Blueorchid

Blueorchid ASN, RN

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  1. UMB Spring 2009

    Blueorchid replied to bikerdude's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Erm if we're talking about the same essay that they look at as a personal statement...I do believe there is a word limit. The information session (not the orientation but info on the school of nursing...

  2. Maryland General Hospital, any experience or input?

    Blueorchid replied to SiennaGreen's topic in Maryland Nursing

    During my EMT-B ride-alongs I went to Maryland General and Bon Secours multiple times. Maryland General was definitely the smallest hospital we dropped patients off at and the one that we took the...

  3. UMB Scheduling

    Blueorchid posted a topic in Maryland Nursing

    Hello all I'm starting the University of Maryland Baltimore in the spring for the traditional nursing program. I just finished registering my schedule a couple of weeks ago and I know I have at...

  4. Dorming versus not dorming

    Blueorchid replied to xlilchatonx's topic in General Students

    Having lived in a dorm room in a former life (and former degree) I can wholeheartedly agree with emmy27 that the whole "roomates become best friends," idea rarely happens. The risk you take at getting...

  5. UMB Spring '09 applicants?

    Blueorchid replied to clhRN2b2010's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Just got mine in today! It looks like they are coming, albeit slowly... Hope everyone gets theirs

  6. Difference between LPN and RN knowledge?

    Blueorchid replied to stewiegriffin's topic in General Students

    I kind of get the feeling that this is another one of those loaded questions that could lead to pages and pages of debates. And while I'm not a nurse just yet (I begin my RN program in the spring) I...

  7. UMB Spring '09 applicants?

    Blueorchid replied to clhRN2b2010's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Admitted with a 3.1 cumulative this spring. It can be done- don't lose hope

  8. I need to ven't about my job!

    Blueorchid replied to nursing_student84's topic in General Students

    Amen to that NancyNurse08! Having worked in a nursing home, hearing your story makes me smile and remember some of my own. You'd be surprised how much you find out from residents when you really...

  9. Towson University

    Blueorchid replied to Unique87's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Surprisingly enough, Towson has two more prerequisites than UMB that many people are unaware of. I know when I was looking at both I needed Organic Chemistry and a different Nutrition class than the...

  10. UMB Spring '09 applicants?

    Blueorchid replied to clhRN2b2010's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Something else to add... Along with recommendations they also look well on experience in the health care field. And it doesn't necessarily need to be just nursing, I've worked as a physical therapy...

  11. UMB Spring '09 applicants?

    Blueorchid replied to clhRN2b2010's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Whoa! Take a bit and calm down first *hugs* "Committee Ready" may not necessarily mean they rejected you. I know when I asked them about decisions before I got my own they explained that if you had...

  12. AP1 during winter session at HCC or anyother cc

    Blueorchid replied to FutureNurseSaga's topic in Maryland Nursing

    As an HCC student myself (this is my last semester, I start UMB in January ) I agree wholeheartedly with MZTwin. Looking back at AAP I it seems like a fairly easy course compared to AAP II and the...

  13. UMB Spring '09 applicants?

    Blueorchid replied to clhRN2b2010's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Wouldn't ya know it...I got my letter the same day I posed the question- shows how patient I can be :imbar What I found really funny though was I applied to the Baltimore campus and they put me in...

  14. UMB Spring '09 applicants?

    Blueorchid replied to clhRN2b2010's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Hmmm...another question for the masses. Anyone gotten the fabled nursing packet yet or knows how long it takes? I'm hesitant to call and ask the campus for information since I haven't received...

  15. anyone from shady grove program?

    Blueorchid replied to everythingbeth89's topic in Maryland Nursing

    The University of Maryland admissions process looks pretty intimidating, but like others have said- they don't just look at your GPA. That's also coming from someone who has about a 3.1 overall...

  16. UMB Spring '09 applicants?

    Blueorchid replied to clhRN2b2010's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Congrats everyone! Just curious...who's going to the Baltimore campus and who's going to Shady Grove? I see alot of mentions of Shady Grove...anyone going to be around Baltimore perhaps?...

  17. UMB Spring '09 applicants?

    Blueorchid replied to clhRN2b2010's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Oh my god I know how you feel. Don't loose hope though I just looked online and found out- I GOT IN!!! :D:D Boy is it a relief to see that decision made after all I've been through. Good luck to all...

  18. UMB Spring '09 applicants?

    Blueorchid replied to clhRN2b2010's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Hi everyone I've been glancing at this thread on occasion for some time now. Just learned today that they have all my application info and that its ready to review. Now of course the terrible waiting...

  19. Just need to vent again, considering not going back to nursing school at all (V LONG)

    Blueorchid replied to Comfortably_Numb's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    [NOTE: Also somewhat long in response] My goodness! Of course you're not a loser... *gives a giant hug* In fact, you and I are pretty much in the same boat, and it makes me feel a little less alone...

  20. Need Some Advice!

    Blueorchid posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Help! Alright, I've posted a few times on this site before but here it is, down to the final crunch time. Honestly, at the moment I'm just looking for support. I decided I wanted to be a nurse...

  21. Additional Classes for Nursing Students

    Blueorchid posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I started out the summer planning to attend a small university in the fall, completing any prerequisites that didn't transfer to said university, and applying and hopefully entering their nursing...

  22. Difficulty Applying for a Masters?

    Blueorchid posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hello all, hopefully this is the right place to ask such a question. If not then please ignore this. I am currently pursuing a BSN but my eventual goal is to become a nurse practitioner. I've seen...