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  1. Background: I've been a peds nurse for almost 6 years and am incredibly passionate about it. I have recently started my MSN program in Nursing Education. I was just assigned a clinical rotation to...
  2. Accelerated BSN - How to get experience during program

    Yep, I went to MUSC, worked as a tech through school, and got hired on the same unit (which was my hope all along). Peds Sub-specialty unit (heme/onc, liver/kidney transplant, and
  3. Just curious... what things would you want to change at your hospital for either you or your patients? Or, what things would you tell your administrator that you LOVE about your hospital? I'm a new...
  4. Where should I live? West Ashley or Summerville?

    Totally depends if you have school aged kids and where you're working. School age kids? Working at Trident? Summerville for sure. Working at MUSC? No kids? West Ashley. I have a child and work at...
  5. CHANCES Scholarship/CHOA

    I have just started an accelerated BSN program in SC but am looking at different options for both scholarships & jobs. I found the info about the CHANCES scholarship at CHOA and am very...
  6. MUSC Accelerated BSN

    I commuted from Summerville all 4 semesters and now continue to commute from here for work at MUSC. As a student though I paid for a parking space and now I just park in Hagood. For 8 am classes I was...
  7. Anyone okay with just being a nurse?

    I hear you completely. I have an BA from 2000 and then started working on my MA in HRM before I changed my mind. Being in a program that highly encouraged us to go on towards a DNP, I heard "just a...
  8. Do you donate blood?

    I give as soon as I am eligible and have for about 3 years. Nothing related to nursing school. I got tattoos a year ago but our state is completely legit so I was able to keep giving. DH and I both...
  9. Is There Any Rn Positions in Charleston??

    Yes, those are the big hospitals. There is also East Cooper as well. I just graduated and started a position at MUSC. There are currently a few RN I positions posted at MUSC, and I have heard from...
  10. Did/does Anyone Work while doing ABSN?

    It's totally worth it. Our ABSN program is 16 months and I've managed it married, with a 2 year old, and a part-time job as a tech (20 hrs/wk). Not easy, but worth it.
  11. MUSC Accelerated BSN

    I'll be ready to sell my uniform tops any time after next Wednesday. :) I have 2 lab jackets (1 small, 1 medium) and 2 tops (both medium). I'd sell all 4 for $30. (You can wear whatever white...
  12. Thoughts on Accelerated BSN programs?

    I'm about to graduate from one while being married, with a 2 1/2 year old, and working 20 hours a week as a student tech. Definitely hasn't been easy but well worth
  13. MUSC Accelerated BSN

    40 spots? I can't IMAGINE they're cutting slots (which have been at 60). All we hear about is how they don't have
  14. MUSC Accelerated BSN

    Experience could technically fall under essay, recommendations, and resume. So although it doesn't have an exclusive category, it comes into
  15. Accelerated BSN - How to get experience during program

    I'm in an ABSN program right now and also working 20 hours/week as a student tech. It hasn't been easy but I have a great spouse who is very supportive (and also sees the goal in May), and I also...
  16. 89.90! 1 tenth from an A :(

    Try getting a 94.4 and that still not being an A. It would be nice if everything was standardized. Any other school and I'd have a 4.0 right now. But I finally got over it after I came to the...
  17. Goal is to become Nurse in Air Force or Army

    There's a military forum on this site I'd recommend... good stuff over
  18. How Much Does a STUDENT NURSE TECH Make???

    I'm set 20
  19. How Much Does a STUDENT NURSE TECH Make???

    I'm in Charleston but started a Student Tech job earlier this year. No CNA here either and I'm making $11/hr + differentials. Love
  20. Young Nursing Students

    Great for all of you young ones. I got my first degree (Sociology) at 20 and now at 30 am going back for Nursing. I think it's great to be young and motivated like you are. :-) Don't let ANYONE...
  21. MUSC Accelerated BSN

    I'm starting my 3rd semester now and have a 2-year-old. My hubby works full time but I do have family in the area who make it easier on us. First semester schedule is weird. I did have night...
  22. May 2010 Grads - When are you applying for jobs?

    I talked to the nurse recruiter at the local children's hospital where I want to work and she told me the new grad positions won't even be posted til March but to apply as soon as March rolls around....
  23. Those first couple of clinicals are fun. Remember, all the other students are in the same boat as
  24. Is Charleston area hireing new grads?

    There's MUSC, Roper St Francis and Trident here in
  25. MUSC Acc BSN Program Questions

    I got my acceptance two weeks ago for the Medical University of South Carolina's Accelerated BSN program and will start in January 2009. Yay! I have been working my finances diligently since and am...