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  1. nursing student to be has ? about entrance exam

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

    I don't quite understand the scoring...It states "To be considered for admission, all candidates must have a composite (total) percentile score of 320 with no single subject area lower than the 75th...

  2. New Grad Going to Peds!!

    mommyjskns replied to ChristineN's topic in Pediatric

    That's good to know! I have friends who work at Children's and they love it. I may look into that when I'm done, but I would LOVE to work Ob/gyn.......esp. Labor & Delivery. I heard that it is...

  3. New Grad Going to Peds!!

    mommyjskns replied to ChristineN's topic in Pediatric

    No advice as I am behind you at Shadyside, but I wanted to congratulate you on your new position! I think it is awesome that Shadyside new grads are offered positions before graduation! Way to

  4. nursing student to be has ? about entrance exam

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

    If you fail a section, according to some of my classmates, you have to take a class and then they allow you to retake the exam.....only the part that you failed.

  5. Anyone Starting At UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing?

    mommyjskns replied to ChristineN's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Hi, Cindy! Yes....they will send you a confirmation letter with the date and time, and also what you will need to bring with you (ID). I am sure that you will do fine on the test. You've been...

  6. Anyone Starting At UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing?

    mommyjskns replied to ChristineN's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Good luck! Let me know how you do!

  7. Anyone Starting At UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing?

    mommyjskns replied to ChristineN's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Hi! The math was not all word problems.....there are a few, but I would advise you to brush up on fractions and decimals. There were several of those. Honestly, my scores were really high......99th...

  8. Anyone Starting At UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing?

    mommyjskns replied to ChristineN's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    The science is hard, but not impossible. If you study the books that they recommend, you should not have a problem. It deals with alot of anatomy and physiology, chemistry and a bit of microbiology...

  9. Anyone Starting At UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing?

    mommyjskns replied to ChristineN's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Hi, Doug........the Allied Health Book is an excellent study aid. If you look on the school's website, they list 4 different books to study for this test. The science section is by far the hardest...

  10. Anyone Starting At UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing?

    mommyjskns replied to ChristineN's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I don't think they waitlist. I think if you do well on your test, you will get

  11. PCT Going from Med-surg to Peds

    mommyjskns replied to ChristineN's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Will you be working at Children's Hospital? If it will mean a better work environment, then I would think it would be a good switch to make.....possible with LESS stress than where you are now. In...

  12. Nutrition Fall 2007

    mommyjskns replied to rnmomtobe2010's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I already took Micro......I went into the final with a 95%.......so as long as I didn't do horribly on the final, I am pretty sure I'll get an A in the class. I will be so happy if I get the A in...

  13. Nutrition Fall 2007

    mommyjskns replied to rnmomtobe2010's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I got an A too! 98% semester grade! I am so happy. Now if I only did as well in Microbiology I will be one happy

  14. Anyone Starting At UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing?

    mommyjskns replied to ChristineN's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    The spring semester starts February 25, so I think that you will hear relatively soon, as there are things you need to do before you start. I don't think that you have anything to worry about, but I...

  15. Anyone Starting At UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing?

    mommyjskns replied to ChristineN's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Did you submit your application yet? Congrats on the test scores........that's

  16. Anyone Starting At UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing?

    mommyjskns replied to ChristineN's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Hi, Sara! I am currently a Shadyside student and my essay length last year was 2 pages...typed, double spaced. Good

  17. Anyone Starting At UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing?

    mommyjskns replied to ChristineN's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Congrats, Sharla! Shadyside is a great school...I am really enjoying my classes. Good

  18. Nutrition Fall 2007

    mommyjskns replied to rnmomtobe2010's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congrats on the 84.....a B is a really good

  19. Nutrition Fall 2007

    mommyjskns replied to rnmomtobe2010's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I just got a 94 on my Nutrition exam.....very excited

  20. Nutrition Fall 2007

    mommyjskns replied to rnmomtobe2010's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm really enjoying Nutrition so far. It is so interesting. Keep in mind I haven't had a test yet, so my opinion may change! Are any of your instructors teaching the chemistry of nutrition? Mine...

  21. My first Micro. exam.......

    mommyjskns replied to runner19's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My test had 120 questions on it! There is SO much information to remember in this

  22. My first Micro. exam.......

    mommyjskns replied to runner19's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I had my first micro exam, too. It was alot harder than I thought it would be, although I feel like I did ok. I won't know till my next class what I got. Good luck to everyone else who didn't have...

  23. Microbiology club Fall 2007

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

    Good luck to both of you on Friday! I am using Nester's "Microbiology: A Human Perspective"....The chemistry chapter was challenging, but I made flash cards and I seem to be getting the hang of it....

  24. Microbiology club Fall 2007

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

    Count me in....I have my first exam on Wednesday...wish me

  25. How hard is Micro

    mommyjskns replied to RNtobe24's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I've had only one class so far, and I think it is very interesting although I think it will be alot of work. I am hoping to do well, but there is SO MUCH to remember. It would be nice to make a...