...

  14. Question about clinicals??

    BeccaznRN replied to Iwannabeababynurse's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It will depend on your school. We had no choice in our first semester. Second and third semester we could choose from the three sites available (instructors put three lists at the front of the class...

  15. UCLA med center parking?

    BeccaznRN replied to blee1's topic in California Nursing

    Yes, UCLA has employee parking. If I remember correctly, I was quoted around $700 a year for parking. The rate goes down by about half if you are working strictly

  16. St. Louis BSN programs

    BeccaznRN replied to maggijo's topic in General Nursing

    I believe you have covered all of the accelerated BSN programs. I don't believe that Chamberlain has an accelerated option. I am currently in the traditional BSN program at UMSL, and I am very...

  17. Almost semester break!!

    BeccaznRN replied to WDWpixieRN's topic in General Nursing

    Well, since probably everyone on this board knows that I will be graduating Dec. 16 (not looking forward to it or anything! ), I will be celebrating that accomplishment! I will spend Christmas with...

  18. NEED HELP!! UCLA interview..

    BeccaznRN replied to blee1's topic in California Nursing

    Congrats! I will be starting on the CTICU unit at UCLA after graduation, so I'll look forward to seeing you

  19. Welcome to the Missouri State Forum!

    BeccaznRN replied to suebird3's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, it seems like we have a lot of SoCal transplants in our state! I'm getting ready to head back out there after graduation, which is fine, but I certainly will miss St. Louis! Glad to see more...

  20. CVICU experience for CRNA

    BeccaznRN replied to acinbg's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I was offered a new grad spot in CTICU as well. These units usually have high turnover because of nurses going off to CRNA school, so I would assume a new grad has a good chance of getting in. Of...

  21. Got My Letter but with an unexpected option....

    BeccaznRN replied to MedSurgRNiowa's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you are planning on working immediately and need the income/benefits badly, start earlier. If you won't be negatively affected and it's very important to you to attend weekend functions with your...

  22. Crime in St. Louis?

    BeccaznRN replied to peezers's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. The Central West End and the Loop are close to Wash U, and since the university attracts people from all over the country you'll be guaranteed a diverse population. And what a fantastic...

  23. Sanford Brown College of St. Peters, MO LPN to ADN RN

    BeccaznRN replied to lapriajanae1's topic in General Nursing

    Wdwpixie is right on. Here's the latest forum that was mentioned: https://allnurses.com/forums/f157/what-do-185120.html There were a few others, but I can't seem to locate them. It seems like a...

  24. low income---> chance to go to a university

    BeccaznRN replied to barbie q's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Oh, most definitely the BSN route costs more. However, the CSUs are still pretty reasonable compared with my BSN program (about $6500 per semester). I got the maximum awards for Pell Grants, then...

  25. Does Magnet Status make a difference?

    BeccaznRN replied to abbythetabby's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not a nurse yet, but it really seems like it makes no difference. If that's the case, what is the point of Magnet status and why are all the facilities rushing to get it? I had someone tell me...