SiennaGreen

SiennaGreen

Member

  • Content

    411

  • Visitors

    10,025

  • Followers

    0

  • Likes

    7

All Content by SiennaGreen

  1. How hard is it to get into the BCCC, or CCBC nursing programs?

    SiennaGreen replied to _mouse_'s topic in Maryland Nursing

    TSemelka- Welcome! It sounds like you have had a moving experiance. I began this second career nursing journey post babies at 36-so it's totally doable and even better-mich easier mid thirties than...

  2. Moving to Maryland

    SiennaGreen replied to trimeduRN's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Jules is right, Baltimore should be as good as you get for new grad. I have lived south of Baltimore city for 15 years and it's great-access to just about anything you can imagine. I might suggest...

  3. Best CNM programs for home birth midwives?

    SiennaGreen replied to aspiring.midwife's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    For what it's worth. I have a goal of becoming a CNM also, and while I am not primarily focused on HB-I am as intervention-less as possible and had all of my babies in free standing birth centers....

  4. RN Becoming a Childbirth Educator...Where to Start

    SiennaGreen replied to Travelrnkari's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I would suggest thinking about who you want to work for/with. If you're planningon working in a hospital setting, go directly to the hospital and find out what they prefer. If you're going to be...

  5. Prospective Second Degree Nursing Student

    SiennaGreen replied to spete39's topic in General Nursing

    If you are a MD resident, I would second checking into UMB Nursing in baltimore. Good program and cost effective. They also have classes in Rockville. I was a in a similar situation. Live in MD,...

  6. NO NURSING JOBS!!!

    SiennaGreen replied to JaqRN's topic in Nursing Career

    I recently heard that Ohio is spotty. For instance, a friend says that in Cincinnati all the hospitals are still hiring new grads. Can you

  7. Nursing, midwifery, and patient/practitioner relations

    SiennaGreen replied to AnthroGirl's topic in Ob/Gyn

    While I think this is a HUGE discussion and multi faceted, I believe much of it has to do with our (women, mother's, human) fear. This fear that has been teased out by marketing agencies (buy this,...

  8. Inspiring Quotes

    SiennaGreen replied to lillian20's topic in General Nursing

    "The place God calls you to is the place where your deep gladness, and the worlds deep hunger meet." Frederick

  9. Want to become a nurse in Maryland, need advices!

    SiennaGreen replied to kanv's topic in Maryland Nursing

    These might be better questions asked in the International forum. You may stand a better chance of finding someone who understands the system for international nurses. Good

  10. Job crunch for new grads

    SiennaGreen replied to pinkiepie_RN's topic in Maryland Nursing

    This is an interesting jumping off place. I have heard this from many people across the country, but so far our area has been cushioned. If this is true and we are facing tough times for new grads,...

  11. New grad jobs ANYWHERE?

    SiennaGreen replied to Mosesblah's topic in General Nursing

    You don't have to move too far. Balt/DC area has lots of options for new grads-so I'm told. I see openings and hospital web sites are still advertising sign on

  12. Cincinnati Hospitals

    SiennaGreen replied to oreo84's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I realize that this is a bit specific, but I'm going to ask anyway I am hoping to move into a CNM program after 2-5 years experiance. Are there any hospitals in the Cincy area that are particularly...

  13. I am loving this!

    SiennaGreen posted a topic in General Students

    I realize this is only our second week of classes, but I feel like I have finally found my tribe! I love these instructors, the material, and am so excited to be beginning this journey. It just...

  14. Nurses can help the economy: BUY AMERICAN SCRUBS

    SiennaGreen replied to NurseExorcist's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Re: Nurses can help the economy: BUY AMERICAN SCRUBS I realize that, but writing to these companies (by the hundreds of thousands) and telling them want American made products, will have an impact....

  15. concept mapping

    SiennaGreen replied to brick195969's topic in General Nursing

    OMG- Daytonite! Thanks so much. That was a LOt of work. Are you in education?

  16. No financial Aid for second Bachelors degree?

    SiennaGreen posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

    Is it true that there would be no Federal Financial Aid if I were to pursue an accelerated BSN degree since I already hold a BS degree? This limits me to Direct Entry MSN, if I want to have access to...

  17. Questions about Hopkins

    SiennaGreen replied to AZN2009's topic in Maryland Nursing

    The JHH web site has some good links to LiveBaltimore that will help explain this. However, seriously...don't accept one without a visit if it is important to you. Neighborhoods are diverse and vary...

  18. Is it worth $100

    SiennaGreen replied to sproeber89's topic in General Students

    I LOVE LOVE LOVE mine. It's possible I am auditory, but I sit down with it and go back over the class either that evening or the next day. I think it really helped me lock things in long term...

  19. 2nd degree option for BSN

    SiennaGreen replied to laybell's topic in Maryland Nursing

    JHU is the only accelerated BSN in the Baltimore area. (That I am aware of, I should say) I believe Salisbury has one. Howard County Community College has an accelerated RN program. The CNL at UMB...

  20. Anybody work FT during the day, attend school FT evenings/weekends

    SiennaGreen replied to scarcity21's topic in Maryland Nursing

    I would love to find a summer internship. We don't have classes during the summer, so that wouldn't be an issue. I thought (maybe I assumed) that the internship opportunity would give you a chance...

  21. Just got accepted into the Nursing program, need some advice

    SiennaGreen replied to sc4s2cg's topic in General Nursing

    I begin NS soon and we are required to purchase PDA w/o phone or camera capabilities. I chose the Palm TX. The reason for no phone/camera is that apparently some clinical facilities in our area will...

  22. Uniform/Supply stores in Metro area

    SiennaGreen replied to SAHMStudent's topic in Maryland Nursing

    If you find a style of Dansko's that work, let me know. I too used to wear Pro's, but after having babies (and gaining some weight) I find that the top of my foot (arch) kills me after wearing them...

  23. Weekend/Night shifts only- how rare are these opportunities?

    SiennaGreen posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    OK, so I am just beginning NS but am thinking ahead to scheduling and working around my family schedule. I am interested in the weekend/night shift option that I have heard about from some nurses....

  24. What does your nursing school consider their passing gpa?

    SiennaGreen replied to geniebea's topic in Maryland Nursing

    It may vary by semester, but my first semester classes look like a 75% is passing. I am wondering why you ask the question though? I would be very wary of trying to make comparative judgments...

  25. Maryland General Hospital, any experience or input?

    SiennaGreen posted a topic in Maryland Nursing

    Anyone have any insight or heard anything about working at Maryand General? Especially as a new grad? I would love to hear any feedback. PM me if you want. Thanks,