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  1. UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing - Evening/Weekend Program

    mommyjskns replied to Nadster's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Hi! I am currently in my second year in Shadyside's E/W program. The first year you will take Micro, Nutrition, A&P I and II, Logic, and Human Growth and Development. Your nursing classes start...

  2. New Grad Question

    mommyjskns replied to tigerlily44's topic in General Nursing

    Dorselm........congrats on the job. I'm in my 2nd year at Shadyside in the E/W program and I love it. Where did you take a position? Was it easy or difficult to find a job? I can't wait to be in...

  3. shadyside school of nursing questions

    mommyjskns replied to nicolerj116's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Hi! You can print the PSB form right off of the school website......however, it has been down all day. The next full time class starts in February, and to start then, you would apply now. The class...

  4. My Husband Is Going To Be A Nurse...

    mommyjskns replied to jimannt's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Where in PA are you

  5. Anyone Starting At UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing?

    mommyjskns replied to ChristineN's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Your best bet would be to call the school and talk to Natalie. She would be able to tell you if the date you've chosen is full or not. Good

  6. Anyone Starting At UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing?

    mommyjskns replied to ChristineN's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    My best advice to you would be to make sure to go over the review books. The science....to me......was the most difficult part. That being said, I did really well on the whole test, as I am sure you...

  7. Anyone Starting At UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing?

    mommyjskns replied to ChristineN's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Yes, you are allowed to use a calculator on the PSB

  8. nursing school in pittsburgh area

    mommyjskns replied to nicolerj116's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Also......to navigate the website ........ first go to UPMC.com In the upper right hand corner, you will see "careers @upmc" click on that and then when the next page comes up, click on "nursing...

  9. nursing school in pittsburgh area

    mommyjskns replied to nicolerj116's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    As far as Shadyside goes, they just pay for the tuition. You are responsible for the books and uniforms. You can start your application right from the website. Print the PSB registration form and...

  10. nursing school in pittsburgh area

    mommyjskns replied to nicolerj116's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Actually, they start a program in February and they are accepting admission applications for that right now. You have to take an entrance exam......I did fine on it........and then you send in the...

  11. nursing school in pittsburgh area

    mommyjskns replied to nicolerj116's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    No, I don't think that they care where you went to school. At Shadyside, the pre-reqs are built into the program, but you can transfer them in and then your time in school will be shorter. They don't...

  12. nursing school in pittsburgh area

    mommyjskns replied to nicolerj116's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I am currently attending Shadyside School of Nursing......they have a loan forgiveness program where they pay for your school if you agree to work for them for two years after graduation. St....

  13. Anyone Starting At UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing?

    mommyjskns replied to ChristineN's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Hi! I can't tell you anything about clinicals yet, as I won't start them till January as I am an E/W student, but I will tell you to dress for cooler temps in the school classrooms. They are almost...

  14. I'm in at Shadyside!!!!!!!

    mommyjskns posted a topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    i am so excited! i just got my acceptance letter today... it is so funny, because before the mail came, i told my husband that i guess i didn't get in because i've been waiting since march. i am so...

  15. I'm in at Shadyside!!!!!!!

    mommyjskns replied to mommyjskns's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Hi! Congrats on your acceptance. I'm finishing my first year of the E/W program and I love it. The classes are really interesting and the faculty is great! Have you taken any of your science classes...

  16. Essay for UPMC Shadyside application process

    mommyjskns replied to finallyfound10's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I don't think that they really focus alot on the essay. Tell them why you think you will be a good nurse and the reason for wanting to attend their school. If you passed the PSB, you are basically...

  17. Anyone Starting At UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing?

    mommyjskns replied to ChristineN's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    The Gooding book is much more difficult to understand than the first one. While you should be able to grasp some of what is in the Gooding book, it is MUCH more difficult than the actual test. Take...

  18. Anyone Starting At UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing?

    mommyjskns replied to ChristineN's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I got my letter on May 8 of last year. You guys should be hearing something very soon. Good luck!!!!

  19. Anyone Starting At UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing?

    mommyjskns replied to ChristineN's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Definitely call and talk to Natalie. She will be able to tell you if all of your application materials are in your file. When I applied last year, it took 3 calls before they had my Pitt transcript...

  20. Anyone Starting At UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing?

    mommyjskns replied to ChristineN's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    If you are studying you should be fine on the test. Be confident...like I said before, I passed it just by studying the books they recommended. They are very thorough, and actually their questions...

  21. Anyone Starting At UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing?

    mommyjskns replied to ChristineN's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Hi! There are 4 parts to the test....Reading Comprehension, Reading Vocabulary , Math and Science. Make sure that you REALLY know your science. It is the hardest part of the test. That being said,...

  22. Anyone Starting At UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing?

    mommyjskns replied to ChristineN's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I have no info on apartments, but I just wanted to tell you congratulations. You will love the

  23. Anyone Starting At UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing?

    mommyjskns replied to ChristineN's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    You probably won't hear from them until May.......I was in the same situation as you last year......took the test on December 2, had all of my application materials in by Jan. 1, and then I waited...

  24. nursing student to be has ? about entrance exam

    mommyjskns replied to Heaven08's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Cindy......I"ll be praying for you .......I know that you really want this. Just think positively.........I know that the test was hard, but everyone else thought it was hard, too. They compare you...

  25. nursing student to be has ? about entrance exam

    mommyjskns replied to Heaven08's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    MVPDaddy........that is exactly how I felt last year when I took the test. I was sure that I failed the science part and ended up doing great on it. This will be the longest two weeks of your life!...