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  1. UMB Spring 2009

    SiennaGreen replied to bikerdude's topic in Maryland Nursing

    I think it helps if you have long term goals and objectives that you can articulate. Think on that and see what you can come up with. Where do you want to see yourself in 5,10,20 years. What are...

  2. To start nursing school - or start a family? Help!

    SiennaGreen replied to jlauren's topic in General Nursing

    My opinion is go for the children now. I am beginning nursing school at 38 yrs old in a few weeks. I had my first of three babies at 30. I feel that now I am in a family position (with lots of...

  3. Maryland General Hospital, any experience or input?

    SiennaGreen replied to SiennaGreen's topic in Maryland Nursing

    If your friend would be wiling to email me, I woud really, really appreciate it. PM me, if so. I am considering applying for their scholarship this year, which has a service committment. I am...

  4. Do we have a CHEM SP 09' thread yet?

    SiennaGreen replied to harborview's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    No, I meant to sign up for both-online and lecture. You can drop either in the initial drop/add period for a full refund. That way, if you decide (like I did) that the online Chem was not working...

  5. Do we have a CHEM SP 09' thread yet?

    SiennaGreen replied to harborview's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Harborview May I suggest also signing up for a chem lecture class also? I attempted an online Chem 111 at AACC last year and dropped the first week. It was simpy too overwhelming online (an...

  6. Male CNM

    SiennaGreen replied to scribblerpnp's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    We also have a much loved male CNM in Annapolis, MD. He attended the birth of my third baby and I wouldn't tradeit for anything. I believe (could be misinformed) that he did part of his training in...

  7. Which program to choose???

    SiennaGreen replied to Serenity4984's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It really is so individual. You MUST do your homeowkr and look at all your personal factors. I would have preferred a direct entry masters or an accelerated program. Unfortunately, my GPA in my...

  8. A&P I at AACC's Weekend College

    SiennaGreen replied to dcgrrl's topic in Maryland Nursing

    I haven't taken it on Sat. I had an evening session but my professor taught the Sat class. Actually, it sounded like it really wasn't so bad. He gave a very reasonable amount of breaks and I bet...

  9. repeating classes for acceptance at umb

    SiennaGreen replied to everythingbeth89's topic in Maryland Nursing

    If it were me, I would absolutely repeat Chem. No question. The core sciences are weighed very heavily in your admissions process. The psych...not so sure. Depends on what all your other grades are....

  10. Grading scale for Nusing school???

    SiennaGreen replied to COLPN's topic in General Students

    93+ is an A. 85+ is a B and so on Ofcourse, this is what I remember from my BS degree 20 years ago too. I remember coming back to school for pre req's and thinking "Sweet! I only have to get a 90 to...

  11. What are ATI review books and ATI exams?

    SiennaGreen posted a topic in General Students

    I am beginning an RN program in January and have seen several places in our material rferring to ATI review books and ATI exams. Are these tests that you take above and beyond your regular exams to...

  12. Anne Arundel CC - past, current, or prospective students?

    SiennaGreen replied to SiennaGreen's topic in Maryland Nursing

    I have heard this warning before. I don't think it is specific to AACC though. It seems like nursing school in general, is a challenge. I have a question re: the Saunders review. Is Saunders the...

  13. Getting into HCC out of county?

    SiennaGreen replied to harborview's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Although your BSN program will be day time also. Can you consider child

  14. AACC-when are classes and clinicals?

    SiennaGreen replied to harborview's topic in Maryland Nursing

    It varies. The first semester, classes run from 9-3ish, MTWR, for the first 9 weeks. Then clinicals begin and you will have clinicals W/R from approx 7am to 2/3pm. You will continue to have class MT...

  15. RN-BSN or ADN-Frontier Bridge?

    SiennaGreen replied to kalley's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    That is really interesting news re: going directly into the MSN. I'll have to mull that over and see what possibilities it opens up. I am very interested in working overseas, possibly relocating...

  16. RN-BSN or ADN-Frontier Bridge?

    SiennaGreen replied to kalley's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Yes, I'm sure it depends on individual situations. In my case, the RN to BSN is only two semesters and is completely funded by the hospital-tuition to books. Plus, I have the option of completing it...

  17. RN-BSN or ADN-Frontier Bridge?

    SiennaGreen replied to kalley's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    I have considered this also. From my viewpoint, currently, I am going ADN and then likely will go to work for the large teaching hospital allowing them to pay for my RN to BSN before attempting to...

  18. Student Nurse Externship vs. Student Nurse Residency?

    SiennaGreen replied to lonestar88's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Lonestar, I'm pretty sure you are attending UMB. Is that program at UMMC open to students outside of UMB? Also, after which semester are you eligible to participate? I'm just beginning, but sooo...

  19. i need answers/help pls

    SiennaGreen replied to 9janurse's topic in Maryland Nursing

    You should be able to check out JHH web site HR benefits page. The last I heard and if I understood correctly; JHH will reimbursement up to 10k a year on eligible tuition expenses at JHU to any FT...

  20. Community Health Nurses around the world: Meeting the Needs of the Homeless

    SiennaGreen replied to cnezz0509's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I share your heart. My goal is to move into midwifery, but with the same focus; serving the overlooked and vulnerable. I hope to see some experianced nurses chime

  21. night shift (7 on 7 off) 12 hour shifts

    SiennaGreen replied to ibmaryann's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I met a woman who did 6 on and then 8 off. She loved it. She said it took her a day or two to get into the swing of things but that it was overall easier on her body than 3 12's a week. She said she...

  22. 2nd Degree BSN vs. LPN to RN (AS) to BSN

    SiennaGreen replied to llamaglama's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I had to take 4. A&P 1&2 (which I had in my previous degree but were too old to count), Micro, and a Intro Chem class. I took those in the evening over a couple years. The other pre req's I...

  23. 2nd Degree BSN vs. LPN to RN (AS) to BSN

    SiennaGreen replied to llamaglama's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    So...I have a BS in HlEd, 20 years ago. Accelerated BSN $60k, 17 months, Very little Financial Aid Trad BSN $20k, 24 months, Very little FA ADN to RN/BSN online (from above University) $6k for ADN,...

  24. Universities dropping GRE requirement?

    SiennaGreen posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

    I just realized that University of Maryland has dropped the GRE requirement for their MSN programs. They do not believe that the GRE's adequately or directly reflect one's ability to succeed in a...

  25. UMMC uniform guidelines?

    SiennaGreen posted a topic in Maryland Nursing

    OK, so I know this sounds silly but do hospitals have requirements for shoe colors/styles like schools do? I am getting ready to buy my school shoes and am willing to invest in Dansko's but...