jthewood

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1. Occupational therapy

   jthewood replied to starnik14's topic in Occupational Health

   2 years of training + fellowship after vs. 4 semesters of nursing school. Also, I can do more as a nurse, including specialized training in many different disciplines. I like variety so it was a...

2. accelerated courses in DC metro area

   jthewood replied to panamama's topic in General Nursing

   No problem. In response to your questions... 1. Clinicals vary depending on where you go. Mine were great, but I seem to have lucked out. I did rootations at Reston Hospital, and Fairfax Hosp. 2. My...

3. accelerated courses in DC metro area

   jthewood replied to panamama's topic in General Nursing

   I just graduated from Marymount's 2nd degree program and can say it was comprehensive and demanding, but I think thats the same for all 2nd degree programs. I've spoken to some Mason students and they...

4. NCLEX RN (I took my boards TODAY)

   jthewood replied to Stacy2009's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   What are SATA type questions? I test in a few weeks and haven't heard that term yet. Thanks, and good luck!

5. Need Advice from you guys

   jthewood replied to wlb06's topic in Male Nursing Students

   I wish I could move back in with my parents... or at least send my kids there! HA! Seriously, no-one WANTS to move back in withtheir parents, but it's the smart move. Nursing school is hard. Why make...

6. Starting school...

   jthewood replied to ShawnF's topic in Men in Nursing

   Amen brother... I started a second degree program with a wife and two little ones at home....now I have THREE little ones at home! You will learn the definition of working hard and sacrificing time...

7. Who Was Nurse Rachett????

   jthewood replied to Little Flower's topic in General Nursing

   To give an idea of the impact of the Nurse Ratchet role...we were required to watch the movie during our Psych nursing rotation and discuss her character. I'd seen it prior to nursing school, but I...

8. How many of us 30 somethings are out there?

   jthewood replied to karen230's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

9. Any Marymount University students?

   jthewood replied to Yasminek's topic in General Students

   I start there this fall as well. I'm a little nervous, but a lot excited. See you on the 25th for orientation!

10. what are the guys' reasons to become a nurse?

    jthewood replied to joanaRN's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I CAN RELATE!!! My only difference is that I got a BS in Emergency Medical Services and I've only spent 5 years in corporate, also unsatisfying. I decided against the prehospital environment once we...

11. Marymount University

    jthewood replied to maryvu's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi maryvu. I start at Marymount this fall and I live in NoVA. The school has a fairly high reputation and was my first choice. The area is nice, but on the expensive side. You have to be careful in...

12. Marymount University- Accelerated BSN- Fall 2007!!

    jthewood replied to westeastcoastnurse2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hey westeast... I start Marymounts accelerated BSN porgram this fall. I can't wait to start. I'm really excited get back into healthcare full-time. Have you made the decision on where you're going to...

13. Burnout vs. Stress vs. Not cut out for nursing

    jthewood replied to Susan9608's topic in General Nursing

    Hey Susan9608, I couldn't help but notice the the underlying desperation in your post. You sound as if you're trapped in this job. Maybe you should take some time off and then look for a position that...

14. Marymount University Arlington VA

    jthewood replied to poetryeclipse's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I'm just curious of two things.... 1) if you don't think the program is worth the cost, why are you in it? 2) what, in your opinion, is a good/worthwhile BSN program in the NOVA area? Thanks,

15. nursing career and back issues

    jthewood replied to rosie94's topic in Nursing Career

    Me too! I had a back injury that ended my military creer (paratrooper) and I'm returning to school for my BSN with Uncle Sam's blessing! I too know how it feels to have to protect an injured back but...