merner1012

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  1. First job

    merner1012 replied to AnewRN2010's topic in General Nursing

    I'm also a newer grad and my first job out of school was a long-term care facility working on the rehab unit and I absolutely hated it. I was miserable and finally came to the conclusion that...

  2. UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing '09'

    merner1012 replied to kellyjo1414's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Rumour has it (students and instructors) that Shadyside is dropping the tuition forgiveness program soon if it hasn't decided to already. UPMC is not feeling the "job shortage" anymore I guess! Has...

  3. Anyone having luck with jobs?

    merner1012 replied to JBMmom's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Definitely try to work at a hospital as a patient care tech while you're in nursing school. What I've heard (and this is also what's happening where I live) is that large cities across the nation...

  4. UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing '09'

    merner1012 replied to kellyjo1414's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Just some info for you guys just starting. I'm just finising up 200's and thought I'd give you a heads up on some things! The first semester is not "easy". You'll figure out out really fast that...

  5. Anyone getting the Tuition Forgiveness @ UPMC Shadyside??

    merner1012 replied to jrp216's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Shadelyn, How do you get the work commitment contract through UPMC? Is that becuase you work for UPMC? Just wondering because it seems a better deal perhaps than the loan forgiveness! Thanks a...

  6. Anyone Starting At UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing?

    merner1012 replied to ChristineN's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Hi everyone! I'm almost finished putting together everything for my application for spring 08, but I'm worried that my essay might be too short! It's only 2 pages... was anyone elses this short? Or...

  7. Anyone Starting At UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing?

    merner1012 replied to ChristineN's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Shadyside, thank goodness, offered one last PSB exam last saturday on the 16th and I took it and am now waiting to hear back about the results. The reading and math were very easy for me, but i'd say...

  8. Anyone Starting At UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing?

    merner1012 replied to ChristineN's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    no, i didn't take the PSB test yet, but i thought that if the application deadline was extended maybe they would offer more? so i guess it looks like ill be taking the test in august, and praying to...

  9. Anyone Starting At UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing?

    merner1012 replied to ChristineN's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    does anyone know if the deadline for applying has been extended untill June 18 for the Fall 2007 full time class? I thought I had read this somewhere, and have trying to get in contact with someone...