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Hi ! I'm excited to say I will be starting Sentara's RN program this fall. :monkeydance: I was wondering if any current RN students or grads could give me a heads up on what to expect, specifically with books, class schedules, clinicals, uniforms, pr...

Im just curious, I have noticed in my research of these programs that the majority of financial aid offered is loans, no scholarships or grants:uhoh3: . No wonder everybody is in at leat 30K -100K worth of debt when they come out. Why don't schools...

Hi all! Just wondering if anybody has had any experience with the Catholic University of America's 2nd Degree nursing program in Washington DC or could offer some information about it. Thanks

$12,000 for my RN however my parents are also helping me out. Already paid $30,000 out of pocket for my first B.S. degree so by the time I graduate next year my debt will be $0 . I am also single, no kids, no rent, no bills so after I graduate next...

Someone please help:uhoh21: I keep reading all the posts about the BSN requirement for career advancement & I'm wondering if it applies to everybody. I can't seem to figure out the best route for people who already have bachelor degrees in oth...

Well we look like cafeteria lunch ladies or the clean up crew (no offense to lunch ladies & clean up crew). We wear white polo tops with white pants, white socks, white shoes, & a navy blue smock thats ties on the sides with our school name ...

Oh yeah & one more: Please stop reading us notes directly from the powerpoint. Add a little spice to it give a lil story here and there. Whats the point of coming to class just to sit and look at a powerpoint for 4 hours especially when its the...

To my OB Instructor: Pleeeeeeeeaaaasssssee put the plastic baby down during lecture. Watching you stand in front of class holding a swaddled plastic baby for 3 hours while you lecture from a powerpoint kills me:uhoh3: especially when your not using i...

Well I just finished my last test of the semester(specialties) today!!! Finals are next week then we get a one week break before we start Med Surg I (semester 3). We complete the first 8weeks from May-July. We get a 6 week break between July-Augus...

Hi I am also doing the same thing except I have a B.S. & I'm currently getting my diploma in nursing (16mnths) then straight to the Women's Health MSN-NP (1 1/2 years). Virginia Commonwealth University offers Masters for non-BSN RNs w/ a B.S/B.A...

Hi Guys! I just finished my first semester in my RN program & am thinking about getting a position as a Care Partner (CNA, patient care tech) at one of the local hospitals. My question is which unit do you guys recommend working in while in scho...

Hi Nursecadet, I have the same question & some others. I tried to PM you but your mailbox is full

We wear all white uniforms. White polo tops with white scrub pants & white shoes, socks, & undergarments! However, we also wear navy blue cobblers to break the all white. We look like cafeteria ladies:lol2: Its not bad though we concentrate o...

Hi Guys! I just finished my first semester (woohoo:roll) & am thinking about getting a position as a Care partner (CNA, patient care tech) at one of the local hospitals. I am a bit hesitant though I heard next semester is nothing compared to fir...

Hi I don't have any advice on med surg but I just wanted to share some relief with finishing my first semester also! I start OB, Psych, & peds Jan. 7. Good luck!!!

I am relaaaaxing! No school, no work. Then I must get ready for OB, psych, & peds this spring semester! The study guide is already up for the first test next semester & we just finished finals last week. YIKES:uhoh3:

Graduate in May 2009, will be 24

Hi :spin: I'm a diploma nursing student with a BS in psych. I came straight out of college & into nursing so Im not really a career changer. When I get my RN in may 09 (hopefully) i intend to work for 6months as an RN before going straight into...

I was wondering how beneficial it would be for me to get my 1 year ICU experience while completing a 1year RN-BS program for CRNA school. I hear your suppose to do med/surg coming straight out of NS. However, if I want to go into CRNA school right ...

Georgetown University will waive the GRE equirement if you have cumalative GPA of 3.3 or higher. Good luck!!

Capribry, Im totally going to keep my textbook drug guide now. I have one from a previous nursing program I was in I was going to sell. Its a drug info book for advanced practice nursing. Do you think I should also keep my manual of laboratory &am...

Hi nursn4me, To answer your question about the Sentara distance learning program we have 20 students from the peninsula out of 94 in the upcoming RN class doing the distance program. They showed us how classes will be conducted at our welcome recept...

Hi capribry, Wow thank you for all the information. I love all the details you included and the heads up about the instructors. Ive been waiting for you and nursecadet to come back to allnurses so I could flood you guys with questions. I read the o...

Hi all, I'm just curious to know if anyone would ever turn down acceptance to a BSN program for an ADN in order to have your employer pay for your BSN. Ive read that many people's decisions are sometimes based on financial reasons & family oblig...

Hi all, I just wanted to get some opinions & reassurance about my situation. I have a BS in psych & will be completing a diploma in nursing soon. After that I will be heading straight for my WHNP or PNP. Just a bit of background info: I h...